Father’s Day: make your own 3D container
This impressive 3D container with free printable is a great gift idea for Dad or just a fantastic maths activity.
Musical magic carpet
A fun game where children can dance around to the music, and hope that they land near the secret spot. Everyone will enjoy this game and will excitedly enjoy it..
Scrambler’s ramble
Online games can provide loads of entertainment and keep children busy for hours. Scrambler's ramble is a race for the sunflowers. Kids can help Scrambler collect as many sunflowers as they can by making him jump high and go fast.
Barbecue glazed meatloaf
This glazed meatloaf is tasty, easy and cheap. Its coated with a thick homemade barbecue sauce and I guarantee it wont last long on any dinner table. Which is a shame, because a slice of cold meatloaf on nice crusty bread is a pretty perfect lunch.
Valentines Day: Make your own heart kite
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day and should certainly to be celebrated by all, including the kids. Why not get them showing their love of everything outdoors this Valentine's Day by creating their very own heart kite for fly with their friends?
Tuna and creamed corn macaroni
This delish tuna and creamed corn macaroni is fab for babies who are ready to try eating lumpier food. It's a great first step after the puree stage. It's lovely and creamy without being too rich. Yum!
Carrot cupcakes with lemon frosting
This cute cupcake version of carrot cake has a tasty twist of ginger.
Make your own Easter egg family
All you need are eggs and permanent markers to make these super cute, super fun eggs and you can create your very own Easter egg family!
Occupation colouring pages: Construction worker
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 n our occupation colouring pages series. Don the hard hat and get started with the construction worker.
Hopscotch maths game
Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing this hopscotch game and being active.
Thai parcels with crunchy salad
These rice paper parcels are filled with chicken, noodles, veggies and delicious Thai flavours. Serve with a crunchy snow pea and bean sprout salad.
3 ingredient almond biscuits
You can whip up these tasty, chewy almond biscuits with just three simple ingredients, and they take less than 10 minutes to bake.
Beef skewers with peanut sauce
Peanut sauce is the best, isn't it? And when it's served on top of - or beside - beef skewers, it gets even better. Here is an easy recipe you could make any night of the week.
Chicken and lentil patties
Tempt fussy eaters with these crunchy chicken and lentil patties. They have enough chicken to keep the kids interested and enough vegetables to keep Mum happy!
Physical learning games for your 1-2 year old
Make your child's development as much fun as playing ball with these learning games and ideas to stimulate physical development.
Never better nachos
What turns these nachos into never better nachos? Why, the chopped olives, bacon and green onion of course! Every cheesy bite is a taste sensation.
Coconut bran biscuits
Delicious and wholesome, these coconut bran biscuits are a little treat that's not too naughty. Warning, these are very yummy!
The splash game
The kids will have a blast playing the splash game, but make sure everyone is dressed down for the event as they may just get soaked. This is a great kids party game or fun outdoor activity for kids of all ages.
Numbers – Follow the instructions maths worksheet
A fun collaborative of reading and numbers, this online worksheet asks your child simple maths questions, and gets them to colour in the right answer. It combines counting, equal numbers, simple sums and reading with good ol' fashioned colouring in.
9 to 12 months understanding the world
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don’t be overly concerned if your baby is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around her
10 Cooking Gadgets Every Kitchen MUST Have
There’s a cooking gizmo for everything. But which gadgets are worth the splurge and which are worth passing on?
Going on a picnic
Everyone loves going on a picnic. This activity is great as you can enjoy your picnic even if its cold and wet outside.
Make hand-woven placemats
Kids will love setting the table with hand-woven placemats they have made themselves. Heres how to make them.
Slow cooker beef rendang
This mildly spiced slow-cooked coconut beef is a delicious change from a regular beef casserole. Enjoy with a big bowl of rice for a warming winters meal.
Barnaby the beetle
This cute little edible beetle is the perfect gift for your kids to make. Sit them down and let them assemble their beetle using lollies and pipe cleaners so they can give them out to their friends.
BBQ chicken wings
The secret to this tasty recipe for BBQ chicken wings is in the plum sauce that gives these wings a mellow fruity flavour that can't be beaten. Make plenty because they'll all go quick sticks!
Chocolate and pear cake
Cut into this rich and crumbly chocolate cake and youll be rewarded with succulent pieces of sweet poached pear. Its a delicious combination.
Jelly bean Easter bark
Are you looking for a nice bite for your Easter celebration? This jelly bean Easter bark is pretty and you can bundle it up to make lovely party favours too.
Lactose intolerance in babies
Find advice on lactose intolerance and adverse reactions to cow's milk - tips and information on babies and allergies. Find everything for babies and kids 0-14 - Kidspot New Zealand's.
Pizza tomato sauce
Make a simple pizza sauce to top your favourite pizza with this easy recipe. The secret to the perfect pizza sauce lies in the pinch of brown sugar that complements the acidity of the tomatoes.