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It is my life’s calling to communicate the magnificence of children, and to share evidence-based understanding about their development. You’ll find that here, with strategies for families to make life better!

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Respect our Elders?  Respect our Children!

  • October 1, 2013
  • Tots to Teens magazine
If you were to think back over the interactions you’ve had over the past few days – workmates, whānau, the guy at ...
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How to encourage sharing & turn-taking

  • May 1, 2014
  • OHbaby!
Picture this: it’s Saturday afternoon, and a couple of families have gotten together to enjoy some leisure time.  S...
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Cry It Out

  • April 2, 2014
  • Tots to Teens magazine
May I begin by telling you that this sleep article is being written by a tired parent, not by a rested academic whose ki...
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Mummy Guilt

  • June 1, 2014
  • Tots to Teens magazine
May I tell you a little story?  About ten years ago, when my best friend and I were new mothers, we were out for a ...
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Managing Emotions

  • September 1, 2014
  • OHbaby!
Emotions happen whether in response to the day-to-day (“It’s disappointing that we can’t go to the playground because of...
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Playful Parent

  • January 1, 2014
  • OHbaby!
Once upon a time I was fun. As a young trainee teacher, I’d roam kindergarten with kids trailing like I was the Pied Pip...
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15 inspirational ways to play with your child

  • May 1, 2015
  • OHbaby!
Ideas to keep the playtime flowing at home.  Here goes! These ideas, honestly explored, will add more play into you...
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A Few Words about Play

  • December 1, 2016
  • Little Treasures magazine
The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights recognizes play as a birthright of every child.  Play is an ess...
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The Power of Quitting

  • May 1, 2016
  • OHbaby!
Thereʼs a lot to be said for tenacity. Stickability, consistency, and grit. These are all admirable qualities that will ...
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Timeless Wisdom

  • June 1, 2017
  • OHbaby!
Once a parent, always a parent.  Whether your babies are teenagers, are parents themselves, or if they are no longe...
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Preschoolers at Play

  • June 1, 2017
  • OHbaby!
There’s a weird thing that happens when we examine the world of childhood play.   It’s a bit like admiring the...
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He’s not naughty, he’s just a taller-than-average toddler

  • June 1, 2017
  • Tots to Teens magazine
Ask anyone, and we’ll tell you.  Parents should not judge other parents.  They’ll likely tell you that being j...
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