Information to keep your family healthy, from nutrition through to fighting bacterial or viral infections, or preparing for surgery.
About one in four children have a vision impairment that will require them to wear glasses, either for a shorter treatment or as part and parcel of their ongoing life. Selecting the right pair of glasses for your child can certainly make the whole vision-improvement process easier.
New Zealand has confirmed cases of coronavirus and the outbreak has been characterised as a pandemic by WHO. Find out more about the virus.
Many New Zealand children with severe allergies will receive free, lifesaving EpiPen® auto injectors in the next year, thanks to FundaPen™ - a ground-breaking collaboration between Allergy New Zealand and Pub Charity.
Dettol has released an anti-bacterial laundry sanitiser specifically designed for fabrics. Now you know how to get your household laundry "clean clean".
Our children are using screens in an unprecedented manner. Find out how to look after your child's eye health.
To make sure everyone is having safe fun in the sun this summer, we've put together some easy sun smart tips you can follow.
Being sun safe should be a habit that starts in childhood and becomes as second nature as putting on a seatbelt every time you get in the car. Teaching your child to be sun safe is important so we asked some Kidspot parents for their best tips.
We have rules and regulations to try to minimise all of this daily chaos, but life happens, and in this life I need to be prepared at all times for the accidents that come with adventurous energetic boys!
Eggs are a high-quality source of protein while the nutritional value is undeniable. Find five compelling reasons to eat more eggs.
An injury to the head or mouth can range from mild through to life threatening. It can be hard to determine the extent of the injury so it is best to seek medical help. Find out the best way to treat the injured person in the meantime.
It's time to tackle the stigma attached to periods and normalise the conversation around menstruation.
Accidents can happen, and when they do it is important to keep a cool head. Knowing how to react when and having a well-stocked first aid kit at home and in your car will help you be prepared.
As soon as our children can move, they can injure themselves. Little falls and bumped elbows are par for the course. When we’re lucky, a plaster and a cuddle will do the trick. Sometimes it takes just a bit more care - and that’s where a good first aid kit can make all the difference.
As children get out and experience their world, it's inevitable they will get a few cuts and grazes. Here's how to attend to it properly so that your skin can recover quickly.
Weight Watchers have introduced a new app called KurboHealth aimed at kids and teens. Is it a helpful tool to tackle childhood obesity or a dangerous step toward an unhealthy relationship with food?
Measles continues to spread in Auckland with the number of confirmed cases of the highly infectious virus rising rapidly.
Keep your kids healthy by teaching them 7 healthy habits they need to know including healthy eating, hand washing, and cleaning teeth.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder which causes problems with the development of social and communication skills.
Fight cold and flu symptoms by eating foods packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting properties such as garlic, honey, and oranges - here are six of the best.
The New Zealand Government is moving towards a ban on smoking or vaping with kids in the car.
Family life can take its toll on our mental health. Stay calm and manage stress with Kidspot's 10n easy relaxation techniques and anxiety treatments that will help you achieve relaxation.
It is not OK to leave kids in the car while you're off buying the groceries, shopping, or running errands - especially when the heat is on.
Did you know you’re just as likely to get sick from eating at home as when you’re eating out? Make sure your kids and loved ones stay safe by following the 3 Cs – Clean, Cook, Chill – to prevent food poisoning in your home.
Most parents would prefer that their kids spend more time in the real world and less in the virtual one. But is screen time damaging our childrens' developing brains?
Most Kiwis know the sun safety rules, but knowing when to effect them can be confusing, especially if it's a cooler day, there's cloud cover, or it's outside of the summer season.
If you're not enjoying sex as much as you used to, or you feel like you and your partner are in a rut, here’s tips on how to combat the lack of libido.
Over 60,000 Kiwi kids are eating fast food at least three times per week. Is New Zealand in a fast food epidemic?
December 2022 saw a dramatic increase in the number of cases of meningococcal disease across some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable groups which has prompted a warning from a local vaccinologist.
Lube should be considered a holy grail in anyone women’s sex life, single or otherwise! This slippery substance can help ease pain, increase pleasure, and prevent condoms from ripping, making for safer and more pleasurable sex.
After testing out the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link™ purifying fan heater at home for a few weeks, we talked to Dyson competition winner Amy, about what the air purifier has meant for her family.
