Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents
Supporting whānau, communities and tamariki to thrive
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Helping tamariki to navigate alert levels
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Fostering learning through play at home
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Tips and helpful info for parenting under-fives
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Support and funding for community projects
Videos for whanau
Navigating choppy seas
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
Navigating choppy seas
Parenting is like sailing. At times, we can be riding a wave of emotions with the wind Tāwhirimātea trying to throw us off course. Sometimes all it takes is a simple adjustment to your sails so the wind pushes you forward, like this story about how a beautiful tohunga navigated choppy seas.
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
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.