Raising Children to grow great parents

*30 September 2011* A new ground-breaking parenting series - a one-stop-shop for parents - is screening on TVNZ 7 and will be given out free to all new parents on DVD through Plunket and Barnardos or can be purchased online. Based on research that confirms the crucial importance of the first three years, Raising Children in New Zealand combines the knowledge and expertise of New Zealand's key child-focussed agencies to create a comprehensive multi-platform audio-visual resource for parents and caregivers. Raising Children is a joint initiative between Barnardos, Plunket, SKIP (the Family and Community Services arm of The Ministry of Social Development), TVNZ 7 and the Lion Foundation.

Tags: Barnardos Plunket SKIP Ministry of Social Development TVNZ Lion Foundation 0 comments 30 September 2011

Extraordinary Plunket teams earn awards

*28 September 2011* Swimming lessons for Patea children and unique support systems for teen mums in Hawke’s Bay have earned 2011 Eyebright Awards for two extraordinary Plunket teams. Check out photos of the winners at New Zealand Parliament on the Plunket Facebook page. Some of the four year olds from rural Patea, Waverley and Ball Road can now jump off a diving board into five metres of water thanks to Plunket-inspired swimming lessons which brought a community together.

Tags: swimming water safety Eyebright Jenny Prince 0 comments 28 September 2011

Dettol partners with parents for Plunket

*19 September 2011* Dettol, New Zealand’s most trusted consumer brand*, is on a mission for health, donating one dollar for every new baby registered on www. dettol. co.

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WIN a Dettol No Touch Hand Wash System!

*6 September 2011* Pick me help Plunket partner, Dettol have given us 5 of their clever No Touch Hand Wash Systems to give away! The Dettol No Touch Hand Wash System automatically senses your hands and dispenses the right amount of soap, killing 99. 9% of germs. Enriched with moisturising ingredients, it leaves your hands feeling refreshed and soft.

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