Editor’s note

Welcome to 2022 and the February/March issue of the Palmy Parent Magazine! It’s a brand new year and we hope you all had a lovely and relaxing holiday period with your families. In this issue we touch on the important subject of postnatal mental health as well alongside articles on why early brain development matters,plus tips for camping with small children, self directed play, and reducing screen time for small children. This has been another edition that has come together thanks to the amazing contributions and efforts of the Palmy Parents Centre committee. In our next edition we will be introducing our new Palmy Parent magazine editor - Rowena Dorn! As always we are on the lookout for contributors to our magazine. If this sounds like you or you would like to find out more, please just flick us an email at info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz

Tara and the Palmy Parents Centre Committee

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Editor’s note 3 PNPC Seminars & Events 7 Welcome to the World: Craddle Roll 8 Book Review 10 What’s On 11 Health and Wellbeing: ‘That Ugly Beast’ 13 Birth Story, Instant Love 18 Craft: Sunflower Craft 25 Brainwave 26 Family Friendly Outing: Queen Elizabeth Park 30 Community support groups 32 Member discounts 33 Playgroups in your area 34

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CONTRIBUTORS

Desiree Harvey, Sarah Taylor, Brainwave, Ella Diprose, Natasha Napier, Jessie Osland, Sarah Soteria, Tara Parkes, Nicola Reid, Laura Wenden Green GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE?

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COMMITTEE NEWS

Tena koutou katoa What a crazy year 2021 was! We are excited to see what 2022 brings us, including new committee members entering new roles, becoming a part of our vision to support parents in the best way possible. We are looking forward to kickstarting this year with a range of seminars, both our usuals and some new ones, that we are all pretty excited about! If you are looking to volunteer within Palmy Parents Centre, please feel free to contact us.

Kia pai te wiki Jessie & Palmy Parents Centre Team Mission statement

Positive birth experiences and informed parenting in a community where parents are supported and highly valued in their role.

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