Spotty berry pancakes
Make your pancakes even more delicious by filling them with lots of yummy blueberries and strawberries. Top with maple syrup or honey and cream or ice cream. Yum!
Yoghurt chocolate bananamisu
No cooking, no baking! A scrummy cheat's dessert that is so delish, no one will ever know you took so many shortcuts. You must try this yoghurt chocolate bananamisu asap - we're not sure who will love it more; you or the kids! Creamy, crunchy AND fruity. Yum!
Summer barbecue burgers
These tasty burgers are very simple, very delicious and an easy way to entertain a big group of kids and adults if friends stop by.
Rubbery chicken bone experiment
Can you really turn a bone to rubber? Try this easy science experiment with your kids and show them how to do just that! Have fun and amaze your kids with science today.
Split pea and vegetable soup
This hearty vegetarian soup will fill tummies and is packed with vitamins. Grab a pack of soup veggies and pop them in the pot with some stock and split peas for this easy thick soup.
Family tree
Something a lot of kids find fascinating is where they came from. Where their parents and grandparents came from and how they all fit into the family. Forget the paper family tree idea and make this real version of the family tree.
Bird feeder
Connect your kids with nature with this easy bird feeder art and craft kids activity. Its simple to construct and you and your kids can watch the birds eat from it once you are done.
Pool game for baby: Monkey on the bar
This exercise helps your child to learn about gripping and holding on to the edge of the pool. When swimming back to the start, you are showing them how to get back to the edge of the water.
Top Tips For Dealing With Fussy Little Eaters
Fussy eating can be very frustrating and can cause a great deal of concern for parents. Here's some great tips for how to encourage your fussy little eater.
Giant Marbles
For a spin on the traditional game of marbles, try this giant marbles game for an outdoor game the whole family will enjoy.
How to write poetry: Quatrains
Rhyming poems are a great way to introduce kids to poetry. Teach the kids how to write some great kids poems that are fun and silly, all the while learning some valuable lessons in poetry and writing.
All you need is a tree
Let the kids have some outdoor fun by getting into nature. All you need is a sturdy tree and adult supervision for these fun games.
Banana bread cake pops
Wow the guests at your next get together with these yummy banana bread cake pops. Decorate them any way you please for a party treat that everyone will rave about.
Beer batter fish
Choose your fish pieces carefully for this recipe. They need to be thin enough so they will cook through inside before the beer batter becomes burnt.
Your pregnancy at week 28
At week 28 your baby's brain likely has 100 billion neurons capable of firing off 100 trillion connections - read more about your baby here
Whacky cake
This is the perfect chocolate cake to make if you're not a big fan of washing up pots and pans!
Make your own tee pee
Every kid (or mum) loves a good cubby house and this beautiful tee pee and cover can be sewn at home by an experienced crafter.
Caramel apples
Step aside toffee apples, these caramel apples are the new IN thing! Chewy and delicious, these treats for kids will be devoured with great gusto.
Weet-Bix slice with lemon icing
Weet-Bix slice is a great lunch box snack. This recipe has a delicious lemon icing.
The very hungry caterpillar fruit snack
This snack, using the The Very Hungry Caterpillar book as inspiration, went down a treat in our house. Here apple is paired with Babybell cheese for a fun snack.
Speedy fish experiment
Watch the fish swim crazily across the water as your kids learn about surface tension with this fish-friendly kids science experiment. Have fun with your kids as they explore the wonders of science today.
Handwriting: The letter n
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
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Make a fairy garden terrarium
What to do when the dampness of winter is creeping into your garden and creating lots of moss? Use the moss to make a mini-fairy garden terrarium of course! Kids will love making this adorable terrarium, and you may even attract a fairy or two!
Cute hand card idea
Help your child make this lovely card with the message: "I love you this much" written on it for Father's Day, Mother's Day or Valentine's Day.
Pain relief for sick babies and toddlers
Caring for sick children is hard work particularly when they are young. Learn about pain relief for sick kids and understand what analgesics such as paracetamol and ibuprofen do to control fever and pain in children. Kidspot New Zealand
Create a colourful streamer costume
You don't need a special occasion to make a colourful streamer costume. All you need is some creative imagination and lots of streamers! Here's how.
Funbrain arcade
This Website has an abundance of games for kids to play including math, reading, fun and playground games. There are a range of learning games as well as many for the kids to just have fun!
Hand painted Christmas mugs and plates
Make homemade Christmas crafts like this hand painted ceramic mug or plate idea. Great personalised gifts for the family this Christmas.
Make a pixelated pop-up heart card
This pixelated pop-up heart card is ideal for Valentine's Day, Father's Day or Mother's Day. Your child may need some assistance with the cutting but the FREE printable template makes it an easy paper craft for kids.