Three lifechanging reasons to limit our kids’ screen time
By Jamie Geurtjens We have all heard that kids shouldn’t watch so much TV, but it’s not just TV that’s taken our kids over,…
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My Friends Make Me a Better Mama
By Megan Stonelake I used to have this really close friend. We were roommates for years and best friends for even longer. When I…
Struggling to transition your child into their first big bed?
Some of you may absolutely love co-sleeping and find that it works for you and your kiddies – sharing one big bed for as…
We Meet Elly Toft, Founder of the Oamaru Apothecary & Hoheria Botanicals
Hoheria Botanicals is a range of natural skincare products hand crafted in small batches, using the finest plant oils, plant extracts and essential oils….
Don’t Worry. Be Happy.
By Dr. Laura Markham “Realize that now, in this moment of time, you are creating. You are creating your next moment based on what…
Katie Hinde: What we don’t know about mother’s milk
By Hannah Schenker Why does science know more about coffee and tomatoes than a mother’s breastmilk? Lactation researcher Katie Hinde explores this question in…
What’s in your chocolate milk?
Supplied by Nutra Organics OK, so recently I went to give a talk to a group of young people at the surf club in…
World Allergy Week: Highlighting allergy-triggered asthma
World Allergy Week is an annual event organised by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and will take place from 2-8 April this year, with…
Protect their eyes: Sunglasses for kids
By Hannah Schenker We all know about how important it is to protect our skin from the harmful UV exposure we are blasted with…
Celebrating Doulas in 15 Photos
Words and Photographs by Isabell Steinert There are many reasons why I love attending births. Seeing the strength and courage of a woman during childbirth…
Keep Your Little One Warm During Sleep Time this Winter
By Love To Dream™. Products only available in Australia. Cooler temperatures are on the way, so now is the time to start thinking about…
Raglan Coconut Yoghurt teams up with TerraCycle to recycle its Little Yoghis
To coincide with the launch of its new ‘Little Yoghi’ range of coconut yoghurt pouches, Raglan Coconut Yoghurt has joined up with recycling pioneers…
What’s the best age to start your kids at school?
By Daniel Morrison One of the more stressful questions for many parents today is ‘What age should my child start school?’ Will holding them…
Baa Baa Black Sheep – Three Bags Full, NZ Merino Childrenswear
Three Bags Full children’s merino clothing range is made from premium 100% luxurious New Zealand ZQ merino wool. It is made ethically in New…
Coming Unglued at 3:00 a.m.
By Lauren Porter If there is one uniting theme of parenthood, it is likely exhaustion. Parents, most especially mothers, speak eternally of their overwhelming…
Kiwiherb: Lovingly Caring for Kiwi Kids Wellness, with 100% Natural Herbal Health Products
Kiwiherb New Zealand are passionate and dedicated to only producing quality and therapeutic grade herbal products, lovingly made right here in New Zealand. Kiwiherb…
It is starting to get cold, but that doesn’t mean our families have to get colds…
By Michelle Beneke I am blessed beyond words with my three little boys. They are real boys – they love to play outside, in…
Teething Babies: What is Happening and What You Can Do
The milk teeth and their development Development of the milk teeth starts long before we see them in our baby’s smile. As early as…
Increasing Your Milk Supply
Not having enough milk can be an overwhelming concern for new mums. Fortunately, there are many simple steps you can take to make sure…
BABY’S WINTER SKIN SAVERS
From eczema flare ups, nappy rash, chapped lips and even ‘dribble-rash’ for teething babies, the winter months can exacerbate skin conditions with the addition…