Keeping Kids Active During Winter
It can be challenging to keep the kids active during winter, especially when the weather doesn't play nice. We have 5 indoor and 5 outdoor activity ideas to keep them moving!
Cycling with Kids – a recipe for fun
Jo Clendon, aka The Cycling Mum, provides advice, information and ideas on cycling with the family, making it an enjoyable and safe activity.
How to motivate your family to be active
Motivating your family to get up and get moving can not only help your wellbeing, it can also stengthen family bonds.
Meditation and yoga: improving your family’s wellbeing
Meditation and yoga are forms of relaxation and exercise that are great for the body and mind. Discover the benefits of for your family.
What The Parenting Books Don’t Tell You
Sometimes, it's what they leave OUT of the parenting books that you really need to know.
Oat the Goat: the digital story against bullying
Oat the Goat is a new online story aiming to help children learn the power of kindness, providing parents with a tool to help combat bullying.
Wild Ferns Honey Babe
50 of our mums are reviewing Wild Ferns® Honey Babe Shampoo and Wash, Barrier Crème, and Massage Oil.
Recognise the benefits of play with the Clever Play website
Discover tips and tools to help create a stimulating environment that will help kids develop a love of learning.
Why Meditation Is Great For Kids
You might still think of meditation as something that only hippies wearing hemp do, but science is proving it has benefits for us all, even children.
Mother’s Day Breakfast In Bed Menu
Don't leave your breakfast in bed treat on Mother's Day to chance! Print off our Mother's Day menu and be sure to pin it up somewhere the whole family can see it.
9 ways to get kids washing their hands
Hand washing is one of the easiest ways to stop the spread of germs but getting kids to do it – and do it right – can be a challenge.
The Four Ps of Parenting
Mother of four kids under four, Zoe from the parenting blog Blessed in Doubles, discusses the four Ps of parenting: planning, preparation, peace and play.
Get a workout at the playground
You know your kids burn a lot of energy when you take them to the playground - but there's no reason why you can't get a work out too.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a condition in which the small passageways in the lungs become inflamed and swollen. Learn more about allergy asthma and asthma symptoms.
8 tips to manage asthma the easy way
Asthma is a common condition in New Zealand, with 10-15% of children suffering from asthma symptoms. Learn how to manage asthma with Kidspot's family health resource.
How To Create An Asthma-friendly Home
Asthma is a condition that causes wheeziness and difficulty breathing. Find out what asthma triggers you have at home and what you can do to help bring some relief.
3 DIY Mother’s Day Bunting Ideas
Brighten up Mother's Day with a homepage bunting. We have three great ideas for you. You can also make it a birthday banner or a message for other occasions.
Mother’s Day coupon booklet
Print off these free printable Mothers' Day coupons and make Mum's day special! She will love that she can fill in her coupons for anything she likes.
30 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day – Without YOU Lifting A Finger
Don't leave Mother's Day to chance - drop some of these hints for ways that the family can treat YOU on your special day.
Throw a Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Come together and host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast during May! The money you raise helps Breast Cancer Foundation NZ fund research and patient support.
Avengers: Infinity War movie review – Spoiler free!
A movie with a decade of cinematic storytelling and fandom behind it - it feels like the last episode of a favourite TV series that you're sharing with millions of people worldwide.
The birth of a prince
A prince is born! The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has given birth to a baby boy. See the images.
Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety can vary from child to child depending on your child’s temperament and how you respond to their anxiety.
Top tips to cope with common fears and phobias
Fear is a common and natural reaction in life but when fears create anxiety, you need to learn how to control them so they don’t become phobias.
Helping kids cope with change
Tips, advice and information to help kids cope with change. Practical help when children face change through moving house, schools, divorce or death.
Encouraging children to share
Sharing is behaviour that needs to be learned and gently encouraged, writes Karen Fontaine with these tips for parents of toddlers and preschoolers.
Talking to your kids about scary news
If mums and dads can’t shield their kids from the terrors of the world 24-7, how can they help their kids process it?
How to bring up compassionate kids
Worried that your child is lacking in compassion and empathy? Find out how to bring up your kids so they are compassionate and caring kids.
Anchor Protein Plus Flavoured Milk
We have given 50 registered trialists the chance to trial and review Anchor Protein+ flavoured milk in vanilla, mixed berry or chocolate flavours. Read their reviews now.
When’s The Right Time To Start A Family?
There's no hard and fast rule on when the right time to start a family may be. But science offers us some tips when it comes to fertility factors.