Links

Under the following categories are some useful links that you might want to visit:

Parenting Websites:

www.kiwifamilies.co.nz - the most comprehensive Parenting website in NZ
www.nzfamilies.org.nz/parenting - Hints, tips and links on parenting issues. From dealing with moody teenagers through to keeping the kids busy on a rainy day, you’re bound to find a few gems to assist you in your day-to-day life as a parent.
www.parentsinc.org.nz - Ian & Mary Grant's parents place
www.parent2parent.org.nz - Based in New Zealand
www.goldfishwisdom.co.nz - Nigel Latta's web site

Websites for Grandparents:

www.ageconcern.org.nz - Any age concern issues
www.grownups.co.nz - Web site for older people
www.greypower.co.nz
www.SoulConscious.co.nz - Online Resource Center including Directory, Library, Teachings, Recipes, Online Shopping, Childrens/Teens Corner etc

Legal and Financial Information:

www.justice.govt.nz/family - NZ Family Court info
www.workandincome.govt.nz - Unsupported child benefit info search & other Benefit info
www.nzfamilies.org.nz - Families Commission of NZ

Childcare:

Education:

International GRGs:

Kin Carer Resources:

www.healthcamps.org.nz - Respite camps for GRG Children over the school holidays. KidzaCool Adventures are the ones. Free for children in care.
www.toughlove.org.nz - Toughlove has run courses for Grandparents raising grandchildren in the past and we can offer loving support in both dealing with difficult kids and difficult grandchildren.
www.caregivertraining.org.nz - Free for Caregivers/GRG's

Medical/Mental Health Services:

http://www.calmclinic.com - Panic and anxiety information
www.kidshealth.org.nz
www.drugfoundation.org.nz - Information & free brochures on drugs
www.altogetherautism.org.nz - an information and advisory service for Autism Spectrum Disorders, funded by the MOH and run in partnership with Parent to Parent and Life Unlimited
www.halberg.co.nz - The Halberg Trust Activity Fund is a grant for children with a disability to help link them to sport and physical activity.
www.skylight.org.nz - grief support service
www.dyspraxia.org.nz - Dyspraxia Support Group of New Zealand

Internet Safety:

www.netsafe.org.nz - NetSafe’s home page with Q & A format and links to other websites
www.inmyday.org.nz - NetSafe’s website for adults who want to know more about what young people are doing online. Short animations with audio
www.hectorsworld.com - NetSafe’s website for the very young 2 – 9 year olds and yes they start using digital technology very early. Has sections for parents and caregivers
www.cyberbullying.org.nz - NetSafe site about cyberbullying with a section for caregivers
http://us.norton.com/familyresources/resources.jsp?title=online_safety_guide - Put out by Norton, full of useful information for families
https://www.facebook.com/safety/groups/parents - from the Facebook Safety Centre lots of information about Facebook

Websites for Children:

Go to your child’s school website – they often have links to recommended websites for children
http://www.natlib.govt.nz - the National Library site has links to all sorts of interesting websites for kids
http://www.kidspot.co.nz/article+385+72+Best-websites-for-school-kids.htm - NZ site listing websites for kids
http://www.kiwiwise.co.nz/article/ten-more-great-websites-for-kids - NZ site listing websites for kids

Computer Security:

www.netbasics.org.nz - the essentials to keep your computer secure
www.scamwatch.govt.nz - the Ministry of Consumer Affairs up to date information on the types of scams which are current and trying to trick us all