The power of journaling
Use the power of writing to record your memories of the past and dreams for the future. THE BLANK PAGE There’s something …
Meet this amazing humanitarian and mama on a mission
Humanitarian and mama, Helen Manson shares her latest assignment in Bali where Kiwi women are making a world of difference …
What is it like to be a dad in the world today?
In what can often be a female dominated realm, Logan Donnelly is shining a light on what it's like to be a dad in the world …
How parenting advice has changed since the 1960s
David Hill, author and father, describes what it was like parenting in the 1960s and offers advice for parents of …
How to be the type of boss your kids really need
Clinical psychologist Melanie Woodfield talks parenting styles and explains how taking charge is not a bad thing. What …
Why it's important for us to change and adapt as parents
As our children grow, change and become more capable, there's an invitation for us too as parents to gently move with the …
How can you help bolster your child’s resilience?
Anxiety, mood difficulties, and low self-esteem are all things we’d love to protect our children from ever having to …
Five easy ways to show your kids you love them
Three simple words that say so much. There's nothing a child needs more to grow his or her self-esteem, sense of purpose …
What kind of parent are you? Brick Wall, Jellyfish, Backbone or Gardener?
Are you a 'keep the peace' kind of mama or is 'it's my way or the highway' more your vibe? Researcher, writer, and mum, …
Being a dad in the 21st century
First time father and educator, Logan Donnelly shares his perspective on what it's like being a dad in the 21st …
Parents reveal their best baby-related investments
Oh the benefits of hindsight! If only we knew back then (pre-baby) what we know now (post-baby). Although that’s not …
5 simple rituals that make a world of difference to your day
Motherhood is a wonderful experience. It’s also exhausting, relentlessly demanding, and at times overwhelming – especially …
Guide to hiring the right photographer for newborn photos
Those precious moments with your newborn go so quickly. Photographer, Aimee Glucina shares why it's worth hiring a …
Who came to visit: baby book questionnaire
OHbaby! memory-keeping expert Michelle Sokolich is passionate about inspiring parents with practical ways to capture and …
Why you should hire a professional photographer
When she’s not busy getting the perfect OHbaby! Magazine cover shot, Sam Mothersole works hard taking gorgeous, candid shots …
10 essential things to keep in your car
Keep the kids clean, dry and comfortable this summer with our car necessities list! 1. Bags. Smelly nappies, wet clothes …
Summer survival guide
The beach, the park, the back garden - summer beckons families to come out and play. Here are some tips for maximum fun, …
The best way to capture magical moments
Photographer Sam Mothersole shares her advice on how to capture your precious family on camera. I spend a lot of my time …
Sex therapist: advice for managing libido differences with your partner
Want to know how to manage libido differences with your partner after babies? Sex therapist, Jo Robertson explains. Oh, …
7 ways to stop your child having a meltdown at swimming lessons
Tears are streaming down your child’s face as they throw themselves on the floor refusing to enter the pool for their swimming lesson. You veer from sympathy to exasperation to anger. Helene Aitchison, owner of Auckland’s Turtle Swim School, has …
A Mother's promise
Blogger and mum of three Lisa-Jo Baker shares her promise to her daughter Zoe. (Grab the tissues…) A mother’s promise I’m tired and she’s tired. I’ve already put her to bed more than once tonight. She’s standing in the cot on tippy toes with …
Things I'd like my kids to see their mum doing
Everything changes when you take on the title of 'mum'. Suddenly, you’re responsible for the wellbeing of a new little person. But those responsibilities extend further than just day-to-day care and welfare. Your approach to life and the examples …
Meet some mums who are riding the 'two under two' rollercoaster
While preparing for what life will be like with two babies under the age of two, Lucy Slight talks to two Kiwi mums who are currently riding the rollercoaster. When my daughter was just a few weeks old I remember saying to my husband, “We’re one …
Just for laughs! Need a giggle today?
Parent life can be challenging - we get it - here's some light relief for give you a giggle today, that you will no doubt relate to! …
Parenting humour
Parenting is beautiful, tough, gorgeous, messy… and sometimes unpredictable. We’re sharing our parenting moments in memes. Come and have a giggle with us! …
Have you appointed a guardian for your child?
What can you do to make sure your kids are looked after if you're no longer around? We look at what's involved in appointing guardians. No one likes thinking about not being there as their kids grow up but there is a worse scenario: the kids being …
Good question: Is behaviour a result of nurture or nature?
Ratbag or model citizen? And is behaviour a result of nurture or nature? Psychologist Dr Melanie Woodfield considers these big questions facing parents, and shares tips on shaping our children into the well-rounded individuals society smiles …
10 ways to teach positive values to your kids
You are your child's first and best teacher, and when it comes to imparting strong, positive values, you have a golden opportunity to lead by example. All parents want their children to grow up with a highly developed moral compass. That is, we …
Are you going to have a second child? Or happy with one?
If you're a parent of one child, you may be feeling the pressure to start working on Baby Number Two. But what if you want to stop at one? Is having an only child really as sad and lonely as people like to tell us it is? Maree McNulty …
Psychologist explains how to help a child deal with grief
It's one of the most difficult conversations you'll ever have with your child - telling them about the loss of a loved one, whether through death, divorce, or a change in life circumstances. Most of the time, 'going away' is followed by 'coming …
Things I won't regret doing as a parent
Parents are infamous for self-condemnation. It’s time for some back-patting instead. Mother-of-three Pippa Henderson reflects on the things she’s pretty sure she got right. Investing in a good buggy We chose a red phil&teds sports buggy for …
How to have good conversations with your pre-schooler
Trying to find out what your toddler is really thinking can be difficult. Dr Melanie Woodfield explains some simple strategies that you can use to open up the lines of communication. Having a real conversation with a child of any age can be a very