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 …
You've had a baby and it's time to go back to your old job...or is it?
Had a baby and realised you don’t want to go back to your old job or career? You’re not alone. Emma Mclean from Works for …
Meet the trio behind New Zealand made baby food Yawye!
Sometimes tough situations can be the push we need to pursue our passions. This Auckland trio have combined their strengths …
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, …
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 …
Top psychologist tips for parenting neurodiverse children
Every child is unique, but for some, the way they experience the world is completely different. Clinical psychologist, …
The hugely important role of dads
You might think dads have just a minor part to play in the delivery of a child but, as Hadyn Jones explains, there are many …
Budgeting tips for reducing your food costs
With the rising cost of living, the weekly grocery bill can be hard to swallow. Jenny Douglas from Jumpstart Nutrition …
We chat to the author of a book that celebrates kisses!
Imagine how many kisses a child receives over the course of their childhood? Kiwi author Maura Finn's book celebrates …
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 …
What does your Love Language look like in parenthood?
Prepare yourself and your partner for what your love languages might look like in early parenthood, with postpartum doulas …
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 …
How much time should we spend interacting with our toddlers?
Modern parents are constantly pressured by expectations placed on early childhood learning. How much time should we spend interacting with our toddlers? Are our children smothered by too much attention? Angela Frieswyk looks for answers. Exhausted …
Parenting through separation
When parents separate, it can be especially difficult for children. Psychologist Pauline Ogilvy explains how communication can help to make the transition as stress-free as possible. Separation is a turbulent time for adults and children. Not only …
Are smart phones the new blankies?
Miriam McCaleb wonders if our devices have become quick-fix comforters. For a while, I’ve been running around saying “Smart phones are the new smoking”. But it has just occurred to me - today! - that Smart Phones fulfill different functions for …
Mary had a little lamb - do kids need a pet?
Animals, particularly the small and furry kind, fascinate children. As soon as kids can talk, they're clamouring to bring home a cute baby rabbit or woolly lamb from the latest farm visit. But the question for all parents is how much extra work and …
Recalibrate your stress levels
Parents with young families often find their stress levels rise hugely over the holiday period. Kids are tired, routines are out-of-kilter, parents are busy and holidays can actually be a time that many parents start to dread! In this extract from …
Journalling - tips & ideas
Use the power of writing to record your memories of the past and dreams for the future. The blank page There’s something eternally optimistic about opening a brand-new notebook or journal. There’s the smell of it, the blankness of it, the …
10 amazing things my partner did for me after baby was born
As parents we often read stories about the wonderful prince charming, the brave knight in shining armour or the superheroes who saved the day. But what about the superheroes in our own home? Here are some of the wonderful things my brave husband did …
An education: five tips for parents who are studying
‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest’ - Benjamin Franklin. Getting an education, or extending your eductation, is rarely something you’ll regret, but when you’re a parent the commitment to study comes with a huge list of …
How to really help a new parent
You’ve got to know to understand. But unless you’re a parent yourself it can be difficult to decipher what a new parent actually needs. Pippa Henderson serves up some food for thought. Space and support New parents need oodles of both, which can …
How parenting is like the Olympics
Parenting can be a little like the Olympics, if you think about it. Christine Stride finds similarities between the different events and life with little ones. Spending all day at home looking after the kids can be a bit of a marathon. Attempting …
Five tips to give your newborn the best start in life
'All you need is love’ – so goes the song, but we all know that caring for and providing for a newborn requires a lot of practical stuff too. Here are five things you can do that could set your baby up for life. 1) Build your …
Ten things your new babysitter needs to know
Whether it’s for work or play, sometimes you need a break from your house and kids, and a paid babysitter is often the only way to make this happen. If you’re new to leaving a babysitter in charge, this can be nerve-wracking for you and a little …
Why women need more sleep than men
At last, there’s science behind something that women have probably always known: a study has shown that the female brain works harder than a male’s! But wait, here’s the best part: because of that, women, especially mothers, need around 20 minutes …