To VBAC, or not to VBAC? That is the question: Part One
By Charlotte Cretney. Part one in a series of two interviews with mothers who have had a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarian). I dreamed…
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Nobody said it was easy
Nobody said it was easy, this parenting gig. But nobody said it would be this hard. Nobody told you how tired you would be….
Virtual hypnotherapy: therapeutic use can benefit pregnant women and mothers
By Hannah Schenker Pregnant women and new mothers go through a lot of physical and emotional challenges as they move through this new stage…
Wild and free: photographs that capture childhood in rural New Zealand
By Hannah Schenker Childhood in rural New Zealand is pretty unique, as many of you readers will know. Climbing trees, jumping in mud puddles,…
In an effort to redefine ‘strength’ in parenting
Re-published with permission by Carly Grubb, aka Grubby Mummy Be warned that this post may make you feel uncomfortable. Writing it was actually very…
The work within these walls
Re-published with permission by Amanda Metcalf of Misadventures of a 20-something Mom 1700 square feet. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. A dining room that somehow…
Letter from my four-day-old baby
Submitted by Bessy Bunting (original post found here) Hello world, I’m here, let the adventure begin! Well technically I’ve been here for 40 weeks…
Less is best: reduce the chemical load on your precious bub
The lovely people at Thinkwise are passionate about helping you find the safest baby skincare solutions available. They provide helpful information to parents and…
Express yourself: Real mothers look like this too
Photographer Celia Sanchez created her photo series “Devoted” as a way of redefining what it means to “look like a mother”. After becoming a…
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…
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…