Hi all, …. it’s that time again already. Wow! Where does the time go?
This year we have a few events for November/December. Please let us know what you are interested in.
Click here to view “Events at the Parenting Place”
Two events you won’t want to miss. Get in quick and purchase your tickets now.
Christmas Event Fundraiser – an evening hosted by Amanda Pilbrow, Thurs 12 Nov 7.00pm-10.00pm
Two dynamic speakers on two helpful topics
1. How to survive the Christmas season without killing your family
- Allison Mooney
Allison Mooney is one of New Zealand’s most sort after professional speakers.
2. Decorating ideas – Anya Brighouse
Anya Brighouse is interior designer and stylist for Parenting Magazine.
BOOK NOW – tickets only $25
Ticket price includes drinks and light supper. ($10 from every ticket sale will go to The Salvation Army Bethany Centre.)
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Julie activities for children + families
ASG’s “Mum, Dad, I’m Bored” e-guide lists 100 great free or cheap activity ideas to entertain children during the holidays. ASG is New Zealand’s largest independent parent co-operative specialising in education benefit programmes that assist parents and grandparents in planning for their children’s and grandchildren’s education.
ASG’s General Manager of Development, Ms Michelle Hunder, says many parents find the usual holiday outings a little expensive, particularly now so many families are trimming their household budgets. “That’s why we have compiled this e-guide for parents, grandparents or anybody who is keeping children entertained during the school holidays,” she said. “Ideally, the holidays are a great time to just be together and enjoy activities that won’t break the budget. Of course it’s fun to go to the movies or have a day out at an aquatic centre or a stage show – but who can afford to do that every day?”
“Parents can easily pay around $35 to $55 a day for each child to attend school holiday programmes,” Ms Hunder says. “With a bit of planning, they’re often the sorts of things children can enjoy just as much doing at home.”
The e-guide is divided into ideas for at home, in the park or yard, around the neighbourhood and in the car. Some of the activities will remind parents of the games they used to play as children, while others will be completely new. Some suggestions will involve using a computer or being in the kitchen, while others simply require imagination.
Ideas in the e-guide include:
* Perform a play and let the children choose their roles and dress up
* Make a special pizza and let the kids choose all the toppings.
* Host a paper plane building and flying contest.
Download the “Mum, Dad, I’m bored” e-guide and visit ASG’s website www.asg.co.nz for more information.
Julie Fun things to do, activities for children + families
I am terrible at keeping up with school dates now that my sons have moved on into work and other study but I was looking through some papers and came across brochures I had collected of places I still haven’t visited and then I started to look on event sites to see what else is going on. I thought I would share some things with you and invite you to add some things you know of that you can share with the rest of us.
I want to visit Craft World at some time. I phoned them up and they told me you could spend hours looking at the crafts people around NZ have made. It would also give some ideas. 
Wow! look how big it is. Admission is free and you don’t have to buy anything.
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A toy library welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and to borrow well designed toys, games, puzzles and equipment, which are made available at minimal cost.
This was a wonderful thing I was involved with when my children were young. They never get bored with a range of new toys to play with and it helps with the budget. (new toys are expensive to buy outside gift giving)
Toy Libraries operate along similar lines to public libraries. Members borrow toys for a fixed time period. Fees vary from library to library. Toy libraries cater mainly for pre-school children and generally have a limit on the number of toys that can be borrowed at each visit.
Toy libraries are not necessarily for children only. Families can borrow toys or games suitable for them all to play with. (Who can resist “helping” their kids build with Duplo blocks?). People confined to bed or home, whether young or old enjoy jigsaw puzzles, and many adults find enjoyment and employment in working with a toy library. For parents, the library can be a place where they can share experiences with staff and other parents.
To find one in your location visit HERE (click the word HERE)
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