Ara mātua – 3 to 6 months
Supporting whānau during the early months of their child’s life, this Ara mātua parenting pathway focuses on ideas and goals for 3 to 6 months.
This Ara mātua parenting pathway identifies practical things parents can do to help strengthen their relationship with baby, and build parenting confidence.
When whānau provide consistent nurture and care routines, they help baby develop strong attachments with them. These trusting relationships give baby a great start in life, learning to trust the wider world and building their confidence and curiosity.
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.
Learn more about using the Ara mātua parenting pathways with whānau.
