Music

Lewis Eady Music School

Like riding a bike, music is a gift you never forget. Lewis Eady Music School offers fun lessons …

Arts a Go Go! Performing Arts Classes for Kids

Award winning dance, drama and singing classes for babies to teenagers in Upper Hutt and now due to demand in Tawa/Porirua!

Phone Number: 04 9777 887

Website: www.artsagogo.co.nz

Tessarose Productions

Music created with children’s developmental needs and the latest findings in early education in mind. DVD for Teachers also available.

Phone Number: 03 342 8881

Website: www.tessarose.co.nz

Yamaha Music School

The Yamaha Music School Junior Music Courses focus on bringing out children's potential and nurturing their capabilities to express themselves through music.

Phone Number: 03 385 0832 or 021 0641753

Website: www.ymsch.co.nz

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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