Whānau Summer Holiday Wellbeing
School holiday activities
Holidays can be a great time to relax, unwind, and catch up with whānau and friends. All Right? has a great selection of school holiday activities for the whole whānau to enjoy.
Enjoying time together
During term time, we are often running around helter-skelter and have less time for togetherness. All Right? has a stack of activities for whānau to enjoy together at home to strengthen connection and wellbeing.
Cooking with kids
It may be messy, but cooking with kids encourages healthy eating habits and introduces life skills. Raising Children Network (Australia) shares ideas for cooking with kids and teenagers.
Building good whānau relationships
Tamariki feel safe and secure when they have strong whānau relationships. Raising Children Network (Australia) offers some great ideas for building positive whānau relationships.
I’m bored: How the fridge list can help
“I’m bored!” is a familiar phrase we often hear in the holidays. But a bit of boredom is actually good for tamariki, as it can spark their imaginations. Parenting Place has tips on using a fridge list to offer choices to help kick-start a new activity and inspire play.
Five ways to manage your kids’ screen time this summer
Sometimes tamariki turn to screens when there’s nothing else to do, and some spend a lot of time chatting online, playing video games, and watching videos. Parenting Place has five tips to help whānau take control of their child’s screen time over the summer holidays.