Deb and Maraea talk about how important it is to recognise that there are no perfect parents.
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Quality time with pāpā
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Good enough parenting
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Making learning fun
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Samoa Language Week
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Dealing with separation anxiety
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Quality time with pāpā
Xavier talks about what he enjoys to do with his pāpā. Any time spent with your tamariki is quality time.
Good enough parenting
Making learning fun
Samoa Language Week
Dealing with separation anxiety
Now that we're in Alert Level 2, tamariki may experience separation anxiety as they return to kōhanga, ECE and kura. Na shares her tips.
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Tip of the week
Kia kaha te takaro
Parents and whānau are a child’s first and most important playmates. Anything can be turned into play. Getting dressed, household chores, hanging out the clothes, sorting the washing and shopping are all opportunities to have fun and watch children learn and grow.