Straight talk about your child’s teeth
Teeth function best when oral hygiene is good and when they are in the correct position. Teeth that are in the incorrect position can have an effect on your child's oral health.
Is your teen sexting?
A new report suggests that sexting is rife amongst teens. Should parents be worried about this and what can we do about it?
2018 Dettol Glen 20 Spray Disinfectant
We chose 300 members to trial and review Dettol Glen 20 Spray Disinfectant in Crisp Linen. Read their reviews here.
Homemade stir-fry sauce
This homemade stir-fry sauce will prompt you to abandon buying any bottled sauces from the supermarket - it costs less than half the price and tastes great.
Prawns with snow peas
Prawns and snow peas are perfect partners in Asian cooking and this dish can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes.
DIY tuna sushi hand roll
Get your hands on a sushi mat and start making your own sushi with this easy tuna sushi rolls recipe. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
Tasty Prawn Fried Rice
This easy fried rice has juicy garlic prawns and crisp shallots for flavour. Cook it up for a great lunch or dinner.
Chicken quesadillas
A quesadilla is essentially some type of meat with cheese, folded into a tortilla and cooked. This simple version allows you to add your favourite ingredients.
Baby mania and the pain of infertility
The joy and excitement of a pregnancy or new baby is infectious. But for those who have experienced fertility issues or loss of a baby, it can be hard to share that joy.
Tips To Reduce Your Power Bill
Not looking forward to those big power bills of winter? Discover how you can save money on your electricty.
Cleaning the house is bad for women
Scientists have discovered that cleaning is as bad for women as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. But it's OK for men.
Bacon and tomato pasta bake
The cheesey tomato and bacon pasta bake is a really economical tummy filler and tasty as well. You can have this on the table for under $15.
Slow cooker Irish stew
This Irish stew recipe is an easy version for you to pop in the slow cooker before you head off to work.
Quick Chicken Casserole
This quick chicken casserole is fast and so simple to make that even the kids could do it.
Remembering the Christchurch earthquake
At 12.51pm on the 22nd of February 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, was hit by a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that resulted in the loss of 185 lives and forever changed the lives of so many more.
Stuck on snack ideas for kids?
Katie from Busy Happy Kids shares her easy and nutritious ideas for kids snacks - great for the lunch box or after school.
Introducing peanuts earlier to avoid allergies
Peanut allergies can be life-threatening and restrict how your child lives their life. Have scientists found a way to prevent this allergy?
A to Z with the AB’s
Make learning the ABCs a whole lot more fun for rugby mad kids with the new book, A to Z with the AB's.
Peter Rabbit film criticised for bullying
The soon to be released Peter Rabbit movie has been accused by advocacy groups of making light of food allergies.
No more National Standards for schools
National Standards has been abolished. So how would you like your child's school to report on their learing?
Valentine’s day cake
This Valentines day cake is made from simple pantry ingredients and dressed up with a lush ganache topping and strawberries.
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!