From our readers

From our We love to hear from our readers and have started pop-up conversations about topics of interest to parents.

this issue

“To always follow my intuition regardless of whatever others may be telling me.” Joan Elwin

Our favourite response has won a complete set of the Natural Instincts prize pack – formulated with the finest plant-derived ingredients, certified organic extracts, and pure essential oils to nourish and rejuvenate your skin. Our Parents Centre Aotearoa antenatal classes cover everything that expecting parents need to know during pregnancy, birth and beyond. There’s a whole lot of new information to take in – but we all remember that one fact that sticks with us and can be drawn on time and time again during our parenting journey. Thank you to everyone who shared the one key insight that really helped them in the early days of parenting.

runners up

“Don’t have high expectations! Take each day as it comes.” Karen Ngatawa

“Not all the advice you receive from well-meaning strangers will work for your family.” Jordan B

“Breastfeeding may not be easy. The honesty of this comment stuck with me. I breastfed both my kids for about five months, and one more than the other. The first time, it was SO painful, the first 10 days were hell. You usually tend to focus on the birth, but breastfeeding was hard for me.” E Charles

“Communicate with your midwife throughout your birth and ask questions if you’re unsure. It’s your body and your birth.” Anna Williams

Get involved by heading to our website parentscentre.org.nz or following us on social media. There’s a prize to be won for one lucky contributor, announced in each issue of KiwiParent.

Parents Centre Aotearoa member benefits

Attendees of CBE, Baby and You and toilet training programmes get a Huggies gift pack. Phone: 0800 733 703 www.huggies.co.nz

Attendees of Parents Centre CBE and Baby and You get baby bath gift packs and information on science of the skin. www.jnj.com

Attendees of Parents Centre Aotearoa CBE and Baby and You get breast pad samples and breastfeeding information. Phone: 0800 104 401 www.philips.co.nz/AVENT

Various discounts on decorating supplies and paints with Parents Centre Aotearoa membership card. www.resene.co.nz

20% off car seat hire, selected buggies and cots for all members. Phone: 0800 222 966 www.babyonthemove.co.nz

Regular Parents Centre Aotearoa discount days offering 20% off all stock including sale items. www.babyfactory.co.nz

A campaign to get everyone talking with babies and young children under three years. www.talkingmatters.org.nz

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A free service to women of all ages whose pregnancy is considered lowrisk primary care. www.birthingcentre.co.nz

25% off Beco & Boba carriers plus 20% off other selected items, which are regularly updated. www.thesleepstore.co.nz content/parentscentre

43% discount for all members splashsave.org

If you want to partner with Parents Centre Aotearoa, or would like to discuss how this may work for your business, contact Catherine at c.short@parentscentre.org.nz