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Celebrating Matariki as a Whānau
Looking for simple ways to celebrate Matariki with your whānau? From reflection and waiata to stargazing and learning about the nine whetū, here are some meaningful ideas to try together.
Celebrating Matariki as a Whānau
Looking for simple ways to celebrate Matariki with your whānau? From reflection and waiata to stargazing and learning about the nine whetū, here are some meaningful ideas to try together.
Preparing for More Than the Baby
Behind the washing, appointments, meals, and sleepless nights, many new parents are quietly carrying an exhausting mental load - often with far less support than people realise.
Preparing for More Than the Baby
Behind the washing, appointments, meals, and sleepless nights, many new parents are quietly carrying an exhausting mental load - often with far less support than people realise.
Relationships, the Invisible Load, and That Icky, Unexpected and Intense Feeling of Resentment
Nobody really warns you how much having a baby can reshape your relationship. Alongside the love and connection can come distance, resentment, exhaustion, and the feeling that you and your partner are barely reaching for each other anymore. This article explores the mental load, the default parent dynamic, and why resentment often builds in early parenthood.
Relationships, the Invisible Load, and That Icky, Unexpected and Intense Feeling of Resentment
Nobody really warns you how much having a baby can reshape your relationship. Alongside the love and connection can come distance, resentment, exhaustion, and the feeling that you and your partner are barely reaching for each other anymore. This article explores the mental load, the default parent dynamic, and why resentment often builds in early parenthood.
My Kids Are Sick of Sandwiches… What Now?
When her family declared they were officially “done” with school-lunch sandwiches, Kate Eileen decided to rethink lunchboxes altogether. What followed was a surprisingly positive shift toward simpler, more creative lunches that her kids actually wanted to eat and even led to her tamariki trying new things.
My Kids Are Sick of Sandwiches… What Now?
When her family declared they were officially “done” with school-lunch sandwiches, Kate Eileen decided to rethink lunchboxes altogether. What followed was a surprisingly positive shift toward simpler, more creative lunches that her kids actually wanted to eat and even led to her tamariki trying new things.
How One Word Changed the Way I See Myself as a Mother
There’s a part of motherhood that doesn’t get talked about enough. The part where you love your baby deeply, but also feel a little lost. Here we explore matrescence - the process of becoming a mother, not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and in your identity too.
How One Word Changed the Way I See Myself as a Mother
There’s a part of motherhood that doesn’t get talked about enough. The part where you love your baby deeply, but also feel a little lost. Here we explore matrescence - the process of becoming a mother, not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and in your identity too.
Finding Your Village: How to Choose a Babysitter When Your Whānau Aren't Around the Corner
Finding a babysitter can feel overwhelming, especially when your village isn’t close by. Sophia from The Village Co. shares practical advice for finding safe, trustworthy childcare and why asking for help matters.
Finding Your Village: How to Choose a Babysitter When Your Whānau Aren't Around the Corner
Finding a babysitter can feel overwhelming, especially when your village isn’t close by. Sophia from The Village Co. shares practical advice for finding safe, trustworthy childcare and why asking for help matters.
Going to Visit New Parents? Here's What to Take With You
There’s nothing quite like meeting new baby - but when visiting new parents, a little thought goes a long way. From food (and more food) to books and bubbly, here are some simple, heartfelt ideas for gifts that truly help and visits that leave everyone smiling.
Going to Visit New Parents? Here's What to Take With You
There’s nothing quite like meeting new baby - but when visiting new parents, a little thought goes a long way. From food (and more food) to books and bubbly, here are some simple, heartfelt ideas for gifts that truly help and visits that leave everyone smiling.
8 Ways to Ease Lonely Mum Syndrome
Feeling isolated in motherhood? You’re not the only one. Here we're exploring real, practical ways to ease loneliness, find connection, and rediscover your sense of self - because every mum deserves to feel supported, seen, and less alone.
8 Ways to Ease Lonely Mum Syndrome
Feeling isolated in motherhood? You’re not the only one. Here we're exploring real, practical ways to ease loneliness, find connection, and rediscover your sense of self - because every mum deserves to feel supported, seen, and less alone.
10 Tips for Getting out Walking with your Pram
Walking’s one of the easiest ways to move your body, lift your mood, and explore your neighbourhood - but it can be hard to make it happen, especially with young tamariki - whether it’s ten minutes, or a coffee stop with a friend.
10 Tips for Getting out Walking with your Pram
Walking’s one of the easiest ways to move your body, lift your mood, and explore your neighbourhood - but it can be hard to make it happen, especially with young tamariki - whether it’s ten minutes, or a coffee stop with a friend.
8 Things to Do Before You Have a Baby
Life is about to change in the best (and busiest) way! Before baby arrives, take time to enjoy the little things - spontaneous dinners, massages, baby shopping, and even a bump selfie. This list is all about slowing down, soaking it up, and making memories before your next big adventure begins.
8 Things to Do Before You Have a Baby
Life is about to change in the best (and busiest) way! Before baby arrives, take time to enjoy the little things - spontaneous dinners, massages, baby shopping, and even a bump selfie. This list is all about slowing down, soaking it up, and making memories before your next big adventure begins.