Distance families are families separated by geography. Is your family one of them?
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Parental Stress
There is no question that for the majority of parents today, parental stress is much higher than it was 30 years ago.
Matariki – our latest public holiday!
Who doesn’t enjoy a break, and this June (the 24th to be exact), we’ll be celebrating a new one! It’s Matariki, a lively public holiday which centres on the rising of the Matariki star cluster in the night sky.
The Importance of Secondary Attachment in Children
Secondary attachment is when when a baby or toddler has a sense of strong connectedness to a grown-up who is not a biological parent. This can include grandparents, nannies or early childhood educators.
Interfamily Property Ownership
In recent years there has been an upsurge of the circumstances where more than one generation of a family has a financial stake in the same property.
Teaching Your Grandchildren the Love of Books
One set of grandparents I asked made it their mission to instil a love of reading with their grandson. Every time they went around to his house, they made sure they read his books.
6 Steps to Creating the Perfect Mother’s Day Photo
A Mother’s Day family get together is the perfect opportunity to create a lasting memory with a special photo.
The Importance of Reading in Children Aged 8-12 Years Old
I was ten years old when I first fell in love with books, and I remember the excitement of reading a novel I couldn't put down before discovering other authors and worlds of escape.
5 Ways to Become a Memorable Grandparent
As a grandparent, you have you own life to lead. That’s why, when it comes to grandparenting, you want the gestures you do have time to make, be memorable and appreciated.
Cascarones – Confetti Easter Eggs
This Easter, if you’re skipping sugar, or just wanting to mix it up a little, embrace the Mexican tradition of cascarones, otherwise known as confetti Easter eggs.