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Nurturing New Life - Little Steps. Beautiful Beginnings:

Supporting maternal and infant wellbeing for over 20 years. When a baby is born so is a parent.

Infant Massage Classes & Trainings 🌻 Doula Support 🌻 Yoga for Pregnancy, Postnatal & Menopause 🌻 Baby Yoga 🌻 Life Coaching 🌻 Emotional Wellbeing Programmes for Kindy & Primary Tamariki 🌻 Helping you to thrive not just survive 🌻 IAIM NZ Infant Massage Trainer & Instructor – Doula Tuesdays – Baby-led spaces to rest, connect, and grow. Because nurturing touch matters

P-J is passionate about the first 1000 days from conception and the wellbeing of parent and baby and believes her alternative and holistic practices are a preventative measure towards PNA, PND and PTSD. She understands the ups and downs of being pregnant and also the challenges as a newborn parent, how this can affect them emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and how important it is for the parent to rest and heal whilst getting to know their newborn. Those first 42 days after birth sets the pavestone for the next 42 years!!!! P-J's practices are run term by term either online or in-person, so ensure you look up the events on the page to see what is happening or pm me if you can’t find anything. Planning ahead is vital as there are limited spaces for each class. Pregnancy and Postnatal yoga classes - no experience is needed as these classes are specifically run to support the pregnant and postpartum body. Pregnancy is one of the biggest transformations a parent can go through. Support and guidance is necessary. Enrolling into a weekly pregnancy yoga class will help to support you on your journey into parent hood, the birthing journey and beyond for mind, body and spirit. Partner Yoga sessions - in-person - a wonderful way for parents to connect, honoring this time, connecting with baby, whilst giving a role to the partner to help support the mama as they lead up to the impending birth. These yoga poses can be used in the birthing journey and beyond. Infant Massage and gentle yoga movement classes - a 5 week IAIM infant massage programme, now run in over 100 countries - learning about baby's behavioural states and cues, promoting the bond and connection through the art of infant massage. Once we understand babies behavioural states and cues then we can begin to include a massage which will help to release tension and promote health and wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. Babies thrive on physical connection. Skin to skin is a wonderful way for babies to help self regulate. Come and join in on a community class. If you work in maternal and infant mental health why not become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor yourself by attending a 4-Day IAIM NZ Training - visit www.infantmassagenewzealand.org for more information. Postnatal and Baby Yoga classes - a great lead on from from the infant massage class to bring balance to both for mind, body and spirit. Ayurvedic and Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Doula support and Birthing Doula support is available. Re-igniting the digestive fire to provide optimal balance from the birthing journey. Helping to nurture and nourish the parent so they can nurture and nourish their baby. For more about this PM me. Holistic Life Coaching is also available - staying true to yourself - be the authentic you - for you are fearfully and wonderfully made - be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

13/01/2026

This is the face of a very happy young man.

On Coleman’s op-shop wish list today was one thing: Glee on DVD.

Two op shops later - with friends helping, and Mum on the mission too - he struck gold. The joy on his face when he spotted it… priceless. The whole shop turned around. Ripples of smiles. We were all in disbelief because we’d just searched the DVD box and didn’t see it. But Coleman had laser focus - and he found it.

And he carried that delight for a solid 7 hours until we got home. Now that is a super dopamine hit. 🌱🌻

And then… plot twist.

We got home, he popped it in, and it wouldn’t play because of region restrictions. I braced myself for a meltdown… but do you know what he did?

He simply went, “Oh.”
And that was it.

Honestly, I was so proud. That’s growth right there - it’s taken a long long time.

Coleman is a massive Glee fan (the series ran from 2009–2015). He discovered it a few years back and has loved it ever since - all that singing, all that heart. He even says he wants to join a Glee group here… bless him. So Dargaville High School, if there’s a singing group - you know who will want to join it 🌱🌻

And if anyone out there is also a Glee fan and has a multi-region DVD player, this DVD is yours - care of Coleman.

So tell me… who else loves a good op-shop treasure hunt? And what’s on your list?

I was lucky enough to find a juicer, a sander, an apple twister - plus a few more games for home with Coleman (and anyone else who wants to join in).

12/01/2026

Someone is taking a nap with a four-legged, fluffy-tailed companion - one that he has been loving since the day he was born 💗

If you sit and watch them for a moment, you’ll see something wonderfully simple unfold. Coleman, like all of us, wants connection - someone to love, someone to belong with. And while his fur baby isn’t a “someone” in the human sense, he is most certainly somebody in the way that matters.

There are the pats. The playful moments. And then the best part - when the world get too much, off they go for a much needed rest (oh to be a cat), the two of them curl up and drift into sleep, side by side. No explanations required.

Even fifteen minutes a day with a pet can change the tone of the nervous system. Breathing slows. Shoulders drop. Stress melts away. No words. Just presence. And for Coleman, who can sometimes struggle to express what’s going on inside, this kind of wordless companionship is its own language. These two just understand each other.

So today I’m grateful for pets - for Ricky Baker (yep named after the character in one of his favourite movies - Hunt for the Wilderpeople - a Kiwi classic) and for the way this friendship fills Coleman’s cup and helps him to unwind and let go.

What’s your fur baby’s name - and what do they do that melts your heart? Comment below 🐾

12/01/2026

your journey into the world of infant massage starts here..in Auckland…with me your trainer to become an infant massage instructor.

In just a few weeks, the IAIM NZ will be holding an in-person 4-Day IAIM Infant Massage Instructor Training in Auckland, and right now we have 4 students confirmed - We would love to welcome 4 more to complete this circle.

Here’s what’s already gathering in the room…Students travelling from Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, and Queenstown. A beautiful mix: midwives, a social worker, and someone who has experienced the power of infant massage firsthand - now ready to become a trainer and share it through her community.

And that’s the heart of this training: nurturing touch, communication, confidence, and connection - skills you can take straight back into your work and offer families in a way that is baby-led, cue-based, respectful, and deeply empowering.

🌻 Investment: $995
🎄 Christmas Discount: 10% off ends Monday 26 January 2026
✅ Save $99.50 - Pay $895.50

If you’ve been wanting a practical, evidence-informed, heart-centred tool to support maternal and infant wellbeing - this is your moment.

🌱🌻 Comment “Auckland” or message me and I’ll send the application details - trainer@infantmassageneezealand.org

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11/01/2026

Your never to old - for joy or for play, Today I’m grateful for siblings - the ones who step in without a second thought and make magic happen. 🌱🌻

We were heading to a gathering when Coleman spotted a Thomas the Tank Engine ride - he locked in, eyes lit up. He wanted that ride.

I had that quick thought like, “really… you’re too old for this.” And then I remembered - joy doesn’t have an age limit. If it makes your heart happy, you go for it.

So we pause. I check my wallet and for once I’ve actually got coins on me (rare these days!). I’m feeling old-skool confident… pull them out… try to find the coin slot and there is no coin slot! It’s swipe-only.! Like what”s with that. Technology is moving at a speed I didn’t sign up for.

And then - without even a second thought - Coleman’s older sister steps in, swipes her card, and makes it happen for her brother. No drama. No hesitation. Just pure love.

Coleman got his ride. Big smile. Big moment.

Grateful today for siblings.
And grateful for the reminder that the small things are the big things.

And as for his big brother, he shouts him a special “Summer Sparkler” to finish the day with - lucky you Coleman - and yes lucky me too cos he shouted me one too - now that was an experience for the tastebuds.

What’s something you’re “never too old” to enjoy?

10/01/2026

Books, books, books… who doesn’t love picking one up now and then? Whether you read it cover to cover or just flick through a few pages, it’s such a simple way to wake up the mind and slow the day down.

With Coleman, it’s usually the familiar favourites - the same trusted titles on repeat - and then, every now and then, he surprises me with - a new junior reader. A different topic. A new choice that expands his world a bit - so good when he does that - of course it’s me that ends up reading it to him - he struggles with the words swapping around, but together we make it work.

Today I got to be surprised too.

Our library has started a new trial called “Uber Reads” - 3 books already bagged - you choose a theme - I went for the non-fiction special, and not knowing what I’d be reading actually put a smile on my dial. Stepping outside my comfort zone, without the pressure of choosing, felt like a gift.

And if you’re a book lover, honestly, head down to your local library. You’ll be met by a great team of staff who are genuinely helpful - the kind who make the space feel welcoming, not intimidating - plus it has great air conditioning.

And it doesn’t stop at books. Alongside “Uber Reads,” you can hire DVDs (a Coleman favourite) and would you believe… toys, a sewing machine, a microscope - the list goes on. It’s like a community treasure chest.

Today I’m thankful for Dargaville library - a place to wander, to learn, to work on projects, to find resources for mahi, to feed creativity, or to simply escape into a good story.

And the icing on the cake is this is also one of Coleman’s happy places too…🌱🌻

09/01/2026

Relationships, relationships, relationships - that’s where everything begins. Connection is what lights up the brain.

Today it looked like skittles… (a birthday present for Coleman) and a little masterclass in “letting go”.

I asked Coleman to set them up 3 in the back, 2 in the middle, 1 in the front. I showed him, and every time it was my turn, I set them up “the way.” Neat. Ordered. Correct - how it’s supposed to be….or is it?

And then it was Coleman’s turn… and he did it his way. 😅

The old me might’ve gone brick-wall mode - you know the one: my way, or we don’t play. But that doesn’t set anyone up for success. So today I chose to let it go and accepted his way - a new way, one that felt out of order, but it stilled worked - I had to work on relaxing my jaw 🤣🤣🤣

Because what matters more than perfect instructions is this: he was engaged, he was thinking, he was having fun. And honestly? He put a whole new spin on the game.

Sometimes the real win isn’t getting it “right.” It’s protecting the relationship while your child practices agency, confidence, and problem-solving.

It’s choosing relationship over being right - because this is just a game, and the goal is wellbeing.

Now I’m curious…

Do you let your kids, siblings or mates do it their way, even when it’s not the way you pictured?

Or do you feel that pull to correct it?

08/01/2026

Great minds need great tools, and today ours was taking 5 with a simple deck of cards - best out of five, Coleman’s choice, UNO Flip… what a brilliant switch-up on the original. That flip-personality deck with the mild side and the wild side keeps you on your toes.

Playing cards with our kids is never just “a game.” It’s memory in motion. It’s strategy without a lecture. It’s maths and counting and patterns slipping in through laughter. It’s turn-taking, communication, patience, and learning how to handle winning and losing in a safe, low-pressure space. It builds focus, fine motor skills, confidence, and that quiet inner voice that says, I can do hard things, I can keep trying.

And then there’s the part that matters just as much, the bond. The screen-free togetherness. The shared jokes. The family language you create in those little moments that become big memories.

Thankful for a card buddy.
Thankful to take five.
Thankful for our Coleman, and for the reminder to keep teaching, keep showing up, never give up. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, it’s the connection that matters most.

When was the last time you took five and had a game of cards with your loved ones?

I remember my mama bringing me up on cards, we loved it… Last Card, Snap, Uka, BlackJack, Solitaire... With my own kids it was endless games of Go Fish, memory card games, snap, last card, Uka and Pick Up 52 🤣🤣🤣

If you ever want to hang out with Coleman, sit down for a card game. He comes alive when the cards come out. Today it turned into a full-on showdown, laughs the whole way through… and yes, he took the win.

08/01/2026

Thankful for memories. Nov/Dec 2024 infant massage class held in TK, with Christmas feeling in the air. Parents travelled in, because something in them knew: this matters.

Infant massage isn’t a “new trend”. It’s an ancient art of nurturing touch, carried through generations across many cultures, and now part of a global movement, one for humanity.

Babies don’t only need feeding and sleep to grow, they need gentle, loving stimulation to thrive. Warm hands. Soft rhythm. Eye contact. Voice. Presence. This baby-led practice can also be wonderfully practical, supporting digestion, easing wind and tummy tension, and encouraging comfortable bowel movements.

But the deeper gift is what happens between you and your baby.

From your heart, through your hands, you begin to understand their cues, their likes and dislikes, their “yes” and their “not right now”. Over five weeks, many parents realise something powerful, they already have what it takes. They simply needed time, guidance, and a space where everything is welcome, including tears.

As babies feel safer and more settled, many families notice more calm, growing confidence, and often longer, deeper sleep, with wellbeing unfolding for baby and for you.

I’ll be running five-week infant massage classes throughout 2026 (each school term) for babies aged 0–1, and also for children up to age 7 with special or additional needs.

Our first class begins Thursday 15 January, 10:00–11:30am and it’s fully booked. More classes will open across the year, with upcoming rounds planned for Fridays. If you’d like to go on the list, please message me your name, your baby’s name, and their date of birth. Groups are small to create an intimate setting.

And to the whānau in this photo, I’d truly love to hear how your little ones are now. Is massage still part of your week, and which part do they love most?

In this pic
Back row: Anna & Tommy with Master Ambroise, Joanne with Miss Jatayvah
Front row: Kirsty with Master Alfie (dad Matt had to work during this session), Penny with Master Wylder, Tanya with Master Otis.

07/01/2026

Meet George.

This is one of those friendships that has history, the kind that begins in the school days and somehow, beautifully, keeps choosing itself year after year. George and Coleman go right back to Te Kopuru school days, and you can see it instantly. The moment George steps into his space, Coleman’s eyes light up. That’s recognition. That’s trust. That’s love.

Here’s what you’re seeing in this photo: Coleman presenting George with a sunflower he picked from yesterday’s sunflower experience, a simple, golden thank you for the birthday cake she made for his recent birthday. And isn’t that just the sweetest circle, kindness given, kindness returned.

George, we thank you for your loving presence, your continued support, and that beautiful smile of yours. You “get” Coleman on a deeper level. You’re steady. You’re open-hearted. You’re the kind of friend who doesn’t just cheer from the sidelines, you step in, you raise a hand, you back him, you support him, and you simply hang with him.

From organising rides to school balls, to inviting him into your own children’s birthday celebrations, to days at the lakes, you’ve helped make his world bigger, safer, and more connected.

And as we move through 2026, we’re holding this close: may this year bring you back all the goodness you so freely give.

06/01/2026

And just like that it’s a wrap. Ashton, the last guest to arrive and offer Coleman a birthday wish, is no stranger here - another friend home on their Uni break. Their connection reaches back to their Te Kopuru school days, a long-standing bond that still lights up the room. When Ashton stepped into the lounge, Coleman’s expression shifted instantly, pure recognition, pure delight.

The day itself unfolded in a series of warm, human moments. First, the lakes, for a cool down. Then on to Aoroa Farms, where sunflowers stood tall and bright. And finally, a small gathering, close and familiar, with the people who belong to Coleman’s world.

And in the middle of it all, Coleman is standing here wearing a gift from someone who truly gets him. Thank you, Kerry, for knowing him so well. Printed by , thank you for bringing this to life and adding even more joy to Coleman’s day. MJ is one of Coleman’s favourite artists, and you can feel how much this gift has landed right in his happy place - which is now covered in pizza and chocolate.

Coleman’s heart is full, and he wants every single one of you to know it. Thank you for every birthday wish, every call, every visit. You helped make his day feel seen, loved, and celebrated.

05/01/2026

There are certain people you meet in a community who quietly restore your faith in the world, simply by the way they show up.

Today I want to share an appreciation post for Jack, who’s on uni break and working at the Kauri Coast Pools. If you’ve been there, you may know exactly what I mean. He has that steady warmth, always a smile, and you can genuinely see he enjoys what he does. And every time we walk in, he comes over to say hello to Coleman, to welcome him in, to have a chat. My heart melts, because it’s so real. So kind. So effortless.

And then there are the moments that make you laugh and hold your heart at the same time… because “Cheese Touch” from Diary of a Wimpy Kid has officially made its way back to our local pools for 2025/26, courtesy of Coleman. Except, it’s a tag rather than a wink. In this photo, Coleman leans in to share “cheese touch” with Jack, and honestly, it’s pure joy. He has a way of catching us when our guards are down, and in that instant, you’re reminded to laugh, to soften, to be right here in the moment.

Jack, we’ll miss you when you head back down to uni. We’re cheering for you. We hope your year is everything you imagined… and even more.

So for Day 5 of thankfulness this January, here’s what we are grateful for:
Thankful the pools are open.
Thankful they welcome everyone.
Thankful for community.
Thankful for workers like Jack who make people feel seen, safe, and included.

Such a beautiful way to cool down in summer, and such a beautiful reminder that kindness is a gift we give daily.

What’s three things you’re thankful for today?

Kauri Coast Community Swimming Pool

04/01/2026

Someone turns 20 in two sleeps, and this morning at our Sunday hangout at Lighthouse Church, these two young men surprised Coleman with a birthday cake. You should have seen his face, smiles in every corner.

So today, we are thankful for this thoughtful gift, one that celebrates life, for our church family, and for the kind of young people who choose to walk alongside our Coleman - Love like that is everything.

Connection is medicine. Thank you Ethan and Caleb - we love and appreciate you and your family 🌱🌻

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