by Victoria Jenkins
April 6, 2024
Slowing down during the winter months is essential for busy parents to recharge and nurture their wellbeing. Here are six ways to incorporate conne...
by Victoria Jenkins
January 15, 2024
As parents, we're often left wondering how to navigate the uncharted territories of child development once the ante-natal classes are over. The sta...
by Victoria Jenkins
October 15, 2023
Parenting is an ever-evolving journey, and just like the changing seasons, the needs of our children change as they grow and develop. Understanding...
by Victoria Jenkins
July 15, 2023
A child's brain state plays a significant role in their ability to absorb and process information effectively. Find out which ones they need to be in to learn!
by Victoria Jenkins
July 9, 2023
The school holidays are in full swing here in New Zealand and like everything else, it's easy to spend more money than usual by being out and about...
by Victoria Jenkins
June 19, 2023
Bring the Fun Indoors!
As the temperature drops, it's natural for parents to seek ways to keep their children engaged and entertained indoors. When...
by Victoria Jenkins
May 28, 2023
Mindfulness doesn't always have to involve sitting still and meditating. Observing the beauty of the natural world can be a wonderful way to practi...
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by Victoria Jenkins
May 15, 2023
Kids are relentless! The are loving, frustrating, tiring and hilarious all mixed up into one big ball of energy. At times their behaviour can feel ...
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by Victoria Jenkins
May 6, 2023
Learn the secret recipe for making happy and well-adjusted kids!
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by Victoria Jenkins
May 6, 2023
Instead of losing your cool, do this!
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by Victoria Jenkins
May 6, 2023
Instead of being too serious while you train your small humans, use humour to build resilience in your kids.
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by Victoria Jenkins
March 20, 2023
Life is full of amazing, mundane, surprising and disappointing situations and kids are strong enough to cope with most of them, but only if we allo...
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