Why do kids get sick?
By Kate Barnes With record numbers of flu cases being reported across Australia, I’m zooming in and taking a closer look at just WHY…
Parenting
That one perfect day that keeps us going…
By Sofie Eriksson From the day she was born, my daughter and I were an inseparable pair. After infertility and losses, she was all I could…
Surviving the witching hour: 14 tips to try
By Emma Biggar The witching hour, arsenic hour, “colic” (or whatever you want to call it) can be a time of great stress and…
Understanding the importance of tears
By Adrienne Wood “Lachlan, come along. We’re going to be late for the football match! You’ll need to grab your gear and come now.“ Lachlan looked up darkly…
A vote for empathy
By Nelle Donaldson A couple of years ago, over thirteen thousand parents on babycenter.com voted in response to the question, “What do you think…
Behind the scenes: Treasures photo shoot on location in New Zealand with Kiwi kids
To celebrate the new Treasures Care, the Treasures team set off to take pictures of children throughout the country. Photographer (and mum of three)…
How to help your child become more confident. Even if they are Highly Sensitive
By Kelly Eden “I can’t do it,” my seven-year-old daughter whispers to me backstage. She has been rehearsing for a large musical production for…
Teaching kids how to protect the earth
By Sarah Moore As I write this, the Amazon rainforest is ablaze. That’s a very big problem; there’s every chance that the fires could…
SPCA’s top tips for preparing pets for a new baby
Media Release, 3 September 2019 New Zealand’s most common birthday is 29 September, with the 10 most common birthdays all appearing in the 13-day period…
Your baby’s first . . . tantrum
By Elizabeth Pantley A baby’s first tantrum can take you by surprise. Your baby can really shock you by shrieking, stamping, hitting, or making…
What is La Leche League?
(La Leche, pronounced ‘la lay-chay’, is Spanish for “the milk”) Ask any number of parents across the country what La Leche League does and…
Tips for conscious co-parenting
By Monique Barry I want to do this message justice. But one post won’t cover the complexity and beautiful journey I have been on…
iCoach4kids: resilience and wellbeing coaching for kids
As a trained guidance counsellor with a passion for kids and their emotional wellbeing, Ang Jackson created a fun and interactive coaching programme to…
Childhood memory books: document those special moments in your child’s life
When Emily Stone’s twins were born, she tried to capture every moment with photos. This prompted her to create books to document these special…
Start ’em young: Babes in backpacks
By Maggie Evans Before becoming a mum, a big part of how I identified myself was as a long-distance trail runner and tramper. Not surprisingly,…
You won’t always be this little
By Lacey Owen You’re snoozing in your favourite spot, head resting on my chest, boobs providing the perfect pillow. I should be transferring you…
Handling Defiance: You’re Not the Boss of Me!
By Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…How should I respond when he yells ‘You’re not the boss of me!’?” Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s…
Teach your child to use positive self-talk
By Elizabeth Pantley When your child is worried about something it’s likely that his self-talk is very negative and he focuses on possible disasters:…
Charlie – They tried to warn me about you
By Keren Toynton They tried to warn me about you. They said I was spoiling you each time I came when you called, that…
Safer Co-Sleeping
By Sasha Romary Weeks before our baby boy was born I had set up and decorated his crib, eager and ready to put our…