Wahakura: safe sleep for babies
By Hannah Schenker A joint study by the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand, recently published in the leading scientific journal…
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Is it harder to make friends when you’re older?
By Lauren Keenan An old friend of mine lamented recently how hard it is to make new friends nowadays. She’s lovely, so lack of…
Breastfeeding while practicing yoga? Apparently it is possible
By Hannah Schenker So we are obviously really supportive of breastfeeding. You know that already. We hope all mothers find the support they need…
Triple protein cacao shake
By Loveday Why This creamy cacao smoothie with a kick of cayenne offers three hits of protein in one, plenty of amino acids and…
Valentine’s Day potato heart stamps
By Charlotte Cretney This craft may take you back to your childhood! I remember making these with my mum, so I thought it would…
Why choose organic for your baby?
By Hannah Schenker Your new baby is one of the most incredible creations, and it’s your job to help give them the best start…
Settling into school: Tips for both the kids and you!
Relax! The most important of all. It might seem like a busy, unfamiliar time but there’s nothing that can’t be handled. Be organised. Get…
Minnow Designs: solving a very antipodean problem
By Hannah Schenker We spoke to Lorraine and Stacey, founders of Minnow Designs, to find out a little more about their busy little business….
There is No Such Thing as “Ready”
By Kimberly Poovey Are you this person too? An over-thinking, over-preparing, worry-wart perfectionist with a 5 year plan? I was. And then I found…
Dear formula companies, stop trying to convince us your product is just like breastmilk…
By Meg Nagle An open letter to formula feeding companies. I recently saw the headlines all over social media and Facebook: STUDY: ‘Breakthrough infant…
Why are we so attached to our things? A TED-ed video
By Hannah Schenker We have all seen our toddlers clutching with a death-grip onto their favourite toy/bike/book rather than share it with another –…
Lunch Box Hacks and Meal Prep Tips
Dreading the thought of another year of packing school lunches? We’ve got 8 easy tips to help make the morning rush that much calmer….
The Necessity of Hands-On Learning
By Lisa Hogan As an educator, I have observed that not all students learn the same way or at the same pace. The most…
How mothers can nurse themselves healthy
By Hannah Schenker Got a spare 15 minutes? Looking for something to watch when you are next breastfeeding your bubba? Watch E. Bimla Schwarz,…
Dragon-scale Crochet Fingerless Gloves to Drool Over
By Hannah Schenker Keen to get a bit of a Khaleesi vibe going on this winter? Kids don’t have to be the only ones…
What has surprised me the most about parenting
By Lauren Keenan Before having kids, I thought I knew everything. I’d read parenting books, observed mothers, and spent hours on parenting forums. I…
How do you ditch the pressure to ‘bounce back’ after baby?
By Pinky McKay “Tell me there is no one way to ‘do’ newborns. Tell me you just have to figure out what they need….
7 Strategies for Positive Discipline
By Megan Stonelake There are some misconceptions about how parents discipline when they don’t use punishment. The assumption about discipline appears to be that…
When You and Your Child Need Some First Aid Fast
By Dr Laura Markham “When we act with love, trying to understand the other person, it is easy, natural to have more patience.” —…
Rethinking the nappy
By Miriam McCaleb When we think about adults spending quality time with children, I wonder if it’s just me, or does your mind go…