Entertaining preschoolers: A dad’s perspective
It’s been a month of lockdown with my two-year-old. My wife is a preschool teacher…
Monthly Archives: April, 2020
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Single parents, we salute you!
When I saw an opportunity to write an article for single parents navigating lockdown, I…
Is my teenager really learning online?
When we send our kids off to school we usually have a fair idea of…
Coping with lockdown levels and the big feelings that accompany them
One of the best movies ever made is Die Hard. It is our family favourite…
Sharing the love: Spreading yourself around your bubble
Over three weeks in and we’re getting more accustomed to lockdown life. One thing that…
Home learning: Parents, we’ve got this!
Welcome to term two! This looks a bit different, doesn’t it?! No lunches packed into…
Locked-down lovers: Six ways to look after your relationship
You’ve heard it said one million times by now – “We’re all in this together”. …
Three ways to soothe struggles between siblings
Well done. Everyone in the family is getting fed, washed and watered – for the…
Making do: Simple and sweet Easter crafts
With craft supplies not considered ‘essential’, families everywhere are getting creative and ‘making do’. Here’s…
Go home, stay home: 10 more ideas for surviving self-isolation
As I type, we’re halfway (hopefully!) though NZ’s COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown! Time flies when…