The Natural Parent – Autumn 2018

The Natural Parent magazine is Australasia’s first attachment parenting magazine. Drawing our inspiration from a dynamic range of experts in the frontline of their fields, TNP Magazine offers an intelligent look at being a parent today, moving away from typical "10 step guide" style mags and towards a more thoughtful read. It is practical, smart and enlightened. Over the last decade there has been a distinct shift towards a more eco conscious society - a society that wants to cherish its environment and its children. The Natural Parent Magazine captures the essence of this generation of parents, in its forward thinking look at the world of parenting. The Natural Parent Magazine draws content from current research on a wide range of topics. These will include topics like sustainability and eco-conscious living. Medicine, education and politics. Relationships and family dynamics. Natural birth and breastfeeding. TNP Magazine discussed the emotional and physical development of children from a natural perspective. The Natural Parent creates an insight into attachment based parenting; taking evidence based material and translating this into a clear and accessible format.

***It was International Women’s Day yesterday at the time of putting this issue together, and we thought there was no better time to highlight this collective action and shared responsibility for driving gender parity. Started by the Suffragettes in the early 1900’s, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911. Throughout history, women have collaborated to redress inequality in the hope of a better future for their children and themselves. Many of the sponsors of The Natural Parent Magazine that you will see displayed throughout this issue are small business owners, who also look after babies and young children as well as being successful entrepreneurs. This issue is dedicated to all of our sponsors – your work, dedication and success is a great inspiration to all of us at The Natural Parent Magazine. Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. Hannah and the TNP team xxx***