Summer cycling tips for parents
Submitted by Marilyn Northcote Summer break is a great time to get on your bike and enjoy some family time outside. Cycling is an…
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Should NZ follow France’s plan to ban plastic cups, containers and utensils by 2020?
Back in September 2016 it was reported in the Independent that France passed a new law to ban all non-biodegradable plastic cups, containers and…
Frittatas: ITALY!
Part a series of breakfasts from around the world featured in Little Tables by Vanessa Lewis, published by Beatnik. In Italy, you’re allowed to…
When your child snarls at you, could you just offer love?
‘I have been skeptical in the past of hugging a child who is screaming at you and being generally quite awful … in theory…
Motherflippin’ Mastitis, Part Two
By Emily Holdaway of Raising Ziggy. You can find Part One of Emily’s mastitis story here. After eight weeks of agony during feeding, eight…
Six habits of highly effective parents
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Christmas art: Crafts with your Kids
By Charlotte Cretney aka Little Hepburn REINDEER HANDPRINT: CHRISTMAS ART There is nothing more special than a handmade card this Christmas, especially for the…
Build Them Up: Sexism in our Culture
By Georgie Budini (BPsy Hons) I have witnessed a few interactions between parents and their children lately that have been similar in content and…
What not to say to a pregnant woman, ever
Re-blogged with permission by Lauren Keenan of Modern Mothercraft Before I had my children, I thought that being pregnant only involved growing a baby….
Village: Our Loss, Our Longing
By Jessica Rios of Leaning Into Light When I was in college, I heard about hippies living together on communes. It sounded so wild,…
The Superhero Project: Photo series helps children with disabilities
Renee Bergeron is a photographer based in Washington, USA. In 2010 Renee’s son Apollo was born – a seemingly healthy baby boy. But Apollo…
Ditching the coffee? How to stay energized when you’re pregnant
By Hannah Schenker Coffee is rather popular with mums, and it’s easy to see why. A quick, sharp jolt of energy for a sleep-deprived,…
Driftwood Spirit Sculptures
This is simply for visual pleasure: the feminine form lovingly carved and molded into the natural curves of driftwood, as if they have always…
How to choose a breast pump
Breastfeeding is always the number one option for babies and provides all your baby’s needs in the first 6 months of life. The right…
WATCH: 12 ways to help your child SOAR
Dr Shefali, who made this tiny but mighty little video, is a clinical psychologist, international speaker and bestselling author of the award-winning book, The…
WATCH: The Father’s Day video that will melt your heart
By Hannah Schenker Try to get through this without bawling your eyes out! Echo Storytelling asked 10 fathers and and their children to openly…
5 ways we should be more like toddlers
Re-blogged with permission by Lauren Keenan of Modern Mothercraft Ah, toddlers. Those little beings given to us to keep us on our toes. Like…
The Danger of the TVT Bladder Sling: A mother’s story
By Kath Sansom A bladder sling is used to treat urinary incontinence. Incontinence is something many women who have birthed children suffer from, as…
6 Battles I’m Glad I Stopped Picking With My Toddler
Re-blogged with permission by Jennifer S. White Parenting is exactly why the phrase “pick your battles” was invented. However, not everything has to be…
WATCH: How to Dad solves Christmas shopping problem
We love How to Dad! His classic Kiwi humour gets us every time! The festive season is upon us and people are madly scrambling…