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Literacy in prisons – breaking the cycle with picture books

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

This is a 5-minute video about the NZ Howard League for Penal Reform’s Literacy programme in prisons. It’s an organisation I support that is doing wonderful work to help the 50% of inmates in NZ prisons who are illiterate, so … Continue reading →

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Violence against women—it’s a men’s issue

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

Jackson Katz calls on us all (especially men) to stop being bystanders and become leaders of change when it comes to violence against women.  Personally I would like to see us do this when it comes to violence of any … Continue reading →

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As inequality rises, so too will conflict

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

Inequality is increasing rapidly in many countries around the world.  The video below provides a better understanding of inequality in New Zealand (a good number of the graphics include other countries, such as USA and parts of Europe). Journalist Max Rashbrooke explains what happened to … Continue reading →

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How mirror neurons create empathy

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

This very short TED talk is VS Ramachandran – a neuroscientist from the University of California – talking about the neurons that shaped our civilisation, and in particular mirror neurons which sit in the frontal lobes of our brains.  He … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Parenting – What are you needing?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

We are more able to care for others if we first care for ourselves.  Take a moment to reflect on what you are needing in your life and your relationships, and how those needs might be met, before doing the same … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Parenting – Co-operation, not Conflict

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Here’s another little Parenting soundbite from the NVC series.  Once you’ve read through this one, sign up for the weekly emails, and/or forward the link onto someone you think might benefit from this.   Alternatively, click on the ‘Like’ button on my … Continue reading →

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Online Help For Parents Separating

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

I recently came across this fantastic website for parents going through a separation or divorce – http://www.uptoparents.org.   It has a wealth of resources – video, audio, and documents – to support parents in trying to decide on their future … Continue reading →

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