As a father of two wholly unique daughters, I have observed some of the most curious behavior. Behavior that can move me and my wife from precious tears of fondness to wondering why we had children, and every form of befuddlement in between. And sometimes that behavior...

Barefoot kids were a normal sight when I was growing up.

I know things are different in other parts of the world, but in New Zealand, being barefoot as a kid was as normal as not having a bath every single day.

Whether it was because mum couldn’t stand the sight of us fo...

I didn't think I'd ever find them.

Buying baby socks that stay on is the bane of many parents' lives. It's a badly kept secret in the mum community that babies love to kick, and fiddle, and tug, and pull. When I first got pregnant, I had a myriad of mothers tell me ‘goo...

This is going to be controversial.

Sleep is a valuable commodity in the eyes of a mother. 6 hours of sleep might sound like a pipeline dream to you right now if you're in the throes of managing babies or toddlers.

I was lucky with my two. I do know, however, how hard it...

How awesome is it when you come across a baby product that you love?

Baby accessories are everywhere. The luxury of choice is not so much of a luxury anymore. The market is saturated and stepping into a baby store is overwhelming – where do you even begin figuring out t...

Pumping got real old, real quick.

I was lucky with my milk supply and breastfeeding in general. So lucky that I didn't go searching for the best manual breast pump for a good while.

In fact, I got an electric pump first. I didn't have any issues with my supply – it was n...

How do I keep my children safe?

That’s the first thing I want to know, about any situation that I’m in. If you’re a mother you’ll know exactly what it feels like to want to protect your children. That’s why I use a baby co-sleeper.

To be honest, it’s taken a lot to front...

How clean is your baby’s pacifier?

It’s 2018, and the world isn’t getting any younger. It’s not getting any greener, either. The best infant pacifier on the market these days is an innovative, greener option that isn’t going to cost the earth to keep your child happy.

I...

Is your child a picky eater?

Did you have any preconceived ideas before you had kids about how feeding them was going to go? I sure did. My kids were going to be healthy little eaters. Period. No ifs, ands, or buts.

They were going to eat whatever I put in front of them....

I never thought I would fix my skin problem. Then I discovered an alternative and holistic approach that changed everything. 

I've never been one to suffer from skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. That all changed once I had children.

I don't know what it was - th...