New dad: Just the beginning of an amazing journey – Steve’s post birth experience
In Steve’s own words, the first week home after childbirth was absolutely crazy. But like many new dads it didn’t take long to settle into a good routine and to start really enjoying having...
New dad: Baby steps a-plenty – Leroy’s post birth experience
Leroy was now the proud father of a healthy baby boy and it was time to head home and attempt to resume life as he barely remembers it. But he was soon to find...
New dad: A whole new life begins for Gaz – Gaz’s post birth experience
Gaz and his partner were absolutely delighted to be able to hold their baby son in their arms for the first time. All the overwhelming aspects of the birth fell instantly by the way...
New dad: The first few weeks after the birth
After months and months of preparation and waiting, one of the biggest days of your life has finally arrived. Nothing can fully prepare you for that moment, it is a moment of learning and...
New dad: It’s back to basics as Rodney learns ‘baby 101’ – Rodney’s post...
With their precious cargo now safely home Rodney found himself with a lot on his plate. Luckily he is a fast learner when it comes to newborn care and in no time at all...
Peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo
(Cover and uncover eyes with your hands)
Peek-a-boo
(Cover and uncover eyes with your hands)
I see you
(Point to your eyes, and then point to baby)
I see you
(Point to your eyes, and then point to baby)
I see...
Schlaf, kindlein, schlaf! (sleep, little child, sleep!)
German:
Das Kind mit weicher Stimme in den Schlaf singen...
Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf!
Der Vater hüt' die Schaf,
Die Mutter schüttelt 's Bäumelein,
Da fällt herab ein Träumelein.
Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf!
Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf!
Da draußen gehn zwei Schaf,
Ein schwarzes und ein...
Kids not cattle: Kelly discovers first-hand how to help her kids through hand, foot...
Hand, foot and mouth disease is an often misunderstood and unnecessarily feared disease due in part to some confusion with the animal disease, foot and mouth.
But rest assured hand, foot and mouth disease has...
Motoka song (car song)
Maori:
Motoka iti rawa e
Maku e taraiwa e
Tangi ana, tangi ana
Uka, uka uka
Ka kite, e te iwi e!
English:
The little car
I’ll be the driver
(Hold your arms out in front like you are holding a steering wheel)
Toot...
Tohora nui (the big whale)
Maori:
Tohora nui
Tohora roa
Tohora tino momona
Tohora whiwhiua
Tohora piupiua
Tohora kau roto te moana e
English:
The big whale
(Hold your arms outstretched on either side of you)
The long whale
(Hold your arms outstretched, with one arm reaching up and the...
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