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12/10/2026

A little look at what the school holidays actually look like around here.

Work, driving, getting out of the house for a change of scenery and, of course, a coffee or two.

School holidays don’t always mean big adventures or perfectly planned days. Sometimes it’s just finding a way to juggle work, tamariki and everything else while making the most of the little moments in between.
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Today is Day 13 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Reset the h...
10/10/2026

Today is Day 13 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Reset the house for school tomorrow. Tidy up what you can, get a few things ready and make the morning a little easier. But don’t stress if the house isn’t fully reset. Routines can slowly start again, and you can reset things in whatever way and at whatever pace you have capacity for.

Today is Day 12 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Use your se...
09/10/2026

Today is Day 12 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Use your senses. Put on a body lotion you love, make yourself a nice cup of tea or coffee, spray on your favourite perfume, or head outside for a walk and notice the smells around you. Take a moment to slow down and really notice what you can see, hear, smell, feel and taste.

Today is Day 11 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Set a finis...
08/10/2026

Today is Day 11 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Set a finish line for the day. Decide when you’re going to finish work and try to stick to it. Having a clear end point can help you get through what needs to be done, then properly switch off when the day is over.

Today is Day 10 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Stretch and...
07/10/2026

Today is Day 10 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Stretch and sigh. Take a few minutes to stretch your body, breathe deeply and let out a big sigh. You can do it on your own, watch a YouTube video to follow along, or invite your tamariki to join you if it could be something you all enjoy.

If you need a bit of quiet time, save it for after the kids are in bed and make it a little moment for yourself.

Today is Day 9 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Reach out to...
06/10/2026

Today is Day 9 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Reach out to a friend. Send the chaotic voice message about how things are going, message someone you’ve been thinking about, or send them a reel that made you laugh. It doesn’t have to be a big conversation. Just make contact.

05/10/2026

If there is a sunnier day these holidays, here's a perfect activity for you to do with your tamariki. They have fun, and it creates a perfect moment for you to connect with them.
Here's a link to our activity page if you want to find more of these:https://realparents.org/adventures

Today is Day 8 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Have some gu...
05/10/2026

Today is Day 8 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Have some guilt-free screen time. Put on a comfort movie, get cosy and let yourself enjoy it. You don’t always need to be doing something productive. Sometimes taking time to relax and enjoy something you love is exactly what you need.

04/10/2026

Working during the school holidays when your kids are home too? Yep, it can be a juggle.

Come along for a busy day with Anna and her daughter Lulu as they head into Christchurch. Lulu comes along to work with Mum, helps where she can, feeds the chickens, makes coffee and keeps Anna company through a very full day.

It’s not always easy trying to juggle work and kids during the holidays. Sometimes it’s a bit chaotic, plans change, and you just make it work with what you’ve got.

Because sometimes school holiday parenting is less about having it all sorted and more about getting through the day together. If this is what your school holidays look like too, you’re definitely not alone.

Today is Day 7 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.Have a “meh”...
04/10/2026

Today is Day 7 of the holidays, but here’s a little action for tomorrow that you can try for your wellbeing.

Have a “meh” meal night. Give yourself permission to keep dinner simple. Noodles, beans on toast, cereal or whatever is easy. You don’t have to make every meal a big effort. Lighten the load where you can.

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