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Ta te tamariki tana
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First Steps Puni Rd
42 Puni Rd, Pukekohe
238 1633
First Steps Waiuku
68 King St, Waiuku
235 0373
ABC Pukekohe
30 Dublin St, Pukekohe
238 7388
Community Kindy
101 Victoria St
Pukekohe
2384401
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering
a free health and development check for 4-year-olds.
Contact your Well Child Provider (Tamariki
Ora or Plunket) or the Counties Manukau
key contact, Kathy Casey on 0800 104 105
option 3 or (09) 261 3390, or e-mail
Franklin Young
Mums Playgroup
Every Thurs, 10am-12.30pm,
Buckland Hall, Logan Road,
Pukekohe. Gold coin donation.
Open to everyone up to 25 years
Children who are displaying problematic behaviors such as having difficulty managing their emotions, having
aggressive behaviors, or who often act whiny or needy may benefit from attachment-based activities. This is
particularly true if the child has experienced challenges during the first few years of life. Attachment-based
activities can also be helpful for children who may have experienced some trauma or even less severe stressful
situations. These activities are even useful for well-behaving, happy children.
Attachment-based activities are essential and beneficial for all children (and adults, as well, which is a topic for
another post).
If you are a parent and your relationship with your child has been strained for any reason, if you and your child
don’t seem to be getting along very well, or if you simply want to strengthen the relationship between you and
your child, attachment-based activities can help to do that.
Attachment-based activities are activities that enhance the attachment between the child and parent.
Attachment is the bond that children develop with their primary caregivers in the first few years of life. This
attachment is extremely influential on how the child relates to others, the nature of their relationships, and how
they view themselves and, other people, and the world for the rest of their life. This is not to say that what
happens in the first few years of life is totally deterministic of the child’s outcome. There is the possibility that
later experiences and the child’s internal processes and personality can alter the effects that early attachment
may have (in a positive or negative way).
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5 Attachment-Based Activities to
Strengthen Parent-Child Relationships
Our small private centres have limited vacancies available. Phone Trudy 09 2380409 and check out our website www.scholarpreschool.co.nz
Find us at 103 Queen St, Pukekohe 12a Cross St, Drury 82 Kitchener Road, Waiuku
Sat 1st Nov
10am—2pm
St Andrew’s
Church
Queen Street,
Waiuku
Oasis
Playgroup
Every Mon & Fri. Pukekohe
Anglican Church
Halll. 9.30—11.
Libby 2387723
or 021
0339047
SPACE
Support group and info
sessions for first time
mums with a baby aged
4-7 months. St
Andrews Church Hall.
Every Wed, 1-3pm..
See contact details
from 11th Nov ad
Seasons Grief &
Loss Programme
Peer support group for all ages dealing
with separation, death or major family
change. St Andrews Church Hall. After
school prog, 4-5pm. In-school prog at
Buckland School. Life Threatening Illness
Group for Pukekohe High students.
Contact Marisa on 021 142 5812. or Deb
238 7375 or [email protected]
Time Out
Coffee & Craft
Franklin Baptist Church.
Every Tues, 9.45–
11.45am. Call Ruth Dexter:
238 9457 for more info
If you would like your (regular or one-off) event to be advertised in our calendar, please contact Charlie: 09 2386233 or e-mail [email protected]. For all other advertising, contact Charlie
Oasis
Playgroup
Pukekohe Anglican Church Halll
Every Mon & Fri. 9.30—11.00
Libby 2387723
or 021 0339047 [email protected]
La Leche League
Every Mon. 10am—12pm
Breastfeeding Support Grp
Pukekohe Maternity Unit
Well Women
Peer Support
Every Mon. 10.30am—12pm.
Franklin Arts Centre.
021 158 8134
Waiuku
Library
Storytime
every Wed, 10.30-11.30am
NATURE
PLAYSCHOOL
Every Wed,
10–11.30am
Rooseville Park,
Totara Road,
Pukekohe. Contact
Natasha Wiperi @
Tots n Tunes
Play Group
10am every Friday. Waiuku
Civic Centre (next to Plunket
Rooms). Gold Coin Entry.
Wriggle & Rhyme
Every Friday Pukekohe Library. 10.30am
Waiuku Plunket’s
Coffee Group
10.30am – 12.30pm
Cornerstone Hall, cnr Valley &
Rossiter Sreets, Waiuku. 1st &
3rd Wed of every month. Contact
Kate, 021 0346672 or e-mail
Waiuku Plunket’s
Walking Group
Every Mon.
9.15—10.15am. Meet at Waiuku
Plunket Rooms (Civic Centre).
Waiuku
Plunket’s
Walking Group
Every Mon.
9.15—10.15am. Meet at
Waiuku Plunket Rooms
(Civic Centre).
SPACE
Support group and information
sessions for first time mums
with a baby aged 0-3 months
St Andrews Church Hall.
Every Tues, 1-3pm. Enquiries
to Libby on 021 0339047 or [email protected]
Waiuku Plunket’s
Coffee
Group
10.30am – 12.30pm
See 5th Nov ad
for details
National
Postnatal
Depression
Awareness
Week 1–9
November
Multiple Birth
Awareness Week
(2nd—8th) event:
9.30am - 12pm at Te Whare
Awhina Community Services
Centre, 4 Tamworth Close,
Manurewa.
www.cmmbc.org.nz
PARK SPORT
Every Tues in November .
4pm - 5pm. Hamilton
Estate, Waiuku
Wriggle & Rhyme
Waiuku Library
Every Tues, 9.30am
PARK
SPORT
Every Tues in November
4pm - 5pm.
Hamilton Estate, Waiuku
Wriggle & Rhyme
Waiuku Library
Every Tues, 9.30am
TODDLER TIME
Tuakau Library
Every Thurs, 10.45-11.15am
2-5 years old. Free: Music,
stories and craft.
Become a TRAINING FAMILY
Are you a parent who wants some extra support and home help? Interesting in working alongside
a nanny intern as a training family?
Become a NANNY INTERN
Are you 17-25 years old? We will team you up with a family for the perfect training ground.
Study ECE for FREE and get ‘on the job’ training.
Recruiting now in Franklin
Register your interest now for the February 2015 intake!
Call Deb on 021 833 589 or 0800 023 456 for an info pack
1. Playful Copycat (or Mirroring the Child)
This activity does not necessarily require any physical
items or toys. All it takes is having the parent and child
both present and ready to interact with each other. The
basic idea for this activity is to have the parent playfully
copy what the child is doing, such as by having the child
begin by clapping his hands together and having the parent
clap their hands in the same volume and speed as the child.
When the child changes his style of clapping (such as
louder or softer), the parent should imitate the child. Eye
contact, smiles, and laughs are also helpful to promote a
healthy relationship and repair or enhance attachment.
Mirroring can also be done with other activities, such as
jumping, playing with toys, or facial expressions.
2. Bean Bag Game
Have the child place a bean bag or another soft toy
that is fairly easy to balance on top of his head.
Have the parent sit in front of the child and place
her hands in front of her. The child is then
directed to tip his head forward to try to get the
bean bag in the parent’s hands. The child should tip
his head when the parent blinks her eyes. (This will
promote eye contact.) Have the parent use as much
eye contact as possible. Again, it is important for
the parent and child to have fun with this activity.
Laughter has been found to be healing and can help
to repair and enhance a relationship. (activity
adapted from Walton)
3. Piggy-Back Rides
Piggy-back rides can help to strengthen parent-child relationships
and repair or enhance attachment because they involve fun and
physical closeness. When children are babies, they need plenty of
physical contact with their parents. Babies thrive not only from
being fed and kept physically safe, but also from feeling the
comfort and security of having their parent close to them.
4. Lotion Massage
Using lotion to massage a child’s hands or
feet can enhance attachment and
strengthen a parent-child relationship. The
massage can relax a person’s physical body
by reducing tension and bringing the brain
into a less defensive state.
5. Brushing Hair
Sometimes girls can be fussy about getting their hair brushed, especially if they have experienced pain from well
-meaning parents brushing their hair too hard. However, allowing a daughter to gently brush her mother’s hair
and having a mother gently brush her daughter’s hair can be an activity that can promote connection. This can be
a calming activity that includes a sense of nurturing which connects to a person’s internal experience of
attachment and bonding.
20 ECE hours
9 George Street, Waiuku
Phone: 09 2358122
Children, the heart
Saturday 1st
November
10am—2pm
St Andrew’s
Church
Queen Street,
Waiuku
New & preloved stalls
Sausage sizzle
Coffee & cakes
Loads of fun for the kids
Antenatal
Course 6th Nov - 11th Dec. 7-9pm
at PORSE Pukekohe. For those expecting a baby
in late 2014/early 2015
Call or text 021 1505560. [email protected]
FranklinParentsCentre
Garage
sale George St
Kindergarten,
Waiuku.
9am—12pm
Tots n Tunes
In the Park
10am at Kevin Lawrence Park (by
the Plunket rooms). Music and
bubbles. Sponsored by Porse
www.gvr.co.nz
First train departs
10am, and every 30 mins
thereafter til 4pm.
Fares: Adult = $25,
Child = $10 (under 4yrs
free). Family = $65
Tots n Tunes
In the Park
10am at Kevin Lawrence
Park (by the Plunket
rooms). Teddy Bears
picnic. Bring your teddy!
Franklin Parents Centre’s
Coffee Group
- open to all! 10am—12pm
@ Muffin Break, Pukekohe
7 Te Huarahi
presentation &
celebration, Nga Hau e Wha.
Powhiri & kai @ 5pm
Hui @ 6pm Contact Nikki Tarapa
n_tarapa@pukekoheint.
school.nz or 2386568
or 0274 686980)
26 Park Fun Day
Auckland Council – Out and About Series.
Kennnelly Park, Pukekohe. 3pm – 5.30pm
Pre-school to Big School
Nga Hau e Wha. 10am - 12pm. LOTS of fun things
for kids to do. Open invitation to all families.
Contact Nikki Tarapa 2386568 or 0274 686980
or email [email protected]
Adult Literacy Franklin Inc.
Choice Change Freedom
Free Courses for Adult Learners
FAMILY LEARNING - Brush up on your maths and understanding of your child’s homework. This could lead to getting yourself a
qualification or topping up your NCEA credits. Gain confidence to speak to teachers. Learn how NCEA works.
Please contact us to find out more.
WORKPLACE SUPPORT - Up skill to make you a more productive and skilled employee. Support with preparation for
joining the Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces .
CV JOBSTART - Create or update your CV and job application letters. Improve your interview skills.
Contact us today on 09 239 0316
Grief and Loss Programme
Peer Support groups for those with loss through death, divorce or major family change. In-School
and after school programmes available. Enquiries to Marisa, 021 142 5812 or
Adult Grief & Loss Group
For adults dealing with bereavement. Enquiries to Jan Wallace on 027 4521366 or [email protected]
Providing free meals for families with newborn
babies, and families who are struggling with illness
0508 BELLYFUL www.bellyful.org.nz
providing a free Peer Support Group to women and their families who are experiencing or are at risk of Ante Natal
and/or Post Natal Distress. This is a free group for women in the Franklin area. Please contact us on
021 1588 134 or visit www.wellwomenfranklin.org.nz for more information on our services.
With you for every stage of parenthood!
Prepare yourself for parenthood with our antenatal classes, then have all your newborn
questions answered in our postnatal Baby and You course.
Try our moving and munching sessions for Toddlers.
Contact us for dates and more info: 09 2838513 [email protected]
Parent to Parent Auckland offers information, support, sibling activities and
informative seminars including: IEP navigation, personal support and Autism
support training to aid parents and families of those with disabilities and health issues.
For more info visit www.parent2parent.org.nz
or call 0508 236 236
Our other services…
COUNSELLING We give you the tools to solve issues and reach decisions, work through loss, put to rest concerns, resolve past trauma, anxiety, depression and anger. Add meaning to life.
EARLY YEARS SERVICE HUB A central point where families can access a range of services for pre-birth to 6 years.
BUDGETING & FINANCIAL LITERACY Giving you tools to help manage your finances, reduce debt and plan for a debt free future.
SOCIAL WORK Tailored, specialised needs based support towards family focused well being.
HEARTLAND SERVICES Face to face appointments with Government Services.
TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS Volunteer drivers transporting you to your medical appointments. Subsidies may be available.
JP CLINICS Weekly appointments available. LEGAL APPOINTMENTS Weekly appointments available.
Franklin Family Support Services 2 King Street, Pukekohe. Ph: 238 6233
www.familysupport.org.nz
Paintbrush cleaner Soak them in vinegar for 30 minutes.
Mirror & glass cleaner Use a concoction of ¼ cup white
vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch,
2 cups warm water. Spray and wipe
down with newspaper.
Franklin Young Mums
Playgroup: Every Thursday, 10am - 12.30pm @ Buckland Hall, Logan Road, Pukekohe.
Gold coin donation. Open to everyone up to 25 years
Join our Facebook page for on-line support
Our meetings are open to all parents with an interest in breastfeeding.
Babies and children are always welcome!
Every Monday 10am - 12pm at
Pukekohe Maternity Unit
A big thank you to PORSE Pukekohe who have supported us by providing refreshments for our Incredible Years sessions.
Strengthening Families EMPOWERS Families to sort out their issues all at once in a co-ordinated way. Families are supported to achieve lasting results. It’s about making a difference for families by connecting the services.
This service is for families who are getting help from one or more agencies
and have children under 17 years of age.
For more info or to register, contact our friendly reception team
on 2386233 www.strengtheningfamilies.govt.nz
Franklin Family Support Services is an Approved
Provider by the Ministry of Justice
Up-coming November programme dates: Wed 5th, 5-9pm
Mon 10th, 9am -1pm Wed 19th, 5-9pm
Mon 24th, 9am - 1pm
Free parenting information programme that has helped thousands of families to deal
with separation
By taking part, you’ll get practical advice about helping you and your
children deal with separation. It will also help you plan how you’ll care for your children after you’ve separated.
Parenting Through Separation is the first step in most cases to support you to reach agreement on how you’ll care
for children during separation or when there are disputes.
For more information or to register, contact our friendly reception team on 2386233. More info: www.justice.govt.nz/family-justice
3-8 yrs bring different challenges! This 14 week programme is for
parents and focuses on connecting with children through play effective praise, motivation, limits that work, handling misbehaviour, and creative
problem solving.
To register or for further info, contact our friendly reception team: Franklin Family Support Services, 2 King Street,
Pukekohe. Ph: 238 6233
Police 111 or 237 1700
Child Youth & Family
0508 326459
Victim Support 0800 842 846
Women’s Refuge
0800 733 843
Lifeline (24/7) (09) 522 2999
Family Violence Info Line
0800 456 450
Healthline 0800 611 116
Plunketline
0800 933 922
Domestic Violence
Support Group
A safe and supportive environment to make
connections with women who have had similar
experiences. For more info contact Lesa,
238 6233 or [email protected]
Young and Pregnant
or Parenting?
Programmes available to share information about pregnancy, labour & birth and parenting
Includes budgeting & financial assistance information session, health & nutrition and more!
Call 09 2386233 or e-mail [email protected]
You will need: Empty plastic box or water bottle
Pipe cleaners
Tongue depressor (or thin stick)
Magnet
Instructions: Cut the pipe cleaners to approx. 1 inch
and fill the container with them.
Secure the top with tape (or bottle top). Attach the magnet (magnet
side out) to the tongue depressor with a hot glue gun or similar. The
stick will instantly transform into a magnetic wand and the game of
moving the pipe cleaners around the container can begin!
http://www.playdoughtoplato.com/2014/05/15/kids-science-magic-pipe-
cleaners/
IHC is looking for volunteers to join their One-to-One Friendship Programme. By taking
a moment to connect with someone with an intellectual disability volunteers make a positive change in the life of another, and make a new friend in the process. The main emphasis of this role is that you are doing something you usually do and including someone with similar interests...along with ‘having fun’! We are looking for people who are caring, patient and compassionate. (Must be 17yr old)
For more information go to www.ihc.org.nz/volunteer or
ph Christine Balle on 09 529 8738 [email protected]
Volunteer for IHC
Building Kiwi Boys & Girls into Kiwi Icons
Games, activities and challenges for boys and girls aged 6-12 years. Designed to teach life skills such as self esteem, respect and leadership through using positive role models from families,
churches and the local community.
Kiwi Girls Sessions held on Thursdays (during school term times)
from 4-5.30pm
Contact Joanna Moana 092391198 or email
Kiwi Boys
Sessions held on Tuesdays (during school term times)
from 6-7.30pm
Visit www.iconz.org.nz or contact Mark Davie: (09) 235
0830 or 021 343 335 or [email protected]
Sessions held at Franklin Baptist Church Hall, 128-144 Victoria St West, Pukekohe. Cost = $30 per term
A One Dollar Warrior believes that each of us in entitled to the life-saving
medical care that we need even if it comes at a cost.
BECOME A WARRIOR NOW! www.onedollarwarriors.org.nz
Commit to giving $1 when we tell you about someone who needs lifesaving medical treatment not available in NZ
Rusty Baking/Loaf pans You’ll need baking soda, water, a scourer, and
oil. Sprinkle baking soda on and leave for about
30 minutes. Scrub with a scourer. Coat in oil so it
doesn’t get rusty again.
Microwave Magic Heat a bowl of water and vinegar for
5 minutes in the microwave. The
steam will dissolve stuck-on stains.
Toaster cleaner Mix 1 tablespoon of cream of
tartar with a few drops of water.
Rub it into the appliance and then
wipe down with a damp paper
towel.
Lino scuffs Just rub with a plain old eraser!
Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner 1 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar 10 drops essential oil (optional)
Turn off flow valve to toilet & flush 1 or 2 times until water is
drained. Pour in baking soda, then slowly pour in vinegar,
being sure to get vinegar to cover as much of the bowl
surface as possible, then add essential oil. The baking soda
will react with the vinegar–this is normal! Use your toilet
brush to scrub surface & remove any rings or stains.
Turn water back on and flush.
Furniture Polish 3/4 cup olive oil
juice from ¼ lemon 1 tablespoon vinegar
3-4 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
Dampen rag & squeeze out excess
water. Dip damp rag into
furniture polish, the wipe on
surface of furniture. Buff off
with an old dry towel. Can also be
used to polish stainless steel!
Shower tray cleaner ½ cup white vinegar
½ cup dishwashing liquid
4 Tbsp Baking Soda
Heat the vinegar in the microwave for 90 seconds.
Allow to cool slightly (or you will have a volcano on y
our hands when adding in the baking soda). Add baking soda
and dishwashing liquid (it will bubble up!). Spread the paste
with a washcloth and let it sit for two hours. Wipe clean to
reveal a cleaner and brighter shower tray
Outdoor Scrabble Cut 144 12 inch 'tiles' from a big sheet of
Masonite hardboard (a durable product but an
alterative could be used. A hardware supply
store like Mitre 10 should be able to cut the
tiles for you, or you can use a table saw).
Add letters by hand painting or if you are able
to, have vinyl letters printed and stick them on
the tiles.
Here's the breakdown of how many tiles you
will need for each letter.
2: J, K, Q, X, Z
3: B, C, F, H, M, P, V, W, Y
4: G
5: L
6: D, S, U
8: N
9: T, R
11: O
12: I
13: A
18: E
Stone Dominoes
Using black acrylic paint, cover the
stones/rocks and then use white
acrylic paint to make the lines and
dots. You can cover them with a layer
of Mod Podge for a little glossiness
if you like. You will need 28 stones/
rocks for a full set. Configuration of
values featured here on the right: