New online resource for parents

SKIP (Strategies with Kids Information for Parents) has developed an online version of their popular baby wall frieze, with the support of the Tindall Foundation. The new online resource is currently hosted by us - so check out the animated baby wall frieze on DIYFather.com. It shows how the pictures relate to your baby's brain development and how they help babies develop their early relationships. The SKIP team would love to know what you think about the animated stories - email info@skip.org.nz with your thoughts and feedback.

SKIP is planning to develop more online tools based on SKIP parenting messages - so watch this space.

Enjoy

-Stef

Conscious parenting with Vicky Ellison - Part 5

In the last part of our podcasting series on child development and conscious parenting, Stefan and Vicky review the key points from previous podcasts and answer questions from dads - such as "what does object permanence mean"?. Listen and find out!

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-Stefan

Conscious parenting with Vicky Ellison - Part 4

In part 4 of our podcasting series on child development and conscious parenting, Vicky talks about the six principles of effective discipline which were put together by SKIP. Some great tips there for parents and excellent background information on discipline vs punishment.

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Conscious parenting with Vicky Ellison - part 1

Today we are starting a series of 5 interviews with Vicky Ellison, a passionate parent and senior advisor for the Ministry of Social Development's SKIP (Strategies with Kids - Information for Parents) team. We have been working with Vicky on a number of occassions and have marvelled at her wealth of knowledge on child development and her tips and ideas on handling the various challenges our developing children present us with.

In this first of five podcasts Vicky talks about brain development and windows of opportunity for developmental phases. Did you know that at birth a baby's brain is only partially developed and that babies need love and affection as a foundation to enable the brain to develop fully? Find out more fascinating facts about how our babies develop and get some great ideas for how you can help your child reach their full potential.

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-Stefan

DIYFather visits Vodafone Wellington Lions

Scott, Eric and Stefan recently had an opportunity to spend some time with our local rugby gladiators, the Wellington Lions, to deliver a parenting course for new and expectant dads together with the Ministry for Social Development's SKIP team. We all got together to learn, share and talk about being a great father and how we can help to look after our children. Check out the footage below courtesy of Sky Television.

Watch this space - more to come about our workshops with the Wellington Lions soon!

-Stefan