Must Have Toys For Little Imaginations | Kids Review
Two of our Junior Toy Analysts have been testing out toys for little imaginations and their reviews are in! From Barbie to Bakugan Battle Arena, these toys are perfect for imaginative play.
Abigail and The Birth of The Sun | Book Review
Such a familiar story to many of us, a kid full of wonder about the universe around them with as many questions about it as there are stars in the sky.
Your Kids Will Love These Lifelike Animal Toys | Kids Review
Have an animal loving child? Check out these fun toys that will give them hours of fun. All the joy of a pet without the mess!
5 Delicious Ways to Create Family Memories in the Kitchen
Warm, lovely smells and delicious food - creating special childhood memories in the kitchen evoke all these lovely feelings. We have five easy ways you can create special kitchen memories for your children - even if cooking and baking is not your super power!
Au pair or early childhood education centre – what is best for you?
Getting the right childcare arrangements in place can be challenging as each type of childcare has different features. Here we compare and contract hosting an au pair with attending an early childhood education centre.
Get Ready for Pure LEGO Joy | LEGO Toy Story 4+ Playset Review
If you’re a parent to a 4+ year old it’s time to get twice as excited, because not only are we going to be basking in nostalgia and perhaps a few tears when Toy Story 4 is released in cinemas, but we're also being introduced to the LEGO Toy Story 4+ playsets!
Awesome Books for Kiwi Babies | Book Review
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.
The Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair
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.
Kidz Kingdom by Rainbow’s End – Pure fun for under 8’s
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.
Movie Review: Detective Pikachu
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.
Free Experiences To Have In Your Own City
Have a great family day out without blowing the budget. Check out our guide to five ciities with FREE family fun.
Myths about in-home childcare
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 | Book Review
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.
Kids – Keeping Parents Humble Since Forever
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!
Decline By Nine – Why Kids Stop Reading For Fun
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.
10 Brilliant Kids Books That Became Movie Masterpieces
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie masterpieces? Read, watch and enjoy.
Top Ten 90s Movies That Should Be Watched Again
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.
Best Things to Do on a Gold Coast Family Holiday
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.
The Nutcracker And The Four Realms: Review
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is out now on DVD. Read Kym Moore's review of this fantasy adventure story.
Bucket List for Kiwi Kids
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?
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan Book Review
See our review of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan, perfect for tweens aged 12+
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Book Review
See our review of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, a sweet YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 16+
Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven Book Review
See our review of Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, a YA contemporary novel perfect for teens 15+
Tips for Taking Kids to the Movies
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.
Waitangi Day in New Zealand Aotearoa
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.
Your Fab Family Holiday to the Gold Coast Awaits
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!
ROBO ALIVE T-REX is a Hit Pick for the Kids
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!
Choosing a house or pet sitter for the holidays
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.
Fun on the Slopes at Snowplanet
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 Live! Out of This World
Nanogirl is inspiring kids to engage in science and engineering through explosive and entertaining live shows. Read the review.