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Guidance for families
Every guide the Ministry publishes for parents — admissions, placement, safety, health and the monthly parenting tips — in one searchable library.
599 guides


Monthly tips2 Jan 2023
16 Forgotten Manners Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
There’s a serious generation gap when it comes to etiquette rules.

Monthly tips27 Dec 2022
How to Motivate a Teenager: 13 Tips Guaranteed to Work
Do you struggle with how to motivate your teenager?



Monthly tips18 Dec 2022
Children and pre-teens bullying others: what to do
Bullying is when someone deliberately and repeatedly upsets, frightens, threatens or hurts someone else or their property, reputation or friendships.



Monthly tips11 Dec 2022
6 Important School Tips for Parents From a Principal
For teachers, parents can be your worst enemy or your best friend. Over the course of the last decade, I have worked with a handful of the most difficult parents, as well as many of the best parents. I believe that the…


Monthly tips4 Dec 2022
Understanding and managing emotions: children and teenagers
Understanding and managing emotions is important for development and wellbeing during childhood and adolescence.


Monthly tips27 Nov 2022
How to be a good parent: tips from mums and dads
We’ve gathered tips from other parents to help you with your most challenging role yet. From ideas to entertain your little ones, to techniques for keeping your temper in check.


Monthly tips20 Nov 2022
Motivating kids to be active
Anyone who’s seen kids on a playground knows that most are naturally physically active and love to move around. But what might not be apparent is that climbing to the top of a slide or swinging from the monkey bars can…
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