Information to keep your family healthy, from nutrition through to fighting bacterial or viral infections, or preparing for surgery.
New Zealand has the highest rate of teen suicide in the developed world – and we are struggling to stop it rising.
Kidspot surveyed New Zealand families on the warmth and health of their homes during the colder months. Read on for the results of our survey.
There's a clean house and then there's the kind of house that someone with allergies needs. Here's how to make the house extra clean.
Helping your little one breath easier can be simpler than you’d expect.
The Danish are regularly voted amongst the happiest people on the planet. What is is that makes them so happy? It seems the answer might lie with 'hygge'.
The band of vitamins which make up the B group have a heavy workload in the human body from the moment of conception onwards. And they’re a crucial part of all children’s diets because of the role they play in growth and development.
Meditation and yoga are forms of relaxation and exercise that are great for the body and mind. Discover the benefits of for your family.
You might still think of meditation as something that only hippies wearing hemp do, but science is proving it has benefits for us all, even children.
Hand washing is one of the easiest ways to stop the spread of germs but getting kids to do it – and do it right – can be a challenge.
You know your kids burn a lot of energy when you take them to the playground - but there's no reason why you can't get a work out too.
Asthma is a condition in which the small passageways in the lungs become inflamed and swollen. Learn more about allergy asthma and asthma symptoms.
Asthma is a common condition in New Zealand, with 10-15% of children suffering from asthma symptoms. Learn how to manage asthma with Kidspot's family health resource.
Asthma is a condition that causes wheeziness and difficulty breathing. Find out what asthma triggers you have at home and what you can do to help bring some relief.
Fear is a common and natural reaction in life but when fears create anxiety, you need to learn how to control them so they don’t become phobias.
Tired of the kids kicking the covers off and getting cold during the night? Try our tips below for warm and blissful slumber.
Boost your family's immunity to help reduce the number of viruses and illnesses that family members pick up with our tips on how you can keep everyone's immunity ready for action.
A reported 1600 deaths every winter are attributed to New Zealand's notoriously cold and damp housing.
Insulation is the best way to keep your home warm and reduce your energy bills. Find out how you can insulate your home and if you may be eligible for a grant.
Don't let the dark and dreary days of winter bring down your mood. We show you 10 ways you can brighten up your home.
Colds and flu occur in children every year. Find out the essentials parents need to know about colds and flu in kids and which treatments to use when kids are sick.
Sore throats are not uncommon, but they can be unpleasant and can also lead to serious illness. Find out what you need to know about sore throats.
A damp home is often cold, difficult and expensive to heat, susceptible to mould and mildew and worst of all, bad for your family's health. However, it is something that can be remedied.
With an estimated up to 90% of our total time now spent inside, it’s important to use alternative, natural cleaners and reduce irritating chemicals in indoor spaces.
The rough and tumble of play and sports means that kids can suffer the odd knock. But when Rachel's daughter suffered a concussion, she never envisioned years of continuing symptoms.
"Everyone over the age of 18 years should have a will. I’ll go so far as to say it’s selfish on your children and your family to not have a will in place."
The domestic violence statistics are horrifying. Something needs to change. And it needs to start with educating our children.
A Kiwi business is challenging pregnant mums to donate their new, unopened packs of sanitary pads and tampons to help Kiwi schoolgirls who are missing out on their education because of period poverty.
Teeth function best when oral hygiene is good and when they are in the correct position. Teeth that are in the incorrect position can have an effect on your child's oral health.
Teaching your kids healthy habits and effective hand washing techniques at home is a great way to help protect them from germs when they are at school and out and about.
Scientists have discovered that cleaning is as bad for women as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. But it's OK for men.
