Decline By Nine – Why Kids Stop Reading For Fun
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading.
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading.
Bedtimes. They are, and forever will be, a bone of contention for parents and kids. But what is an appropriate time to send the kids off to bed?
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.
Toddlers need a minimum of three hours exercise a day, while school-aged children should have at least an hour. Get tips on how you can help keep your toddler active.
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie masterpieces? Read, watch and enjoy.
Remember these 90s family movies from your younger years? Plenty of them have stood the test of time and definitely deserve another viewing now you have kids of your own.
How do you help when your child's biggest detractor is ... your child? Dr Justin Coulson gives us some tips for tackling the D-word.
In a 250ml serve, Pumped Mini is the perfect sized water to grab when you’re out and about. Read the reviews now.
Apparently, a guy from Ireland thought it was normal for couples to just choose a side of the bed on a first in, first served basis. Wait, what?!
If children or young people have been exposed to the footage of the Christchurch attack, they can be upset or confused about what they may have seen.
Know how to talk to your teens about Instagram with Netsafe's new Parent’s Guide to Instagram including tips to help parents understand the tools available to make sure their experience is positive, inspirational and safe.
Your child may require a bit of guidance when it comes to choosing something they are passionate about. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your child’s creativity.
Measles continues to spread in Auckland with the number of confirmed cases of the highly infectious virus rising rapidly.
An attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch has left 50 people dead and a nation in shock. Within minutes our country's innocence was gone. So, how do we talk to the kids about it?
Introduce your kids to the thrill of these active outdoor games and they'll never want to play Minecraft or Fortnite again (or at least not for a whole afternoon).
Homemade face masks are an easy activity for kids to do. Try these animal face mask templates and follow the steps to create fun masks for dress ups.
If sandy beaches, exciting theme parks, superb shopping, and fantastic activities, all wrapped up in copious amounts of sunshine is what you dream of in the ideal holiday, then the Gold Coast is the perfect family-friendly destination.
A plane leaving Jeddah International Airport had to return after takeoff when a Saudi mother accidentally left her newborn baby at the terminal.
Here are some fun things kids of all abilities can do during warm weather (and they may even learn something new at the same time!).
Entertaining the kids during the school holidays can get the creative juices flowing - and it doesn't have to cost the earth! Try some of our ideas for creative school holiday activities.
A baby born in Japan weighing just 268g (9.45oz) has been cleared to go home five months after his birth. He is believed to be the world's smallest surviving baby boy.
What do you think every child should have the opportunity to experience, see or do before their childhood is over - a 'bucket list' for Kiwi kids?
It is a legal requirement that every baby born in NZ must be registered. Find out how to register your baby's birth, get a birth certificate, and apply for Best Start payments.
Speed to the rescue in the easy-to-build LEGO© DUPLO© Fire Truck with lights and sounds! Watch the video reviews.
We are giving 30 members with toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old the chance to trial and review Anmum PediaPro3 Toddler Milk. Read the reviews!
Keep your kids healthy by teaching them 7 healthy habits they need to know including healthy eating, hand washing, and cleaning teeth.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder which causes problems with the development of social and communication skills.
Fight cold and flu symptoms by eating foods packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting properties such as garlic, honey, and oranges - here are six of the best.
Grab our free printable below to see precisely what a serve of food means for a toddler.
Watching your baby, wondering what they will do next, is one of the great pleasures of parenthood. Discover more in our guide to developmental milestones for newborns.