Guided By You: The Freedom and Beauty of Poppy Peterson Photography
Here at The Natural Parent Magazine we are so appreciative of beautiful photography and the talented photographer behind it, especially when it comes to…
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Thank You For Breastfeeding in Public, I Know It Can Be Scary
By Emma Pickett, IBCLC People ask for a lactation consultant’s help for lots of different reasons. We often see people at one of the…
Basically, Women Have Superpowers: Mum Works Out Time Spent Breastfeeding
By Hannah Schenker Jenny Tamas has done a little math…about breastfeeding! She worked out just how much time she spent breastfeeding her daughter over…
Why You Can’t Afford Not To Buy Secondhand Clothes
By Hannah Schenker Clothes. We all wear them. They are an essential part of life. They define us and announce to the world through…
When There is Nothing in the Fridge: Help For Busy Mums
By Hannah Schenker Healthy eating is something most of us make a priority in ours and our children’s lives, especially when starting a baby…
Garden Pea and Broad Bean Salad
By Loveday Why Garden Pea and Broad Bean Salad I love this season! Early Summer foods are some of my favourites. Popping bright peas…
What REALLY Happens When Your Child Brings Home Pocket Treasures
By Leah McDermott, M.Ed. We visit the Pacific Coast often. It’s just barely an hour’s drive from our house so it’s something we do frequently,…
If Ever There Was a Happy Place in Labour – This Was It
By Anna Stoyanoff After each of my first two births, I had nightmarish flashbacks for days. It took a while before I figured out…
Breastfeeding: What You Need To Know
By Fiona Chapman Breastfeeding is best for you and your baby. We know that. There is no denying the amazing benefits. There are also…
Personalised Baby Announcement Cards: helloBABY Designs
helloBABY Designs is devoted to producing beautiful and original baby announcement cards. No matter what you’re announcing, a birth, just sending a thank you, they have the card…
What To Do When Your Child Needs a Nap But Won’t Take One
By Elizabeth Pantley Daytime naps might last just a few short hours, but they can affect all 24 hours of a child’s day. Naps…
6 Tips For Introducing Solids To Your Tiny Tot
By Alla Zaykova Each child’s feeding journey is unique. Some may be eager eaters all the way, while others may be slower to start. It…
The One Good Reason For My Many Sleepless Nights
By Liz Petrone I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not….
What Are You Rushing For?
By Leah McDermott, M.Ed. How many times in a day do you tell your child to “hurry up?” Rushing out the door. Get your shoes on….
How Motherhood Defines Me
By Kari van der Heide A few weeks ago, a friend told me a woman’s happiness should not depend on whether or not she…
How Homeschooling Can Change a Child’s Perspective
By Emily Folk For the most part, my childhood was pretty normal. I wished on shooting stars, prayed for snow and kept coming up…
For Generations to Come: Christmas Gift Ideas from Kilmarnock Toys
By Hannah Schenker There is something so nice about wooden toys. They are timeless, not subject to the same faddishness as the latest plastic…
Dear New Mama: You Can Do This
By Kimberly Poovey Dear New Mama, Hello from the other side. Sixteen months ago, I was you. I was laying in a hospital bed…
The Realities of Being an Older Dad: It’s Actually Wonderful
My husband is an older dad. This is not so unusual – if anything, we’re entering an era of older dads. We met when…
Your Birth Stories: Marta and Arna – The Longest Six Minutes Of My Life
The longest six-minutes of my life and the shining star that followed By Marta Willis. Photography by Marijke de Jong. A loud pop woke…