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Contraception for teenagers

This article informs teenagers about contraception and explains their rights, options and which types of contraception are most suitable for teenagers.

Being a teen parent is hard work, but you do not have to do it alone. There are lots of NZ organisations dedicated to supporting…

Bunk beds can be a great way of saving space in bedrooms but it’s important to make sure that they are safe for your…

It is a generalisation, but it can be very hard to get a man to address any health concerns early on. The attitude of…

In September our family is taking the trip of a lifetime or at least I am hoping it will be. When we talked about…

Helping our children learn

By now our children are well entrenched into their new school year. Having coped with the anxiety of the first few days, the tiredness…

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

I sit here writing to you on a grey, chilly wintery afternoon feeling a bit sorry for myself. I’m full of the snuffles, having…

Anzac Day Memories

Isn’t it fantastic the way schools these days are placing so much emphasis on Anzac Day and New Zealand’s involvement in the World Wars.…