June 2013

Changes in the Family

rochelle-new

Changes can affect our families at any time.  Big or small, they all require some adjustments and many different changes can benefit from some help and assistance offered to our family in one way or another.

Continue reading »

Maybe a new baby is entering the scene or perhaps your family is undergoing a significant change in terms of its make up – be it seperation, blending or similar.  Maybe some unforeseen event has taken your family by surprise and you’re having to deal with some difficult circumstances.  Whatever changes are coming your way, you are sure to find some resources here at Kiwi Families to help you.  Our contributors have put together some great material on many topics to assist your family in working through change.

All the best,

From Rochelle, Pip, Sally and the Kiwi Families team.

From the experts

11011150_s

A journey of change with an elderly family member

Although we are parents, we are also children.  The change in our parents often begins quite slowly with the odd bit…

5981516_s

Incorporating siblings in setting up a nursery for a new baby

When a new baby comes into the home it can be a trying time for everyone – including siblings. Sometimes…

10948403_s

Life stages and what they mean for personal insurance

Life as we know it has a beginning, middle and end.  In between, of course, we go through various stages. …

13472601_s

When your family pet dies – supporting young children through grief and change

Pets are often a part of the family, and for children they can be their best and most unconditional friend….

5831018_s

Helping children adapt to change

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher is quoted as saying; “The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change” Because children are constantly…

14685009_s

Working through diet changes with family/community support

Changes in our family situation can occur at any time and for any number of reasons, and they may require…

12672428_s

The role of communication in getting kids through change

Changes within the family come in almost any conceivable way.  It could be as joyous as the addition of a…

10336814_s

Parenting styles

Barbara Coloroso in her delightful and insightful book, “Kids are Worth It” talks about three styles of parenting: Jellyfish parenting,…

9363610_s

Six steps to embracing changes in the family

It is often said that ‘change is the only constant’, ‘that nothing lasts forever’ and that can be a bittersweet…

10511721_s

Eating tips for new mums

If you are a mother with young children at home then chances are you will feel that often your day…

11395440_s

Being prepared food-wise for sudden change in the family: freezer meals

Sometimes we know when sudden changes will occur in our family – for example, you’re pregnant and your due date…

18523838_s

Changes on the journey to solo parenting

 “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”…

7192821_s

The love of a grandparent

When we age we cast off the care and responsibilities of raising our children – as they move on with…

9939993_s

Eating well – even on a budget

With a little planning, you don’t have to spend a fortune on nutritious food. Have you been shocked by how…

mzl.bynmwlav.320x480-75

Apps for changing families

We’re really excited to bring you this new series showcasing apps for families. In this post, we’ve got four clever…

9167475_s

More than just a mum…

Becoming a mother can be like being on a roller-coaster, with many ups, downs and bumps along the way. Parenting…

17194170_s

Kids growing up on the internet

I was contacted recently by a parent who is concerned about how his 4 children access the internet. He told…

3996498_s

Ideas to make changes at home easier to manage

We often think of change as something scary; something to be avoided at all costs in some cases!  Whether you…

Divorce and child custody

Getting kids through separation and divorce

I often get questions about helping children through their parents’ separation and I recently received this question: Even when the…

9577457_s

Five fitness changes for more effective results

Make your workout schedule realistic You need to be able to repeat it; again, and again, and again. It’s always…

Latest Reviews