Centre of Innovation Research: An exploration of the practices and systems that foster a sense of wellbeing and belonging for young children and their families as they transition from home to a 'formal' home-based care and education Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 This report describes the Centre of Innovation (COI) action research project carried out by Hutt Family Day Care (HFDC) in Lower Hutt, Wellington from January 2006…
Mothers’ labour force participation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 Analysis of comparative data from both the 2001 and 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings on mothers’ labour force participation, 2009.
Discipline in Context: Families' disciplinary practices for children aged under five Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 Family disciplinary practices have been a controversial topic of debate for centuries, and they are known to have a lifelong effect on the wellbeing of children. This…
Parenting Hearings Programme pilot: Evaluation report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 The Parenting Hearings Programme (PHP) pilot is a new process initiated by the Principal Family Court Judge, Judge P Boshier. It commenced in six courts on…
Issues Paper 01: Separated Parenting- What separating parents need when making care arrangements for their children Last Publication Date: 28 Aug 2009 This Families Commission issues paper discusses the importance of promoting and investing in cooperative parenting and looks at options for change that would provide more equity,…
Evaluation of 'Parenting Through Separation' Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Parental separation is a common occurrence in New Zealand and other western countries. Research indicates that parental separation is often associated with negative outcomes for children…
We’re a Family: A study of how lesbians and gay men are creating and maintaining family in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Lesbians and gay men can face significant challenges as they seek to create and maintain families that include children but in most cases they overcome these…
Pathways Through Parental Separation: The experiences of a group of non-resident fathers Last Publication Date: 30 Jun 2009 This study analysed discussions with 20 non-resident fathers to find strategies for supporting fathers through the process of separation. The focus groups revealed that the men…
Finding Time: Parents' long working hours and impact on family life Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This Families Commission study focuses on the experiences of a range of New Zealand families selected from industries that are most affected by long working hours. According…
Healthy Families, Young Minds and Developing Brains: Enabling all children to reach their potential Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 This research report provides a critical overview of recent research into how minds and brains in young children develop, and some of its implications for families…
