NATHAN WALLIS provides a ‘cheat sheet’ for connecting with your child and improving that vital attachment – with profound benefits for your relationship and for their brain. By KATE BARBER. The message from the experts is consistent and clear: loving, empathic, responsive relationships grow our children’s …
KELLY EDEN talks with DR SARAH WAKEMAN about options for Kiwi same-sex couples wanting to start a family. If you’re a same-sex couple starting to think about having a family, there are a few options available in New Zealand. Adoption is rare, so the best chance …
GRAHAME DUTTON, from Duxton Dental, takes a look at some of the advances in dental care over the last 20 years. At Duxton Dental we have been looking after children’s, teens’ and adults’ teeth for more than twenty years, in fact, I’m off to my …
KELLY EDEN explores some of the issues faced by parents and what support and resources are available for parents of babies with Down Syndrome. In New Zealand every week one or more babies are born with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a lifelong condition that …
Fostering children’s growth and development is what Kindercare does best. Children’s growth and development is best nurtured through loving relationships and in an environment where they feel safe, secure, valued, happy, and like they belong – then learning happens naturally. When our children are free …
Playcentre is a parent cooperative that offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to be involved with their child’s learning. At Playcentre, adults play alongside their children. A child-centred programme based on your child’s fascinations, strengths, and interests allows you to encourage children as they interact …
We take a closer look at what support is available for school-aged children with dyslexia from Learning Matters. While at kindy, a four-year-old drew a freehand diagram of how he wished to organise the playground. The layout was specific and to scale. His teachers, suitably …
Supporting families to raise curious and engaged learners is the ethos at Bottle Lake Preschool. In the early years, young children develop many skills and habits that prepare them for school. Two of these essential habits are curiosity and engagement. Children who are curious about …