Nice Girls vs. Kind Women
By Asia Suler This post is a bit of a departure from my normal blog material (namely- nature, plants, poetry, ecology and metaphor), but…
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The digital age: Protect your children from blue light
As parents, we spend a large amount of time keeping our kids safe and healthy, but in the digital age that our kids are…
“Swedish Dads” project turns dads on to paid parental leave
By Hannah Schenker Sweden has one of the most generous paid parental leave systems in the world, with parents eligible to stay at home…
Tips for travelling with cloth nappies
Do you love using your cloth nappies at home, but does the thought of using cloth nappies while you’re away on holiday send you…
Sunshine: the natural choice for whitening cloth nappies
The sun is the perfect laundry assistant for anyone using cloth nappies. Why? It’s a natural stain remover, and it’s free to use! The…
Birth in Focus: Stories and photos to inform, educate and inspire
Book review by Midwife Denise Hynd Birth in Focus: Stories and photos to inform, educate and inspire, by Becky Reed From the soft-edge focused front…
How to Be a Good Dad
 By Megan Stonelake My husband is a guy’s guy. He likes sports and beer, and other men are drawn to him like a moth…
“Human Milk, Tailor-Made For Tiny Humans” breastfeeding video
By Hannah Schenker You may have recently seen this ad by singer-turned-campaigner Claire Tchaikowski, about the wonder that is breastmilk on our Facebook page…
Jemima Kirke (from Girls) talks about her parenting insecurities
By Hannah Schenker Style Like U have recently released another video in their series called “What’s Underneath” – this time with Jemima Kirke of…
Warning of back-to-school spike in asthma
A spike in asthma hospitalisations when children return to school has prompted a warning for parents, caregivers and schools to be prepared. “Asthma attacks…
Must-Have Apps for Nature Lovers [Infographic]
There is an abundance of natural beauty in the world around us. From flowers and wildlife to plants and walking trails, there’s an incredible…
Bump: How to Make, Grow and Birth a Baby
A very well-researched book review by Midwife Denise Hynd Bump: How to make, grow and birth a baby, by Kate Evans Beginning with a…
No, My Baby Doesn’t Sleep Through The Night
By Kimberly Poovey It’s the first question we ask far too many new parents: “Is he a good sleeper?” “Getting any rest?” “Sleeping through…
Little Kids and their Big Dogs: an endearing photo series
By Hannah Schenker Funny, playful and sweet are all descriptions that would characterise this charming collection of photographs by Andy Seliverstoff from St. Petersburg in…
Pets supporting their humans through childbirth
By Hannah Schenker Birth Photography on Facebook is a community where photographers share their birth-related photography together in public slideshows. One recent slideshow, called…
Genderless Nipple campaign throws Instagram algorithm
By Hannah Schenker WARNING! Nipples ahead 🙂 Instagram does not dig nips. Images containing nipples are routinely flagged by their algorithms and posts taken…
Body autonomy: Help protect your child from abuse
By Hannah Schenker By teaching your child about body autonomy you will be helping to protect them from abuse. These Body Safety Rules are…
Is an alternative school the way? How Reggio Emilia Fits in Classrooms in 2017Â
By Lisa Hogan Standard. Average. Typical. Although these words do not necessary reflect that of a ‘bad’ choice when it comes to education and teaching,…
To VBAC, or not to VBAC? That is the question: Part Two
 By Charlotte Cretney. Part two in a series of two interviews with mothers who have had a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarian). Part One…