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With Caitlin’s new baby brother arriving in just a few months, her parents were getting the baby’s room ready. While I was admiring his new room, we talked about moving Caitlin into her first “big girl bed.” Of course, they were worried that she may fall out a few times before she got used to …
Most kids come home from school with a family tree assignment at some point because a knowledge of where one fit’s in one’s family is a crucial part of forming identity. What about as an adult though? Have you ever thought about exploring past your own generation to find out more about your family? One …
Winter has us in its grip now, so your winter veggie patch should be all sorted. The Brussels sprouts will have small sprouts on them. Keep on top of the aphids by washing them off with the hose. The leeks need to have the soil pushed up around them (moulded up) to make nice, long, …
Compared with what adults face, it might seem like kids don’t have that much to stress about. But kids have their own concerns — and sometimes feel stress, just as adults do. And kids’ stresses can be just as overwhelming, particularly if they don’t have effective coping strategies. A KidsHealth® KidsPoll explored what kids …
The evening homework ritual can lead to a lot of stomping, screaming and pouting from children and parents alike. Some children will do anything do get out of homework. A homework assignment that might take 15 minutes turns into a two-hour battle. If you want to put a stop to homework battles, then do your …
Autumn is the perfect time to go on a sound hunt together with your kids. Make up a “sound hunt” song: “We’re going on a sound hunt, we’re going to find some treasure, We’ll listen to the sounds. I wonder what we’ll hear? What will we see? Come with me, We are going on a …
Here is some information from www.teachnz.govt.nz to get you on track. Essential skills In order to be an effective teacher in New Zealand, you must have a commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of M?ori and Pasifika language, culture and identity. As a teacher you will be involved in creating an education system that …
If you live in New Zealand, there is every chance that your child will not have a male teacher until they reach high school. Startling. But is it important? Education Minister Hon Hekia Parata argues that it is the effectiveness of the teacher, rather than the gender of the teacher, that makes a difference to …
Physical activity: most of us have the ability to do it, it’s accessible and rewarding, yet inactivity is one of the biggest health problems in the world today. We all know physical activity is good for us, but as identified by a recent SPARC survey, 51 per cent of us don’t reach the national guidelines …
If you are in charge of the gathering for Christmas dinner, you will want to organise a few fun games and activities besides the meal. After all, everyone will be sniffing around the kitchen looking for food if you don’t keep them entertained. Here are a few fun-loving ways to divert the crowd until the …
