Rotavirus is a very infectious tummy bug that is extremely common in babies and young children and it can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea and lead to hospitalisation.
As parents, our job is to protect our children and support their development; so one day they can stand on their own two feet, and support themselves. Part…
There’s no telling some people how much parenthood will change you. My little boy is four years old now, and in this time with him – we spend…
Storylines Festival Family Days are and always have been free for children and their families. There are now six of them round the country and every year thousands…
If you watch TV at the moment, you will have seen one of the many cooking programmes, which make cooking careers look amazingly glamourous. There is a vast…
SO many embarrassing things happen when you’re a parent. As you pass through the years of parenthood, your resilience grows – or at least I’ve found I’ve learnt…
The seasons are changing again and the time is right to set in motion the birth of a multitude of wee babies. The responsibility is huge. I do…
“Mom, can I pleeeeaaase go to Regina’s* Birthday party/Sleepover on Saturday?” pleads Miss 14. “Which one is Regina again?” I reply. “Remember, she’s that new girl I met at School last…
I’d like to share with other solo mothers two of the practices that I developed that served me and my child well. Being on my own while pregnant…
They were first noticed swooping in and out of the garage. Checking it out to see if this would be a safe home. Very quickly Grand-daughter aged 8,…
Children and snacking is something that many parents worry about. Are my children snacking too much? Is it ok to snack between meals? What sort of food should…
Congratulations on becoming a mother, how exciting! It is a brand new chapter that is exciting and full of changes. It is also a time when we feel…
It’s Money Week in New Zealand, and the word on the street is that we’ll need $4,000 in retirement just to spend on eggs! Time to get some…
Sadly over the first week of the school holidays, I found myself lying in bed for 10 days with Influenza. I have gone nearly seven years without any…
Every new born is different; some cute and bald, others with a full head of adorable Elvis styled hair! Each is born with amazing abilities. You may think…
I work supporting teachers to comprehend and manage children who find school difficult to understand and work in. Of late, I have been working to assist teachers to…
Pregnancy is a major life event, and therefore a great time to reflect on your health and what you eat! Now is the time to consider incorporating the…
This week I’ve seen a lot of students struggling with homework. Perhaps it’s the grey cold weather that’s making it extra hard to get the books out when…