Encourage Baby’s Learning Process
By Elizabeth Pantley Babies understand more than you think! You little one may not be able to talk, but he has the use of five…
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Are Dogs Beneficial for a Child’s Health?
By Emily Folk Children love dogs – and rightfully so. These fluffy friends provide kids with unconditional love, hours of playtime and strong companionship….
Motherhood – in the raw: A self-help book
After suffering physical and emotional pain from a traumatic pregnancy and birth, and while supporting her partner through severe depression, Megan de Gee was inspired to…
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…
Gobstopperz: stylish and functional baby accessories
Brooke Coulter set up her business, Gobstopperz, to provide stylish and sensory cuddlers/holders, designed to keep you from losing precious items, such as soothers and teethers. Here she…
My friend asked me honestly, should she have a baby
By Jess Urlichs My friend messaged me today and said she can’t decide if she wants to have a baby. Her text read: “I’ve worked so…
The Singing Fairies: Inspiring and educating through music
Mother and daughter team, Emmeline and Coral Pitcher, are passionate about positively impacting children’s lives through music. The Singing Fairies is a fun and inspirational children’s show, educating and…
The Last Summer
By Freya Hill I have many happy childhood memories spent at the local swimming pool. It was a large but simple complex, where I…
My anxiety
By Sarah Noble I’ve always been prone to anxiety. I thought when my son would be born, I would be unable to sleep, constantly worrying…
Koru Photography: capturing memories to cherish forever
At a time when we are often rushing, often busy, it can feel like the days are passing by at pace. In the blink…
Encourage independent play
By Elizabeth Pantley Is your baby only happy when you’re playing with her? If you dare to leave the room, does she cry as if you’ve left the country? Here are some tips to help her…
Hurry Up
By Lacey Owen If there’s one phrase I need to work on dropping from my vocabulary (and no it’s not “for f***s sake”, although in…
LONGING AND LOSS
By Sally Saint I have lately had the intense feeling that ‘life’ has been weaving a healing web for me, and it is something…
Invite Dependence
By Adrienne Wood Jasper sat on the bench, unmoving. His face wore a scowl. In front of him were a noisy group of children in the swimming pool beginning their lesson. “Come on Jasper!”…
Connection-centred parenting: join the supportive community
By Anne Cullen In August I got one of the most amazing offers I’d ever received. Five years into running a private practice as a…
I get it, I get all of it
By Jess Urlichs I get it, I get all of it. The screams, the tears, the tantrums. Your bottom lip drops and your eyes brim with…
Contemporary, stylish and practical: beautiful multi-use breastfeeding covers
With a background in fashion design and a passion for beautiful fabrics, Josephine Leong, the founder of Mod & Tod, set out to create contemporary, beautiful…
Our sensory world
By Elen Nathan As an occupational therapist, more and more often I am seeing children initially for behavioural difficulties, learning challenges and social skill…
Breastmilk and DNA jewellery: celebrating and remembering precious milestones
After having IVF treatment to conceive both of her babies, Rachael Bombardieri understands what a tough journey it can be and how incredible it is to…
Health is not valued till sickness comes
By Desiree Lee Health is not valued till sickness comes. These words by Thomas Fuller resonate in my mind as I sit looking out my window at the beautiful native trees…