If you’re familiar with the Edward Lear rhyme The Owl and the Pussycat then this book will be instantly recognisable to you! A delightful Kiwi adaption, if you like, of the famous poem is a Kiwi way to tell a sweet sweet story about creatures in the moonlight.
Looking for a new book series to get your young reader stuck into? This month we’re bringing you the best series for junior readers, available as e-books, along with some fun (and printable) activity sheets to go with them!
Keep your tweens and teens occupied with these great movies available on Netflix - perfect for kids aged 12+. Lots of adventure, comedy and heart.
Do your little ones love adventure? Sit them down with some popcorn and let their minds run wild with these fun loving, adventurous films on Netflix.
Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she’s done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too.
Taking children to visit a museum or gallery can be stressful for parents who want the family activity to be a pleasure. Here's how to make it fun.
When you are pregnant it is important to ensure that the food you are eating is safe for you and your developing baby. Find out what foods to avoid and how to ensure the food you are eating is safe.
A team of interior designers bring some of our favourite animated TV character's bedrooms to life. See the results.
The idea of a cultural holiday or a city break can seem daunting when you have kids, but with some advance preparation and strategies to keep them engaged, it can be a valuable way to spend time together.
Six kids from around the world drew their dream backyards, and designers brought the designs to life! See the results.
School’s out, but that doesn’t mean that learning stops once the holidays are here. Try these hacks to get your child to learn valuable skills and help them to become responsible and resourceful as they grow.
T'is the season for Wishlists! My boys were given the job of trialling 3 Vtech and LeapFrog toys. They’ll give a thumbs up if they think these toys are worthy of a place on every kids Wishlist!
T'was the 1st of December when all parents remember Christmas wishlists will start to be written. Avoiding real life fairies and live lions, life sized rockets with loud sirens, we have the Top Toys that will still have kids smitten!
It's nearly the most wonderful time of the year! The happ...happiest season of all! With Christmas in mind we took our chance to trial the top toys for boys and girls for Christmas this year from Vtech and Leap Frog.
From the author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop, comes this new incredible picture book Wildlife of Aotearoa. Spectacularly illustrated and spectacularly full to the brim with exploration of New Zealand and it's awesome wildlife.
Vanuatu is our new family friendly travel destination. Grab your beach shoes and come and find out why.
Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest in this unforgettable family adventure. The Original Canopy Tour is the perfect mix of fun and education that will have the kids and even grandma raving!
In the fourth book in Megan McKean’s Hello…! series, we're heading to New Zealand for a new look-and-find adventure in this fabulous new picture book Hello, New Zealand!
If you’re wanting to raise kids who not only care about the world in which they live but have some kind of kid friendly idea of what’s one problem and what they could do to help, then starting with books like Little Hector and the Big Idea will be the perfect conversation starter!
The purpose of family holidays is to relax and enjoy new adventures but the change of scenery can also mean leaving behind some of the conveniences of home. We have some tried and true top tips on holiday essentials to help make your holiday filled with joy and not whinging!
Nurturing an interest in our environment encourages children to seek out more information about environmental factors and to learn about how to protect our one and only home.
Hosting an au pair sounds like the perfect childcare solution for you? Here are some tips to help ensure your au pair experience is as mutually beneficial as possible.
There's no beating around the bush with this book, there's no swish went the wind and thwack went the hammer, boom went the dynamite and tack tack went the chisel, nope, we're here to learn about Joan and her journey to become the Dinosaur Hunter who discovered dinosaur fossils in NZ!
Spend a fascinating half-day exploring Quail Island by taking our Quail Island ferry. Originally used as a quarantine station and as a small leprosy colony by the early European settlers, today the focus is on restoring native vegetation and being home to many native birds.
Inspire and empower the next generation with these books and stories that allow kids to read about princesses, magic and adventure - with a twist.
Get out of the house with the kids to do something fun, but stay warm and dry and overall less traumatised by the drama of weather bombs.
If you’ve got an under 5 no doubt you’ve heard of the super hero kids who save the world in their pyjamas; Owlette, Cat Boy and Gecko escapade in the night dealing with the troublesome villains Night Ninja and Romeo the crazy scientist.
So Buzz Lightyear himself, THE Buzz Lightyear, turned up in his box at the end of a 5 year olds bed. I cannot begin to describe the EXCITEMENT that unleashed from his wonder filled soul upon this discovery! My heart burst.
Our toy tester Emma and her family have been trying out Kiwi Scrabble and they're loving it! Great for family game nights. Check out her review.
