Northern Arena

8 Polarity Rise, Silverdale 0932, Auckland

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Make learning to swim a priority for your family. Learning to swim at Northern Arena couldn’t be easier with swimming lessons from 3 month old babies taught by highly trained instructors.

All lessons are designed to enhance enjoyment and confidence in the water whilst learning the skills to swim and survive. Book your free learn to swim assessment at Northern Arena, Silverdale – New Zealand Swim School of the Year 2012-2016. Find out more at www.northernarena.co.nz or pop in and see them, they’d love to show you around.

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LITTLE Q & As

My kid can’t stop saying “I WANT IT”!

Sometimes our children can sound like a broken record wanting and, needing everything in sight! It is times like this when can find ourselves going a bit crazy wanting to run from all the demands. One major tip to help avoid this, is teaching your child the difference between ‘want and need’. By explaining to your child there is a big difference between “I need a drink” or “I want a toy”, you will help your child understand when it’s the right time to ask for something and, hopefully will diminish the list of requirements for you!

Is your kid nose-picker?

Deal with any allergies and dehydration issues first as these can make picking seem necessary. Teach your child to use a handkerchief or tissue, as the main problem is the spreading of germs from fingers straight to the nasal cavity.

My child can’t stop saying rude words! What do I do?

As parents we all will experience our children saying rude words, whether it is as small as be saying ‘poo’, or screaming a swear word in the middle of a supermarket. No matter the circumstance, it is our job as parents to teach the child what is acceptable language to use. When your child uses these inappropriate words you can…

1. Firmly explain this is a bad word and “we don’t use that word in this house”.

2. Set a rule that if this word is used again, there will be a punishment.

3. Ask if they understand this discussion you two have just had.

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