The Normal Newborn and Why Breast Milk is Not Just Food
By Jenny Thomas What is a normal, term human infant supposed to do? First of all, a human baby is supposed to be born…
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How Much Sedentary Screen Time Should Our Babies and Young Ones Have?
By Hannah Schenker You are feeling frazzled. In your sleep-deprived state, you are trying to deal with a baby you can’t put down, a…
Chicken Soup – Does It Do More Than Soothe the Soul?
Be in the draw to win one of five $20 Coles/Myer gift cards, by participating in this national study! As the weather gets colder,…
Getting Good at the Uncomfortable
By Shannon Wadd As human beings we are hardwired to avoid pain, if something hurts you, your brain will very quickly tell you to…
6 Empowering Ways to Deal With Eco-Anxiety
By Cheryl Magyar We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. – American Indian proverb We all…
Why We Need To Get Over “Bad” Weather – And Just Get Outside
By Anna Brones As a modern culture, we tend to categorize weather as “good” or “bad”, as if only one kind could be loved and…
Torturing New Mothers and Then Wondering Why They Get Mentally Ill
By Mia S. Scotland Torturing new mothers? Who does that? Well, as a society, we all do. I’m not kidding, I’m perfectly serious, and…
Tips To Get Out of Your Healthy Lunchbox Rut
By Sarah Appleford Packing a healthy lunchbox every day for your child can become an arduous task. If you’re like many parents, you start…
Busting Homeschooling Stereotypes
By Milva McDonald This week I read yet another really dumb article about homeschooling. Sherene Buffa, on a website called Momtastic, declares “I cannot imagine…
Five Things I Learned in the First Two Years
By Georgina Dowden The first two years of your baby’s life are filled with so many lessons, most of which you can only appreciate…
5 Things To Do in Your Baby’s First 24 Hours To Help Ensure Breastfeeding Success
By Flannery Fontinell The first day of life for your baby – and for you as a new mum – is exciting, thrilling, wonderful…
Yes I’m Still Nursing My Toddler to Sleep, And No I Don’t Hope She’ll Stop
By Mallory Richardson Every day twice a day I nurse my nearly 2.5-year-old to sleep. Sometimes she doesn’t fall asleep while nursing, and she…
More Than Just Hugs: Keeping Kids Happy In the Midst of Allergies
By Kylee Harris Allergies in children are definitely more prevalent today than they were 20 years ago, according to Adam Fox, a consultant paediatric allergist at…
Gentle Potty Training
By Keri Hanson With my first son, potty training was a fairly easy process after we let go of societal pressure to start before…
Four Ways To Prepare for a Natural Birth
By Cassie Henderson Nguyen My son’s birth was unusual by modern standards. I gave birth at a private birthing center without any medication, and…
How Crying Benefits Boys: Strong Minds and Happy Hearts
By Kathryn Trudeau I’m not so far removed from reality to think that I am a perfect parent. I know that I am not,…
A Mother’s Instinct is Like No Other
By Lacey Owen YOU Mumma! You grew a life from scratch. You were right there when their heart started beating, nestled safely within you….
How to Recharge With Little Kids Underfoot
By Erin Loechner There are few things I consider myself an expert in, but truth be told: if recharging one’s energy with littles underfoot…
Self-Improvement While Contributing to a Charitable Cause? Welcome to the Dry July Phenomenon
“Dry July” is a phrase thrown around a lot. You may have completed it yourself, know someone who has, or are reluctant to participate…
Healing Your Perineum After Giving Birth – 5 Tips
By Susan Bradley Your baby is going to arrive soon and chances are you have some nappies, a variety of nappy creams, and some…