New trend! 12 amazing “after-labour” hampers for a new mum
The latest trend in gifts for brand-new mums is a hamper bursting with “after-labour” goodies for her to enjoy during her hospital stay (or beyond!). If you don’t have the budget for a gorgeous...
View ArticleWhy hire a doula?
So, you’ve chosen your health professional to support you during pregnancy and birth- maybe a midwife, a doctor, an obstetrician or a combination of all three. So why would you want to hire a doula as...
View ArticleThink fresh baby food can’t be easy? Here’s the answer
Sure, a supermarket-bought squeeze pouch of food can be convenient, but when one woman asked herself some questions about what might really be in those bags, the answer inspired her to found her own...
View ArticleHip Hip Hooray! NSM Birthday Party Guide
Party preparation can be enough to take the fun out of any celebration- think last-minute dashes to the shops on the day when you suddenly realise you’ve forgotten the candles, or someone dropping the...
View Article‘You’re bringing HOW many siblings?’ (and other party RSVP challenges)
It’s three days before the big event, you’re elbow deep in hot glue gunning Disney Princess vs Dino-Roar themed craft decorations while simultaneously searching Instagram for a cake that captures...
View ArticleThe secret to a perfect kid’s party
Good planning can make or break a party, especially when it comes to keeping kids entertained and on track! Leaving too long between activities, making the party itself too long, or simply failing to...
View ArticleUpdate: Jenny McGregor’s grief project reaches incredible goal
Jenny McGregor found therapy in writing music when she suddenly lost her 18-month-old son, Jamie, in 2010. During her darkest hour, she found inspiration to help other grieving parents cope with their...
View ArticleDay sleeps: Solving the nap resistance!
After receiving several calls from anxious parents regarding troublesome daytime naps, Sleep Coach Cheryl Fingelson knew she had to provide some guidelines and suggestions to deal with this common...
View ArticleFive gifts new mums really want…and need!
Do you know someone who’s just become a mum? This list of practical gifts makes sure your choice is something she wants AND needs in those precious first few weeks, writes North Shore Mum Tricia McKay....
View ArticleSave your sanity during daylight savings
We’re “springing forward” now and resetting our clocks, but the time change doesn’t have to cause havoc with your family’s sleeping patterns. A few simple techniques can ensure everyone has an easy...
View ArticleCPR Kids: Knowing what to do in an emergency
A CPR course is a must for all parents and carers, but its so easy to put off actually doing the training. One North Shore Mum went along to a children’s CPR course, CPR Kids’ Knowledge For Life, which...
View ArticleChoosing a single-sex or a co-educational school
In the face of conflicting advice on whether single sex or coeducational schools are better, how is a parent to decide what is best for their child? Well, it’s all about choice says Barker’s Director...
View ArticleLate Night Chemists around the North Shore
You have a sick bub, urgently need some medication, but it’s late at night and you need to get to a chemist pronto! We’ve compiled a list of late-night chemists, so you know where you can go for...
View ArticleMum for Mum: A program supporting new mums
For mums struggling to cope with the changes in their life, or mums who need a (non-judgemental) ear, the Mum for Mum program can be a lifeline. Here’s how the NCJWA program matches mums with...
View ArticleCuddle up! How comforters can help kids sleep better
Everyone needs something to snuggle and love at night- even our babies. For babies, a comforter like a toy or blanket helps them with self-soothing. Sleep Coach Cheryl Fingelson shares her tips and...
View ArticleSave your family’s sanity! Tips for new mums
We all know those first days and then months with a new baby can be some of the most difficult of motherhood, no matter how many children you’ve had! Here are some ways to help keep your baby settled...
View ArticleMaking December and January birthdays special
It’s a topic that few are brave enough to talk about…kids with December and January birthdays. Yep, the whole idea challenges the egalitarianism in Australian culture, in a country where we believe...
View ArticleGot A Pen? How you can help Aussie kids who don’t…
Not all kids look forward to starting a new school year. For some, term time means struggling through classes without any of the essentials needed for learning. A lack of the basic tools needed – like...
View ArticleGet your kids excited to go back to school
The end of the holidays is looming, and not every child is keen to return to the world of lessons and scheduled lunch breaks! Sarah Carman from Sponge Education shares the key way to make the...
View ArticleGetting pregnant: How to know your most fertile time
When you’re struggling with starting a family, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one. But statistics show that one in six Australian couples of reproductive age experience problems conceiving,...
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