Self-Regulation or Coregulation: How do we foster our children’s resilience?
By Katie Connolly We are hardwired to belong. At 6 weeks in utero, we begin to co-regulate with our mother. Through this experience, we…
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Healing & Connecting Through Baby Massage
Naomi Beh passionately believes in the power of touch and the beautiful impact it has on parent-baby bonding. This is what led her to…
Using the Proper Names for Private Parts: Creating an Environment for Open, Honest & Shame-Free Conversations
By Laura Alexander This is something that I bang on about A LOT when talking to parents and educating online, but it’s just so…
Promoting Gratitude in Kids: Random Acts of Kindness
By Sarah Moore Here in the northern hemisphere, many of us are hunkering down on colder days, upping the comfort food, and tentatively peeking…
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…
Body Safety, Wellbeing & Mindfulness Resources for Children
Laura Alexander is passionate about body safety education, and encouraging and supporting parents to create an environment where they can have open, honest and shame-free conversations…
How Triggers from Your Childhood Shape Your Parenting
By Dr. Laura Markham Ever wondered why some parents can keep a sense of humour in the face of their child’s challenging behaviour while…
Cultivating Kindness, Connection & Joy in Family Life
With her roots as a primary school teacher and certification from The Peaceful Parent Institute, Victoria Maus is passionate about working with children and…
Self-Care Doesn’t Always Mean Time Alone
By Elizabeth Pantley It’s often said that self-care is vitally important for a busy parent. It’s common for mums and dads to juggle a million…
Why We Need to Think Differently about Backtalk
By Sarah R. Moore “Mama, I’m worried about something,” my child said to me at bedtime. “What is it?” I asked. “[This person, I’ll…
Social Mama App: The Modern-Day Village for Mums & Mums-to-be
Social Mama is an app and online community designed for mums to meet one another and form lasting relationships: a place you can find…
“It’s MINE!”: Sharing In Young Childhood
By Tracy Cassels, PhD To force our kids to share or let them not share? This is something that causes a lot of anxiety in…
Embracing Your Postpartum Body
By Carlia Lozo Congratulations on the arrival of your precious bundle of joy! As a new mama, you may be experiencing a range of…
How to Build a Happy Brain
By Dr. Rosie Knowles Every adult was once a small infant, vulnerable and dependent on the caregivers around them. This early part of a…
5 Ways To Help Your Child WANT To Do What’s Right
By Dr. Laura Markham Most of the time when kids don’t do the right thing, it’s not because they don’t know what the right…
Nathan Wallis – Navigating mental health during the cost of living crisis: a guide for parents
If you feel like you’re struggling to manage family life under the weight of financial strain – you’re not alone! nib’s recent State of…
Helping Parents Nurture Healthy Sleep Habits for Their Babies & Toddlers
As a mum of two little girls herself, Imogen Walsh sympathises wholeheartedly with parents suffering from sleep deprivation, daily guilt around making the right…
Coping with Gender Disappointment: It’s OK to Feel Sad
By Jo Bealey “You just want a healthy baby; that’s all that matters”, they told me. I nodded, desperately trying to hold back the…
Great Home Workouts For You And Your Children
By Kylee Harris A staggering 39% of children in New Zealand are overweight or obese. The obesity rate is the second highest in the world,…
4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem with Your Words
By Dr. Laura Markham “If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others.” –…