Don’t punish kids, try a love bomb Herald Sun February 22, 2011 FORGET the naughty corner – try a “love bomb” instead. That’s the latest message for parents trying to rein in troublesome kids, and it’s catching on in Melbourne.…
Parents delay vaccinations Christchurch Press 22/02/2011 Canterbury parents are opting to get their daughters immunised against cervical cancer when they are older. A GP spokesman said that decision was the reason for Canterbury having the lowest Gardasil vaccination rate in…
Media Release 22 February 2011 Family First NZ says that a ‘tough love’ approach on welfare and benefits will actually be in the best interests of children and families. “While we acknowledge the importance of welfare as a safety net…
Media Release 18 February 2011 Family First NZ is pointing the finger directly at the judiciary and demanding that they toughen up on the naming and sentencing of child pornography offenders. “The sentences handed out to serious offenders have been…
Media Release 17 February 2011 Family First NZ is welcoming the withdrawal of an application by the Family Planning Association to perform abortions at its Hamilton clinic using the RU486 abortion pill. “The application, if approved, would have meant that…
Is John Key correct? Or is he in denial about the effect of rising prices (including GST and the effects of the ETS), and the breakdown of families and resulting poverty levels Food parcel families made poor choices, says Key…
Professor Doug Sellman hits the nail on the head. If we want teenagers to behave, adults need to behave first! Boozing teens just ‘mimicking their elders’ Stuff.co.nz 17/02/2011 Teenagers drinking large amounts are the victims of New Zealand’s heavy drinking…
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With thanks to the Southland Times for their neat title! Forgotten victims of drugs underworld Record number of children found in drug dens Children are the forgotten victims of New Zealand’s drug misery, with record numbers being found in illicit…
Media Release 14 February 2011 Family First NZ is slamming a divorce website launched today, labeling it as tacky and destructive. “Divorce should be a last resort, and for the sake of children who are part of these families, we…
