Why is There Negativity Towards Homeschooling?
By Megen Hibbins There is a lot of negativity in the community towards homeschooling parents and this stems from a lack of understanding and…
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Mother’s Water Birth Sparks Own Journey as a Birth Educator and Advocate
Hello, I am Kate, owner of Aquabub, mother of three, and qualified birth educator. It was the water birth of my first baby in…
Balloons That Break Down As Fast as an Oak Leaf: Pretty Little Package
Balloons are so much a part of our celebratory culture – we have them at baby showers, birthdays, weddings – you name it! But…
Got Green Guilt? How to Cope as a Parent
By Amy Jones Climate change. Most of us grew up with these two words being cited as the reason for freak storms, heat waves…
5 Reasons to Buy Eco-Friendly Children’s Clothes & Avoid Fast Fashion
By Bailey Petrucelli We are bombarded with ads everyday about the latest fashion trends and newest must-haves for the upcoming season. Fashion industries are…
Natural Creams for Babies and Children With Allergy-Prone, Sensitive Skin
Do you have a sensitive baby or child? Carla Dillon’s first daughter had severe allergies – everything put on her skin caused an allergic…
Doodlefish: For Gifts, Home, Kids and More
Doodlefish is a small but perfectly formed bricks and mortar store based in the very lovely city of Dunedin, NZ, and now you can…
Two Strategies for Strong Immunity
By Kate Barnes There are two clear strategies I work on to boost immunity. 1. Nurture your good bugs. When this natural symbiotic relationship…
Cultivating Rituals of Joy Amongst the Busyness of Parenting
By Hannah Schenker We are so busy, aren’t we? Racing about from dawn to well after dusk – nurturing, caring, organising… As parents, it…
Mumpreneurs: Need Support With Administration and Bookkeeping? You Need Little Biz Wiz!
Little Biz Wiz Ltd is a small business operating in the North Canterbury region which aims to help small trade business with their daily…
12 Keys To Healthy Partnership Conflict Resolution When you Live With Kids
By Dr. Laura Markham “Dr. Laura… In your last post, you warned parents against fighting in front of our kids. But as you always…
A Simple Change We Can All Make: Choosing Reusable Produce Bags
Going reusable just makes sense, and we have found the cream of the crop! My Vita Bag reusable produce bags are your sustainable alternative…
Create a New Path of Conscious Parenting From the Beginning
Are you just starting out on your parenting journey? Or are you a wee way in but wanting to do things differently? Kerrie and…
Ditch the Dirty Bristles: A Game-Changing Toilet Cleaner (Yes, You Heard Me Right)
By Hannah Schenker It is an inevitable part of life, but does anyone actually like cleaning the toilet? As parents we get to contend…
Mega Study Confirms Pregnant Women Can Reduce Risk of Stillbirth by Sleeping On Their Side
By Lesley McCowan, University of Auckland and Robin Cronin, University of Auckland A New Zealand-led international study published on 1 April 2019 provides the…
Babies Born at Home Have More Diverse Bacteria
Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to new…
REMIX Apparel NZ: Quality Threads for Cool Kids
Do you struggle to find stylish, quality clothes for your little boy? Looking for street style designs in neutral colours? REMIX Apparel is a…
Transitions – An excerpt from “Pangs: Surviving Motherhood and Mental Illness”
By Michelle Bradley For three days after my daughter’s birth, I didn’t sleep. Not. One. Wink. I don’t know why I didn’t sleep, I…
There’s Nothing Like Handmade, Especially When it Comes to Your Own Baby
By Natalie Iogha Beautifully soft handmade garments are what I treasure most about the presents we received when our son Victor was born, nearly…
Co-Sleeping With Your Children: One Mama’s Experience
By Megen Hibbins We are told as parents that co-sleeping with our children is dangerous. That sleeping with our baby could lead to SIDS….