Kiwi stories feel familiar. They sound like home, look like Aotearoa, and help tamariki understand who they are and where they fit. For parents, that means screen time that feels more meaningful, relatable and grounded in our local culture.
Screen time is part of everyday family life now, and when it’s done well, it can be a positive and educational experience for kids. The key is being intentional about what children watch and how they watch it to help keep them safe.
From gentle storytelling and big feelings, to creativity, curiosity and te ao Māori, these KIDOGO Junior shows are designed to spark imagination while reflecting the world our preschoolers know and love.
If screen time is part of your household rhythm (let’s be honest, it usually is), here’s some good news: there’s a new, uniquely Kiwi place for tamariki to watch, relax and learn online, and it’s been made with whānau firmly in mind. Say kia ora to KIDOGO and KIDOGO Junior!
Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he explores the stunning landscapes of Aotearoa, learns about nature, and becomes a responsible kaitiaki. Made with support from NZ On Air.
When the kids get a good, restful night's sleep, everybody wins! But sometimes your child's sleep (and therefore your own) can be elusive or disrupted due to a myriad of reasons. To help Kidspot families to support sleep for their kids, we gave them the opportunity to trial artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep. Check out their reviews here.
Every episode of the hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is wrapped around an original song written by The Front Lawn (Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair) and performed by a cast of favourites including Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Wiata, Jaquie Brown, Josh Brown and Mark Wright. Head to YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music to hear all your favourites from the show. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Choosing and using a child restraint can be a bit tricky sometimes - and we know you’re reluctant to read that enormous (but very helpful) instruction manual (which you should absolutely read by the way!). In New Zealand, it's estimated that over 80% of child restraints are not installed securely. In partnership with InfaSecure, we’ve narrowed down the top 5 tips and tricks to safely securing your child every trip and every day.
The hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is winning awards and fans around the world and our panel of reviewers is loving it at home too. Not only is it visually beautiful and heartwarming in its messaging, it’s also a lot of fun! Immerse your child (and yourself!) in this adorable show and it will soon become a family favourite.
We asked three Kiwi mums to let us know what they thought of the Good Food Guide and Seed Pack from Save The Children.
Buying a child’s first bike is a milestone in their development. Get them pedalling on with this quick guide to what to look for in their first bicycle.
To inspire your little one's play time, we've collaborated with Little Tikes and Planet Fun to ask Kiwi mums and dads to share how their little ones love to play.
Being a toddler is hard work as this is a time of rapid changes and development. Find out how you can support their physical, emotional and cognitive development through play.
A new partnership between YMCA Auckland, Plunket Auckland, and Auckland Council is offering half price swimming lessons for preschoolers at eight Council owned and operated pools.
Scientific studies have shown that your child's future development is highly dependent upon the way they use their senses in the early months of life. Grab some tips on how you can help your newborn, baby and toddler get moving.
Grab our free printable below to see precisely what a serve of food means for a toddler.
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
Parenting coach, Heather Lindsay, shares seven language keys to help influence children to listen better and cooperate.
Toddlers need their dads ... and research convincingly shows that they need them for more than the 30 minutes a day that some studies show they spend. Find out how dads make a difference, and get some tips on how to spend quality time with your toddler.
Encouraging a toddler to eat a full meal can be tricky and messy! Read our best tips and tricks.
This is a great basic recipe to get the kids started on baking - and decorating.
Perfect for teething babies and have a beautiful banana bread flavour.
This pasta dish has few ingredients, and is suitable for all ages from toddler up. I told my children that it was like bacon cheeseburger pizza but I don't tell them I have hidden veggies in there!
Ready to introduce baby to vegetables? Build your confidence with this step by step recipe for baby vege purees.
This is a delicious baby smoothie that is a variation of the grown-up one. Baby tummies may not be up for cow's milk when they first start solids but yoghurt is so much more baby friendly. Wizz it up with some berries and watch them ask for more please!
A baby style trifle that has no cake layer.
These little crispbreads are just like rusks only a little flakier. They are great for teething babies and really easy to make.
A great way to introduce toddlers to this classic.
These tiny bite-size pancakes are more banana than pancake which babies don't really mind and mums love getting another serve of fruit in for the day.
This is a great sauce for kids of all ages to have on desserts (leave out the honey for the under 1's)
