Marinated pork
The Asian-inspired marinade on this pork fillet dish is to die for. Sweet, sticky and oh-so delicious! Serve on a bed of fluffy rice with some steamed greens for a complete meal.
Balloon tennis game
Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing this balloon game and being active.
French omelette
A fast simple meal for a hungry person. This omelette takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and cook and you will be sitting down in no time. Add a little ham on the side or a salad and you have a lovely light meal. French omelettes take a little practice but it's a skill worth learning.
Spinning eggs experiment
Children will love this science experiment involving spinning eggs. Will they be able to find the correct eggs?
Saffron chicken paella
Making paella doesn't have to be difficult. This easy recipe is perfect for a mid-week dinner. Lots of vegetables, rice, chicken and saffron makes for a meal the whole family will love
Make a biscuit necklace
These lovely edibible biscuit necklaces are fun to make and a great activity for a craft party. Busy hands are happy hands! Plus kids get to eat the fruits of their labour.
Bacon and corn fritters with coriander
It’s important not to overcrowd the pan - cook the bacon and corn fritters in batches. You can substitute the fresh corn for canned or frozen corn kernels.
Wholemeal pear and ginger muffins
With fresh pears and wholemeal flour, these muffins are a healthy lunchbox choice.
Kinaesthetic learning style in children
A kinaesthetic learner likes to be actively involved in the learning process, and learn best through hands-on activities and movement.
Occupation colouring pages: TV reporter
Every kid has a dream to be one thing or another when they grow up. Doctors, vets, police officers or hairdressers, there is a longing to be something. Print off all of these and more with our occupation colouring page series. Telly reporters are a great place to begin!
Valentine’s Day: Acrostic poem
Valentine's Day should be celebrated by everyone, kids included! Kids can print this heart-shaped template off, copy the acrostic poem below or make up their own before decorating it in any way they like with stickers, glitter or crayons to give to their Valentine.
Muesli fruit and yoghurt tray
This is a great breakfast idea for Mother's Day or your birthday if you have very small children. You can prepare the fruit the night before and then all they have to do is mix it together for you!
Rice Bubble popsicles
These cute little Rice Bubble popsicles look like a cold treat but are actually made of rice bubbles and marshmallows. We dip them in chocolate and dust them with sprinkles.
Italian chicken casserole
Plump for Italian tonight with this tasty one-pot dinner. Tender chicken breasts cooked with veggies and rice make this an easy meal that's a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the delectable juices.
Pass the ornament
Ho, Ho, Ho! It is time to get up close and personal with this hilarious game of Pass the ornament. Get your party buzzing and the kids in fits of laughter as everyone attempts to keep the Christmas ornament under control. Play with the whole family!
Choc drizzled muesli bars
Looking for a healthy lunch box treat your kids will love? Here's a yummy muesli bar with just enough chocolate drizzled on top to make it feel like a treat. Delish!
Discover the strength of a dome
Some of the strongest shapes in nature are curves and domes. Think of the ancient temples, churches and buildings that are still standing after hundreds of years. Explore why a dome is so strong with your kids and help them learn about these cool scientific facts.
One for you, one for me
Everyone gets one when you play one for me, one for you. This is a great family game that teaches your child numbers, sharing and much more. The kids can even choose what they would like to share with you.
Barbecued salmon with asparagus
Here's a simple and delicious way to enjoy salmon, prepared with a minimum of fuss that allows the flavours of the fresh ingredients to shine through. Surprise your guests at your next weekend barbecue.
How to remove charcoal stains
Top tips for removing charcoal from clothes, fabric, furniture or carpet. How to clean charcoal from fabrics. Easy charcoal stain removal hints. Kidspot New Zealand
Cooking games with kids: Make a tangram-wich
We're not supposed to play with our food, right? Wrong. We all learn with play, so ... sandwiches are the perfect platform to learn puzzles and shapes. Plus you'll fill 'em up as they play away.
Six recipes for fun on a stick
Licking a lollipop, sucking a frozen ice block or buttering hot damper off a stick are exciting ways for kids to devour their treats and become more engaged in the process of cooking, preparing and enjoying their food.
0 to 3 months social and emotional development
Find out what to expect from your child's social and emotional development within the first three months of their life, and how to encourage them to reach milestones.
How to play battleships
Keep kids minds fresh and your memory sharp with this strategy game of Battleships. Each child has their own page, that the opponent should not see, on which they keep track of enemy battleships plotted in the sea. Great for a rainy day!
Slow cooker prawn and asparagus risotto
A tasty prawn and asparagus risotto that is creamy and rich and full of flavour. This dish can be ticking over in the background while you do other things, making you the hero at dinner time.
Individual baked egg pots
Breakfast, lunch OR dinner, these tasty individual baked egg pots make a fab feed for fussy little toddlers. Or make them for older kids as a nutritious after school snack. Yummy!
Corn and cheese pikelet
These pikelets are perfect for a Sunday brunch, a quick meal or in the kids' lunchboxes. Serve with crispy bacon, mushrooms sautéed in butter, slow roasted tomatoes, avocado slices or smoked salmon.
Healthy pita pizzas
This healthy pizza is fast, delicious and packed full of veggies. The fresh bocconcini cheese instead of traditional mozzarella means its lower in fat, better for you but tastes just as good Enjoy!.
Chinese chicken and sweet corn soup
This delicious sweet corn and chicken soup is super-quick and tasty because it uses a barbecue chicken. It's an easy soup for a time poor cook!