Reading and Why it Matters
By Haylee Hackenberg I must admit – three children in, and I am not as firmly convicted in my parenting choices as I was…
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Supporting Parents to Meet the Emotional Needs & Development of their Children
After the birth of her first son, Jo Bealey reconsidered her career path with the realisation that she wanted to do something meaningful and…
Build your Child’s brain in the first 1000 days of life!
With more and more being learnt about the earliest days of a child’s life and how important they are as the foundation for all…
Helping Women Feel Confident & Calm through Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
Having lost her mum six years ago, entering motherhood without her role model and inspiration by her side was difficult for Natalie Helman. She…
Learning Phonemic Awareness Through Syllable Counting Sensory Play
By Early Years Educator Angie from www.instagram.com/popandpudplay From the moment children are nestled in the womb, oral language and sounds play a vital role…
Supporting Mothers to Feel Informed & Empowered through their Journey into Motherhood
After hypnobirthing played a huge part in her own birth experiences, Nicki Layton wanted to educate others so that they too could approach childbirth…
Exploring the Senses & Having Fun with Playdough
Knead for Play is a small family-focused business based in Taranaki, where PLAY is at the heart of everything we’re about. We produce beautiful…
Why and How to Prioritise Art in Your Children’s Lives
By Jane Marsh Most people remember the unique joy of smearing thick globs of paint or moulding figures out of clay. Creative play like…
10 Tips for Helping Your Children Love the Outdoors
By Jane Marsh For mums who admire the natural world, helping your kids explore the outdoors is essential. You want them to find a…
‘Calmbirth’ childbirth education is improving birth outcomes: Here’s what you need to know
By Bec Eadie I first discovered Calmbirth while working as a Midwife in the hospital and seeing firsthand the impact it had on a…
Toys That Inspire Creativity & Independent Thinking
Inspired by their son Axel, Lucy Carter and Geoff Linke wanted to give him access to fun, safe toys that positively impacted his development….
Ensure the Safety of your Most Precious Cargo
Having researched her options, Carla Canty thought she had car seats completely sorted when she had her kids. It turned out there was a…
Delivering Beautiful Kids’ Book Boxes & Fun Activities to Your Doorstep
Growing up, reading was always a special part of Lani Kilpatrick-Coles’ life, losing herself in the magic of books. Her love of literature continued…
Breaking Down the Literacy Terminology
By Mariah Apostolopoulos In this blog post, I aim to break down the literacy terminology you may come across when reading about literacy. In…
Supportive Education Resources for the Postnatal Parent
Founded by midwife Ashley Bonham, Beyond The Bump aims to offer support, guidance, information and education to new parents across Aotearoa New Zealand. Noticing…
Educational Resources for Medically Complex Children
Busy Books are suitable for all the beautiful children of the world, of all ages and all abilities, including those with medically complex conditions,…
Give Your Child The Best Start in Life With Music & Movement
With almost 20 years’ experience working in primary and early childhood education, specialising in music and movement, Abbey Mackenzie is passionate about sharing the…
Grow-it-Yourself Mushroom Kits: Supporting the Conservation of Endemic/Native NZ mushrooms
Mushroomate is a small, New Zealand family business that started from a school sustainability project, growing oyster mushrooms using easily accessible, reusable, and recyclable…
Auckland Botanic Gardens: Nature Trails & Activities for the Whole Family
Home to 64 hectares of stunning, diverse gardens and native forest, the Auckland Botanic Gardens has so much to offer the whole family. With…
10 Tips for Starting a Home Garden With Your Children
By Jane Marsh Starting a garden is a wonderful way to help your children foster a love for nature and being in the great…