My Body, and Animals, are two of a series of books written and illustrated by Matthew and Fraser Williamson which teach our little learners names, numbers and colours in both English and Maori, and my little red haired tama took to it like a duck to water.
Hosting an au pair might sound a little scary and unfamiliar however there are many benefits including flexiblity and consistency. We discuss the main benefits of hosting an au pair at your place.
If you are looking for a great way to keep the preschoolers entertained, Rainbow's End has the perfect solution with half price Thursdays at Kidz Kingdom where all the attractions are undercover or inside, making it the perfect place to play, rain or shine.
This is a different Pikachu - a Detective Pikachu. He talks, sort of, and he investigates. This movie is more of a gritty cyber-punk action film, but is still pretty family friendly.
Have a great family day out without blowing the budget. Check out our guide to five ciities with FREE family fun.
Working out the best child care and parenting support can be difficult. An au pair is one of many options. Learn all you need to know about having an au pair.
The Cat From Muzzle traces the true story of a high-country cat’s epic, five-week journey home to New Zealand's most remote station.
If you started on your parenting jourmey confident you were going to nail it, but then reality has set in and you are not sure how well you have it sorted, check out our hilarious collection of parenting fails. You are not alone!
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading.
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie masterpieces? Read, watch and enjoy.
Remember these 90s family movies from your younger years? Plenty of them have stood the test of time and definitely deserve another viewing now you have kids of your own.
If sandy beaches, exciting theme parks, superb shopping, and fantastic activities, all wrapped up in copious amounts of sunshine is what you dream of in the ideal holiday, then the Gold Coast is the perfect family-friendly destination.
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is out now on DVD. Read Kym Moore's review of this fantasy adventure story.
What do you think every child should have the opportunity to experience, see or do before their childhood is over - a 'bucket list' for Kiwi kids?
See our review of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan, perfect for tweens aged 12+
See our review of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, a sweet YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 16+
See our review of Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, a YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 15+
Taking the kids to the movies sounds like fun, provided battling with snack bar wish-lists, toilet trips and kids on sugar-highs don't scare you. Try our tips to make it an enjoyable day out.
The 6th of February every year is celebrated as Waitangi Day in New Zealand. It was on this date in 1840 that the first signatures, both British and Māori, were put on the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi). Find out more about this special day.
Looking forward to a break, in a parenting kind of way, to relax, recharge and make happy family memories? Without further ado let us introduce you to the best place to stay on your much anticipated trip to the GC!
ZURU unveiled two new additions to its ROBO ALIVE portfolio – the Attacking T-REX and Super-Fast, Super-Scary Spider! We're a dinosaur loving family with two boys under 5 and I'm certain the Robo Alive T-REX is going to be firm favourite toy, especially for Christmas!
Heading away for a summer break and leaving your home or pets in the care of someone else? Before you hand over the keys, here's a few things to consider.
Check the Snowplanet website for full details. Touted as the coolest place in town we went to check out Snowplanet! Could we handle the cool? Could we slip and slide down the slopes with more sliding that slipping? Let's see!
Nanogirl is inspiring kids to engage in science and engineering through explosive and entertaining live shows. Read the review.
When we are at home in New Zealand we are able to access (mostly free) healthcare however when we are away from New Zealand the cost of health care can be very expensive.
No matter how well organised you are, things can still go wrong when you are travelling however there are tips and tricks to help minimise the negative impact this will have on your holiday.
Congratulations on your pregnancy and good idea to take a holiday before bubs arrives. Insurance is always an essential when travelling and it is never more important than when you are pregnant.
Congratulations on your pregnancy and good idea to take a holiday before bubs arrives. Insurance is always an essential when travelling and it is never more important than when you are pregnant.
When we are at home in New Zealand we are able to access (mostly free) healthcare however when we are away from New Zealand the cost of health care can be very expensive.
Jobs piling up around the house? We have a great list of age-appropriate chores you can get the kids involved with and help take some pressure of yourself!
