Best Movies To Build Character
We asked what the most common parenting struggles were and put together this guide, focusing on how you can use kids movies to help you develop your child’s character!
How Movies Can Impact A Child’s Development
Ever wondered how watching different movies can affect your child? We look at how movies can positively and negatively impact children.
What to Expect From a Play Date
Socialising with other children is a vital part of a child's development. Children need to interact in a social setting and learn skills like sharing. Help make your child's next play date a success with these tips.
A Guide To Buying Your Child’s First Bicycle
Buying a child’s first bike is a milestone in their development. Get them pedalling on with this quick guide to what to look for in their first bicycle.
Keeping pre-schoolers safe around water
A new partnership between YMCA Auckland, Plunket Auckland, and Auckland Council is offering half price swimming lessons for preschoolers at eight Council owned and operated pools.
6 Ways to Unleash Your Child’s Creativity
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.
10 tips for keeping families water-safe this summer
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
7 tools that will get your child to listen to you
Parenting coach, Heather Lindsay, shares seven language keys to help influence children to listen better and cooperate.
Welcomed to kindergarten by a pole dancer
The only entertainment that visited my kids at kindergarten were a clown and a petting zoo. A kindergarten in China had pole dancers!
Tips to maximise your child’s learning potential
Dr Sarah Alexander, Chief Executive of Child Forum, has shared her tips for parents and carers to maximise their kids learning potential, getting them more ready for school.
How Do I Teach My 4 Year Old That She Doesn’t Rule The World?
Behaviour problems are common in young children, particularly when they become bossy or controlling. Dr Justin Coulson gives parenting advice to help.