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…
Getting Out and About
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…
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…
Places of Family Happiness
By Megen Hibbins Places of Family Happiness (PFH) – what do I mean by this? Well, quite simply I believe that every family has…
Five Simple ways to Get Outdoors More With the Whole Family
By Sonia Barrish We’ve all heard how getting outside is good for our physical and mental health. It’s also extremely important in our sedentary modern…
Discover Kid-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in NZ with Outdoor Kid
Outdoor Kid is all about getting you and the kids off the couches and devices, and outside into nature! They have created an awesome…
Travelling from New Zealand – Which Car Seat Should You Take?
Baby Box’s Child Restraint Technicians have the following guidance for those looking to travel overseas with their car seat. Baby Box is a physical…
Yes! You Should Take Your Kids To The Library. Here Are Six Reasons Why.
By Hannah Schenker As someone who has worked in various libraries over the years, I can assure you that your loud, messy, awesome child…
The Next Big Thing
By Hannah Symister I always find after any big event or action-packed holiday that there is a bit of a lull, a low, or feelings…
Let’s Head Outside! Rural NZ Mum Comes Up with Perfect Product for Kiwi Families
Most NZ parents enjoy getting out and about with the wee one in the pram. But do you find that you are constantly having…
Babes Who Brunch: Round-Up Of Best Child-Friendly Cafes In NZ
Motherhood, whilst ultimately rewarding, is very challenging. It is often lonely and it can be hard to get out, making it easy to cancel…
Child Car Seat Recycling a Sign of Things to Come
Just a few years ago there weren’t many people who would think it was possible to recycle a child car seat, much less have…