Mums in Tauranga http://mumsintauranga.co.nz Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:55:57 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.6 The Best Family Friendly Christmas Event in Tauranga 2019 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/the-best-family-friendly-christmas-event-in-tauranga-2019/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:06:14 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2499 It’s that time of the year where we celebrate the merry festive season! From Santa parades, Christmas carols and Christmas parties, here is our top picks for the best free family-friendly Christmas events in Tauranga 2019. The Pak’n’Save Papamoa Kiwiana Xmas Parade 2019 The famous Pak’n’Save Papamoa Santa Parade is back for 2019. The parade […]

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]]> The Best Halloween Events and Fireworks Displays in Tauranga 2019 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/the-best-halloween-events-and-fireworks-displays-in-tauranga-2019/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:13:55 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2460 There are lots of fun family-friendly events happening for Halloween and Guy Fawkes. Here’s our top picks for the best Halloween events and fireworks displays in Tauranga. Find out where your nearest event is here and make sure you mark them in your calendar! Halloween Fright Run Memorial Park Railway is having their first Halloween […]

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]]> Free School Holiday Fun – October 2019 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/free-school-holiday-fun-october-2019/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:25:37 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2419 Here are our top picks for free events and activities to take your children during the October 2019 school holidays in Tauranga. These holidays you can learn how to make a string puppet, watch a magic show, have a go programming your own game, try ice skating and much more! Pedal Papamoa Get ready for […]

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]]> Free School Holiday Fun – July 2019 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/free-school-holiday-fun-july-2019/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:40:14 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2300 Here are our top picks for free events and activities to take your children during the July 2019 school holidays in Tauranga. These holidays you can learn how to make a fizzy bath bomb, watch a magic show, take a dance class, design your own tee shirt and much more! Tauranga City Library There are […]

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]]> Tips for taking the best photos of your children http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/tips-for-taking-the-best-photos-of-your-children/ Wed, 22 May 2019 01:27:42 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2252 When I was growing up, my mum was always the one with a camera in her hand, taking photos of me at the beach or my favourite park, capturing delightful moments of our everyday life. It wasn’t long before I became a mum myself that my love affair with photography had begun. As a mum, […]

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]]> Free School Holiday Fun – April 2019 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/free-school-holiday-fun-april-2019/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:45:49 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2183 Here are our top picks for free events and activities to take your children during the April 2019 school holidays in Tauranga. These holidays you can learn how to make balloon animals, go on a Easter egg hunt, make your own bird feeder, get interactive at the Science Roadshow, design your own mosaic tile and […]

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]]> When to move your toddler from a cot to a bed http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/move-toddler-from-cot-to-bed/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:28:36 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2177 First of all, this is not something that you need to rush! Please don’t try the big bed because you are expecting a baby soon. It is much better to buy or borrow a second cot than be faced with problems that have popped up because you tried things a bit too early. We really […]

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]]> 3 signs your toddler is ready to drop their nap http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/3-signs-toddler-ready-drop-nap/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:11:58 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2165 Between the ages of 2.5-3 years of age, a child’s sleep needs are reducing and most will be ready to drop their day time sleep. Some may still nap happily and if their night time sleep is still ok then there is no reason to stop napping. For a 3 year old, I wouldn’t offer […]

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]]> When to transition from two naps to one http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/when-to-transition-from-two-naps-to-one/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:14:30 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2159 Most toddlers will drop from 2 naps to 1 nap between 15-18 months of age. There can be a nap regression around 12 months of age so don’t let them fool you! Keep offering the naps – they may or may not sleep but if you are consistent they should get back to normal with […]

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]]> Tips for tackling toddler sleep http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/tips-for-tackling-toddler-sleep/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:41:30 +0000 http://mumsintauranga.co.nz/?p=2140 At 2-3 years of age our wee ones are going through big stages in their development. They are learning lots about themselves, the world around them and their place in it. We start to see a lot of boundary pushing and resistance as they test things out, which can also impact on their sleep. Even […]

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