When a parent is absent from a child or young person’s life, they are likely to experience a range of thoughts and feelings about the situation. They are lots of reasons why a parent may be...
Adjusting to two homes is difficult for everyone, and making it work takes time, patience and understanding. Following a family breakdown and when parents have shared care arrangements, it ...
A blended family is where one or both of the new partners have children from a previous relationship, and have combined to form another family unit. Every day it is more common to see this ...
For a number of reasons, grandparents may become the primary caregivers for their grandchildren, either for short periods or permanently. For most grandparents, raising grandchildren comes a...
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All children deserve to be safe and nurtured. "Foster" means to take care of and to help to grow and develop. What is a Foster Family? A family that takes a child into their home and takes...
Estrangement can be defined as the breakdown of a supportive relationship, between whānau members and other close relationships. Family ties and a sense of belonging are an essential part o...
Being separated from a loved one for long periods of time, is difficult - being in prison, or having a parent in prison adds another level of complexity. You may feel anger, grief, guilt, s...
Bringing a new baby in to the family home can be a time of great joy and great change. Excitement is in the air, a new baby for you, a new sibling for your child. When and how to t...