Period Topics To Discuss With Your Kids
You’d be surprised how many girls aren’t prepared for their first periods and how much misinformation about menstruation they retain.
Boys need to be educated about periods too
Educating girls and boys about periods is essential to promoting self-esteem and healthy body images in both sexes.
Mess, Guilt, Me-time: Balancing Work & Life
Whether you’re a working parent because you choose to be or because you’ve had to, finding that work-life balance is no easy task. So here are some practical ways to lead a more balanced life.
11 Questions That Teach Kids To Be Happy
How do you teach your child to "look on the bright side" and have an attitude of gratitude? Dr Samantha Rodman explains.
How To Hygge & Why You Need It In Your Life
The Danish are regularly voted amongst the happiest people on the planet. What is is that makes them so happy? It seems the answer might lie with 'hygge'.
Cold Power Sensitive Pure Clean
"Loved how stubborn food stains washed out a breeze and I love that [our clothes] came out smelling fresh and clean" - see what families are saying about Cold Power Sensitive Pure Clean!
Essential nutrition for growing kids
Growing kids need a variety of nutrients to meet their body's needs. MILO with milk can help deliver those essential nutrients in a nourishing beverage for kids that need a nutritional boost.
The essential nutrients in MILO
MILO with milk is a nutritious formulated supplementary food. It’s packed with essential nutrients - which gives your kids a powerful nutritional boost to get them through their day.
Real life Spider-Man saves toddler
Watch as a real life Spider-Man climbs five storeys on the outside of an apartment building to rescue a toddler.
Aunt Betty’s Chocolate Creamy Rice Snack with Cacao
We gave 100 registered trialists the opportunity to review Aunt Betty’s Chocolate Creamy Rice Snack with Cacao. Read their reviews now.
6 surefire ways to create calm household routines
Having a family routine is fundamental to family organisation and providing your kids with routine and structure which they find comforting. Here are five tips to keep in mind.
When your partner gives your teen an alcoholic drink
When it comes to alcohol, it's important to put up a united front as parents.
How to talk about alcohol with your teens
Setting boundaries related to alcohol consumption can be some of the most challenging of all parent to teen talks. Dr Justin Coulson offers some advice on how to handle the issue.
Vitamin B: Meet the B team
The band of vitamins which make up the B group have a heavy workload in the human body from the moment of conception onwards. And they’re a crucial part of all children’s diets because of the role they play in growth and development.
5 tips to get the kids up and moving
Improve their wellbeing by getting the kids up and moving. The key to encouraging kids to increase their activity is to find ways to make it fun.
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.
Protected: Recognise the benefits of play with the Clever Play website
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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.