Home safety: Door dangers
As parents we always strive to keep our kids safe from harm. Have you considered the danger posed by doors around your home that have a tendency to slam?
Most Popular Māori Baby Names
Read about the most popular Māori baby names.
Swimming Lessons Save Lives
Swimming lessons are an important part of water safety. Find out why learning to swim is the best way to keep kids safe from drowning.
Choosing A Performing Arts Class For Your Child
Do you have a little singing, acting or musical star? Learn how to pick drama, music or singing lessons and classes to help your creative child shine!
Music lessons for kids
Music lessons can aid the educational development of a child but Kidspot reveals the best time to start learning a musical instrument.
7 mistakes parents make with school lunches
Coming up with a nutritionally balanced, interesting, non-repetitive school lunch solution is hard - learn the 7 mistakes that parents often make.
10 things teachers wished you knew
A good parent/teacher relationship is important for making the most of the school year. Here are ten things your child's teacher wished you knew.
What do you want your children to learn?
We asked Kidspot readers what subject they wish kids were taught at school. You may be surprised by the results!
Jacinda Ardern announces her pregnancy
New Zealand Prime Minsiter, Jacina Ardern, will be only the second woman in modern history to give birth whilst leading her country.
50 Clever Back To School Hacks To Make Life Easier
Back to school hacks aimed to help us pull back on the sometimes ridiculous expectations we’ve set for ourselves and and streamline the way we do things.
Protected: Get back-to-school ready on your terms
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Fun Ways To Spend New Year’s Eve With kids
Having kids doesn't mean that the New Year's Eve celebrations have to come to an end - they just look a bit different.
What to do with Christmas leftovers
You've had the big day and now the fridge is full - find out how to make great recipes using those Christmas leftovers. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Open leftover Christmas ham sandwiches
Use up Christmas ham leftovers with this open sandwich recipe combining ham mayonnaise, cheese and tomato. Tasty and easy to make.
The not-so-shocking truth about soft drinks
Sugary drinks have been identified in the past as a primary cause of dental decay in children. Should there be a sugar tax?
A mother’s judgement of a stranger
"Look at her, do you want to end up like HER?" One glance at a hardworking mum was all it took to reveal a stranger's judgement.
Dads Do Matter
Toddlers need their dads ... and research convincingly shows that they need them for more than the 30 minutes a day that some studies show they spend. Find out how dads make a difference, and get some tips on how to spend quality time with your toddler.
NCEA Maths Level 1 exam heavily criticised as being “impossible”
For the second year in a row, the NCEA Level One maths exam has been criticised by teachers with complaints of questions too difficult for even the most confident students.
Mini pavlovas
These are miniture versions of pavlova with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Perfect for entertaining.
Banana Boat Dry Balance SPF50+
We've given 50 families the chance to trial and review Banana Boat. See what they have to say!
Something you want, Something you need … Christmas gift inspiration
It's a simple little rhyme that helps to get your gift giving into perspective! Whether you stick to the whole thing or just take some of it for inspiration, we've got some great ideas for the kids' Christmas presents.
The Kaikoura quake – when your whole world is shaken
On November 14th 2016, central New Zealand was rocked by a 7.8 quake near Kaikoura and Waiau.
Reusable Menstrual Products
Lots of women however, are looking at something a little different and giving reusable menstrual products a go. What are the options if you want to try reusable sanitary products?
Picnic cobb loaf
This cobb loaf is packed with grilled vegetables, cheese and prosciutto. The shell is crispy after a quick stint in the oven. It is perfect picnic food! Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Pasta bolognaise pie
Pasta bolognaise pie has all the traditional flavours of spaghetti bolognaise but in a pie form. This makes it perfect to slice for a light lunch. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Tips to maximise your child’s learning potential
Dr Sarah Alexander, Chief Executive of Child Forum, has shared her tips for parents and carers to maximise their kids learning potential, getting them more ready for school.
How to treat a jellyfish sting
Do you know how to treat a jellyfish sting? Find out which treatments are just myths!
The Kidspot Engagement Group
Join the Kidspot Engagement Group and be in to win rewards!
9 Tips To Help Kids Prepare For Tests
We all know that teenagers sit some epic exams, particularly at the end of the school year. But don't forget that primary and intermediate children also face regular tests that could bring just as much stress for them. How can parents help their children cope with these?
School exams and stress
Find advice and tips on helping support your child through the stressful periods of exams at school.