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…
Parenting
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…
Redefining Post-partum Care: Supporting New Mums to Heal, Rest & Reconnect
Sonia Thompson, founder of The Elevated Mother, is redefining post-partum care in Birmingham and beyond. As a mother of five, Reiki and womb healing…
Good child syndrome
By Adrienne Wood So you’re worried about your strong-willed child, but did you ever spare a thought for your “good” child? Nisha came in the…
7 Tips To Help Kids Learn to Control Their Emotions
By Dr Laura Markham “I love your posts, but my husband is afraid that if we allow our kids to get upset as you…
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…
Raise Your Child to Be an Optimist
By Dr. Laura Markham “We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied…
You Are Completely Enough
By Lacey Owen She walks slowly toward labour and delivery cradling her tight swollen belly. A loving gesture she doesn’t even realise she’s making…
Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child
By Dr Laura Markham Do you have a strong-willed child? You’re lucky! Strong-willed children can be a challenge when they’re young, but if sensitively…
Helping Parents Create Calm, Connection & Lasting Change
After a challenging start to motherhood, Charlotte Gregory discovered firsthand how transformative conscious parenting could be. In the years that followed, the former secondary…
A Day in the Life of a Toddler Parent: When Patience is Tested Daily
By Jane Marsh Parenting a toddler can be a whirlwind of emotions and small crises. From spilt breakfasts to unexpected tantrums, your kids can…
Your baby’s first . . . Tantrum
By Elizabeth Pantley A baby’s first tantrum can take you by surprise. Your baby can really shock you by shrieking, stamping, hitting, or making…
Those Early Days
By Hayley Zemontas The sad truth is,the first few months of our children’s lives are rarely enjoyed as much as we’d like.We want to savour…
5 Ways To Help Your Child WANT To Do What’s Right
By Dr. Laura Markham Most of the time when kids don’t do the right thing, it’s not because they don’t know what the right…
Natural, Heartfelt Photography that Celebrates Every Family’s Uniqueness
After navigating the highs and lows of early motherhood, including a traumatic birth and a global pandemic, Rebecca Kelly discovered healing and purpose behind…
Guiding Mums to Calm, Clarity & Connection
With over twenty-five years’ experience in early years education, Allie Hudson, founder of Mums the Word, has built a career rooted in compassion, understanding and a…
“My Child Won’t Let Me Comfort!”
By Tracy Cassels Some of you aren’t there yet, some of you are in the midst of this, and some have come through the…