The most important thing you’re teaching your child
By Dr. Laura Markham “Whenever I held my newborn baby in my arms, I used to think that what I said and did to…
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Why do moms [mums!] always talk about coffee and wine?
Re-blogged for a giggle with permission from Kristen Lynn, The Minivan Princess Okay, what is up with all the talk about moms needing coffee…
Buying the Best Books for Your Children
As Emily Buchwald famously said, children are made readers in the laps of their parents. Reading aloud to your kids is such an important…
How to find the right kids shoes
Your child’s feet have to carry the weight of their body throughout their lifetime, and the shoes they wear in childhood can make (or…
A problem-solving Christmas gift idea for the bedroom
By Hannah Schenker Christmas is not far away and the New Year is right around the corner. People are starting to think about what…
Dairy Farmers Attract Au Pairs From Across the Globe
New Zealand dairy farms are becoming home for many au pairs who are heading across the globe to help rural kiwi families. Taranaki Dairy…
Tinti – Fun in the Tub!
Is kids bath time causing you stress? Is it a drama even getting the kids enthused about bath time? Do your kids need a…
8 healthy food swaps for kids
Trying to get your kids to eat healthier? It can be as simple as a few little swaps! Check out our 8 suggestions for…
Sugarless Scones
Sugarless Scones Ingredients 1 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp baking powder dash salt 2 tsp Natvia 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk…
New AAP Sleep Guidelines: Same Old Line or Something New?
Re-blogged with permission from Evolutionary Parenting, by Tracy Cassels The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released their updated Safe Sleep Guidelines[1] – the…
Growing with Gratitude: We speak to founder Ash Manuel
By Hannah Schenker The Growing with Gratitude program is all about teaching children the valuable skills of kindness, gratitude and mindfulness from an early…
Are endocrine disruptors rendering you infertile?
By Hannah Schenker Exposure to even small amounts of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) leads to billions of dollars in healthcare costs, says a new…
Lettuce pray: Growing from seed
By Becky Cashman Every year, for many years, I make myself the promise, that THIS year, I will not buy lettuce seedlings in punnets…
In pain? The link between anti-inflammatory meds and miscarriage
By Hannah Schenker Before you swallow down that Nurofen (ibuprofen), make absolutely sure you are not pregnant. The Australian Government’s Department of Health has…
Froutalia: Greek version of a frittata
The second in a series of breakfasts from around the world featured in Little Tables by Vanessa Lewis, published by Beatnik. Froutalia [Greece] Froutalia…
Sugar-free Strawberry Muffins, YUM!
Strawberry Muffins Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup Natvia 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 1/2 cups plain flour 4 tsp baking…
5 ways to teach your child using educational toys and tools
By Hannah Schenker Children love to play – well, we all do! This is also how children learn – discovering things about the world…
Our Top 6 Summer Essentials
By Hannah Schenker In not too long, we in the southern hemisphere are going to be enjoying summer and everything that comes with it:…
Celebrating a mother’s beauty
By Hannah Schenker We are ALL about the body love here. That’s right, however you look in this very moment is perfect. Lovely soft…
Healthy mouths for the whole family
By Jack n’ Jill Kids Today’s post will be concentrating on how to keep those pearly whites bright and healthy! I will discuss the…