Yoga – A path to happy, healthy, mindful children
By Premaloka “Namaste is what we say to the good in you and the good in me, sing Namaste, everyday, and the world will…
Health
Dirt is good: Beneficial microbes in soil
By Hannah Schenker In today’s modern world of hygiene obsession and sanitation, it appears that too much of a good thing can actually turn…
New AAP Sleep Guidelines: Same Old Line or Something New?
Re-blogged with permission from Evolutionary Parenting, by Tracy Cassels The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released their updated Safe Sleep Guidelines[1] – the…
Are endocrine disruptors rendering you infertile?
By Hannah Schenker Exposure to even small amounts of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) leads to billions of dollars in healthcare costs, says a new…
Lettuce pray: Growing from seed
By Becky Cashman Every year, for many years, I make myself the promise, that THIS year, I will not buy lettuce seedlings in punnets…
In pain? The link between anti-inflammatory meds and miscarriage
By Hannah Schenker Before you swallow down that Nurofen (ibuprofen), make absolutely sure you are not pregnant. The Australian Government’s Department of Health has…
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…
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…