Is it Time to Give up Naps?
By Elizabeth Pantley A mother asks: “My three–year–old never wants to take a nap. She complains and fusses about it every day. It takes…
Parenting
From one real mumma to another: the raw truth of being a mum for the first time
By Katrina Farah In writing this I am hoping to catch a new mumma on one of those days or nights where the tears don’t stop…
Cute traditions and ideas for new mums
By Elizabeth Barlettah It takes months to see and meet your baby. After such a long wait, you finally have a chance to hold…
Mandy Sidhu creative photography: capturing memories to treasure forever
After working as a senior graphic designer for a large company in Auckland, Mandy Sidhu decided to pursue her dream to become a maternity…
The lost he(art) of food
By Kate Barnes 2 reasons we’re losing the he(art) of our food. It’s no coincidence the word art forms the word ’heart’. Art: the expression of creativity and imagination… It’s about producing…
Just one more
By Lacey Owen It really wasn’t that long ago, I wished for you to quickly grow. With my body now so foreign and tender breasts…
Why mums are ditching the gym for home workouts
There is a lot going on as a mum – sleepless nights, feeding, nappy changes, tantrums, the endless calls of “I’m hungry”… and not…
Raffi’s child honouring course: parenting for a better world
By Sarah Moore One morning not long ago, I was about to attempt to fix a clogged drain in my shower. With minimal enthusiasm…
BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS
By Sally Saint Seven years ago, I chose to walk the path of a single parent, and this is my story of beginning and end. I…
Life coaching: embrace change and achieve your goals
Cassandra Hogan understands how challenging those early years of motherhood can be and is passionate about helping women to embrace the changes in their lives and achieve…
Understanding Counterwill
By Adrienne Wood Bill looks up impatiently from his breakfast news article across to his 13-year-old daughter. “Maddie…” he says with an edge to his voice. Maddie’s head remains buried in…
How children’s diets change as they develop
By Emily Folk One of the first things that every baby needs is their first meal. After you bond with your baby, the ritual of feeding…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
My second child
By Jess Urlichs My second child, you may have come in that order, but you aren’t second rate. The only second you are to…
The journey
By Sarah Noble You were here. Everything I thought I knew, went out the window. I thought I’d KNOW what to do. I didn’t. I was overwhelmed. I wanted…
Nourished Life Founder Irene Falcone’s top natural products for kids
Choosing the right products to use on your children’s delicate young skin can be tricky. Nourished Life is passionate about producing pure, natural and organic products…
10 alternatives to “consequences” when your child isn’t cooperating
By Dr. Laura Markham “My 3-year-old was sitting on the couch after bath wearing her towel and said NO about 5 times when asked…
The importance of support, positivity and acceptance for our children
By Amanda Metcalf I work with your kids. OK, maybe not YOUR kids specifically, but the collective your. Our community’s kids. And this generation…
How will your fears affect your children?
By Lou Marx Remember being told, ‘You can do or be anything you want in life’? I remember hearing that a lot growing up…
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…