Heartbeat
By Freya Hill The morning we first saw you, the little flicker of you, started as rainy and wet. It was the first day…
Parenting
When it comes to baby massage, ingredients matter
Massage is a wonderful way to bond with your baby and at the same time make them feel relaxed and safe. The numerous benefits…
Colic: tips and natural remedies
Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, however it can also be the most challenging, especially when your baby…
In this moment
By Lacey Owen The sun is rising, trying desperately to overcome heavy clouds that are rolling in, harbouring gentle rainfall. Surrounding pines are home to…
The benefits of hosting an au pair
It can be difficult for parents to find the delicate balance between meeting the needs of their children and their work, and it’s so important to find a childcare…
The importance of making time for YOU
By Elizabeth Pantley Parenting is a more-than-full-time job. You’re constantly busy and likely stressed from handling a million tasks from morning ’til night-and everywhere…
How liberal feminism and patriarchy work together to create the detached mother
By Tracy Cassels The following is a talk I presented at the 2016 Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement Conference in Toronto, ON….
Why do kids get sick?
By Kate Barnes With record numbers of flu cases being reported across Australia, I’m zooming in and taking a closer look at just WHY…
That one perfect day that keeps us going…
By Sofie Eriksson From the day she was born, my daughter and I were an inseparable pair. After infertility and losses, she was all I could…
Surviving the witching hour: 14 tips to try
By Emma Biggar The witching hour, arsenic hour, “colic” (or whatever you want to call it) can be a time of great stress and…
Understanding the importance of tears
By Adrienne Wood “Lachlan, come along. We’re going to be late for the football match! You’ll need to grab your gear and come now.“ Lachlan looked up darkly…
A vote for empathy
By Nelle Donaldson A couple of years ago, over thirteen thousand parents on babycenter.com voted in response to the question, “What do you think…
Behind the scenes: Treasures photo shoot on location in New Zealand with Kiwi kids
To celebrate the new Treasures Care, the Treasures team set off to take pictures of children throughout the country. Photographer (and mum of three)…
How to help your child become more confident. Even if they are Highly Sensitive
By Kelly Eden “I can’t do it,” my seven-year-old daughter whispers to me backstage. She has been rehearsing for a large musical production for…
Teaching kids how to protect the earth
By Sarah Moore As I write this, the Amazon rainforest is ablaze. That’s a very big problem; there’s every chance that the fires could…
SPCA’s top tips for preparing pets for a new baby
Media Release, 3 September 2019 New Zealand’s most common birthday is 29 September, with the 10 most common birthdays all appearing in the 13-day period…
What is La Leche League?
(La Leche, pronounced ‘la lay-chay’, is Spanish for “the milk”) Ask any number of parents across the country what La Leche League does and…
Tips for conscious co-parenting
By Monique Barry I want to do this message justice. But one post won’t cover the complexity and beautiful journey I have been on…
iCoach4kids: resilience and wellbeing coaching for kids
As a trained guidance counsellor with a passion for kids and their emotional wellbeing, Ang Jackson created a fun and interactive coaching programme to…
Childhood memory books: document those special moments in your child’s life
When Emily Stone’s twins were born, she tried to capture every moment with photos. This prompted her to create books to document these special…