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Tākaro—Play
Weaving together the threads of indigenous knowledge, science and cultural values provides a holistic view of child development to support whānau in their parenting journey, enriched by the understanding that their ancestors were remarkable caregivers who cherished their tamariki.
20 May 2024
Early Years
Professional
Play Grows Tamariki
The foundations for tamariki growth and development are laid very early in their lives. The things that seem simple are often those that can have a large impact. The value of play is sometimes underestimated, and yet its benefits are many and varied.
19 January 2024
Adolescents
Professional
Adolescent Risk-taking: A Quick Snapshot
Beginning at puberty, adolescence is the transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s a time of many changes, physically, socially, emotionally, as well as changes in the brain. Research can help us better understand why more risk-taking can occur during this stage of development.
31 October 2023
Adolescents
Professional
Taiohi Need Adults: A Quick Snapshot
Adolescence is a time of changes. Many things influence taiohi while they make the transition from tamaiti to adult. Relationships with parents, and other adults, are foundational to their health and wellbeing.
31 October 2023
Adolescents
Parents
Professional
Adolescents Need Adults
Adolescence is a time of growth and change. There is a lot to learn in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Parents, whānau and other adults play a vital role in the lives of tamariki, influencing their development. Research shows us that adults continue to be just as important throughout adolescence, and that their support can make a huge difference to the lives of taiohi/adolescents.
31 July 2023
Adolescents
Professional
Understanding Adolescent Risk-taking
To better support rangatahi, it helps to understand what’s going on in their brains, their bodies, their social circles, and their world. There is much discussion about adolescent risk-taking behaviour. Research has provided some insights to help us understand what is going on during this time of rapid change, and why we might see rangatahi trying new things and taking risks.
15 May 2023
Adolescents
Parents
Supporting the well-being of our rangatahi
Adolescence is a time of incredible development for our rangatahi; with many new skills and opportunities. There are often also some challenges. Undergoing this development through a pandemic has created additional challenges for many. The good news is that there are a number things that can support rangatahi well-being.
22 November 2022
Adolescents
Professional
Alcohol in Adolescence – what the research tells us
Significant changes in brain function make adolescence a time of great opportunity and learning, but also of increased risk. In this article we look at the current understanding of how alcohol can affect adolescents.
22 November 2022
Early Years
Professional
Tamariki & Family Violence: A quick snapshot
A look at family violence and how it can affect tamariki brain development.
18 May 20221
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