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Early days with your baby 27 Aug 2013 | 04:44 am
In my role as a maternity nurse I often will be in contact with a baby at 48 hours old. The mums that I work with are in a privileged position to be able to afford to get someone like me to help with...
It takes a dad 19 Aug 2013 | 05:01 pm
This year will be my fourth Father’s Day as a dad and my fortieth as a son. My son, affectionately named “Noodle” in my public writings, is only three. But I call this my fourth because, as I see it, ...
‘The Twister’ – Snow Tubing at Snowplanet 19 Aug 2013 | 01:34 pm
Snowplanet has just redesigned their snow tubing track and “The Twister” is faster, bumpier, bendier and more fun than ever before! Kids and adult alike can enjoy the thrill of sliding down our dedica...
Out and about family activities 18 Aug 2013 | 01:00 pm
Feel like your family is stuck in an exercise rut and need some ideas other than a visit to your local school playground or park? We rarely think to act like a tourist in our own city, but there are p...
Getting teens active with the family 18 Aug 2013 | 12:44 pm
Prying older kids away from television, phone and computer screens can be a difficult task at times; especially when you’re trying to do it so they will participate in activities as part of the family...
How does a child’s gender affect their learning and play? 16 Aug 2013 | 06:30 am
What sort of toys and gifts did your child receive at birth or their first birthday? If they are a boy it is likely their gifts featured lots of blue, pictures of trucks and slogans on tee shirts such...
Father’s Day crafts 15 Aug 2013 | 11:18 am
What better reason could there be to celebrate the wonderful dads in our families than Father’s Day? Dads come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes it’s someone other than dad who also plays this im...
Overly soft sleep surfaces a risk for SUDI / SIDS 9 Aug 2013 | 01:58 pm
As a first time parent I was overloaded with pamphlets telling me all the dos and don’ts for keeping my baby healthy and safe. It can be quite overwhelming when you’re trying to do the best you can an...
How playing with your children will help them at school 7 Aug 2013 | 01:01 pm
Many teachers, when asked what parents can do to support their children at school, would among a long list of suggestions, ask for parents to spend more time with their children encouraging active lea...
Natures Sway celebrates 20 years in business and keeping it NZ made! 6 Aug 2013 | 06:44 am
Natures Sway founding director, Kate Hornblow, created the original NZ made baby hammock back in 1993, for her first born child, Madelynn. The hammock was inspired by the traditional hanging beds used...
