Family time is absolutely important, and with TV on full blast 24/7, it's hard to find time to get together without any TV noises in the background. This holiday season, set aside 1-2 hours every week for a game night.
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Helping Your Grandchild or Teen write a CV
This article isn't so much for the young person in your life; it's for you, because as an acting influence in their life, you have the power to help them get their CV right the first time, if you bring it to their attention.
What Teens Want This Christmas
What do teens want this Christmas? The world. But to find some real answers, I decided to do some research. Let's see what they really want!
Christmas Parties Without Breaking the Bank
Here are some great, easy tips to help you plan this year's Christmas Party without going bankrupt!
Adding a Little Bit of Magic to Christmas This Year
Struggling to find some great ways to decorate the Christmas table this year? Here are some ideas to help you through.
Things to Remember if You’re Supervising Kids This Summer
Did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for Kiwi kids? And that the greatest risk to under-5s is in the home environment?
Sanity Savers in the Countdown to Christmas
GrownUps talked to counsellor Hilary Smith to get some pointers on promoting harmony in the face of conflicting demands, desires and expectations this Christmas.
A Few Simple Rules to Save Lives on the Water this Summer
With the arrival of summer, there's already been a recent spate of tragedies on the water that potentially could have been prevented if the few simple preventative measures had been followed.
Loss
We all have to suffer loss in our lives and it is hard. I do not think we are ever really prepared for it.
Can You Really Be Friends With Your Teen?
Look in any bookshop or library, and you will find that almost every parenting author passionately exclaims through their written word how there's a line between being a friend and being a parent.