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Scoop
9 hours ago
- Health
- Scoop
Men's Health Week: Supporting Kiwi Dads For Strong Family Futures
Press Release – Triple P Triple P Founder and Psychologist Professor Matt Sanders said that in New Zealand, males are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than females yet are the least likely to seek help. This New Zealand Men's Health Week (9 to 15 June), global parenting advocates and Triple P parents are urging dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and all parents to take a moment to focus on their mental health and wellbeing – not just for themselves, but for the whole whānau. Triple P Founder and Psychologist Professor Matt Sanders said that in New Zealand, males are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than females yet are the least likely to seek help. 'One in eight men will experience severe depression in their lifetime. So Men's Health Week is a timely reminder to check in with yourself, and those around you.' 'While parents may find it challenging to ask for or access help, it's important to recognise that by looking after yourself as a parent, you're putting yourself in a better position to be calmer, better connected, and more confident in your ability to positively parent positively impacting on your child's health and wellbeing as well,' he said. Triple P is encouraging men to reach out to a mate or their go-to online community to ease the stress. 'No matter what stage of the parenting journey you're at, or the make-up of your family, you're not alone, and you don't have to bear the load in silence,' said Sanders. 'Creating a community of support among parents and carers can help reduce isolation and build stronger families.' 'By being open about your struggles and accessing support, parents and carers can create a positive and loving home environment that strengthens children's emotional resilience and gives them the best start in life,' Professor Sanders said. Triple P parenting tips to help build connection and care for yourself and your family: Check-in with yourself. Parents often put pressure on themselves to 'hold it all together'. Acknowledge any stress or low moods and don't ignore warning signs. Small changes, like making some regular time for yourself, staying active, or connecting with friends, can help prevent stress from building up. Talk it out. Whether it's with a friend, a loved one, Lifeline, or a health professional, sharing what's going on in your life is a positive way to manage stress. Make time for connection. Small moments of time connecting with your family each day can have a huge impact. When your kids want to share something with you, whether it's a story, a problem, or something they're just curious or excited about, tuning in and really listening sends the message that they're loved and important. Model healthy habits. Model the kind of positive health and wellbeing behaviours you want to see in your kids. This includes having a balanced, healthy lifestyle with plenty of sleep, physical activity, healthy food and a positive approach to mental health. Thanks to government funding, Triple P programmes are delivered to families across four regions in New Zealand through a Ministry of Health initiative. Feedback from families that have used Triple P's online programmes is overwhelming positive – with parents and caregivers expressing that they feel calmer, more confident, and are better supported in understanding their children's needs. Delivery of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme to parents and carers of children in New Zealand is supported by the New Zealand Government in Waitemata, Counties Manukau, Mid Central and Bay of Plenty, enabling community organisations to offer parenting support to families and whānau. Find out more at:
Scoop
13 hours ago
- Health
- Scoop
Men's Health Week: Supporting Kiwi Dads For Strong Family Futures
Triple P Founder and Psychologist Professor Matt Sanders said that in New Zealand, males are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than females yet are the least likely to seek help. More >> Stressed, Angry And Lacking Sleep: Kiwi Parents Crying Out For Support – Study Thursday, 31 August 2023, 9:06 am | Triple P Three quarters of New Zealand parents believe Government should better fund parenting support programmes More >> How To Positively Transition Back To School: Top Tips For Kiwi Whānau Thursday, 27 January 2022, 11:10 am | Triple P With thousands of Kiwi students soon going back to school, Triple P Positive Parenting experts are providing easy-to-use, practical support, so children and young people can positively transition back-to-school and build their emotional resilience while ... More >>
Scoop
15 hours ago
- Health
- Scoop
Men's Health Week: Supporting Kiwi Dads For Strong Family Futures
This New Zealand Men's Health Week (9 to 15 June), global parenting advocates and Triple P parents are urging dads, stepdads, grandfathers, father figures, and all parents to take a moment to focus on their mental health and wellbeing – not just for themselves, but for the whole whānau. Triple P Founder and Psychologist Professor Matt Sanders said that in New Zealand, males are more than twice as likely to die by suicide than females yet are the least likely to seek help. 'One in eight men will experience severe depression in their lifetime. So Men's Health Week is a timely reminder to check in with yourself, and those around you.' 'While parents may find it challenging to ask for or access help, it's important to recognise that by looking after yourself as a parent, you're putting yourself in a better position to be calmer, better connected, and more confident in your ability to positively parent positively impacting on your child's health and wellbeing as well,' he said. Triple P is encouraging men to reach out to a mate or their go-to online community to ease the stress. 'No matter what stage of the parenting journey you're at, or the make-up of your family, you're not alone, and you don't have to bear the load in silence,' said Sanders. 'Creating a community of support among parents and carers can help reduce isolation and build stronger families.' 'By being open about your struggles and accessing support, parents and carers can create a positive and loving home environment that strengthens children's emotional resilience and gives them the best start in life,' Professor Sanders said. Triple P parenting tips to help build connection and care for yourself and your family: Check-in with yourself. Parents often put pressure on themselves to 'hold it all together'. Acknowledge any stress or low moods and don't ignore warning signs. Small changes, like making some regular time for yourself, staying active, or connecting with friends, can help prevent stress from building up. Talk it out. Whether it's with a friend, a loved one, Lifeline, or a health professional, sharing what's going on in your life is a positive way to manage stress. Make time for connection. Small moments of time connecting with your family each day can have a huge impact. When your kids want to share something with you, whether it's a story, a problem, or something they're just curious or excited about, tuning in and really listening sends the message that they're loved and important. Model healthy habits. Model the kind of positive health and wellbeing behaviours you want to see in your kids. This includes having a balanced, healthy lifestyle with plenty of sleep, physical activity, healthy food and a positive approach to mental health. Thanks to government funding, Triple P programmes are delivered to families across four regions in New Zealand through a Ministry of Health initiative. Feedback from families that have used Triple P's online programmes is overwhelming positive – with parents and caregivers expressing that they feel calmer, more confident, and are better supported in understanding their children's needs. Delivery of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme to parents and carers of children in New Zealand is supported by the New Zealand Government in Waitemata, Counties Manukau, Mid Central and Bay of Plenty, enabling community organisations to offer parenting support to families and whānau. Find out more at:
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Millions of UK homes told to check their landline - ignoring warning could be costly
If you have a landline make sure you really need it. Millions of UK homes could be paying for a landline they rarely use or even need and 'ditching' it could help cut down on those all-important monthly bills. That's a new alert from the team at who say millions are paying for landline phones as part of their broadband contracts. By simply calling their suppliers, some could save as much as £50 per year by switching off this service. According to the average cost of a broadband bundle that includes landline has increased by more than £5. That's taken bills from just under £25 in 2020 to around £31 in 2025. Right now, the average cost of a broadband-only plan is around £27 per month. The issue of unloved landlines is bigger than you might think. Recent stats suggest 21.4 million adults have a landline in their homes, with the majority of these being included in a broadband package. Incredibly, the data also showed that around a quarter of those with a landline actually use it regularly. One of the biggest reasons that the phone is sitting idle is, of course, smartphones. Millions of us now call friends and family via broadband-connected services such as WhatsApp and Apple's FaceTime. These platforms are totally free to use and simply need internet access or a mobile connection to work. Speaking about the issue, Matt Sanders, broadband expert at said: 'Lots of households still need home phones to contact loved ones, but we are seeing this slowly decline as people rely more on mobiles and online communication. If you're someone who doesn't use the landline but are paying for it as part of your broadband package, it could be worth your while to ditch it altogether. 'This is because, over the past few years, we have seen more of a difference in price between broadband packages with and without a landline included. So, even if it's only worth a few quid each month, you could consider taking it off your contract and save a little on your monthly bill. 'But, before you unplug your phone line, it's important to compare broadband packages and find out what will work better for you. In some cases, deals that include a landline can actually be cheaper for users, but this depends entirely on the provider and all the details of your deal.' If you don't think you are making any calls using your landline, it's worth checking with your provider to see if switching it off can save you money. Some plans will be cheaper when moving over to a broadband-only connection, although this isn't always the case, so it's vital to shop around and see what's available.
