Are you doing too much for your teenage child? Do you worry that they're not taking enough personal responsibility? Here's a rundown of some of the things that you may wish to consider when instilling your teen with some added responsibility and building those life skills. Use them all, pick out a few, or ignore the lot - it's your choice.
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When your child is unsettled and uncooperative, they might be in an environment that clashes with their true nature. Jessie Buttons aka New Zealand's Super Nanny takes a look at the four main 'natures' and how you can create an environment where each child can feel safe, supported, and heard.
When you become a parent to a newborn that nappy bag is going to be your best friend and lifesaver. Here are my tips for what to include as tried and true must-haves for the nappy bag that serve multiple purposes.
Beyond the diagnosis, caring for a child with autism can cause stress for parents. Social support can improve parental health and reduce stress.
Being a mum is more than just housework and childcare - it's the most important job in the world.
Frank Jasper, the Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds writes a letter to his daughter Chelsea on her birthday.
There is so much advice about parenting available it's easy to get information overload. We have some top tips from parents who have been there before to help make your parenting journey easier.
Did you know that the average age of a new parent is 31, but the average age someone takes out a Life Insurance policy is 40? But what is Life Insurance and when do you really need it?
We cannot control all external factors in our lives and our children's lives. We can however plan for the worst case scenario through practical measures such as determining legal guardians and taking out life insurance.
The world is a dog-eat-dog place but there's no need to toughen up your kids so they can survive. Instead, raising sensitive kids will help them thrive.
Like adults, children can be mean to one another. Sometimes an unkind remark spoken by one child to another can be the catalyst for friendship to crumble.
If your second child has a habit of driving you up the wall with their behaviour, then it seems that you are not alone in your exasperation with your second offspring.
Whether you start building these skills up from their tween years (or earlier), or you do a last minute dash before they fly the coop, here's some of the life skills that will stand them in good stead.
If the toys are taking over, then it's time to regain some sanity with our tips on keeping toys clean and organised.
The Toy Story movies are not just cinematic genius. They also represent an important connection that I share with my children due to a common interest.
Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.
Whether you need some quick dinner recipes or quick beauty tips, here are ten ways for mums to save time.
Your baby’s skin is still developing after birth, and is five times thinner than adults’, This means absorbs externally applied substances more quickly and reacts more sensitively. Find out what care your baby's skin needs.
Every parent has cringe-worthy kid moments, but parenting author Nigel Latta offers some tips to ease those embarrassing moments.
If you started on your parenting jourmey confident you were going to nail it, but then reality has set in and you are not sure how well you have it sorted, check out our hilarious collection of parenting fails. You are not alone!
There are things that parents find themselves doing that before children, they would probably never have imagined being part of their day.
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading.
Bedtimes. They are, and forever will be, a bone of contention for parents and kids. But what is an appropriate time to send the kids off to bed?
How do you help when your child's biggest detractor is ... your child? Dr Justin Coulson gives us some tips for tackling the D-word.
Your child may require a bit of guidance when it comes to choosing something they are passionate about. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your child’s creativity.
An attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch has left 50 people dead and a nation in shock. Within minutes our country's innocence was gone. So, how do we talk to the kids about it?
It is a legal requirement that every baby born in NZ must be registered. Find out how to register your baby's birth, get a birth certificate, and apply for Best Start payments.
It is not OK to leave kids in the car while you're off buying the groceries, shopping, or running errands - especially when the heat is on.
Parenting coach, Heather Lindsay, shares seven language keys to help influence children to listen better and cooperate.
