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There’s nothing more I like than hand made, custom objects about the home. One of the simplest ways to create custom items is to just paint over objects…

I just love using driftwood for art and craft activities. It can be used for so many different projects and has the added benefit of getting to spend…

This air dry clay hand dish makes a great gift for Christmas, Mother’s day or even birthdays. You can make it using your child’s hands, as a keepsake. And teens…

If you’re looking for a super-quirky Christmas decoration project, this one is for you. These candy cane wooden Santa’s are so much fun. You can just rest them…

Last month I made this amazing painted driftwood mirror, that’s the perfect teen craft activity. I ended up with quite a bit of driftwood leftover from this craft, so…

The kids and I love heading to the beach to go scavenging, and always bring home a bag full of beach treasure. Find out how we turned our floatsome…

I’ve just discovered the joy of making my own DIY bottle necklace. The initial idea to make one was because I was thinking about creating some more craft…

This is easy to make, looks fun and would make a great gift. Peppermint oil works well but you could use whatever oil you like the smell of…

Occasionally figures are published regarding how much it costs to raise children. The costs are often eye-watering! One of the major costs for kids is clothes. But clothing…

Anger in teens can be particularly  frightening or upsetting for the adults around them. Teens are at a time of their lives when emotions can overcome them and…

It’s the moment every parent dreads: when your child sits there, glum-faced, looking at a blank piece of paper in front of them. They have a rapidly-approaching deadline…

Movies have been around for more than a century and we have all grown up with them. They have become an integral part of family entertainment, whether they…

Job hunting for the first time – prepare yourself If you haven’t been in paid work before, the process of getting a job can be a bit scary,…

It can be a worrying time trying to help a seemingly unmotivated young person find work. Often the most challenging young people to help are those who have…

An overview article on What is Dyspraxia, including signs and symptoms and what treatment is available. Dyspraxia is broadly defined as a neurological disorder of motor co-ordination that involves…

A diagnosis of autism is perhaps the most difficult a parent can face. Many children with autism live their lives cut off from any real communication with those…

Sensory processing is the mechanism by which we receive sensory messages and turn them into responses. Sensory Processing Disorder occurs when the child either under-responds to sensory stimuli…

Rosemary Murphy overviews the various treatments for ADHD, including medication, drug free options, and diet. 

“Polytechnic” is the standard term used to talk about the tertiary education sector that comprises the polytechnics and institutes of technology in New Zealand.