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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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Fostering

Author: Skylight Trust

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...

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Estrangement

Author: Skylight Trust

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...

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Other organisations that can help

There are a number of other great organisations that offer specialist suppport and information services for children, young people and their whānau.​ If you haven't found what you are looking f...

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Top ten points to consider before reconciling

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Parent in Prison

Author: Skylight Trust

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...

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Parent in jail

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New Baby

Author: Skylight Trust

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...

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6 top tips to prepare your child

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How can I prepare my child ahead of time for their new baby sibling

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The arrival of a second baby

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Preparing for a new sibling

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Things to expect when your mum is pregnant

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Travellers

The Travellers Programme, funded by the Ministry of Health, is an innovative, small group programme for young people. It aims to build their resilience and key life skills. Travellers has ...

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Welcoming a new baby into your family

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A baby in the family - for kids

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Adoption​​ - Whāngai

Author: Skylight Trust

Adopting a child is challenging, whether you are bringing a child in to your existing family or adopting a step child. Whāngai is a customary Māori practice where a child is raised by someone other...

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Adoption - for kids

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Attachment is the base upon which emotional health is built - adoption

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Adopting a traumatised child

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Parenting

Author: Skylight Trust

Parenting is one of the most rewarding, challenging, joyous and frustrating experiences that we can have. ​ Whatever age or stage your child is at, communication is key, and good communicati...

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7 tips for getting along better with your kids

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Communication tips for parents

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Training

We offer a two-day workshop to train you to facilitate the Travellers Programme in your school. Travellers Training - Term 2 Workshop Goals Schools sign a Partnership Agreement with Skylight...

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Communicating with your teen

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