Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents
Supporting whānau, communities and tamariki to thrive
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Tips and helpful info for parenting under-fives
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Support and funding for community projects
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Fostering learning through play at home
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Top tips to enjoy the school holidays
Videos for whanau
He rapu ngāngara te mahi
Do things together you enjoy
Dreams for whānau and tamariki
Learning through play
Showing pride in your tamariki
Building a support network
What matters to tamariki?
Become the editor and model for your children
Creating safe spaces for whānau
Connecting whānau in Turangi
He rapu ngāngara te mahi
Here's a fun idea for spending time together with your tamariki – go on a bug hunt!
Do things together you enjoy
Paula talks about the things her whānau likes to do together for quality time.
Dreams for whānau and tamariki
We travelled around Aotearoa connecting with some of the SKIP whānau hearing your dreams for whānau and mokopuna.
Learning through play
Dorothy talks about the things they do to help her tamariki learn new things in a fun way.
Showing pride in your tamariki
Our panel of awesome dads from Ūawa chat about how and when they show they are proud of their tamariki.
Building a support network
Tara talks about the different places and people that form her support network and how she utilises them in her everyday whānau life.
What matters to tamariki?
We asked tamariki aged three to seven to share share how they like to be treated. Their words provide insights into what really matters in a positive nurturing relationship.
Become the editor and model for your children
Deb Rewiri talks about becoming the editor for your children in tricky times, like navigating COVID-19 Alert Levels.
Creating safe spaces for whānau
Community weaver Sue Rei shares how they set up a toy library in her community of Taita that brings whānau and community together.
Connecting whānau in Turangi
Carol has been running playgroups in the wider Turangi area for a little over forty years. These playgroups connect parents from around the community and encourage learning through play for tamariki
Promotional Content
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Whakatipu
A kaupapa weaving tikanga and pakiwaitara with child development information, ideas and activities.
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Parenting Resource
There's more parenting and child development information on the Parenting Resource website.
Tip of the week
Not sleeping
Understanding why your tamariki may not be sleeping well may be helpful:
- how much sleep is your tamaiti getting each night?
- are they sick, teething or having medical interventions
- what’s going on in the household that might be affecting sleep patterns?