Changing the Conversation Around Head Lice – With Gentle, Effective Care
As the founder of Nit Happens, Ewelina Szulc-Barnsley is on a mission to take the panic (and shame) out of head lice with gentle…
Parenting
A Boundless Love
By Hayley Zemontas My only hope for youis that you always know how loved you are. Know that, for me, you were the best…
Navigating The Festive Season
By Lucy Ruddle (IBCLC) I sometimes wonder if Mary had to field the opinions of family and friends when it came to her feeding…
Supporting Migrant Mums-To-Be through Art Therapy
Attuned Space Art Therapy is a heart-centred practice in Christchurch dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing of first-time migrant mums-to-be. Founded by art therapist…
Creating a Fun and Safe Home for Your Child Learning to Walk
By Jane Marsh You’re enjoying playtime with your little one. Their small hand reaches for the coffee table and they slowly pull themself up….
From Struggle to Strength: Stories That Help Parents Connect
Driven by a deep passion for supporting parents through the often unseen challenges of early parenthood, author Rosie Cimino has created a powerful collection…
Mangawhai Hypnotherapy: A Gentle Path to Healing
Suse Ashford is a Clinical & Advanced Hypnotherapist – her work has been shaped by more than two decades of personal healing, study and…
My biggest regret after 10 years of motherhood
By Belinda Haan In a few days, it will be my 10th anniversary of motherhood. Today, I have noticed a tightening in my chest…
4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem with Your Words
By Dr. Laura Markham “If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others.” –…
Breaking the Cycle: Raising Abundant Kids by Healing Our Own Stories
How one mother learned to rewrite her money story – and is now helping others do the same By Kathryn Brown We can only…
I Brought You Here!
By Brooke Maree I wake with a sore back from sometimes sleeping awkwardly next to you, but I brought you here to comfort you. …
Teach your child to use positive self-talk
By Elizabeth Pantley When your child is worried about something it’s likely that his self-talk is very negative and he focuses on possible disasters:…
Soul Strong: Igniting Faith, Purpose & Resilience
Driven by a deep desire to nurture both her family and a wider sisterhood of women, Priscilla Mariassouce founded Soul Strong – a space where…
5 Incredible Things That Will Happen When You Practise Acceptance
By Sara Teeman The ‘shoulds’ started early for me and I had an idea whilst pregnant of how I wanted things to go. I…
A Survival Guide for Sensitive Mamas with Spirited Kids
By Megan Stonelake I remember the exact moment when I learned about the concept of the “Highly Sensitive Person.” I was in my mid-20s,…
Meeting the Child Within
Dr Maxine Thérèse Every child enters the world whole, carrying within them innate wisdom, resilience and potential. They are not empty vessels to be…
Baby Only Wants to Sleep On You, Be Held By You, Or Just Have Cuddles All Day Long? They’re Not “Broken”, It’s Normal!
By Brooke Maree Four years ago, I thought my daughter had a “sleep problem”. I could not understand why she wanted to sleep soundly…
How Your Children Can Learn to Love Nature in Your Own Backyard
By Jane Marsh Instant gratification from screens provides kids with an entirely reimagined experience of how to spend leisure time. They value the content…
Communicating Respectfully with Your Kids
By Tracy Cassels You want to be respectful. You want your child to know that they are heard. So you ask them to do things….
You Don’t Have to be Perfect. Let’s Build on Your Strengths!
By Dr. Laura Markham What are your biggest strengths as a parent? What would an impartial observer admire if she could watch your best…