Bilingual Parenting
By Kathryn Macfarlane, Ph.D. (App. Ling.) Ko taku reo taku ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi mauria… My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul… The way we think defines…
Parenting
Two Lasting Bequests for our Children
By Belinda Haan “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of them is roots; the other is…
A Creative Outlet for Mums: Why I Started Writing Poetry Again
By Geordie Bull I loved writing poetry as a child. It was a form of expression that made me feel free, unencumbered and creative. I…
The Race
By Victoria Vanstone Today, for a moment, I was proud. My daughter told me she was nervous about going to a party. “Why are you nervous…
I See You Mama
By Sarah Noble For some, motherhood comes with ease. Babies that sleep well (for a baby), no health issues, leaps, teething and growth spurts…
Mother’s little helper – Treating Postpartum/Postnatal Depression the Homeopathic way
By Kirsty Richards Postpartum Depression – or the baby blues – as it used to be called. It’s estimated up to 15 percent of…
Foundation skills used in Elimination Communication during a baby’s first 1000 days
A book review for ‘Elimination Communication Babies’ by Clare Stead “Give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the…
Empowering Women Through Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Emma Smith wanted to support other women through pregnancy, birth and beyond by providing a safe, supportive…
Elevate Your Life Coaching – Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish
By Stephanie Sullivan A little self-care can go a long way to helping stay balanced and in a good mental state, which enables us…
Motherhood is Growth
By Kelly Van Zandt The wisdom a mother gathers in the postpartum period has the power to impact her entire approach to the world. A mother can…
Supporting Women through Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood
After experiencing her own huge transformation when becoming a mother, Amy Brady Burns knew she was destined to support other women through their motherhood…
5 Ways Dads can Bond with their Baby
By Sarah Palmer Happy Father’s Day to all those wonderful dads out there! Today I am acknowledging all that you do and the work…
Parenthood Can Restore the Selfhood We Lost in Childhood
By Lelia Schott “The broken become masters at mending.” Mike Murdock Everybody has experienced a level of trauma. As I go about my…
Teaching Values-Based Life Skills & Emotional Health for Kids
Created by mum-of-two Daniele Clarke, Superpower Kids is a program that teaches children about values and how to express and apply them in healthy…
Guiding & Supporting New Mums on Their Motherhood Journey
As a mum, former obstetrics nurse, massage therapist, fitness trainer and passionate advocate for women’s health, Trish Martin has had a lot of hands-on…
Responsive Parenting Does Not Come Naturally to Me
By Cayla Solomon I do everything in my power to be a responsive parent. Yet, responsiveness does not come naturally to me. It is…
Supporting Mothers & Babies through Mindful Connection
Experiencing the immense strength and vulnerability that comes with becoming a mother, Olga Emslie was inspired to use her passion and creativity as an…
School Camp Anxiety – 10 Practical steps you can take to prepare your child for camp
By Daniele Clarke Camps can be a time of fun and friendship-building. Getting away from the classroom for a few days and trying your…
How to Tap into your Authenticity as a Mum
By Sarah Palmer Motherhood in our Western culture is hard to navigate. From the time we were infants, we were already being socialised into…
Motherhood Manifesto
By Belinda Haan The number one thing you need to know is that you are essential to your family. You matter – your physical…