What is holistic education?
Self-reflective, creative, intrinsically motivated beings with a balanced world view is the ultimate goal of holistic education. Holistic education models celebrate the child for…
Parenting
No, my child doesn’t believe in Santa
By Tracy Cassels The holidays are rolling around and if you live in a Christian-centric culture, chances are you are facing the onslaught of Santa…
Mindful Response to Children’s Tantrums and Meltdowns in Public
By Ainee Cha A child’s emotional tantrum and meltdown can be frustrating for any parent. It used to send me into a state of…
Take your time, Mama
By Sarah Noble You are a mother forever. There’s no rush. It takes time to adjust to motherhood. It takes time to get to know your baby. It…
Absence
By Jeremy Majid On a recent trip to the library, I came across an intriguing cook book. It was not just a collection of…
Encouraging parents and babies to thrive: in-home and online care
Libby & Co was born out of a passion for helping parents and their babies thrive, after finding a lack of support for families in…
The art of reconciliation among children
By Megen Hibbins Reconciliation can be a difficult balance to achieve, especially when the forces of negativity are well and truly at play. So how do we…
Simpler and Harder
By Freya Hill Someone asked me the other day if I find taking care of my six-month-old baby equivalent work to a full-time job….
Get your fussy eater to love broccoli with these 3 tips
By Beth Bonfiglio If you’re thinking that it would be easier to circumnavigate the world in a rowing boat than get your child to…
The NZ Super Nanny: creating harmony in your home
With a passion for teaching and coaching, Jessie Buttons, “The New Zealand Super Nanny” is using her extensive experience to help and empower parents, nannies…
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…
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…
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…