News

Celebrate Children's Day on March 7
23.02.10
March 7th 2010 will be the 10th celebration of Children's Day in New Zealand, and whilst children are celebrated, treasured and nurtured in many ways every day, Children's Day is a lovely way to focus families and communities on the children of Aotearoa New Zealand for one day. More...

Children's Commissioner welcomes moves to better protect children from violence
15.02.10
Children’s Commissioner John Angus has welcomed progress on the Child and Family Protection Bill saying it is a positive step towards improving the safety and security of young New Zealanders. More...

Positive parenting trial to begin
25.01.10 (source: stuff.co.nz)
New Zealand has been chosen as the first country in the world to trial a positive parenting programme.
A total of 180 parents are being recruited by the Triple P research group at The University of Auckland's faculty of education to complete either an internet-based or workbook-based programme. More...

Is Shouting the New Smacking?
24.01.10
Article on the effects of prolonged shouting on children's development.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/153249/

"Surprise and honour" for Dame Lesley Max
31.01.09
Great Potentials' CEO and Parenting Council Chair Lesley Max has been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to children.
Read the New Zealand Herald article here.
Read the Dominion Post article here
Read Otago Daily Times article here