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From Home-Grown Beginnings to Natural Wellbeing for Families
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? There are too many to name! Most recently, the dominance of Aussie giant Chemist Warehouse in Aotearoa…
As My Child Moves to Adulthood, Am I Treasuring the Moments?
I take a step. She pulls her chair up to mine, as I sit transfixed to the screen. “Pay attention to me . ….
As Simple As Breathing
This isn’t easy — in fact, it’s very hard! — but it is possible. And like most things, the more you do it, the…
Tips for Staying Calm & Centred When Your Baby is Crying
By Mandy Rees Becoming a parent is a precious experience, but it can also be incredibly challenging. What feels like the most challenging time…
10 Habits to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child
6. Welcome emotion. Sure, it’s inconvenient that kids have such big emotions. But your child needs to express those emotions to you, or they’ll…
The Value of the Grandparent Relationship
By Elizabeth Pantley If your baby is lucky enough to have a grandmother or grandfather (or several!) in her life, the benefits she’ll enjoy…
A first Christmas
In that email, you can talk about the ways they can help. It’s a pain in the neck if a guest constantly asks, ‘what…
Warm Winter Crafts: Easy Fireplace-Side Activities for Little Ones and Families
Knitted or Crocheted Accessories If you have older kids, you can teach them simple knitting or crochet. There’s endless inspiration. They can start with…
TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS WITH A BABY
SET UP A BABY DEN – If you are not going to be in your own home, try and plan where your baby may…
Holistic Support for Body, Mind, Emotions & Energy
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? The biggest challenge for me as I have launched Inner Brilliance and run it and grown it…
Winter Prep for New Parents: Keeping a Warm & Healthy Home for Your Newborn
Incorporate Smart Solutions If your home still feels chilly after winter-proofing, think about adding tech solutions like a smart thermostat to keep your newborn…
Supporting Families from Bump to Bub Through Chiropractic Care
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Time and energy are our biggest hurdles. Running clinics, raising little ones and building something new on…
How One Australian Swim Label Is Redefining Children’s Swimwear for a Conscious Generation
Sustainable by Nature, Practical by Design Collections are released in small runs, reducing waste and ensuring quality over quantity. The brand also donates a…
Ouch + Soothe: Bringing Calm + Care to Life’s First Aid Moments
The Drive: What challenges have you overcome One of my biggest challenges has been overcoming self-doubt and fear. I was hesitant at first to…
Face Stuff for Motherhood: Pregnancy- & Breastfeeding-Safe Skincare
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? When I first launched RORY Face Stuff, the three products were in three different-sized bottles – which…
More than just a beautiful gift: Curated newborn items & practical support for newborn sleep & feeding in every box
Alongside the newborn items and the booklet, I also include a sachet of Australian wildflower seeds from Bee Kind Australia to welcome baby while…
Changing the Conversation Around Head Lice – With Gentle, Effective Care
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Building a business in such a niche area meant starting from scratch – there’s no template for…
A Boundless Love
By Hayley Zemontas My only hope for youis that you always know how loved you are. Know that, for me, you were the best…
Breaking Cycles, Creating Change: A Journey of Motherhood, Healing and Growth
Of course, it hasn’t all been smooth. Like many parents and business owners, I’ve navigated uncertainty, self-doubt and exhaustion. There were times when I…
Navigating The Festive Season
You could also consider talking to people ahead of visits. This can work very well if you have supportive and well-meaning guests, who just…
A Fresh Take on Natural Skincare Products to Support You & Your Family
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? What breakthroughs have you made? One of the biggest challenges I’ve overcome is believing that I could build my…
Handmade Children’s Clothing & Accessories for Life’s Precious Moments
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? There have definitely been a few challenges over the time. At the beginning, sourcing the right fabrics…
Supporting Migrant Mums-To-Be through Art Therapy
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Being a solopreneur is both exciting and daunting. One of the challenges that I faced was how…
Does Your Baby Have a Cold or Allergies?
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that begins with intense itching of the face and can include throat swelling, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and…
5 Easy Ways to Find the Spirit of the Season
4. Shift the emphasis from getting more possessions to creating warm family connections Holiday traditions can be about connection, whether you’re baking or decorating….
Learn to Read Your Newborn’s Sleepy Signals
The good news is that when your baby is tired, he will show you this in many different ways. The not-so-good news is that…
Creating a Fun and Safe Home for Your Child Learning to Walk
6. Place Objects of Interest at Standing Height Placing or hanging objects of interest at your toddler’s standing height will require them to pull…
From Struggle to Strength: Stories That Help Parents Connect
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Publishing my books has come with many challenges, from finding the courage to share vulnerable topics, to…
Why is it so hard to get your kids to fall asleep at night?
Be as patient as you can during the bedtime routine. The more stressed and anxious you are to get them to sleep, the more…
Supporting Safer Cosmetics for Families – Helping Natural Brands Put Safety First
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? The biggest challenge for me has been shifting from pharmaceutical development and manufacturing to the cosmetics industry,…
Matching Moments: Celebrate Connection, Creativity & Joy
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Wearing all the hats has definitely been the biggest challenge. Wanting to create but also needing sleep…
Mangawhai Hypnotherapy: A Gentle Path to Healing
The Drive: What challenges have you overcome? I read a book recently by an author encouraging readers to grow their small businesses into thriving…
Gentle Sleep Solutions: Building Trust, Connection & Confidence
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Apart from the sickness drama I mentioned, I have battled with myself for years: questioning if I…
My biggest regret after 10 years of motherhood
As I sit here reflecting 10 years on, I can say that I do have one major regret about my motherhood journey. My biggest…
Proven Strategies for Regaining Fitness Post-Pregnancy
Supporting Your Fitness Routine with Optimal Nutrition Studies show that between 50 and 75% of women are above their pre-pregnancy weight at 12 months…
Personalised Haircare that Nurtures the Scalp & Soul
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? Starting a business from scratch while juggling motherhood and salon life has been both rewarding and challenging….
From Motherhood to Mindful Living: The Story Behind Mantra Bee
Of course, building a business while raising a family isn’t simple. These days, with a pop-up store open seven days a week, monthly markets…
Get Comfy, Stay Supported & Sleep Well During Pregnancy
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced and continue to work through is imposter syndrome. It’s easy…
4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem with Your Words
3. Empower your child by helping her keep “failure” in perspective. Children create beliefs about the world from every experience they have. When things…
Breaking the Cycle: Raising Abundant Kids by Healing Our Own Stories
Teaching Wealth Mindset to Kids Children naturally think abundantly. They believe in magic, in possibility, in themselves. Our role is to nurture that, not…
I Brought You Here!
By Brooke Maree I wake with a sore back from sometimes sleeping awkwardly next to you, but I brought you here to comfort you. …
Hand-picked Gift Boxes for Mums & Babies
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? In the early stages of creating Mama & Bell, I had a clear vision: custom luxury gift…
The Lactation Nurse: Compassionate, Evidence-Based Feeding Support
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? I’ve found that I’m spending a lot of time doing paperwork – home visit assessments, reports and…
Faith-Filled Support for an Empowering Birth
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? I’ve faced seasons of doubt – it’s very easy to become discouraged when you don’t see a…
Nurturing Mothers & Families Through Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? My biggest challenge was my own postpartum journey. While I was in the middle of my naturopathy…
Teach your child to use positive self-talk
For example, if your child is worried about making friends at a new school, her possible line of thinking is that she can’t do…
How to Sleep Safely with your Baby
It’s also important to turn your clock around, don’t look at your phone at night and stop using sleep tracking apps. Knowing how often…
Soul Strong: Igniting Faith, Purpose & Resilience
The drive: What challenges have you overcome? I’ve learned and am still learning to channel my insecurities, anger and pain into resilience and drive…
Why Your Emotional Health Matters More Than Anything + 3 Ways To Nurture Emotional Wellbeing
2. Quit hating on yourself I cannot overstate how futile beating yourself up about your behaviours, habits and emotions is, no matter how destructive they…
Stainless Steel Dinnerware Designed for Little Hands & a Lighter Footprint
The Drive: What challenges have you overcome? Starting a business as a first-time mum came with plenty of challenges. From finding the right manufacturers…