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…
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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…
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…