Art

My World Children's Art Exhibitions 05 A look at a child's world through their art held at the Christchurch Art Gallery

Education

Education Tai Wooller asks "What value do you put on education? "

Fostering a love of books in your children  Tia Wooller shows you how to fostering a love of books. 

January Learning  Tia Wooller offers you ideas to get you through the month of January before  school starts again.

Order in the House Tia Wooller explain more about routine and order in our children's lives.

Our World  Christchurch Art Gallery shows the art work of school children and how they see their world.

Routine and Order  Tia Wooller looks at how order and routine play an important roll in your child's life.

Swimming Pools New Zealand Standards for swimming pools and spa as at 2006

Video and computer games Can they make our children fit?

Lifestyles

Flying High  So your child wants to be a pilot when they grown up

Living on a lifestyle block  Making your family dreams come true

Mannies  What you need to know about having a male nanny look after your child

Parent's and children's stories

A Parents view of a bad day An interesting article about coping with family and home.

A house husbands story A warming article from a father, who was a house husband.

8 Great things about being a dad A look at the funny side of being a dad.

What happens when a grandparent steps in .... A look at grandparents taking over child raising from unfit parents.

When the unthinkable happens ... When there is a death or other tragic affairs in a family, grandparents may step in to keep a family together.

Parenting

Girlfriends  What parents should now about girls and their friends

No longer a grown up   Where have all the adults gone?

School

Getting them safely to school  Each year around 900 children (at least three primary schools full) are injured as they walk or cycle around 

Getting to school safely Safe thinking for parents and children making their way to school.

Starting school for the first time  This articles gives some practical ideas for children first days at school. 

Schooling in New Zealand  Providing a brief outline of schooling in New Zealand.

Pre-school regulations - Government regulations create delays in new pre-schools (Sept 08)

Fatherhood

Eight great things about being a dad

Why being a dad is important for your children

Working from home

Learning to say No  Learn how to say no to people or things that waste your time

Holidaying in New Zealand with under Fives

Holiday tips Tips Plunket for parents with children under five

Winter travel   Keeping safe over the winter holidays