The Natural Parent Magazine

Wishing all our wonderful Natural Parent Magazine readers a very Happy New Year! We hope your Christmas and New Year season was filled with meaningful moments shared with family and friends. As we look forward in 2026, many families are finding themselves drawn back to the steady ground of tradition – a return to the roots that have long supported strong homes, resilient children and connected communities. In a world that often feels hurried and uncertain, there is renewed comfort in the timeless practices that generations before us relied upon: close-knit family bonds, respectful guidance, simple daily rituals and the belief that parents are their children’s most important teachers. In our first issue of 2026, Kato Matthews talks about babywearing and the power of touch. She explains the importance of physical contact for both babies and their caregivers, to provide comfort and security. Annaliese Jones discusses the importance of supporting oral health in babies and children. She talks about how maternal nutrition before and during pregnancy impacts a baby’s teeth, how to care for first teeth, which foods build and protect enamel and how to encourage nasal breathing. Tracy Gillett’s writes that modern expectations for babies to sleep alone, self-soothe, and “sleep through the night” are culturally created, not biologically normal, and that parents can trust their instincts rather than feeling guilty for responding to those needs. We wish you a wonderful year ahead, full of love, peace, happiness and magical memories for you and your families. Love from the TNP Team xxx