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ActiveWellness: Child’s Play

by Editor

Caring for young children is one of the most demanding jobs in the world, especially if a child has some extra needs.

On top of parenting, you’ll be helping your child with activities of daily living, appointments with health professionals, medical procedures, personal cares, administering medications, and more. Here are some ideas to keep you all healthy and active, while having fun at the same time. By Ellen van Dijken

Life Coach: Break Bad Habits!

Life coach Richard Blakeborough loves a nice glass of wine, but he doesn’t want to have one … well, only occasionally. I was excited when I saw my first column…

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Stretch, Focus & Relax, with Anna Filliol

We hope you enjoy Carers NZ’s Stretch, Focus & Relax series of wellbeing exercises.

Made by meditation expert Anna Filliol and Wellington-based film maker Ro Tierney, Stretch, Focus & Relax complements our 15 minute Strength for Life programme.

Life Coach: Kiwi Heroines!

When Family Care and Carers NZ offered a free hour of life coaching with Richard Blakeborough, he was swamped with requests, mainly from women providing care and support for others.…

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A Rockette’s Legacy

Original Rockette Louise Neistat trained thousands of tap dancers at her home studio, and for more than 45 years coordinated an annual show to raise money for cancer charities. Learn…