Avoiding toddler tantrums
Meltdowns are common among toddlers – feeling intense emotions like fear and anger can be overwhelming. Without the words and strategies to express them, toddlers often respond wit…
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Do you know your Parenting Style?
Research by Diana Baumrind, a development psychologist, showed that parents fall into four main categories or styles: Permissive, Authoritative, Uninvolved and Authoritarian.
This…
Wellbeing tips for parents
As parents, we need to look after our own wellbeing. Often, we want to believe that we are superheroes and can keep on top of everything. But we all know that is far from the trut…
Positive parenting tips for happier families
The term “positive parenting” is everywhere and has become increasingly popular over the years. But what does it really mean? We know from the calls we get that many parents feel c…
How to talk to your child about terrorism
Parent Help joins with all New Zealanders who have condemned the horrific violence on Friday 15th March at the two mosques in Christchurch.
To our Muslim communities, especially th…
Parenting after separation
In the midst of the stress of ending a relationship, couples with children face the extra pressure of making decisions about how they will parent after separation. This can be a ve…
Parenting concerns? Call our parenting Helpline for support
At Parent Help we offer the only parenting helpline in New Zealand that is available from 9am to 9pm – seven days a week. If you would like to talk with one of our trained te…
