Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2022
It’s a sad reality that bullying happens – and it even happens if your taitamaiti / child or young person is affected by mate pukupuku / cancer, serious illness or grief in the whānau. Not only is your taitamaiti / child or young person dealing with the trauma of that, they’re...
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 30, 2022
There’s no one way to grieve, and everyone experiences grief differently. That’s because we’re all unique. Our unique culture, age, previous experiences of loss, belief systems and more can all affect the way we grieve. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to...
Read MorePosted on Saturday, April 30, 2022
If you, or someone close to you and your tamariki / taitamaiti (child), have mate pukupuku (cancer), or other serious illness, that has come back, spread or is terminal, you might be wondering how to talk to your tamariki / taitamaiti about it. It’s a sad reality for a lot of...
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022
When Mother’s Day comes around, it can be impossible to ignore. It’s in your social media feeds, at your local supermarket and turning up in your inbox, encouraging you to celebrate it. Mother’s Day can be hard for lots of reasons, but it can be really hard if you...
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 2, 2022
You might think that grief only happens immediately after someone you love has died. But grief is a life-long process and nothing you’ll ever ‘get over’. That’s why every year on birthdays, anniversaries and holidays, feelings can be stirred up again. Here’s...
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Hi Everyone, I hope you have all had a lovely summer and enjoyed getting out and about exploring our beautiful Aotearoa. After a busy and somewhat tumultuous 2021, I took some time out to just be. I didn't head away from home, preferring to chill out,...
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, February 8, 2022
When you’re grieving, sometimes it’s easy to forget about looking after yourself. Although self-care has come to mean spending money (think: expensive spa treatments or buying new things), it’s actually about taking care of yourself, mentally and physically. That...
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, October 27, 2021
And that's a wrap for the Winter Swim Challenge 2021 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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