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.
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?
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.
Reducing Exam Stress For Kids
Exams are stressful enough as it is, without your child feeling unprepared going into them. You can't take the exam for them but you can give them some guidance and tips for preparing for test time.
Pumpkin, potato and rocket salad
This roasted vegetable and rocket salad has a great honey mustard dressing and is topped with rocket to give it a peppery bite.
Chicken rissoles with sweet chilli mango salad
Who doesn't love a moist juicy rissole? Make this healthy family friendly rissole recipe with chicken, mango and sweet chilli sauce.
Onion rings
Onion rings are a delicious, crisp and crunchy snack to eat, they are also a wonderfully tasty accompaniment at a barbecue or when you’re entertaining.
Sweetcorn hash
Sweetcorn hash is an easy recipe full of the flavours of corn, bacon, onion and garlic that goes equally well with barbecued meat or with an omelette.
Fig, prosciutto and pine nut salad
Enjoy this summer salad recipe that is easy to make. The combined flavours of fresh fig, salty ham and crunchy pine nuts in a green salad are delicious.
Save yourself the work! Get kids to look after their pets
Kids can be responsible for their pets. Follow these steps for teaching kids pet responsibility including getting kids to walk the dog and more.
Make your own cat collar (and save the birds!)
Help protect the birds in your backyard and neighbourhood with this easy cat collar craft project the kids can help make.
Empowering Our Kids at School
How much responsibility do your children take for their everyday school life? Help them by making a few changes ready for the return to school.
Miscarriage or stillborn – the difference a day makes
'Miscarriage' and 'stillborn' are medical terms to explain different time periods. The level of grief surrounding losing a baby, however, can not be governed by the dates on a calendar.
Getting kids to eat veges the key to ending childhood obesity
Garden to Table Ambassador Niki Bezzant says one of the keys to solving the obesity crisis is education. "Programmes like Empower, that help kids join the dots between growing, cooking and feeling good, are crucial."