Natural Parenting in Sydney: a guide to services and products is an online directory listing a broad range of service providers and products as well an information source with an extensive Natural Parenting Information section.
"We all parent to the best of our ability, within our capacity and with the knowledge we have at the time. But so often we do not have the information or support needed to make informed decisions about how we parent our kids. I hope this website helps you find the ideas and people who can help you in your lifelong learning journey through parenting" (Jenny, mother of 2, site owner)
If this website has caught your eye it may be because you are looking for natural ways to care for the physical and emotional needs of your family. In Sydney there are people working in a diverse range of fields with experience and expertise to offer. This website is designed to help you find them.
"I consider myself fortunate that I was able to find alternative health professionals when I was pregnant. It makes such a difference when your rights are respected, the whole pregnancy and birth runs much more smoothly and you feel so much more confident - that's one thing I had in these people - confidence" (Sue, mother of 2)
This directory includes services and product suppliers who:
have a holistic approach to caring for people and our environment;
have an expertise in women’s health, infancy and early childhood;
have been recommended by trusted individuals or professionals.
The aim of Natural Parenting in Sydney is:
to make it easier for people looking for a particular service/product to find a high quality practitioner/supplier
to help people find out about alternative approaches to caring for their family’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Sometimes people are compelled to use a service or to make a decision that they are uncomfortable with – often because they have been told there is no alternative.
Natural Parenting Directory (on the left hand side of the web page) is full of people who can provide alternative approaches to caring for our physical and emotional health.
Natural Parenting Information (on the right hand side of the web page) provides information on alternative approaches to a range of parenting issues. These may differ from advice given by early childhood centres, the media, parents, family and friends.