Ara mātua – 25 to 36 months

25 to 36 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

Supporting whānau with ideas and goals for parenting, this Ara mātua parenting pathway focuses on young children aged 25 to 36 months.

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

Children are now able to remember and do a lot more for themselves. But they don’t have a lot of self-control or a mature sense of safety yet. They’re making new friends and enjoying playing with or alongside other children. They may also like helping with real jobs around the house.

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 – 25 to 36 months

Checklist to support whānau with their parenting goals.

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