Handy websites for holiday entertainment

By using the Internet you can find out about entertainment and activities in your community. This is especially helpful for families with school-aged children who are soon to be on holiday. Directories www.babywebnz.org...

Preparing your child for a new sibling

A new baby arriving in the family brings big changes for everyone, particularly for your other child. The birth of a new baby is one of the most stressful times in a young child’s life, especially if the child...

Boosting your child’s imagination

“What would you like to be when you grow up?” Ask your children this simple question and you will be surprised at the barrage of strange ideas and suggestions. Answers may range from becoming a pilot, superman,...

Encouraging a healthy body image

It seems like just yesterday that you had to coax your daughter to bathe. But then she turned 11 and started spending hours in the bathroom and sizing herself up in every mirror she passes. She seems consumed...

The 5 Bs of successful parenting

I hear the questions again and again: "How do I get my child to… …quit whining?" …do their homework?" …clean their room?" …do the dishes?" And I...

What it means to be a dad – part two

Dads have some unique parenting challenges in today’s society. Last issue we gave some practical tips on being a dad, and this issue we look more at family relationships and how they affect fathering. Dads...

Kick-start your morning

A healthy breakfast is fantastic fuel for kids, teenagers, and adults on the go. It improves memory and concentration, gets your metabolism going for the day, and is great for the waistline. Research shows...

Mums and dads wanted for free Positive Parenting Programme

New Zealand parents are invited to take part in a free research trial of an internationally successful positive parenting programme. The Triple P Research Group at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education...

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