How to help your children practise the art of patience
By Tenille Bentley It happens often when you’re on the phone and at the same time, your child has something they are dying to…
Parenting
Parenting with two hands (aka “Solo Parenting”)
By Hannah, who created JoyBundle – a gifted cleaning service, supporting families. While raising children, there are often days or weeks when you find…
8 in 10 parents say their kids struggle with physical or mental health issues – nib survey reveals
Leading health insurer, nib New Zealand (nib), has released further findings from its fourth annual State of the Nation Parenting Survey, revealing parents’ concerns…
Opening Up to Our Natural Psychic Abilities on the Pregnancy journey
By Kristen Budd There are so many old wives’ tales that you receive when you are pregnant. My favourite is that heartburn is a…
Confronting survey results show ‘parents have never done it so hard’ – Nathan Wallis
Leading health insurer, nib New Zealand (nib), has released initial findings from its fourth annual State of the Nation Parenting Survey, revealing the impact…
TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS WITH A BABY
By Hils Robson BABY’S AT CHRISTMAS…Magical 💕 It isn’t always easy though so here are a few tips I hope may help. WATCH YOUR…
Your Sustainable Lifestyle Store
After having her first son, Natalie Ormond started making changes to the way her family shopped and lived. Finding some great eco-friendly and sustainable…
Your Solution to Finding a Healthy Screen Time Balance
Hearing of her friend’s struggles with her kids’ screen addictions, Kate Curry made the decision to design something that would not only help herself,…
Guiding You Home to Yourself in Motherhood
At The Mother Tree Effect, they believe that when a mother thrives, her family thrives too. Founder Laura Christiansen understands all too well the…
Breathing Exercises for Kids: Why Most Backfire & 7 Ways to Try Instead
By Sarah R. Moore Breathing exercises for kids sound like a great idea, don’t they? They’re calming and grounding, and help our children find…
One Simple Idea to Help Kids Understand the Intention of Giving this Christmas
By Rebecca Eadie We have done Secret Santa in our family ever since us ‘kids’ were old enough to drive ourselves to the shops…
5 Ways to Dress Your Child Without the Power Struggles
By Tenille Bentley Do you dread waking your children up in the mornings? Knowing that you’ll probably be spending the next hour trying to…
Helping Children Feel Safe With Their Emotions So They Can Make Healthy Life Choices
Having experienced emotional trauma, anxiety and bullying when she was a child, Tenille Bentley was left feeling isolated, unsure of her feelings and unable…
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…
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion through Pregnancy & Parenthood
Julie Emo-Haines is a firm believer that having the tools to regulate your nervous system and to approach life in a calm way is…
Potty Training Tips to Make Change Time Easier
Knowing when to start potty training is a common question among parents. The answer is simple: once your child is ready. Like many of…
Kind & Conscious Support & Care Packages for Women
As a mum of two busy little ones, it became apparent to Sian Healy the importance of feeling well, rested and mentally strong in…
Putting Mothers’ Wellbeing At The Heart Of It All
As a new mum, Sara Teeman discovered a lack of support and validation as she entered motherhood. While the focus was on her baby’s…
How Mindfulness Can Help With Parenting
By Liz Lockie Liz Lockie chats to Emma Martin, a UK-based mindfulness practitioner to discuss how mindfulness can help when dealing with the challenges…
Can Children Build Focus with Yoga?
By Victoria Tso As a children’s yoga teacher, and experienced classroom teacher, a question I am often asked is “How can I help my…