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Birth to 2 months

Trusting relationships with their whānau gives baby a great start in life, building their confidence and curiosity. When they're responded to quickly and warmly, a baby learns to trust their world and the people in it.


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Ara Mātua – birth to 6 months

Ara Mātua parenting pathways identify ways kaitiaki can strengthen their relationship with pēpi. There are spaces to add their own goals to build their parenting confidence.

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