About this kōrero
This māmā shares that through tikanga, patience, and aroha, we can guide our tamariki while staying grounded in respect for mana and the protection of tapu.
When big emotions arise, taking a breath and pausing can help us respond with care rather than react in frustration. Our tūpuna had tikanga for all aspects of life, including how we nurture and correct our tamariki. Even in moments of chaos, this māmā focuses on mana.
Related Resources
There are several ways to approach challenges with tamariki behaviour - and often its about us as parents and what we need to do to prevent the struggles. Do we need some new whānau tikanga to prevent specific issues? Or do we need to find our mauri tau, our calm and settled selves, for us and our tamariki?
PDFActivity - What kind of parent do you want to be?
Our parenting is inspired by our own childhood. But what kind of childhood do we want our tamariki to have? Use this activity to help you decide.
PDFActivity about Finding Mauri Tau
This activity can help whānau and their tamariki find mauri tau - their calm and settled state.
PDFBooklet about Whānau Tikanga
This more detailed booklet is useful for whānau wanting to choose their tikanga
