The Myth of Mummy Wars
By Haylee Hackenburg Had Haylee Hackenburg listened to the myth of the mummy wars, she wouldn’t have the amazing friends she does now. Society would have…
Getting Out and About
A mixture of science and spirituality: Koru NZ Wellness Retreats
After personal triumphs and tribulations, and a wealth of knowledge and experience in hospitality and wellness, Kelly Sanders is building the strong foundations of…
The Best Things About Being Homeschooled
By Lotus Kay“School makes me sad.”“School makes me angry.”“School makes me depressed” are all popular Google searches. Clearly there must be something wrong with…
Call of the child
By Megen Hibbins You got to ask yourself, why would anyone be crazy enough to homeschool, in fact, I think most people want to…
World Travellers Homeschool their Kids: Field Trip to Central America!
By Janet LoSole In my first two trimesters, I studied the pregnancy books prone in bed as I powered through morning sickness. In the third trimester I…
Auckland Folk Festival 2020
The 2020 Auckland Folk Festival bags a stellar line up of International & NZ artists, providing the perfect weekend of music to round out…
Hay Fever. What, Why, How
By Kate Barnes Spring is my most favourite time of year, yet… for 1 in 5 of us, this beautiful season is the absolute…
What is La Leche League?
(La Leche, pronounced ‘la lay-chay’, is Spanish for “the milk”) Ask any number of parents across the country what La Leche League does and…
The joy of dance: inspiring young dancers
I-Dance Studios provides children the opportunity to learn to dance in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment. Dancing is a great tool for children…
Start ’em young: Babes in backpacks
By Maggie Evans Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly,…
Online fitness and motivation during pregnancy and postpartum
Laura Martin wanted to make it easier for mums and mums-to-be to get fit and healthy during pregnancy and postpartum. With a background in…
Tips and Tricks for Moving House with Children
By Sarah Moore Moving with kids isn’t easy. Heck, moving without kids is hard, too. I understand so well; my six-year-old child has known four homes…
Connect with Nature – with Nature Play Mothers
Drawn to the natural cycles of nature, Angelique has created an online community of Nature Play Mothers She encourages a conscious connection to nature…
Find Your Wild
Based on its own wild island of Tasmania where the outdoors are part of everyday life, Wild Island Apparel creates gender-neutral clothing for adventurous…
Clutter-Free with Class
From their premade kits, so that nappy changes and mealtimes are organised and tidy, to their individual products which are sustainable, and come in…
Auckland Champions Luncheon set to dazzle for a good cause
The Child Cancer Foundation is gearing up for its annual Champions Luncheon in Auckland. Now in its second year, the luncheon is set to…
Sparkle for Hope Ball set to dazzle for a good cause
The Child Cancer Foundation is gearing up for their annual Sparkle for Hope Ball and Gala Dinner in Christchurch. Now in its 15th year,…
The Buggy Boutique: Fully Serviced, Cleaned and Reconditioned Secondhand Buggies
Buggy Boutique are all about recycling. They’re dedicated to restoring pre-loved prams and buggies and putting the gleam and lustre back into them. They…
Little Luminaries: Top Tips for Attending Festivals With Young Kids
By Georgia Todd Attending a seven-day festival with a 1.5-year-old and a 3.5-year-old is daunting to say the least. As we began to prepare…
Being in nature is good for learning, here’s how to get kids off screens and outside
By Tonia Gray, Western Sydney University Contrary to the belief we Aussies are a nature-loving outdoor nation, research suggests we’re spending less and less…