Ara mātua – 13 to 18 months

13 to 18 months Becoming independent Focus and attention Exploring Enjoying books and music Growing brains Language and communication Limits and boundaries Physical development Play and learning Social and emotional skills

Ara mātua parenting pathways support whānau with their parenting goals. The 13 to 18 months checklist offers ideas for parenting a 1-year-old.

This Ara mātua parenting pathway identifies practical things parents can do to help strengthen their relationship with their baby, and build parenting confidence. 

Baby is now becoming aware of their place in the world and in their whānau. They’re able to communicate their needs and wants clearly, and want to try things by themselves.

How you can use Ara mātua

You can use this parenting pathway with whānau as conversation starters or as ideas for parenting goals they might want to work on. There is also space for parents to add their own goals, focusing on what’s important to them at this stage of their parenting journey. 

Ara mātua parenting pathway – 13 to 18 months

Checklist to support whānau with their parenting goals.

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