Family

How Much Do You Know About Estate Planning?

It’s a subject that most of us don’t like to contemplate but making adequate provision now for what happens after our deaths should be a priority. Having our finances in order in the event of our deaths, or estate planning as it is more formally known, will save our families an awful lot of hassle and could even save money too.
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Spend Time With Your Family And Loved Ones

When was the last time you told your family and close personal friends that you loved them? Whatever your answer, do it today. Recently my grandfather was admitted to the hospital, just days after his 80th birthday, for heart problems. He’s had heart surgery in the past, and this time, just as in the past, he toughed it out. But any day could be his day, the day when it will be too late to tell him how much he’s meant to me over the years.
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5 Ideas On How To Make Christmas Magical For Kids

If you’re smaller than Santa’s elves then Christmas really is a magical time of year. Remember all the excitement, the anticipation and the sheer joy that the Christmas season brings to children. We all have our own family traditions that help to make Christmas extra special for the little ones in our families. In this article we’ve got some ideas on how to create those special memories with your children this festive season.
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8 Tips For Travelling With Young Children

Overseas holidays and travel don’t have to stop just because you have children. It’s possible to enjoy new adventures even with the kids in tow – it will just be different from your pre-children experiences. Travelling with young children may be a challenge, but in this article we share some pearls of wisdom as to how you can make it much easier for the whole family.
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Is Your Child A Bully Or Being Bullied? Tell-Tale Signs To Look Out For

Sadly bullying is a fact of life. The chances are high that your child will encounter bullying either directly or indirectly at some point in their school lives. Often children are too frightened or embarrassed to talk about it at home. And so as parents how do you know if your child is being bullied, or worse how do you know if they are bullying? In this article we identify some common behaviours which could…
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Staying Safe In The Sun This Summer

Summer is on its way with the promise of long sunny days spent at the beach or out and about enjoying our great Kiwi landscape. It’s vital though that we stay safe in the sun this summer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in New Zealand and it’s largely preventable. Keeping ourselves safe in the sun will help to mitigate against the risks of skin cancer. This article provides a useful and timely reminder on how to be sun smart.
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Sick Of Daily Mealtime Battles? Top Tips For Handling Child Fussy Eaters

If you’re a parent then chances are you’ve had some experience of battling with your child to try and get them to eat something they don’t want to. It’s amazing how stubborn they can be and how demoralising is it as a parent. If this sounds like a familiar scenario then don’t despair. In this article we look at ways for handling the fussy eater in your family. With these top tips you’ll find that your child is eating more healthy foods.
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Food For The Soul: New Zealand’s Great Walks

Planning your summer holidays? Instead of the usual sun, sea and sand holiday, have you considered tackling one of the Great Walks? We are very fortunate in this country to have some of the world’s most spectacular walkways and tracks, offering a variety of unspoilt landscapes to enjoy. From glacier-covered valleys and mountain passes, to lush tropical rainforests or golden beaches, New Zealand has it covered.
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