Tatyanna Wright's Haute Mama tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1473884 2012-01-23T19:46:50-08:00 Haute Mama is the Maternity Style Guide for the Urban Pregnant. According to designer Bill Blass; "Style is primarily a matter of instinct" - So what is a pregnant woman to do whilst her natural instincts are being absorbed into other realms of creativity? That's where Haute Mama comes to the rescue: Its your Maternity Style Guide for all things fabulous and fresh for the expecting urbanite. Find out what to wear - and how to wear non-maternity clothing, as well as innovative pregnancy inspired products, books and services to keep you haute! TypePad The Mum Show tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add48833016300067556970d 2012-01-23T19:46:50-08:00 2012-01-23T19:50:23-08:00 Introducing, "The Mum Show" - A new program airing on one of Australia's major broadcasters this Fall. The Mum Show focuses on specific topics and trends that affect every female (and male parent) regardless of age. The Mum Show is hosted by a maternity lifestyle expert/author, breastfeeding/parenting expert/author and a well known Australian presenter/TV personality. We're looking for: Female same sex parents Super stay home dads Women struggling with ferlitity Full time care giver Grandparents If you're in the Sydney metropolitan area or know someone that is, and are interested in being featured on our show, please email Natalie at... Tatyanna Wright
Introducing, "The Mum Show" -  A new program airing on one of Australia's major broadcasters this Fall. The Mum Show focuses on specific topics and trends that affect every female (and male parent) regardless of age. 

The Mum Show is hosted by a maternity lifestyle expert/author, breastfeeding/parenting expert/author and a well known Australian presenter/TV personality. 

We're looking for:
Female same sex parents
Super stay home dads
Women struggling with ferlitity 
Full time care giver Grandparents
If you're in the Sydney metropolitan area or know someone that is, and are interested in being featured on our show, please email Natalie at the below address. Shooting commences second week of February. 

Email: intern@kontented.com  
Or respond on this blog. 

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 Pregnancy & Newborn magazine's review of our book. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add488330168e5498c7f970c 2012-01-10T01:56:36-08:00 2012-01-10T01:57:58-08:00 Pregnancy & Newborn magazine reviewed my book - Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How - in its January issue calling it a "A helpful breastfeeding aid and a must-have for moms new to nursing." You can buy our e-book online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and iBooks. Tatyanna Wright

Pregnancy & Newborn magazine reviewed my book - Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How - in its January issue calling it a "A helpful breastfeeding aid and a must-have for moms new to nursing."

You can buy our e-book online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and iBooks.

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 Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add4883301538ffb6800970b 2011-07-18T05:47:46-07:00 2011-07-24T20:38:29-07:00 The number one breastfeeding book in Australia comes to the US next month - And, even more exciting, it’s co-authored by me! The internationally best selling book "Breastfeeding: Real Mums Tell You How" - in its first year sales were compared to that of “What To Expect When You Are Expecting” a book that to date has sold over 15 million copies - Has been adapted and revised for the US market with additional sections and August 1st will be available as an e-book with enhanced features like videos and the ability to purchase products right from the page. Despite... Tatyanna Wright

The number one breastfeeding book in Australia comes to the US next month - And, even more exciting, it’s co-authored by me!

The internationally best selling book "Breastfeeding: Real Mums Tell You How" - in its first year sales were compared to that of “What To Expect When You Are Expecting” a book that to date has sold over 15 million copies - Has been adapted and revised for the US market with additional sections and August 1st will be available as an e-book with enhanced features like videos and the ability to purchase products right from the page.

Despite what most people think, breastfeeding does not come naturally, it has to be learnt and most women are starved for information and support. “Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How” is based on the premise of encouraging and supporting women, not just giving them a whole bunch of information to read in the hope it all works out for them. Written by a ‘Breastfeeding Champion’ and a ‘Bottle Babe’ together they give their tips and words of wisdom from one mother to another.

Co-Authors Melissa Macdonald and Tatyanna Wright interviewed thousands of women to hear their baby feeding stories gathering advice that only mothers can offer and share with other mothers. This is a no-guilt, zero pressure approach to a growing dilemma new mothers face: breastfeeding. 

It’s very difficult to get breastfeeding right and it can be extremely painful during the first couple of weeks post birth. This combined sends many women running. It’s also difficult to understand how your baby should latch on without having actually had a baby. It’s a learned technique. With kind permission from Dr. Jack Newman and lactation consultant Edith Kernerman of the International Breastfeeding Clinic, “Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How” offers videos of actual nursing mothers and babies to show you correct latching and other important elements of breastfeeding that can be difficult to envision or learn when you’ve never had a baby.

“Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How” has been featured in leading Australian pregnancy magazines, including Cosmopolitan Pregnancy (10 page spread), Practical Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth, Child Magazine (syndicated nationally) and a string of websites including, BubHub.com.au and the top baby blogs including Babble.com.au. The book was featured on The TODAY SHOW (Nine Network, Australia) to a phenomenal response with sales sky rocketing after the author’s appearance.

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week “Breastfeeding: Real Moms Tell You How” is out August 1 through Diversion Books on all e-readers (Kindle, iBooks, Sony Reader, Droid, Iphone, Nook, etc).

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A Mother's Day Dedication tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add48833014e8835badd970d 2011-05-02T17:24:16-07:00 2011-05-02T17:33:40-07:00 This Mother's Day, to celebrate a special mother in your life, add a leaf to our partners mothers2mothers "Tree of Hope" dedication tree. mothers2mothers is an NGO that helps to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. mothers2mothers is aiming to reach 500 leaves. Every dedication helps their tree grow larger, bringing more hope and strength to mothers in Africa living with HIV. You can make as many dedications as you wish - for free. Your special mom will receive notification of your dedication. You can also donate to mother2mothers. To dedicate a special leaf now, click here. Have a wonderful Mother's... Tatyanna Wright

This Mother's Day, to celebrate a special mother in your life, add a leaf to our partners mothers2mothers "Tree of Hope" dedication tree.

mothers2mothers is an NGO that helps to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

mothers2mothers is aiming to reach 500 leaves. Every dedication helps their tree grow larger, bringing more hope and strength to mothers in Africa living with HIV. You can make as many dedications as you wish - for free. Your special mom will receive notification of your dedication. You can also donate to mother2mothers. 

To dedicate a special leaf now, click here. Have a wonderful Mother's Day.

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 Mother's Day Gift Idea's From Elk tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add4883301538e3b093b970b 2011-05-01T04:33:17-07:00 2011-05-01T04:36:26-07:00 I just happen to be in Sydney, Australia right now and stumbled upon local designer Elk’s gorgeous wooden jewelry pieces at Orson & Blake in Woollahra. And might I say, right in time for Mother’s Day! If you think the necklaces look great in photos (pictured below from their latest collection in wood and resin), you won’t be disappointed when you wear the real thing – they’re stunning, beautifully hand crafted and incredibly well priced. And Elk ships internationally from their website. I particularly like their wooden necklaces, but anything from Elk quite frankly would make for the perfect Mother’s... Tatyanna Wright

I just happen to be in Sydney, Australia right now and stumbled upon local designer Elk’s gorgeous wooden jewelry pieces at Orson & Blake in Woollahra. And might I say, right in time for Mother’s Day! 

If you think the necklaces look great in photos (pictured below from their latest collection in wood and resin), you won’t be disappointed when you wear the real thing – they’re stunning, beautifully hand crafted and incredibly well priced. And Elk ships internationally from their website. I particularly like their wooden necklaces, but anything from Elk quite frankly would make for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. I've also got my eye on their mercerized cotton tees.

Id’ have to say Elk are my new favourite designer. Based in Melbourne, Australia and designed by partners Adam and Marnie, Elk offers original contemporary jewelry, textiles and knitted apparel handmade from natural materials like wool, cashmere, wood and leather. 

Elk is aware of creating an environmental footprint and thus committed to working with small artesans whose traditional skills and techniques guarantee authentic and high quality production. Their wood collection is made from coconut or mango wood offset by a tree buy-back scheme. Elk strive to incorporate vegetable dyes and use vegetable tanning for their leather goods. For more information and to buy online, please visit: elkaccessories.com.au

Elk necklaces

 Recycle Your Plastic Toys For Earth Week tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add48833014e60f88042970c 2011-04-15T22:18:32-07:00 2011-04-15T22:18:32-07:00 What will you do to help celebrate Earth Week this year? Second Chance Toys is having its annual Earth Week recycle your plastic toys drive in the Tri-state area. It's an excellent opportunity to share your previously loved toys with children in need. Second Chance Toys accepts plastic toys in good condition: meaning, toys must be a complete set, clean, and unbroken - think Little Tikes and Fischer Price as a starting point and you'll be surprised what you begin to dig out from toys baskets. For a list of drop off locations click here. Tatyanna Wright

What will you do to help celebrate Earth Week this year? Second Chance Toys is having its annual Earth Week recycle your plastic toys drive in the Tri-state area. It's an excellent opportunity to share your previously loved toys with children in need. Second Chance Toys accepts plastic toys in good condition: meaning, toys must be a complete set, clean, and unbroken - think Little Tikes and Fischer Price as a starting point and you'll be surprised what you begin to dig out from toys baskets. 

For a list of drop off locations click here. 

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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add488330147e3200c8e970b 2011-03-10T08:33:11-08:00 2011-03-10T08:37:17-08:00 Many of you probably don't realize this, but today, March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The New York City Department of Heath and Mental Hygiene and more specifically their NYC Knows program put together an infographic in an attempt to show the landscape of HIV/AIDS among women and girls in New York City. As mothers/parents/sisters and friends of teenage girls we know discussing the birds and the bees can be hard enough to talk about especially when its on the topic of STI's. The purpose of creating the below infographic is to help break the ice.... Tatyanna Wright

Many of you probably don't realize this, but today, March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The New York City Department of Heath and Mental Hygiene and more specifically their NYC Knows program put together an infographic in an attempt to show the landscape of HIV/AIDS among women and girls in New York City.

As mothers/parents/sisters and friends of teenage girls we know discussing the birds and the bees can be hard enough to talk about especially when its on the topic of STI's. The purpose of creating the below infographic is to help break the ice. The hope is that this disease is met head on and that can be done by destimatizing it.

Please help get the word out about this cause. Its sensitive but it doesn’t have to be and this is just one more way you can help in the fight to make the world AIDS free. For more information or to become active in the initiatives, visit: Facebook/NYKnows.com or nyc.gov

NYC Knows is a public initiative carried out by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.  The program aims to increase HIV and AIDS awareness by promoting free testing facilities, treatment centers and prevention education. The ultimate goal of the NYC Knows program is to have every citizen of New York City knowing his or her HIV status. 

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 Happy Valentines Day tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add48833014e5f37b5eb970c 2011-02-14T10:43:02-08:00 2011-02-14T10:43:02-08:00 Ah Valentines Day - Like every “holiday” it only comes around once a year, which is why we like to make such a fuss of it. But in house we have two small children, so its cuddles and loving all year round. And I like that way. Of course as adults we need more than cuddles and hugs, we crave romance and a little indulgence now and again never hurt anyone. So this Valentines Day in the midst of this cold winter warm up to the radiant glow of these fabulous sexy new candles by pleasure enthusiasts LELO. LELO's Massage... Tatyanna Wright

Ah Valentines Day - Like every “holiday” it only comes around once a year, which is why we like to make such a fuss of it. But in house we have two small children, so its cuddles and loving all year round. And I like that way.

Of course as adults we need more than cuddles and hugs, we crave romance and a little indulgence now and again never hurt anyone. So this Valentines Day in the midst of this cold winter warm up to the radiant glow of these fabulous sexy new candles by pleasure enthusiasts LELO.

LELO's Massage Candles are made from all natural soy wax, shea butter and apricot kernel oil. The lightly scented wax melts into an exquisite pool of luxurious massage oil. The silky formula is specially designed to nourish and moisturize your skin with natural vitamin E, while the subtle fragrance excites your senses for the pleasures that lie ahead.

Their enticing collection consists of blends like BLACK PEPPER & POMEGRANATE, SNOW PEAR & CEDARWOOD, and VANILLA & CRÈME DE CACAO. Each candle burns up to 36 hours and retails for $29. 

If you’re seeking a last minute Valentines gift, this sensual candle might just do more for you than a few tricks. If you're in NYC, you can buy the candles at Babeland in Soho or the LES, or online at Lelo. Whatever you do, have a Happy Valentines Day.

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Bring Sexy Back… tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add488330147e266eb2b970b 2011-02-07T19:02:22-08:00 2011-02-07T19:02:22-08:00 Or maybe it never left. You lucky pregnant thing! For some of us being pregnant can leave you feeling fat, tired and far from wanting to exhibit oneself ala a pregnant Demi Moore. What better excuse to rock something sexy than this Valentines Day. After all there’s a good chance you’re carrying your partners offspring in your belly and he/she might just want a little bit of sexy back. Regardless of whom you might be getting sexy for – or not - Belabumbum maternity bras are sure to make you feel sumptuous and flirty, offering great support and beautiful trimmings... Tatyanna Wright

Or maybe it never left. You lucky pregnant thing! For some of us being pregnant can leave you feeling fat, tired and far from wanting to exhibit oneself ala a pregnant Demi Moore. What better excuse to rock something sexy than this Valentines Day. After all there’s a good chance you’re carrying your partners offspring in your belly and he/she might just want a little bit of sexy back.

Regardless of whom you might be getting sexy for – or not - Belabumbum maternity bras are sure to make you feel sumptuous and flirty, offering great support and beautiful trimmings for any time of the year.

They are particularly handy when it comes time to nurse. The maternity/breastfeeding bras offer generous leeway for expanding breasts in those early weeks when your milk is regulating. Easy to maneuver one handed the bras are under wire free and wash very well. 

Belabumbum also design lovely sleep bras and sleepwear in moisture wicking bamboo – a great choice for a nursing mama at bedtime, plus wonderful nursing camisoles, and a cute collection of baby clothes.

So who’s bringing sexy back now? 

Belabumbum

Haute Mama thanks Belabumbum for providing us with the beautiful Lotus Nursing Bra, shown above.

 New York International Children's Film Festival tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54f00add488330148c83d3f3a970c 2011-02-01T13:53:32-08:00 2011-02-01T13:56:03-08:00 Tickets are on sale now for this amazing event. If you don't know about the festival, its time you do... Founded in 1997 to promote intelligent, passionate, provocative cinematic works for ages 3-18 and to help define a more compelling film for kids. Since its launch, the event has grown to become the largest festival for children and teens in North America, with a paid audience of over 20,000 attending the most recent event. Since 2000, all screenings have sold out in advance. Each year the festival presents 100 animated, live action and experimental shorts and features from around the... Tatyanna Wright

Tickets are on sale now for this amazing event. If you don't know about the festival, its time you do...

Founded in 1997 to promote intelligent, passionate, provocative cinematic works for ages 3-18 and to help define a more compelling film for kids. Since its launch, the event has grown to become the largest festival for children and teens in North America, with a paid audience of over 20,000 attending the most recent event. Since 2000, all screenings have sold out in advance.

Each year the festival presents 100 animated, live action and experimental shorts and features from around the world plus gala premieres, retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, audience voting, and the NYICFF Awards Ceremony. But the festival has become much more than just an annual event; NYICFF now offers year-round film programming, a touring festival, an online festival, and film production workshops for children ages 6-16.

This year features some of the most celebrated names in cinema as jury members - Susan Sarandon, Uma Thurman and Gus Van Sant to name a few. Plus opportunities to expose a budding film maker to techniques like claymation, stop-motion, and more with the incredible workshops offering one-week filmmaking intensives available for ages ranging from tots to teens. 

Visit gkids.com for more information on the festival, tickets and workshops. 

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