Health & Wellbeing

Everything you need to know about buying organic on a budget

Buying organic is the best way to ensure that the food you are feeding your family is non-toxic, non-genetically modified and is nutrient-rich. But for some, we know that it isn’t always an option to load...

Fitness

Turia Pitt’s top 5 tips for returning to running after having a baby

With gyms and group exercise still closed due to Covid-19, there's no better time than now to leave the kids with your partner and get out in the fresh air and start pounding the pavement. Trust us, you'll be a different person when you walk back in the door.

My childhood house was dilapidated but filled with love and laughter…

My childhood house was dilapidated. Cupboards fell off their hinges and taps didn’t work. Dad would refill his enamel mug from the cask of red wine that lived on top of the fridge, and when Mum bought a packet of Tim Tams, we’d solemnly split it up amongst the five of us.  In winter, the windows would jolt from the southerlies and the light from the lighthouse would beam into my bedroom and keep...

Fitness

How running with Turia Pitt made me a better mum

The truth is, I think I have always been scared at the thought of running. Sure I ran the City to Surf once (just once) but since then I've had 3 kids in a 3.5 year period and had the most awful thoughts about what might happen if I was to try and run. I got puffed just walking up a steep set of stairs!

Your Partner

20 reasons dads are awesome

It’s no secret that we love dads at Kiindred! We know that there are some parts of parenthood that are just about the mums (there’s no avoiding that) but we know that all families are different, some dads stay home (we see you legends!) and some work hard outside the home to provide financial income and stability for their family.  These days dads are getting more involved in the home and raising their kids than...

Your Partner

5 important ways dads impact their child’s development

We talk a lot about skin-on-skin for new mothers but we know this is equally important for the father or partner to share with the new baby. Forming that connection from day 1 can help nurture a strong bond as the child grows.

Parenting Communities

Yep, it’s Book Week again… And it’s OK to say, no!

As I panic-bought yet another cheap polyester costume for my son over the weekend I had some thoughts. And ever since I dropped him off at daycare this morning I’ve had some more thoughts. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions - much like life in general right now.

Parenting Resources

10 signs that you need a break as a mum

How are you feeling? No, how are you really feeling? This is your friendly reminder that you can’t run on adrenaline and love (and caffeine) alone. When was the last time you did something for yourself? Sometimes the mental load of motherhood can be all-consuming and self-care usually falls into the too hard basket. But the moment you stop to acknowledge and express your needs, you will be surprised what opportunities open up. Don’t be...

Real Stories

How a life-changing diagnosis forced this mum to make some big decisions

This is where we chat to real parents about all the real sh*t that goes down when you have little ones enter your life. From the hilarious to the heartwarming but also the hard times and heartbreak… This is ‘My Beautiful Chaos’… These days Nina Whelan is a busy working mum to 3-year-old daughter Parker, taking the delicate balance between career and motherhood in her stride.  But just a few years earlier, Nina was faced with...

Parenting Resources

Tips for finding connection and support as a new mum during lockdown

You spent 9 months growing your baby and preparing for your world to be turned upside down by your little bundle of joy. But the words COVID-19, global pandemic and lockdown didn’t feature in your birth or postpartum plan.

Home

9 hacks for winter-proofing your home

It’s that time of year when the chill in the air has truly set in. The frosty mornings, freezing nights and rainy days mean one thing… Yep, winter is here!

Home

5 game-changing laundry hacks you need to know

Laundry is another one of those things that NO ONE warns you about before you have kids. When you’re pregnant you pre-wash all of those little onesies and think how lovely it is…