Paul is the proud new papa of a beautiful baby girl and he has a website devoted to real baby product reviews by a REAL dad. You can see Paul’s most recent Car Seat Reviews at New Dad Reviews. The reality of life with a newborn It’s amusing how sometimes in life you create these expectations in your [...]
Calling All Birthing Papas!
August 8 By Leave a Comment
Are you a HOMEBIRTH Dad? Are you a Natural Birth Dad? Then I want to hear from you!!! Natural Parenting Tips believes in conscious and aware parenting from day 1 – in fact, we believe in parenting from prior to conception, but for the sake of this post, let’s keep it really simple! You’ve been [...]
{Book Review} Mama Talk About When Max Was Born
July 18 By Leave a Comment
“Mama, Talk About When Max Was Born” is a delightful little story told to Presleigh about the home waterbirth of her brother Max. Written by Toni Olson, the story follows Mama’s pregnancy, her midwife visits, chats with her doula, labour and the eventual waterbirth of the baby. Written in simple, easy to read prose, the [...]
Why Co-Shower?
May 5 By 12 Comments
Besides being water wise, co-showering with your child, can get you through the morning routine. New moms especially may find co-showering with their infant, the most peaceful way to get both mom and baby showered, and ready for the morning. In our routine, it used to work like this: Baby and Mum woke up Breastfeed [...]
The Perils Of Reward Charts
April 14 By 15 Comments
Reward charts – the amazingly simple solution to all of your children’s behaviour problems, or are they…? Reward charts are used as a means of feedback on our child’s behaviour. When he is “being good” a star or sticker is added to the chart. When he is “being bad” no star or sticker is added, [...]
How To Wean A Reluctant Husband
March 14 By 4 Comments
My toddler and I recently reached a point in our breastfeeding relationship where we were ready to wean. It was an emotional day, but we both felt that breastfeeding was no longer working for us. He was getting frustrated, and I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable. Personally while I advocate natural weaning wherever possible, [...]
Dads And Breastfeeding
January 12 By Leave a Comment
There are many good articles around on dad’s and breastfeeding. Unfortunately they tend to be written by women and while it is good to see their perspective, it would be like me telling a women how they are going to feel during childbirth. Many of the concerns raised are not being able to bond with the [...]
Their Childhood Is Only Here Once
January 10 By Leave a Comment
There are days when I look back on my childhood and how care free they seemed to be compared to today. It makes you sometimes wish you were a child again. Your children are going through this right now. They are learning new things everyday and making discoveries about the world. It is something I certainly [...]
Another Night In The Big Bed: 5 Reasons I Love Co-Sleeping
October 24 By Leave a Comment
I have vague memories as a child, of when I felt scared or frightened, jumping into my parents bed for reassurance. Mom and Dad could protect me from all the scary monsters, shadows, bad dreams and even the occasional wet bed. I never routinely co-slept with my parents but I remember the comfort and reassurance. Co-sleeping [...]
