Nohinohi / Toddlers

Use Technology for What It Adds, Not What It Replaces

Use Technology for What It Adds, Not What It Replaces

This generation has never known life without digital devices. Let's think about what that offers and what it's taking away.

Use Technology for What It Adds, Not What It Replaces

This generation has never known life without digital devices. Let's think about what that offers and what it's taking away.

Celebrating Success: Praise and Encouragement

Celebrating Success: Praise and Encouragement

Our tamariki do brave, brilliant, everyday things. When we notice and celebrate those moments with genuine encouragement, we help them grow in confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Celebrating Success: Praise and Encouragement

Our tamariki do brave, brilliant, everyday things. When we notice and celebrate those moments with genuine encouragement, we help them grow in confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Why Chores Build More Than Clean Houses

Why Chores Build More Than Clean Houses

Getting our tamariki doing chores isn't just about a clean house - it's about raising capable, confident tamariki who know their efforts matter. With empathy, encouragement, and teamwork, everyday jobs become life lessons.

Why Chores Build More Than Clean Houses

Getting our tamariki doing chores isn't just about a clean house - it's about raising capable, confident tamariki who know their efforts matter. With empathy, encouragement, and teamwork, everyday jobs become life lessons.

9 Tips for Cutting Back on Screen Time for Young Children

9 Tips for Cutting Back on Screen Time for Young Children

Cutting back on screens is difficult, stressful, and hard. It is an ongoing process, and what we do will constantly change. Here Anita Affleck from Ohbubs shares what works for her whānau

9 Tips for Cutting Back on Screen Time for Young Children

Cutting back on screens is difficult, stressful, and hard. It is an ongoing process, and what we do will constantly change. Here Anita Affleck from Ohbubs shares what works for her whānau

Choices, Commands, and Motivation: Helping Toddlers Feel Heard

Choices, Commands, and Motivation: Helping Toddlers Feel Heard

Toddlers crave independence but still need clear limits. Learn how choices, “first/then,” and positive commands can reduce power struggles and build confidence, cooperation, and connection.

Choices, Commands, and Motivation: Helping Toddlers Feel Heard

Toddlers crave independence but still need clear limits. Learn how choices, “first/then,” and positive commands can reduce power struggles and build confidence, cooperation, and connection.

Reading Routines: Growing a Love of Reading

Reading Routines: Growing a Love of Reading

Reading together is more than learning words - it’s closeness, connection, and a spark for lifelong learning. Reading books together grows language, empathy, and confidence while creating moments of joy.

Reading Routines: Growing a Love of Reading

Reading together is more than learning words - it’s closeness, connection, and a spark for lifelong learning. Reading books together grows language, empathy, and confidence while creating moments of joy.

Toddler Meltdowns 101: Why They Happen and What Helps

Toddler Meltdowns 101: Why They Happen and What Helps

Tantrums can feel overwhelming, but for tamariki they’re part of learning. With calm presence, empathy, and connection, we can help little ones feel safe, seen, and supported through their biggest feelings.

Toddler Meltdowns 101: Why They Happen and What Helps

Tantrums can feel overwhelming, but for tamariki they’re part of learning. With calm presence, empathy, and connection, we can help little ones feel safe, seen, and supported through their biggest feelings.

Giving Our Tamariki The Skills to Name What They’re Feeling

Giving Our Tamariki The Skills to Name What They’re Feeling

Helping tamariki name their feelings may seem small, but it’s life-changing. With empathy, everyday kōrero, and playful tools, we can grow their confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Giving Our Tamariki The Skills to Name What They’re Feeling

Helping tamariki name their feelings may seem small, but it’s life-changing. With empathy, everyday kōrero, and playful tools, we can grow their confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.