https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:15:49 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:45:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23979 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=598391&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#598391 Author: MrsH
Subject: 23979
Posted: 26 January 2009 at 10:45pm

Hiya,

Hat's off to you. I don't even have one yet but was a child to a solo mother and I have four siblings. Don't forget the support networks available to you.

My mum was supported by Birthright:

http://www.birthright.org.nz/

who in addition to sending us all on camp once a year for a week (not all at the same time), would have christmas parties, send book vouchers etc. I think they were a godsend for Mum and I'm sure there are other organisations out there similar to that.

Good luck!]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:45:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=598391&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#598391 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=597751&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#597751 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 23979
Posted: 26 January 2009 at 11:48am

Jets I can't add anything more to what the ladies have already said but just wanted to let you know that I think you are amazing. I find it hard enough dealing with 2 children (well actually 1 toddler and a DH but it's the same thing sometimes!). Hats off to you!! ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:48:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=597751&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#597751 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=597235&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#597235 Author: denny25
Subject: 23979
Posted: 25 January 2009 at 8:41pm

Hey Jets

I think you are eligable for free childcare for 20 hours per week if you have kids aged between 3-5 years of age..WINZ will definitely know. ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:41:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=597235&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#597235 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=597083&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#597083 Author: Jets
Subject: 23979
Posted: 25 January 2009 at 6:25pm

Thanks heaps for the encouraging words.
I'll get back on the phone to WINZ and question them and also make an appointment to see someone there.

Thanks again ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:25:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=597083&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#597083 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596620&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596620 Author: busyissy
Subject: 23979
Posted: 24 January 2009 at 9:48pm

Hi Jets,
My gosh I can't imagine how stressed and worried you get doing that all by yourself. I definately know that you are entitled to the 20hrs free child-care per week per child for 3 and 4 year olds. And you will be entitled to a childcare subsidy for your children under 3. I think that you will also be elligable for some home help and I am pretty sure that is provided through WINZ. I hope this is a little help. ]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:48:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596620&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596620 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596462&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596462 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 23979
Posted: 24 January 2009 at 4:07pm

Hi Jets!!
Here's a hug you're doing a fantastic job. Even if you're not entitld to anything else you should be able to get 20hrs a week free child-care for 3 and 4 year olds in a local child care centre or porse or kindy.]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:07:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596462&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596462 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596430&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596430 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 23979
Posted: 24 January 2009 at 3:12pm

I don't know much about what you are entitled to, probably talking to WINZ about your entitlements would be the best thing .

I did however, want to say hi and welcome to OhBaby,I don't have 4 kids , but there are some ladies on here that do, I was a single mum for 3 years with my daughter, I don't think I could have managed four by myself, one was hard enough, hats off to you !
I hope you get some answers, sorry I cant be more help, I didn't want to read and run tho ]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:12:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596430&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596430 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596425&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596425 Author: Jets
Subject: 23979
Posted: 24 January 2009 at 3:04pm

Hi,
I am a 25 year old single mum who has 4 children under 6 years of age. Their father isn't actively involved or providing financially & all my family is in Australia.

Looking for help and advice from anyone who has 4 or more children, is a single parent or has experience with either.

Is it possible to find time for each child, maintain the house & have time for myself?

I hear alot that I am elligible to some free child care by a nanny but I cannot find this. Do you know?]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:04:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23979&PID=596425&title=help-single-parent-of-4-little-ones#596425