I was very fortunate to be invited to Family First’s ‘Forum of the Family’ where I got to listen to speakers who care about families and children. I was very impressed with the way they understood and spoke about single parents and their families. None of it was, “They’re oppressed, they’re disabled, they’re doomed, they’re [...] [...]
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Half of NZ’ers support stay-home parents receiving subsidies similar to the 20-hours free childcare. 1,000 people polled were asked “Government subsidises 20 hours of care per week for 3 and 4 year old pre-schoolers in child-care centres. Should the Government give a similar subsidy to a parent who chooses not to send their children to a [...] [...] Back in May 2009, I wrote an article on New Zealand being the first country targeted in an international survey that aimed to provide insights into the reality of motherhood in the 21st century. Conducted by New Zealand author Jodie Hedley-Ward (32) and Australian clinical psychologist Dr Angela Huntsman, who are both mothers, the survey [...] [...] This may be something you are interested in. We are looking for people to film with for a television documentary about solo parenting in New Zealand. We can pay $1500 for the week to mitigate the time spent liaising during preproduction and for the week of a (small) TV crew following you around and we are [...] [...] The stereotype of a single parent is a Maori sole mother under 20 on Domestic Purposes Benefit with kids to different fathers and lazy to boot. Sole parents are often identified as an economic and social “problem” in political debate and by the media. But these stereotypes themselves affect social attitudes and undermine the mental and [...] [...] MP Paua Bennett Long-term unemployed and solo mothers receiving a benefit were put on warning today by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett that they will have to find work – once the recession is over. Following a week of controversy after Ms Bennett released the income details of two solo mothers, Natasha Fuller and Jennifer Johnston, who [...] [...] The topic of managing work, self and family arises from the ever-increasing emphasis on the economy and economic life as the only valued and visible expression of human activity. It is also a gendered dilemma which rests on men’s and women’s relationships to the unpaid work of reproduction and care provision and the mainstream economy. The [...] [...] By NAOMI ARNOLD – The Nelson Mail Last updated 13:00 23/07/2009 Nelson man Rob van Nek had a tough time when he suddenly became a single father. “She left, and I thought, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. Can I work fulltime and raise three boys? Can I find enough time?’. I felt I needed support, [...] [...] Below is the information from both sides of the debate for the upcoming anti-smacking Referendum. The VoteNO.org.nz website has information you need regarding the ‘NO’ side including frequently asked questions, quotes of interest, summary of polls, summary of media releases on this issue, how to enrol, background of the Referendum even a cartoons page! But there are also FREE downloadable brochures and posters (and [...] [...] 2-5 Toddlers/Preschool The Benefit of Nature and the Outdoors to Children and Families When your family is very busy, spending time outside can seem like a luxury. However, time in green areas is important to the overall health and well-being of children as well as adults. 6-12 School-Age The Benefit of Nature and the Outdoors to Children and Families When [...] [...] |
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