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."
The danger signs of teenage depression
Depression amongst teenagers is believed to be at similar rates to adults. Dr Justin Coulson explains the danger signs to look for.
Raising a psychologically healthy teenager
As your child moves towards being a teenager, they may have self-esteem issues. Find parenting advice on how to raise a psychologically healthy teenager.
Duffy and Global Girl Save the World
Duffy Books in Homes presents an entertaining and fun show to inspire children to protect our environment for future generations
Protecting your children in today’s world
How did we even get here? I just read an article about how to protect your children in an active shooter situation. I hate that this is even a thing!
Carbon monoxide – the silent killer
The recent suddent death of two triplets in the UK was initially thought to be from carbon monoxide poisoning. The colourless, odourless gas has been a silent killer before.
I’m scared of having a smear test
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable of all cancers. According to the NZ Ministry of Health, mortality from cervical cancer has dropped by nearly two-thirds since the introduction of the national screening programme.
Five fabulous nit-proof hairstyles
Nits. Lice. Head lice. If you have a school-aged child, chances are you have already experienced the hell of head lice. If not, it’s only a matter of time. Check out these 5 hairstyles that will reduce the risk of head lice spreading to your child.
Learning Te Reo Māori
Here's some simple te reo Māori words and phrases that you can use in your everyday life, and that you can teach your children.
Cooking with Dad and Barilla Pasta
Dad and the kids take over the kitchen for an evening to cook up a great Barilla pasta dish.
Happy kids, happy holidays
Get everyone off to a great start on that all important first day of a family vacation and you set the tone for the remainder of your trip. Happy kids make for happy holidays all round!
Wrap Up For Winter School Holiday Fun
Cross your fingers as much as you like for some great weather during the winter school holidays but Mother Nature will no doubt have other plans.