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Maybe you can recall back to our And, just like that, I’m going to whisk myself last issue in autumn, when I was away – much like Mary Poppins, who stays with lamenting about the value of time, and the Banks’ family until the wind changes. A new how wonderful it would be to be less “busy” and season is here, and it’s time for a change for me. have more one-on-one moments with my son. are soaring within families, not just with to remember just to be present. Keep your conversations open with your family and close As artist and writer Austin Kleon says, “Be nice. The world is a small town.” And, my favourite, by author Ashleigh Brilliant: “Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.” parenthood, it’s that both the highlights and the worries of raising kids are made better when shared. Over the years, I have always made sure to scoop up my copy of Family Times while wrangling school bags and tired tots. And as mum to three, I gratefully receive the information, advice and inspiration in these pages. Thank you to Kineta for the welcome, Just like Wonky Donkey’s Craig Smith said in that I’ve mentioned in the past, my life outside issue, “find more time”. being this fabulous magazine’s editor is that of a marriage celebrant, and the months ahead are Cue: lockdown. packed with so many wonderful weddings to I really should be more careful with what officiate. And it’s a pleasure to introduce to you I wish for. Anna Scaife, who has been with the 27Publishers This year has brought the best, and not-soshuffle, as she moves from editing Abode best, out in people. Stress and anxiety levels magazine, over to Family Times. Anna, welcome! health concerns but also financial worries. It’s Wishing you all the very best on this a really tough time. But it’s an important time adventurous parenting journey. friends. See if you can support them in any way. Listening is the best free gift we can give someone. And be gentle. Words hurt. Kineta
Kineta Booker / Editor kineta@27publishers.co.nz @familytimesnewzealand
Hi! If I have any useful observations about team for a few years now. It’s like a little spring
I am excited to join the Family Times team!
Anna Scaife / Editor-in-waiting anna@27publishers.co.nz
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FEATURES
The Mindful Parent
SIDS and Kids
Duxton Dental: tweens teeth
Kids making sense of the news
Grandparents raising grandchildren
Finding resilience through lockdown
Radical toddlers
Off to the best start
The gift of sound
After-school and holiday fun
On Tour: Sleeping Beauty
Fostering STEM
Which? What? Why?
Help your teen through a broken heart
Creative Kids: Dance, Music, Drama
Get Crafty: wallpaper art
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25 26 29 Thinking of selling this spring?
Osteopathy and teenagers
Destination Aotearoa 3
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REGULARS
Welcome note
Help is at hand
30 Discover Wellington 8 Books and Beats
33 Important money habits for kids 9 We love...
34 You’re on the right track 20 What’s On Christchurch 35 Online parenting toolkit 22 Great spaces for kids 38 In the spotlight: Cassandra English 28 Fun Zone
30 36 37 Giveaways Christchurch Marketplace
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