Children (and in fact, all human beings) thrive in freedom. They develop at their own pace and they become confident and self-directed whole humans when they are in an environment trust and respect. So how can the caregivers be assured if we have done enough to create a safe physical environment and a respectful...

Most cultures around the world have an innate understanding of the vulnerability of a new mother and the need for her to be cared for and nurtured to recover from growing and birthing her baby. Innate postpartum care emphasizes the following pillars of postpartum wellness in the “45 day lying in period” Rest Nutrition...

What is the best Nutrition in Pregnancy? Pregnancy is a time for eating sensibly – think wholesome, nourishing foods for both mother and baby. However, every one – mother, mother-in-law, aunt, neighbour, co-worker, doctor – all seem to have some tip for the mother-to-be. Many myths and some potential facts are dumped in good...

One of the ingredients of a successful, enriching relationship is respect. A lot of that respect in that relationship is felt by the way we communicate with one another. Your relationship with your child (including new-borns, infants, toddlers and grown children) is thankfully, no exception to this. This is another of the aspects of Respectful...

We all know what's best for us. All we need is appropriate information in the appropriate context. Doesn't mean that we always end up doing or thinking what's best for us or our babies. Doesn't mean that we have no problems or struggles. It means if we decide to calm down, slow down and...