Learning Together through the Power of Play
With a vision to empower people big and small to play with passion and purpose, Tina Bambury encourages children and their families to connect…
Engage and Educate
Sitting Safe: Expert Baby & Children Car Seat Support
With children of her own, Claire McGowan knows how important it is to keep your precious cargo safe when travelling. A licensed Child Restraint…
Top Tips to Support Kids’ Maths Study in 2021
After the challenges of 2020, entering the 2021 school year feels like a restart where parents can make a conscious effort to make the…
How to Teach Your Children About Reducing Their Environmental Footprint
By Jane Marsh Parents teach their children so much before they ever begin grade school. You show them how to walk and talk, but…
How Can We Teach Our Children About Sustainability As They Grow Up?
By Kylie Harris As parents, we spend a large amount of time (and effort) preparing our children for the stages of childhood and life….
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…
Sorting it out Sustainably: Decluttering to Support a Motherhood Without Burnout
Appreciating how stressful and overwhelming it can be for new mums to live in a cluttered home, Steph Maguire set out to inspire, educate…
Choosing Wood Over Plastic: Eco-Friendly Toys for Hire & Sale
Being a lover of wood for as long as she can remember, mum of 3 energetic boys, Jane McLeod, wanted to avoid cheap, plastic…
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…
How to Teach Children About Climate Change Without Creating Fear
By Emily Folk How do you talk about climate change with your kids? It may seem impossible, but it’s a topic you have to…
Molly’s Bedtime Stories: An engaging series of children’s books
Vanessa Jane Townsend is a New Zealand children’s book author. She was inspired to create Molly’s Bedtime Stories, based around her daughter’s everyday adventures…
Books and language
By Donna Heather One of the things I love about being a speech and language therapist is that I get to talk to parents…
Expanding Language & Learning Through Pretend Play
By Stephanie LoPresti There is a common misconception that imaginative play isn’t imperative to development, however, as a speech language pathologist, I am here…
How to Teach Your Children to Appreciate the Planet
By Emily Folk We live on one of the coolest planets in the solar system, but it’s easy to take it for granted because…
Let nature provide the resources – developing children’s language skills in the great outdoors
By Alex Trichilo Do you find yourself constantly worrying that your child might not develop their vocabulary like the kids in your mothers’ group? Or they…
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…
Jumping Beans: Learn, Grow & Bond Through Active Play
Designed to support physical and cognitive development, Jumping Beans classes have been running for over 30 years. For babies and children from 4 months to 5…
Occupational Therapy to Empower and Support Children and their Families
Occupational Therapist Lee Maitz supports children and their families through play, connection and sensory integration. Tailoring her therapy to a child’s individual needs, she…
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…
Lockdown – promoting language using daily routines
By Donna Heather What a crazy couple of weeks it has been. As we all try and get our heads around this new reality…