A routine is a critical part of most people's lives - it gives stability, structure and clarity, all of which are great things. If you don't watch out though, a relentless adherence routine can become something of a prison - stifling creativity and foilin
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Mother’s Day Musings (from one who has sons)
Mother’s Day is looming, and while many mums look forward to their special Sunday, I wish ...
How do I motivate my child?
Of course, we are all highly motivated to do things that we find pleasant, interesting and ...
The power of mentoring: how to pass on your skills to the younger generation
From baking a batch of chocolate cookies, to building a cubby house or embarking on a ...
10 reasons why being a grandparent is the best
The bond between a grandparent and their grandchildren is incredibly special. In fact, it’s so special ...
Cook’s Cook: The Cook who Cooked for Captain Cook
A great many stories have been written about the first of Captain Cook’s epic voyages into ...
Real Fishing
If joy had a face, it would look like this little boy. Pure delight is so lovely ...
How to strengthen bonds with kids
First introduced in the year 2000, Children’s Day, or Te rā o ngā Tamariki, has quickly ...
Colourful business ideas for the grandkids
Are you looking for ways to bond with your grandkids? Maybe you want to bring a ...
Gearing up for Children’s Day: how to celebrate with your little ones
Whether you’ve got grandkids, nieces and nephews or a pint-sized neighbour that you’ve taken under your ...