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03/10/2026

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It's Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Remember there are support services available 24/7 in the Hutt Valley area. You can get to safety, speak with a family violence specialist about next steps, and gain understanding whether what you or someone else is experiencing is family violence.

Services are free and the helplines are available 24/7.

Use this link for helpful services. There is a safe search option if you need to exit the website quickly.

If this is an emergency, call 111.Sometimes there can be wait-lists to access services. If you would like to speak to a someone today, you can call our 24/7 helpline on 0800 456 450.

12/09/2026

26/08/2026

From group chats to gaming to AI chatbots, our tamariki are growing up in a digital world that looks very different from the one we did.

Here’s a few conversation starters to help keep everyone on the same page:

• Ask what apps and games they're using, and who they're talking to

• Agree on privacy settings together, don't just set them

• Make it clear they can come to you if something online upsets them, no judgement

• Know the warning signs of online grooming and where to get help

You don't need to be a tech expert, you just need to stay curious and keep the conversation open.

Want to learn more? Netsafe has free family guides to get everyone up to speed.

08/08/2026

03/08/2026

💛 Big feelings need calm, not perfection.
Every child experiences big emotions from time to time. Tears, frustration, worry, excitement, disappointment, they're all part of learning about the world and themselves.
As parents, caregivers and educators, we don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is our calm presence, a listening ear, and the reassurance that our tamariki don't have to navigate those big feelings alone.
Emotion coaching isn't about stopping emotions, it's about helping children recognise them, understand them, and learn healthy ways to work through them.
Those little moments of connection today help build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing for tomorrow. 🌿
If you'd like to learn more about supporting your child's big feelings with calm and connection, we'd love you to join us at our upcoming 'Empower U' Session – Emotional Coaching: Guiding with Calm.
Together, we'll explore practical, strengths-based strategies to help little minds feel big and brave.
💛 Free to attend
📍 Hosted by Mangaroa School
📲 Bookings via www.uhub.org.nz
Because every emotion is an opportunity for connection.

💛 Big feelings need calm, not perfection.

Every child experiences big emotions from time to time. Tears, frustration, worry, excitement, disappointment, they're all part of learning about the world and themselves.

As parents, caregivers and educators, we don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is our calm presence, a listening ear, and the reassurance that our tamariki don't have to navigate those big feelings alone.

Emotion coaching isn't about stopping emotions, it's about helping children recognise them, understand them, and learn healthy ways to work through them.

Those little moments of connection today help build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing for tomorrow. 🌿

If you'd like to learn more about supporting your child's big feelings with calm and connection, we'd love you to join us at our upcoming 'Empower U' Session – Emotional Coaching: Guiding with Calm.

Together, we'll explore practical, strengths-based strategies to help little minds feel big and brave.

💛 Free to attend
📍 Hosted by Mangaroa School
📲 Bookings via www.uhub.org.nz

Because every emotion is an opportunity for connection. 💛

03/08/2026

Only 2 weeks to go until Netsafety Week! 💜

From 17–23 August, people, schools, libraries, workplaces and communities across Aotearoa will come together to help make the internet a safer place for everyone.

Whether you join a free webinar, host a conversation, download our resources or simply start talking about online safety, there's a way for everyone to play their part.

💻 Explore what's happening and get involved: https://netsafe.org.nz/netsafety-week-2026

25/07/2026

22/07/2026

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