Essential oils: natural protection for your children from germs
By Kylee Harris Influenza viruses can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours, and the viruses that cause the common cold can remain on…
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Mindfulness for children: the key to emotional wellbeing
Inspired by a love for her family, and, battling with her own mental and emotional wellbeing, Ainee Cha was motivated to change her career in a…
How children’s diets change as they develop
By Emily Folk One of the first things that every baby needs is their first meal. After you bond with your baby, the ritual of feeding…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
Colic: tips and natural remedies
Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, however it can also be the most challenging, especially when your baby…
Chiropractic’s role in helping grow happy healthy children
All parents want to see their little ones grow, adapt, thrive and get the most out of life. We are seeing now more than ever before parents looking for…
The fourth trimester – how traditional plant remedies can help support you and your baby
The fourth trimester, while it may sound a bit odd, focuses on the three months after your child is born and is just as important…
The importance of making time for YOU
By Elizabeth Pantley Parenting is a more-than-full-time job. You’re constantly busy and likely stressed from handling a million tasks from morning ’til night-and everywhere…
Why do kids get sick?
By Kate Barnes With record numbers of flu cases being reported across Australia, I’m zooming in and taking a closer look at just WHY…
Teaching kids how to protect the earth
By Sarah Moore As I write this, the Amazon rainforest is ablaze. That’s a very big problem; there’s every chance that the fires could…
The top 5 sleep tips for pregnant mothers
By Patricia Moore The bigger picture A huge percentage of the adult population in Australia faces sleep challenges. In fact, the Sleep Health Foundation in Australia has…
Follow Your Heart
The Follow Your Heart series of informative and supportive videos Connection-Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson, Anne Cullen. The Follow Your…
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…
Natural treatments for allergies and intolerances
After training to be a naturopath in Sydney and learning new techniques for allergy and intolerance treatments, Rachel McAuslin headed back to New Zealand…
The 3 excuses mums make for not practising self-care – and how to ditch them
By Sofia Potente OK, let’s be honest. The word ‘self-care’ is such a cliché, right? We already know what we need to do to look after…
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…
5 ways to fight cold and flu and avoid the shot
My hubby and I are going on holiday for a couple of weeks and leaving the kids! (first time!) I don’t want them (or…
Holistic Massage and Well-Being to Soothe your Soul
After being sick as a child and taking regular medication, Suzanne Smith looked to a more holistic approach. After much research, testing and planning,…
A Place to Connect and Find Strength and Well-Being
Through her own health journey with endometriosis and chronic pain, Amanda Sutherland turned to Pilates. She was so impressed and inspired by her own…
Reducing PMS chocolate cravings – Have You Tried An Epsom salt bath?
By Dionne Stroebel Did you know chocolate cravings can be related to being low in magnesium? Gram for gram, chocolate has more magnesium than…