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10 ways to use music to calm an anxious child

10 ways to use music to calm an anxious child

A simple song can help soothe and regulate kids' emotions, explains Musical Play Therapy pioneer Julie Wylie. Since the beginning of time, and in every culture, parents have instinctively rocked, patted and sung to their children – to calm …

The best toy suggestions for each age and stage

The best toy suggestions for each age and stage

Play forms the building blocks for life. Miriam McCaleb shares what to expect for each developmental milestone, and the best toys for each age and stage. As our children grow and their brains increase in complexity, they undergo enormous …

Mindful play ideas for every season

Mindful play ideas for every season

The changing seasons can have a noticeable impact on children, just as they do on adults. By tailoring your activities to each season, you can help your child tune in and appreciate the subtle transformations that are happening not just in the world …

What's the best age gap between children?

What's the best age gap between children?

We could all learn from women of the Kalahari Desert who space their babies four years apart for good reason, writes Sarah Tennant. There are a million reasons to have your babies close together. Some women don’t find a suitable partner until 40, …

Planning for a baby in NZ: money, parental leave and more

Planning for a baby in NZ: money, parental leave and more

The pitter-patter of tiny feet is a sweet sound to look forward to, but what else should you think about in preparation? Jade Membrey investigates. When you begin planning a family, you will probably start thinking about what you need to do to …

Time waits for no ovary

Time waits for no ovary

Study, travel, career, babies — do women actually have time to fit it all in? Dr Andrew Murray looks at the increase in couples needing help with fertility. If you speak to anyone in their thirties, they are pretty likely to know someone who is …

Creamy Sausage & Sundried Tomato Orzo

Creamy Sausage & Sundried Tomato Orzo

Adding pasta to this soup turns it into a substantial meal. You can use any tortellini you like; my favourites are spinach and ricotta or three cheese. Serves 4–5 Ingredients Tomato soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 20 g (¾ oz) salted …

Baked Chicken & Feta Meatballs with Pearl Couscous Salad

Baked Chicken & Feta Meatballs with Pearl Couscous Salad

Baked meatballs require a lot less effort than fried. The zucchini and feta in this recipe help to keep the meatballs juicy while the fresh herbs and lemon add a bright and zingy flavour. Serves 4 Ingredients Chicken meatballs 500 g …

Pork Carrot & Zucchini Sausage Rolls

Pork Carrot & Zucchini Sausage Rolls

These sausage rolls are easy to make and a great way to hide vegetables from fussy kids. You can throw in any vegetables you like. Sometimes I'll change it up and add a little finely grated apple, beetroot or broccoli — whatever's looking sad in …

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