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tap, click, buy: helping kids understand money in a cashless world
Practical tips to teach kids about money. Simple, stress-free ways to raise money-smart children in today’s cashless world.
Margie Blackwood
12 hours ago3 min read


the truth about toddler screen time - and how to set healthy limits
Wondering how much screen time is healthy for toddlers? Discover expert-backed advice, WHO guidelines, and practical tips for Auckland parents. Written for families in Mt Eden childcare and beyond
Margie Blackwood
Sep 24, 20243 min read


why kids whine, and how to help them find their voice
Children grizzling, whining, moaning, and droning when making requests or comments is nothing new. However, it can be frustrating and...
Margie Blackwood
Feb 27, 20213 min read


toilet training without tears: a gentle guide for parents
Toilet training can feel like a big milestone – and in many ways, it is. Around the age of two, toddlers are starting to flex their...
Margie Blackwood
Feb 19, 20192 min read
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