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Dealing With Disappointment— With and Without Us
Disappointment is a BIG feeling, and one our young children experience, often. Life is full…
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Praising and the art of giving feedback – actions speak louder than words
Overpraising children can unintentionally make them dependent on external approval and reduce their confidence to…
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Building Resilience In Children — From Surviving To Thriving
As our tamariki go through (and grow through) life, there are going to be ups…
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Doing the Juggle — filling tanks, building relationships, working and responding to the needs of whānau
Parenting has often been described as a ‘juggle’—of tasks, needs and responsibilities. How can we…
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Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a very normal part of our young children’s development. And some children…
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Empathy
Empathy helps children enjoy positive relationships, friendships, and connections, now and for life. It’s one…
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Mealtimes that matter – what are we offering?
Food for young children can be more than just physical sustenance. We can make mealtimes…
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Sleeptimes that are restful – how would I like it?
Sleep is just as important as food and play for a child’s brain development. In…
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Looking through a maths lens
Maths is already part of children’s lives, long before they start school. Tamariki naturally explore…
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