The Evaluations also showed how parents felt better able to cope with children and became more proactive about childcare. The programmes also had a positive effect on child abuse. Parenting skills are not necessarily inherent, they can be learned through education and experience. A parents frustration and inability to relate in appropriate non-threatening ways if often attributed to lack of knowledge in parenting skills. These programmes help parents by providing information and guidance relevant to their own situation.
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The KiwiBaby, KiwiToddler and KiwiPreschooler Programmes aim to create an enjoyment of physical activity through play, and to provide parents, caregivers and children with ideas for play that can be further developed through imaginative and creative thinking. Parents are also encouraged to be positive role models for their children by choosing healthy, active lifestyles themselves. If closer family links and Active routines can be established from day one, just like eating and sleeping, then we are well on the way to having more active and healthier Communities . To provide parents with information and guidance. To start babies on a daily exercise routine To promote good patterns of movement development To develop body awareness through loving touch, and strengthen parent-child bonding To promote the value of parents doing daily exercise as role models for their babies.