Great Warm Weather Activities for Kids of All Abilities
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!).
Creative School Holiday Activities
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.
Tiniest Baby Boy Gets to Go Home
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.
Bucket List for Kiwi Kids
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?
Registering Your Baby’s Birth
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.
LEGO DUPLO Fire Truck
Speed to the rescue in the easy-to-build LEGO© DUPLO© Fire Truck with lights and sounds! Watch the video reviews.
Anmum PediaPro3 Toddler Milk – Free Trial
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!
7 Healthy Habits Every Child Should Know
Keep your kids healthy by teaching them 7 healthy habits they need to know including healthy eating, hand washing, and cleaning teeth.
Understanding Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder which causes problems with the development of social and communication skills.
6 of the Best Foods to Fight Cold and Flu
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.
What a Serve of Food Means for a Toddler
Grab our free printable below to see precisely what a serve of food means for a toddler.
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.
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.