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…
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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…
Start ’em young: Babes in backpacks
By Maggie Evans Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly,…
You won’t always be this little
By Lacey Owen You’re snoozing in your favourite spot, head resting on my chest, boobs providing the perfect pillow. I should be transferring you…
Handling Defiance: You’re Not the Boss of Me!
By Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…How should I respond when he yells ‘You’re not the boss of me!’?” Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s…
Charlie – They tried to warn me about you
By Keren Toynton They tried to warn me about you. They said I was spoiling you each time I came when you called, that…
Safer Co-Sleeping
By Sasha Romary Weeks before our baby boy was born I had set up and decorated his crib, eager and ready to put our…
Top 5 Tips For a Smooth Transition to Childcare
By Anne Cullen Many of the mothers I talk to assume the transition to childcare or preschool is going to happen much more smoothly…
What to say to Empathise Better with Your Child
By Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD. Reflect your child’s feelings to show empathy, soothe, and connect. When our children are upset, we adults tend to want…
Tips and Tricks for Moving House with Children
By Sarah Moore Moving with kids isn’t easy. Heck, moving without kids is hard, too. I understand so well; my six-year-old child has known four homes…
5 Things We Know for Sure About Raising Great Kids
By Dr Laura Markham “Dr. Laura….I just want to give my kids a better start in life than I had. How can I make…
Connect with Nature – with Nature Play Mothers
Drawn to the natural cycles of nature, Angelique has created an online community of Nature Play Mothers She encourages a conscious connection to nature…
The Perks Of Penpals For Your Child
By Kylee Harris There’s certainly more to life than government education scores, but it’s worth noting that New Zealand’s year 5 students are currently…