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,…
Health
Suffering From Winter Ills And Chills? Plant Remedies To The Rescue!
By Laura Bylsma It can be a heart wrenching and sleep-deprived time when your child is suffering from the symptoms of winter ills and chills…
Period Health – A Story of Connection, Healing and Sustainable Menstruation
By Amanda Goodhand My struggle with endometriosis a disconnection to my period and my womanhood; I dreaded my period; painful cramps, inflammation, dryness, itching…
Take Care of Your Body, the Earth, and One Another: Crimson Organic Cotton Tampon
Managing your menstruation can be chemical-free. Having the option of Crimson Organic Cotton Tampons means not only are you not putting chemicals into your…
Let Nature Support You
By Yaki Wo 12th May 2019 was Mother’s Day. That morning I cried. It was a challenging day because it was the first Mother’s…
FITBabes Freedom Inspired Tribe
FITBabes Freedom Inspired Tribe is the destination you need for education, inspiration, mentored lifestyle programmes, high level nutrition, workouts, challenges, accountability, and above all…
How Much Sedentary Screen Time Should Our Babies and Young Ones Have?
By Hannah Schenker You are feeling frazzled. In your sleep-deprived state, you are trying to deal with a baby you can’t put down, a…
Chicken Soup – Does It Do More Than Soothe the Soul?
Be in the draw to win one of five $20 Coles/Myer gift cards, by participating in this national study! As the weather gets colder,…
More Than Just Hugs: Keeping Kids Happy In the Midst of Allergies
By Kylee Harris Allergies in children are definitely more prevalent today than they were 20 years ago, according to Adam Fox, a consultant paediatric allergist at…
Self-Improvement While Contributing to a Charitable Cause? Welcome to the Dry July Phenomenon
“Dry July” is a phrase thrown around a lot. You may have completed it yourself, know someone who has, or are reluctant to participate…
Dream Job: Where You Can Be Fit and Active AND Bring Your Baby!
For those who love to get their body moving, imagine a job where you can be fit and active while you work, help other…
Kangatraining: Eliminating Barriers So Parents Can Get Active With Their Baby
Parents – would you get more active if it was fun and you could bring your baby along? And not just leave them in…
Why Water Is Key for Children’s Development
By Emily Folk Water is the lifeblood of, well, life itself – at least all the forms we’re currently aware of. Water makes up…
Two Strategies for Strong Immunity
By Kate Barnes There are two clear strategies I work on to boost immunity. 1. Nurture your good bugs. When this natural symbiotic relationship…
Babies Born at Home Have More Diverse Bacteria
Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to new…
Transitions – An excerpt from “Pangs: Surviving Motherhood and Mental Illness”
By Michelle Bradley For three days after my daughter’s birth, I didn’t sleep. Not. One. Wink. I don’t know why I didn’t sleep, I…
Self-Care and Mindfulness for Mums: Getting Behind the Buzz Words
By Hannah Schenker Ah… self-care and mindfulness – no doubt you’ve come across these buzz words all too often in recent years, particularly relating…
The 12 Most Common Obstacles Women Experience When Trying to Exercise Postpartum
By Kristy Ahale Across 15 years of working helping people overcome pain and injuries, I’ve noticed it’s not just specific orthopaedic issues that can…
How Vedic Meditation is Reversing the Effects of Sleep Deprivation Among Kiwi Mums
Speaking from the foothills of the Himalayas, New Zealand’s Vedic Meditation master, Lauren Godfrey, weighs in on the prenatal and postnatal benefits of the…
Over 35 and Having a Baby? It May Help Your Memory
By Hannah Schenker Women over age 35 who want to conceive are often cautioned of all the possible risks, and are even subjected to…