Healthy mouths for the whole family
By Jack n’ Jill Kids Today’s post will be concentrating on how to keep those pearly whites bright and healthy! I will discuss the…
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Yoga: A little goes a long way
By Hannah Schenker Yoga is for everybody. Have you heard this little catchphrase before? Yet all you see when you log on to Instagram…
In-Home Childcare Providing Support for Children with Diabetes
More and more kiwi parents are facing the challenge of raising children with type 1 diabetes. According to Diabetes Youth New Zealand, the number…
8 ways to give your kids healthy habits for life
We know how important it is for our kids’ health, wellbeing and even schoolwork to have a healthy diet and active lifestyle. But how…
How to Protect You and Your Family from the Rising Incidence of Allergies
By Megan Douglas When I see how greatly allergies affect many families, I sometimes think that we are in the throes of a pandemic….
Allergy awareness and the pregnancy diet
Because you had an allergy free life, will your child too? For millions of people in the world today, a simple dinner at a…
How putting down your smartphone can save your toddler’s self-esteem
By Amy K. Williams As parents, we obviously want our children to start life with a clean slate and unlimited promise. We strive to…
Planning to gift your child a device for Christmas?
By Hilary Smith Ready or not, the countdown to Christmas has already began. We simply need to wander down the aisles of our favorite…
Look with your eyes, see with your heart
By Hannah Schenker Stephanie Mullowney’s photography career began a little over 2 years ago when her beautiful daughter Hannah Grace was born. Initially taking…
There’s the rub: Restless Legs Syndrome
By Hannah Schenker Have you ever had that gnawing feeling in your limbs, an uncontrollable urge to move your legs as you are finally…
What to consider when choosing cough products for kids
There is nothing worse than hearing your little one coughing their heart out and all the family suffers if they are awake coughing through…
Dental Care for Kids
Fluoride: it’s a serious bone of contention for ‘conscious’ parents because whilst many claim that it is poisonous, others highlight how well it protects…
What Intensity should you workout at now that you’re expecting?
Keeping fit and healthy during pregnancy has many benefits for both mum and baby but it can be hard for mums to know what…
Toddler Toothbrushing tactics!
When your child reaches two years old hugs and dribbly smiles have been replaced with tantrums and gnarls! They have an adventurous spirit and…
Car seat 101 – safety first
Did you know that most Scandinavian children travel rear facing until well into their fifth year? This has seen a dramatic improvement in accident…
Maintaining Healthy Iron Levels During Pregnancy
Feeling strong and energetic through all stages of your pregnancy requires a nourished body and mind. Nourishing food and a healthy, functioning digestive system…
Nutritionist Larissa Beeby’s top tips for immunity this winter
The first thing people often think of when the think of winter is colds and the flu! And its hard not too, with people…
5 Nutrients for Family Respiratory Health this Winter
By Jane Cronin Clinicians Naturopath With the cold and flu season commencing many of us are wondering how best to keep our family well…
Keeping Our Little Ones Warm Through Winter
Merino, Mother’s Little Helper… My first-born came into the world on a chill, blustery May night. Ours was your typical settlers cottage: quirky higgledy-piggledy…