First Period Kit
Getting a first period can be an exciting milestone in a young girl's life. But what if it happens when she's out and about, away from you? Find out what to include in their first period kit.
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Modibodi RED Period Underwear for Tweens & Teens
We've given 15 members with a tween or teen the opportunity to trial and review Modibodi RED Period Underwear. Read the reviews!
The Move Towards Free Period Products
Recently Scotland became the first country to begin the process of making period products free for those in need. Should NZ follow suit?
Normalising the Conversation About Periods
It's time to tackle the stigma attached to periods and normalise the conversation around menstruation.
Period Topics To Discuss With Your Kids
You’d be surprised how many girls aren’t prepared for their first periods and how much misinformation about menstruation they retain.
Boys need to be educated about periods too
Educating girls and boys about periods is essential to promoting self-esteem and healthy body images in both sexes.
Taking action on period poverty
A Kiwi business is challenging pregnant mums to donate their new, unopened packs of sanitary pads and tampons to help Kiwi schoolgirls who are missing out on their education because of period poverty.
Early symptom: missed period
The most obvious sign that lets a woman know (or suspect) she is pregnant is missing her menstrual period.
Prelabour contractions or first stage labour
Early and active 1st stage contractions are usually defined as pains that come every 2, 3, 4 or 5 minutes (timed from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction). They usually last more than 40 seconds and up to 70 seconds each time. Prelabour contractions are usually further apart, shorter in length (or very long eg. 2 minutes) and can often be erratic.
10 Tips To Survive Their First Day Of Childcare
10 tips for you to survive your child’s first days at childcare. You know, it is OK to cry!
What to expect at your first pregnancy visit
The first pregnancy visit is generally timed to happen around 10 to 14 weeks of the pregnancy. The main aims of the first pregnancy visit are for your Lead Maternity Caregiver (LMC) to obtain detailed information about your health, medical and pregnancy history.
Great First Stage Labour
Everything you need to know about for a great first stage of labour, from contractions, hydration, waters breaking and first-stage positions.
The ultimate guide to your newborn’s first week at home
The first week home with your newborn baby can be a shock for new parents. Learn how to survive the early weeks with newborn babies in Kidspot's New Zealand's newborn family health section.
Sanitary bins for primary schools
The age at which girls are getting their first period is decreasing. In fact, one in 16 girls in NZ will get their period while at primary school - some as young as eight years old.
Stages of puberty in boys
Every boy is different, but below are some of the most common changes to look out for to help you know when your son is entering puberty.
FamilyBoost: Helping Households With The Cost Of Childcare
FamilyBoost is a new childcare payment administered by Inland Revenue to help parents and caregivers with the cost of early childhood education (ECE). It will come into effect from 1 July 2024.
Book Review | Time Travelling With a Tortoise by Ross Welford
Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
NEW artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep
We gave 50 families with kids aged 2-12 years the opportunity to trial and review artemis Kid's Settle & Sleep. Read their reviews now.
Dads Tell: Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Dad
We wanted to hear from those with experience what it’s really like to be a father, so we put a call out to all Kidspot dads: "Tell us what you wish you knew before becoming a dad." They shared with us practical tips, funny anecdotes, emotional outpourings, and advice for those who are becoming a dad for the first time.