About this kōrero
In this video, a mother reflects on her child’s anxious feelings and how she turned to a tūpuna lens to guide her response. She shares how honouring tapu, respecting mana, and recognising the tamaiti as an individual shaped the way she offered support.
Through the wisdom of a whakataukī, she learned to lean into her child’s behaviour - not as something to fix, but as a form of communication, guiding her to meet their needs in a way that uplifts and strengthens them.
