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As a parent of two teens the capabilities of digital technology scare the hell outa me. The news this week of the tragic suicide of two Upwey teens begs the question what can we do to help our teenagers cope in a world that we adults are struggling to keep up with. While children are embracing […]

G.k. Cafe

4 out of 5

Where else can you feed teenagers an adult size portion of great food without busting the month’s budget? GKs Cafe! A chicken parmagiana with a huge bowl of chips costs under $10. But wait there’s more… they also provide a whole range of curries, stir fries […]

My son is sitting slumped at the kitchen table. His head is in his hands. He’s groaning in pain. No, not from a soccer injury or an illness.  He’s buckling under the stress of too much homework! I understand that you have to work hard at school to get good results but for heaven sakes the kid’s […]

I am planning a trip to New Zealand with my 12 and 14 year olds and want to find out about the Milford and Routeburn tracks - Are they OK for older children.

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