Placenta Encapsulation: What, Why and How
By Emily Holdaway Placenta encapsulation. Separately, I am familiar with these two words. Anyone pregnant has an idea of what the placenta is and…
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Kiwi talent Anna Coddington: mum and musician
By Hannah Schenker October 21, 2016 saw the release of Luck/Time, Kiwi musician Anna Coddington’s third album, the culmination of four years of diligent songwriting and…
Spilt Milk Yoga: If you’re a parent, this book is for you
By Hannah Schenker Spilt Milk Yoga: A guided self-inquiry to finding your own wisdom, joy, and purpose through motherhood, by Cathryn Monro, was launched…
Giggle Parenting: The Best ‘Discipline’ Tool Out There!
Re-blogged with permission by Kate Orson Laughter is the shortest distance between two people ~ Victor Borge Ever since she was old enough to…
Inspirational kids: Hailey Fort
By Hannah Schenker Back in 2015, in response to the growing homelessness evident in the US, a 9-year-old girl named Hailey Fort took it…
Looking for an egg donor…Can you give the ultimate gift?
Submitted by Anonymous (for privacy reasons). If you can help, please see the instructions at the end. Please share with anyone you think may…
If Children Led the World
This is the first in a series of posts by Jessica Rios, and is re-blogged with permission from her website Leaning Into Light For…
Best friends create greatest Halloween costume of 2016
By Hannah Schenker Halloween has been and gone and there have been tonnes of incredible costumes shared all over the internet. But these two…
Vanilla Cupcakes, Sugar-Free!
Ingredients Cupcakes: 300g butter, at room temperature 2 cups Natvia 6 eggs 3 tsp vanilla extract 300ml milk, of choice 4 cups plain  flour…
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…
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…