The Family That Plays Together
By Dr. Laura Markham From the infectious fun of side-splitting laughter to the exuberance of an impromptu pillow fight, infusing a spirit of joy…
Parenting
Babies and Music
By Elizabeth Pantley Mothers have always crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery rhymes to their toddlers, and families have…
Understanding Counterwill
By Adrienne Wood Bill looks up impatiently from his breakfast news article across to his 13-year-old daughter. “Maddie…” he says with an edge to his voice. Maddie’s head remains buried in…
Empowering Parents for Holistic Wellbeing
Marlen Klebert is a Parent Coach, Mum and Early Childhood Teacher. Fascinated by human development, she guides you through the joys of parenting while…
10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Parenting, No Resolutions Necessary
By Dr. Laura Markham Tired of resolutions? Here are 10 simple ways to improve your parenting, no resolutions necessary. Put these on your fridge…
Documenting Precious Life Moments to Be Treasured Forever
A self-taught photographer, Gee Laly believes that everyone has a story to share and through her beautiful photography, she is able to tell stories…
Rethinking the Word ‘Fat’: A Must-Read for Families Everywhere
Through their work as health professionals, as well as time spent reading with their own children, Kim and Amba loved how books could gently…
Get your early bird to wake later
By Elizabeth Pantley Is your child’s inner alarm clock set much too early? Here are some tips to get her to sleep longer. It is true…
Supporting You to ‘Woman’ and Mother the Way You Want To
Passionate about child development and an advocate for children’s rights, Kelly Holyoake believes that the best way to support children is to support their…
Rascals Launch New Swim Nappy to Help Parents Avoid the Dreaded ‘Code Brown’ This Summer
Rascals Swim Pants hit shelves following new research revealing that three in four Aussie parents are feeling anxious about ‘code brown’. With new research showing…
From Chaos to Clarity: Supporting Mums Transitioning Back to Work
Becs Bradley believes that the real support for mums returning to work should acknowledge the shift in beliefs and values that happens after a…
Heartfelt Cards to Celebrate The Journey of Motherhood
When she became a mum in 2020, Emily Mitchell experienced firsthand how undervalued motherhood is: with the focus of motherhood being the baby, when…
9 Ways to Make Disposable Nappies More Sustainable
By Jane Marsh Disposable nappies are a lifesaver for busy parents, but there’s no denying their environmental impact. Every year, billions of these convenient…
Peaceful Siblings: How to Raise Kids Who Like Each Other
By Sarah R. Moore In this interview excerpt, Sarah at Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting discusses with Dr. Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting how to…
Helping Kids Thrive in Body, Mind & Spirit
With over 20 years’ experience as a child counsellor, Rose Irranca understands that behaviour is a response to something deeper, whether that be learning…
Moments to Remember
By Hayley Zemontas I hope I never forget, how it feels to hold you close. The warm weight of your little form nestled against my bones. The heat…
Empowering You to Empower Yourself to Empower Your Children
Hannah Abouzahrah is a mother, possibility coach and cultural midwife, consciously raising her daughter and holding space for parents and children to do the…
Boundaries with Kids: 4 Helpful Ways to Support Them from the Heart
By Sarah R. Moore Setting boundaries with kids can feel like one of the trickiest parts of gentle parenting. We worry that if we’re too…
Birthing The Mother: Expressive Arts Therapy
Art has been a powerful healing tool for Jess Lovell: a way of deepening connection with herself. She sought support from a counsellor when…
How Can You Encourage a Love of Sport in Your Kids?
By Kylee Harris When it comes to kids’ fitness in New Zealand, there’s good and bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of…