Parenting Archives - Page 2 of 11

02 Sep Wear Sunscreen

Posted at 14:22h in Faithful to Nature, Kids & Babies, Lifestyle & Wellness, Mindfulness, Parenting by FtN Content Team 1 Comment

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“Ladies and gentlemen, wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.” These are the opening lines of a song called Wear Sunscreen by Baz Lurmann. Have you heard it before? If not, it’s definitely worth peeling...

21 Aug Breast vs Bottle: Feeding Preferences for You and Your Baby’s Needs

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Telling a woman how to mother her child is a social taboo. Whether it’s on the subject of reusable nappies, teething practices, or addressing the age-old question; to swaddle or not to swaddle, moms know their kin and are inherently cognizant of their infant’s needs....

12 Jun The Top 5 Superfoods for Super Moms

Posted at 13:21h in Faithful to Nature, Food Trends, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing, Parenting, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Wasteless Life by FtN Content Team 0 Comments

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Motherhood is a beautiful, powerful journey - but it’s no walk in the park. From pregnancy to postpartum and long-term breastfeeding, your body works overtime to grow, nourish, and sustain life. The demands on your energy, hormones, and overall wellbeing are real, and they require...

05 May What’s The Deal With Essential Oils?

Posted at 16:40h in DIY Beauty Treatments, Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Home, Kids & Babies, Style & Beauty by FtN Content Team 4 Comments

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Aromatherapy is a relaxation and restorative technique that uses plant oils to heal the body. Quite literally, as you inhale, the molecules from the essential oils through the ‘aroma’, begin to work on stress levels, cognitive performance and circulation – among other things. When receiving...

11 Dec DIY Floral Smoke Sticks for Fragrant Summer Cleansing

Posted at 11:24h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Home, Kids & Babies, Natural Wellbeing, Recipes, Wasteless Life by FtN Content Team 0 Comments

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The year is speeding to an end and soon the festive season will be in full swing. While this brings loads of excitement to our lives, it can also make things feel like they’re spinning out of control. Now, more than any other time of...

03 Dec Eco-friendly Tips and Tricks for Your Next Beach Trip

Posted at 12:07h in Faithful to Nature, Lifestyle & Wellness, Parenting, Wasteless Life by FtN Content Team 1 Comment

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“Leave only footprints, take only memories,” or so the saying goes. This is true for any activity you might be doing outdoors, whether you’re camping for the weekend or heading to the beach for the day. Although we like to soak up the sun during...

03 Oct Scent-sational and Simple Body Mist Recipes for Summer

Posted at 15:45h in Faithful to Nature, Home, Kids & Babies, Lifestyle & Wellness, Recipes, Style & Beauty by FtN Content Team 0 Comments

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We all love smelling good, but perfume can be pretty expensive luxury. Some beauty brands make alcohol-based eau de toilettes, which can be harmful to your skin, while other cosmetic companies use chemicals that consumers have allergies to. Now that people know the truths behind...

20 Sep Pets are People – Catching up with Vondi’s Owner, Paul Jacobson

Posted at 17:48h in Faithful to Nature, Pet Parents by FtN Content Team 2 Comments

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It’s 10:30 on a Monday morning and the Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition shop in Sea Point is bustling. Beyond all the doggie treats and cat toys that greet you upon entering, an impressive food production line is in progress to my left and, to my...

13 Jul The Arrival | Month 9

Posted at 14:40h in Faithful to Nature, Parenting by FtN Content Team 4 Comments

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We were sitting in our OBGYN’s office on a Monday afternoon. Usually, our appointments start with a bit of banter (her wit was one of the reasons we loved her), but today was different. “Sorry, guys. We have a bit of time crunch now - we...

13 Jul Baby Showers | Month 8

Posted at 14:36h in Faithful to Nature, Parenting by FtN Content Team 4 Comments

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Here’s a question: Aren’t baby showers just the weirdest tradition? Firstly, I question the timing of it all. Why would you throw a party for a heavily pregnant woman, who is uncomfortable, probably quite anxious and maybe going through some hectic hormone swings? It just seems...