Ara mātua – Birth to 2 months

Birth to 2 months Growing brains Language and communication Newborn development Sleep

Designed to support whānau with a newborn, this Ara mātua parenting pathway offers guidance from birth to 2 months.

This Ara mātua parenting pathway identifies practical things parents can do to learn about taking care of their newborn baby, and build parenting confidence. 

This is an important time for whānau and baby to get to know each other and to build a secure relationship. Baby depends on them to meet their needs and provide a safe and secure environment for them to thrive.

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 early stage of their parenting journey.

Ara mātua parenting pathway – Birth to 2 months

Checklist to support whānau with their parenting goals.

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