2385 days ago

Raising Resilient Families

Sofia Olausson from Elim Christian College

Elim Christian College will be hosting the community seminar "Raising Resilient Families - in life, relationships and their online world" with the renowned Collett Smart. This will take place on the 14th August starting at 7:15pm (gold coin donation) in the auditorium at 159 Botany Rd.

Parenting can be fun and exciting, but new changes and challenges can also feel overwhelming. How can we support our children to become who they are meant to be?

In this interactive seminar Collett discusses:
- How we might harness the resilience factors within each child
- What children want and what they actually need
- Helping young people take their resilience online
- Practical tips for enhancing your relationship with your children and teens
Guest speaker, Collett Smart is a psychologist, qualified teacher and author of ‘THEY'LL BE OKAY: 15 Conversations To Help Your Child Through Troubled Times’ (Hachette)

Would love to see you there!

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7 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1174 votes
19 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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