Recipe of the week: Yummy pumpkin bread
With pumpkin still in season, this is a delicious loaf that makes a perfect lunchbox treat. And better yet, it’s very easy to throw together with your tamariki. Happy baking! šš« Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin puree (you can make this in advance) 2 eggs 1/2 cup plain yoghurt 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup sugar […]
Recipe of the week: Muesli bites
Here’s another easy peasy lunchbox filler or afternoon tea snack, that’s an absolute winner in our whÄnau. Adapt this one as needed i.e. leave out the nuts for daycare lunchboxes, and substitute the butter for coconut oil if you’re after a DF version. Ingredients 100g butter or coconut oil (or a mix of the two) […]
Recipe of the week: Pasta lunch snacks
When you’re a working parent or caregiver, finding time to put nutritious kai in lunchboxes or on the table is tricky. To help lighten the load, each week we’ll share one of our favourite recipes. These recipes are budget friendly as we use seasonal veg and fruit. And for tamariki or whÄnau members with allergies, […]
Understanding Aotearoa’s early learning curriculum
Embarking on the journey of early learning in New Zealand is an exciting time for both parents and tamariki. As whÄnau, you play a crucial role in supporting your tamariki with their development, so we think itās helpful for you to understand the foundations laid out in Aotearoa’s early learning curriculum. Highly regarded in New […]
Nurturing independence: Tips for preparing tamariki for early child care
While the decision to enrol your tamariki in early learning is an exciting milestone, it can also be extremely nerve racking for parents and carers. Starting daycare is a significant adjustment for the whole whÄnau, and itās important we recognise that and come up with ways to ensure the transition is a smooth and positive […]