It's odd: we're often told that the first three years are the most influential and important years of our lives but... what do we remember of them?
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Is it Stress?
There can be lots of things wrong in family life. You can be arguing and having lots of fights with your spouse or your kids.
Pairs
I don't usually think about socks. Until I bought some bad socks. Very uncomfortable. I could hardly walk in them.
Science on Mealtimes
ou should have many of your meals together, the whole family sitting up at the table, without the TV on. There should be manners, like no reading or playing with phones at the table, and you should all stay together until the meal is finished.
Taking the Grandkids on a Beach Holiday
In January we took our three granddaughters (aged eight, eleven and thirteen) to Red beach on Whangaparoa Peninsula for a week while their Mum was busy at work.
Eat Out This Summer
Packing a picnic can be done at a moment's notice, and is great for a family outing, a romantic interlude or a wonderful time with friends.
Shy Child
You can do a lot to help your shy child. I was a shy child who deliberately learnt strategies to cope with my shyness, to the point where people refuse to believe that I am shy - but I still am.
Are iPads Harmful?
Are iPads harmful to little kids? Of course they are: they can cause considerable brain damage, if you drop one on your child's head. But as regards actually using them - I don't believe anyone knows about long term results because they haven't been arou
When A Text Message May Save a Life
Mr P is a fiercely independent senior who suffers from epilepsy and lives alone. This is the story of how SeNCit helped him and his family.
Never Say Never – The Story of a 61 Year Old Bodybuilder
Too old to change and do new things? No way! Age is just a number and a state of mind. Maybe the following will give you the motivation to step out of your comfort zone and you just might surprise yourself.