Family Joy and Connection Through Play
Amy Cox knows only too well how overwhelming parenting can be. With four children of her own, it took her by surprise how this…
Education
Educating from the Heart: Encouraging Connection Through Nature
Trained in early childhood teaching, Janelle Gardiner is the proud founder of Nurture@Home, a childcare and education service based in the Tasman region. Inspired…
Is a Steiner education right for your child?
By Deborah Hide-Bayne My boy is at school now, but I look back on his days as a pre-schooler with great affection and gratitude….
Encouraging Creativity in Children with Imaginative Solutions & Resources
With 16 years’ experience in the childcare industry, Jackie Hewitt understands the importance of children engaging in imaginary play, and knows that by creating…
Supportive, Empowering Antenatal Education & Doula Services
Childbirth should be the most empowering, rewarding and exciting experience in a woman’s life, but it can be confusing to know where to go…
The Biggest Mistake in Modern Education?
By Tracy Casssels Public education was one of the best inventions of the modern era. All children given the same education regardless of sex,…
Remote Learning: Why Your Child Gives You Such a Hard Time
By Dr. Laura Markham Is your child enrolled in school, but doing remote learning, either full or part time? If so, you may be…
Homeschooling an Only Child
By Jessica Rios Being a one-child family is rich with depth and adoration for your one precious child. Life this way is often quieter…
My Play Kit: Early Childhood Development Through Play
With a background in education, Lisa Lunjevich understands the importance of the bond between a child and their caregiver to encourage creativity and early…
ACG Strathallan Preschool: Providing children with the best possible start
Now celebrating her second year as Preschool Manager at ACG Strathallan, Angela Lunam loves her role at the early learning centre. As she continues to provide…
To The Families Who Have Decided To Continue Homeschooling…
By Samantha Johnson … You are going to be OK. I never planned to be a homeschooling parent. In much the same way as I never…
Helping Kids Enjoy Their First Day At School
By Kylee Harris Most children in the world start school at the age of six, and while some children with older siblings may be…
Fun, Brain-Based Activities For Kids
Passionate about inspiring and teaching young people, Victoria Jenkins uses her 20 years’ experience as a primary school teacher to educate others about the…
Feel-Good Children’s Book: How to Not Go to School
‘How to Not Go to School: Parsley Mimblewood Saves the World!’, is a story book originally written by primary school teacher, Mike Forde, to help his year 3/4 class in North Yorkshire deal with…
Welcome to ACG Parnell Early Learning School
As Centre Manager for ACG Parnell’s soon-to-open Early Learning School, Jane Chen is looking forward to the excitement of welcoming everyone to this new, custom-designed…
A Time to Hear, A Time to Listen
By Sarah R. Moore I’m saddened for the Class of 2020 and all the kids who’ll miss out on the rest of the school…
Chaos to Calm: Positive Parenting Education
Chrissie Davies has a positive approach to understanding and raising children. An experienced educator and mum to two young children, she has genuine empathy and…
Forest & Bird’s Kiwi Conservation Club
Have you heard of Forest & Bird’s Kiwi Conservation Club | Hakuturi Toa (KCC)? It’s something we’d recommend you look into if you haven’t. KCC has been connecting Kiwi kids and their…
Child-Led Learning: How it Works & 3 Big Benefits
By Sarah R. Moore Child-led learning is an approach to education that differs from more structured teaching, wherein children learn by pursuing their interests…
Early Play and Communication
By Donna Heather “Oh, you get paid to play? That must be nice!”. I have heard this so many times over my career as a speech language therapist. Yes,…