In our parenting courses we talk about the importance of ‘connecting moments’, which like all new skills, takes a while to learn. It isn’t difficult, but for some of us, it can be very different to how we normally communicate with our children. Here is an example from my own…
When I was 8, my dad was worried that I was too soft. I remember we were at the Marae at a tangi and he woke me up early to go for a ride. We went up the back and arrived at a farm. Since we moved to town when…
2am, I hear a cry. I wake up with sleepy eyes and go about helping with the night shift. Usual tasks that I perform are changing his nappy, burping him and making my darling a cup of tea. This is the usual routine that I have been performing with my…
I have been talking this week about quality time and how spending time with our children can help them to be more willing to listen. It’s all related to a bigger picture around relationship. When explaining this theory, I’ve found it’s easier for parents to understand when we use ourselves…
I was with my whanau discussing how much time I actually spend with my tamariki each week and the results were very interesting. My day starts by waking up at 7.30am and getting my kids ready for school. I drop them off at 8.30am and pick them up at 5.30pm,…
I wish I had the information about positive parenting 9 years ago. I’m certain I would have been a more patient and encouraging parent. But you can’t turn back the clock. Everything happens for a reason and even this kaupapa couldn’t have happened any other way. The new laws that…