November 1, 2019
By Lisa Pirihi – Accountabilities Coordinator for Parent to Parent Developing a life plan, or future planning, for a child or family member with a disability helps to […]
October 1, 2019
What is it? Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression. It isn’t the same as depression caused by a loss, such […]
October 1, 2019
By JULIE PEAKE, B.Soc.Sci (Hons – Psychology & Sociology), Dip Social Work, PG Dip SS Supervision. Registered Social Worker. When a child in a family has a disability and/or […]
September 1, 2019
By Alicia King, Information Officer Rise of adolescents suffering from anxiety According to Ministry of Health (2018) the number of adolescents suffering from anxiety over the […]
August 15, 2019
By Louise Ratcliffe BSc(hons) Information Officer for Parent to Parent Inc What? The process of diagnosing Autism in a person over the age of 18 is […]
June 28, 2019
By Louise Ratcliffe BSc(Hons) – Information Officer for Parent to Parent Inc Puberty can be a challenging and tumultuous time not just for kids, but also […]
May 16, 2019
Picky eating. Every parent will have a story to tell when it comes to children and food. If your child’s eating is causing ongoing distress, trust your […]
April 5, 2019
Disability support services to assist you to reach your goals and maximise independence, NASC is the first step for people living with a disability to access government funded […]
March 1, 2019
By Louise Ratcliffe BSc(hons), Information Officer for Parent to Parent Inc What is EGL? EGL stands for ‘Enabling Good Lives’ which is a concept created in […]
February 1, 2019
By SUSAN FINDLAY, BTchg When relationships end, it is difficult for all involved to work through the myriad of emotional, financial, legal and day-to-day practicalities and […]
December 4, 2018
By SUSAN FINDLAY, BTchg Parent to Parent Information OfficerThe intention of this article is to provide ideas for the development of positive relationships between families (whānau/carers) […]
November 8, 2018
Compiled by Louise Ratcliffe BSc (hons), Information Officer, Parent to Parent An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is the plan that is developed for your child when […]
October 4, 2018
By JULIE PEAKE, B.Soc.Sci (Hons – Psychology & Sociology), Dip Social Work, PG Dip SS Supervision. Registered Social Worker. Parent to Parent/Altogether Autism Researcher Disabled people […]
September 6, 2018
By REBECCA ARMSTRONG, MAppPsy Parent to Parent Researcher FASD is an umbrella term for children or adults with a multitude of symptoms and confirmed maternal consumption […]
August 2, 2018
By Louise Ratcliffe BSc (hons), Information Officer, Parent to Parent In this age of instant information, and the ability of anyone to self-publish, it is crucial […]
June 26, 2018
Carolyn Jury, BAppSocSci (Counselling) Support and Information Coordinator What is Dyspraxia? May also be known as Developmental Coordination Disorder/DCD Motor coordination is significantly below expected for […]
June 7, 2018
Rebecca Armstrong, MAppPsy Researcher, Parent to Parent The majority of people in New Zealand today have access to the internet from anywhere and we are increasingly […]
April 26, 2018
By SUSAN FINDLAY, BTchg Parent to Parent Information Officer This article is intended to answer some questions you may have if you are concerned that […]
April 3, 2018
By CAROLYN JURY (BAppSocSci, Counselling) Support and Information Coordinator When your child is diagnosed with a disability or serious health condition, your world can feel like […]
March 26, 2018
By LOUISE RATCLIFFE BSc (Hons) Parent to Parent Information Officer Language is unique to humans as our method of communication. It is an astonishing and powerful […]
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