Thriving Tamariki
Thriving Tamariki is a strengths-based workshop for parents, families and the communities that support children, highlighting what research tells us supports healthy development.
Snapshot of Content
- Why the early years really matter as a time of foundational development
- How children develop – their bodies, brains, learning and relationships
- What can help and what can get in the way of healthy development
- Why supportive adults really matter
Description
Thriving Tamariki is a strengths-based workshop for parents, families and the communities that support children, highlighting what research tells us supports healthy development. It explores why the early years matter and how early experiences can shape the wellbeing of tamariki as they grow.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how early experiences can affect tamariki development
- Reflect on what helps tamariki grow well
- Explore how development is shaped by both genes and environment
- Affirm the importance of loving, supportive adults
Audience
Parents, whānau, caregivers
Duration
- 2 hour introductory session
- Half-day (4 hours) workshop
- Full-day (8 hours) workshop—extend your learning by adding our Understanding Adolescence workshop, creating a rich full-day experience