Resources, courses and links to support parents throughout the different stages of your child's growth.
Being a parent is one of the most important and challenging things you can do. Helping guide your children to become healthy, happy, responsible and caring adults takes effort and focus. There will be times where you need support. When you do, try the resources and courses below.
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Triple P Triple P helps you manage your child's behaviour, emotions and development in a way that isn't hurtful. You will build strong relationships, communicate well and encourage the kind of behaviour you want to see. Find out more: Find a Triple P practitioner near you |
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Triple P online parenting programme for toddlers to tweens (0 to 12-year-olds)
Sign up for Triple P Online and get 12 months’ unlimited access to all the proven tips, strategies and knowledge of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program®. Eight modules. |
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Triple P online parenting programme for pre-teens and teens (10–18 year olds)
Visit the website for course costs and more details. |
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Kiwi Families – for passionate parents |
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Parent Help NZ
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Ministry of Social Development – positive parenting |
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Tākai (previously called SKIP) Tākai is a village of whānau supporters who work together to wrap around whānau, communities and our littlest tamariki under-five. |
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Parenting Place walks alongside you and your whānau from the moment your little one is born until they raise tamariki of their own. Whether you have a newborn, a teenager, a troupe of grandkids, or nieces and nephews, they have a range of programmes, courses, camps and resources tailored for you and your whānau. |
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Next Chapter Parenting NZ |
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More useful resources for parents |
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Parenting resources by age and stage The Parenting Resource was developed to support whānau workers delivering home visiting programmes. The Parenting Resource contains child development and parenting information appropriate through pregnancy and the first 36 months of a child’s life. |
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Weekly goals and routines for tweens Having a predictable routine can help both younger and older children feel secure and happy. Routine charts are also a great way to help our kids take responsibility for parts of their day, and feel good about it! |
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My Family Activities – fun ideas to keep your family active Inspiring families to be active together and enjoy fun, free or low-cost activities in their community. |
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A series of great guides to help normalise conversations around wellbeing and mental health. |
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Parenting Guidelines for Adolescent Alcohol Use Parenting Strategies |
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Books about feelings for children Reading books together about feelings is a great way to start a conversation – we’ve picked a few of our favourites to share with you. |