Motherhood: Unfiltered. Real, at home parenting in pictures
By Hannah Schenker Motherhood: Unfiltered is a photography project by Eran Jayne Photography in which Eran sought to uncover what motherhood looks like in…
Parenting
Debunking the shit out of attachment parenting myths…
Re-blogged with permission by Meg Nagle, aka The Milk Meg I read an article recently which really caught my attention. The author is a…
What to say to your child instead of “Don’t Cry!”
By Hannah Schenker What should you say to someone who is crying? Your partner, your friend, your child? Although we have the best of…
7 self-care ideas for parents
By Hannah Schenker Being a parent is hard work. There’s no denying it. Whether you are juggling a job alongside, or you are your…
Loving the “Quiet Kid”
Re-blogged with permission from Adrienne Meade “She’s a really cool kid,” I told my colleague. I know that my friend, who will be my…
What to do about a toddler toy-taker
She’s bold, bright, a leader – no wallflower this girl. She’s eager to connect with her peers, and a simple hello isn’t enough. She…
Negative body image: How to talk to our girls
By Hannah Schenker You may have already come across this piece by Sarah Koppelkam, but we thought it was worth sharing here as well,…
Giggle Parenting: The Best ‘Discipline’ Tool Out There!
Re-blogged with permission by Kate Orson Laughter is the shortest distance between two people ~ Victor Borge Ever since she was old enough to…
If Children Led the World
This is the first in a series of posts by Jessica Rios, and is re-blogged with permission from her website Leaning Into Light For…
The most important thing you’re teaching your child
By Dr. Laura Markham “Whenever I held my newborn baby in my arms, I used to think that what I said and did to…
Why do moms [mums!] always talk about coffee and wine?
Re-blogged for a giggle with permission from Kristen Lynn, The Minivan Princess Okay, what is up with all the talk about moms needing coffee…
A problem-solving Christmas gift idea for the bedroom
By Hannah Schenker Christmas is not far away and the New Year is right around the corner. People are starting to think about what…
Dairy Farmers Attract Au Pairs From Across the Globe
New Zealand dairy farms are becoming home for many au pairs who are heading across the globe to help rural kiwi families. Taranaki Dairy…
Top tips to beat the busy blues
By Ricki Harrison I feel like most of my life I am rushing. Always on my way somewhere, always just not on top…
What is an au pair and could it be right for you?
An au pair is a young person from abroad employed by a ‘host family’ to care for their children. Au pairs provide a live-in…
This mum’s “performance review” will have you reaching for the tissues
By Hannah Schenker This one is for all the working mums out there. The ones who despite having a new child, make the huge…
Helpful hints for nighttime toilet training
First of all – you are not alone! There are thousands of parents out there with children that wet the bed. Just think of…
There is only one thing that will calm this crying baby…
By Hannah Schenker It’s fantastic when our children inherit our great taste in music, right? Maybe it’s from when they were hanging out in…
5 Ways To Take Care of Yourself Emotionally While Raising Your Child
By Dr Laura Markham “What I start to feel is not just anger appropriate to the situation, but old feelings I carry from the…
How putting down your smartphone can save your toddler’s self-esteem
By Amy K. Williams As parents, we obviously want our children to start life with a clean slate and unlimited promise. We strive to…