Developmental Milestones for Newborns
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.
How to Stop 5 School Bugs in Their Tracks
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
20 Things I Know About Being a Primary School Mum
Drinking fountains, handball and monkey bars at recess - that's what primary school is all about. One mum muses on what she knows about primary now it's almost over.
Late-overs are the New Sleepovers
Parents tend to be moving away from allowing their children to attend sleepovers. So maybe a 'late-over' is a possibility?
Smoking with Kids in the Car to be Banned
The New Zealand Government is moving towards a ban on smoking or vaping with kids in the car.
Tips for Taking Kids to the Movies
Taking the kids to the movies sounds like fun, provided battling with snack bar wish-lists, toilet trips and kids on sugar-highs don't scare you. Try our tips to make it an enjoyable day out.
Having a Good Relationship With Your Ex For The Sake of the Kids
Your ex partner and you can have a good relationship after separation and divorce. Dr Justin Coulson offers advice on creating a 'parenting' relationship.
How to Tell Your Children You’re Separating
Deciding to separate from your partner is never easy. But when you are a family, figuring out how to break it to the kids and explain separation and divorce can be a struggle for many couples.
Why Family Dinners Aren’t Just About Dinner
There are so many documented benefits to regularly sitting down as a family and sharing a meal. Get 8 great tips on how you can make the most of eating dinner together.
Do Kids Over 2 Years Old Need Naps?
Recent research suggests that children over two years old not only do not require a nap during the day, but it may actually cause them to suffer from poorer sleep quality.
Dettol Instant Hand Sanitiser Gel with Clip
Dettol’s Instant Hand Sanitiser Gel 50ml Clip-On is great for convenient germ kill on-the-go with a rinse-free, non-sticky formula. Read reviews from our trialists.
Giving Eggs to Infants and Children
You may be nervous about giving eggs to infants and children, but eggs are naturally nutritious and a good source of protein to support children's growth.
Buying and Storing Eggs
Learn the best tips for buying and storing eggs and get the most out of this fantastically versatile food.
Cracking Egg Jokes
We don't know which came first - the chicken or the egg - but we do know that these cracking good chicken and egg jokes are definitely winners.
The Fiver Party Trend
Fiver parties are the latest trend in kids birthday parties. Unlike over-the-top celebrations that require a Kardashian sized budget to pull off, this trend is actually genius in its simplicity.
Conquer the Laundry Pile in 3 Easy Steps
Learn how to conquer the laundry pileup with these easy steps to orgainising the seemingly neverending washing.
10 Anxiety Busters to Help You Stay Cool, Calm and Collected
Family life can take its toll on our mental health. Stay calm and manage stress with Kidspot's 10n easy relaxation techniques and anxiety treatments that will help you achieve relaxation.
Leaving Kids in the Car
It is not OK to leave kids in the car while you're off buying the groceries, shopping, or running errands - especially when the heat is on.
The cost of school uniforms
With school resuming for 2019, the topic on a lot of parents' minds seems to be the cost of school uniforms. What can be done about it?
5 Unexpected positive effects of dance on children
Dance is a great way to keep our children physically fit. However, it does not end there as dance has many positive impacts on children.
Getting kids back into a good sleep routine after holidays
Did those late nights get out of hand during the school holidays? Try these top tips from a sleep expert to get the kids back into a good sleep routine before school starts.
Screen Use Could Be Damaging To Children
Most parents would prefer that their kids spend more time in the real world and less in the virtual one. But is screen time damaging our childrens' developing brains?
Should mobile phones be banned from schools?
Schools around the world are starting to get on board with banning mobile phones from the classroom. Should NZ consider a nationwide ban?
NZ summer: How much sun protection do you need today?
Most Kiwis know the sun safety rules, but knowing when to effect them can be confusing, especially if it's a cooler day, there's cloud cover, or it's outside of the summer season.
Did Sesame Street’s Grover drop the F-bomb?
Does Grover have a potty mouth? Or was it an innocent mispronunciation?
Santa’s Hefty Workshop Bill
If you think your Christmas bill is getting a little high this year, spare a thought for Santa. Find out how much it would cost to run his workshop each year.
10 tips for keeping families water-safe this summer
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
Why you’re not enjoying sex – and how to change that
If you're not enjoying sex as much as you used to, or you feel like you and your partner are in a rut, here’s tips on how to combat the lack of libido.
The McCaws welcome a baby girl
NZ's sporting royalty, Gemma and Richie McCaw, welcome their first child.
Kiwi kids’ consumption of fast food and fizzy drinks
Over 60,000 Kiwi kids are eating fast food at least three times per week. Is New Zealand in a fast food epidemic?