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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…
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…
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…