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    Top Lunchbox Ideas
    Back to School, School Age

Top Lunchbox Ideas

Kids bored with sandwiches? Here are some of our top ideas to get them excited about their lunchbox.

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    Conquering The School Stationery List
    Back to School

Conquering The School Stationery List

Feeling a little overwhelmed by that lengthy school stationery list that you've just been handed? Get the tips and tricks to conquer the list!

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    Create A Backpack Station
    Back to School

Create A Backpack Station

Keeping kids organised during the school year may sound like a lost cause but it can be done. One of the best tips is to create a "backpack station".

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    Your Secret Stock of School Supplies
    Back to School

Your Secret Stock of School Supplies

A secret supply of stationery and other items for school life is absolutely essential when you have school-age kids!

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    How To Create The Ideal Study Area
    Back to School, School Age

How To Create The Ideal Study Area

As your children move through the year levels they will start to need their own dedicated study area. Find out what you need to make a dedicated, functional and fun space for them.

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    School Organisation For Parents
    Back to School, School Age

School Organisation For Parents

It's coming up to the start of the school year and already things are being planned and scheduled. Find out the best ways to keep on top of all the things the kids have on this year.

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    Best Movies To Build Character
    School Age

Best Movies To Build Character

We asked what the most common parenting struggles were and put together this guide, focusing on how you can use kids movies to help you develop your child’s character!

  • movies
    How Movies Can Impact A Child’s Development
    School Age

How Movies Can Impact A Child’s Development

Ever wondered how watching different movies can affect your child? We look at how movies can positively and negatively impact children.

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    Tips For Transitioning Back to School
    Back to School

Tips For Transitioning Back to School

Returning to school after a lockdown due to a global pandemic is a lot different to returning to school after school holidays and you may be surprised by your child's reaction, whether it be emotional or physical.

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    Getting Kids Fighting Fit For The Return To School
    Back to School

Getting Kids Fighting Fit For The Return To School

Give a boost to your child's general immunity to help reduce the number of viruses and illnesses that they may pick up with these tips on how to get the kids fighting fit for back to school.

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    New Ways To Keep The Kids Learning At Home
    Education

New Ways To Keep The Kids Learning At Home

One wonderful thing to come out of weeks of lockdown is an abundance of fascinating and fun online and at-home learning opportunities for kids.

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    A Guide To At-Home Learning
    School Age

A Guide To At-Home Learning

Knowing that we have to homeschool our kids can be daunting, but don't worry - you've got this! Check out some tips to help you navigate at-home learning.

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    5 Online Education Resources For Curious Minds
    School Age

5 Online Education Resources For Curious Minds

Whether you have a child who just loves to learn or you’re home-schooling for a period of time, there are a number of great resources available online that can help educate your child in a fun way.

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    What to Expect From a Play Date
    School Age, Toddler/Preschool

What to Expect From a Play Date

Socialising with other children is a vital part of a child's development. Children need to interact in a social setting and learn skills like sharing. Help make your child's next play date a success with these tips.

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    Motivation for School
    Back to School

Motivation for School

Motivate your child to achieve success at school with these tips for parents from psychologist Justin Coulson.

  • lunchbox ideas
    Choosing A Lunch Box & Drink Bottle For School
    Back to School

Choosing A Lunch Box & Drink Bottle For School

Avoid the trial and error of choosing a lunch box and drink bottle with our tried-and-tested helpful tips on what to look out for, plus some of our favourite shopping picks from The Warehouse.

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    How Can I Help My Child Through the NCEA Years
    Back to School

How Can I Help My Child Through the NCEA Years

NCEA students are under a lot of pressure and there is so much information to navigate. It’s also a system that is different to when you were at high school. Here are 10 proven ways to help your child thrive within the NCEA years.

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    What To Look For When Buying A New School Uniform
    Back to School

What To Look For When Buying A New School Uniform

Make the most of your investment in a new uniform with our buying tips, plus some of our uniform shopping picks from The Warehouse.

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    Your Essential Back To School Checklist
    Back to School

Your Essential Back To School Checklist

To help get you organised for back to school, we've compiled our essential checklist with helpful tips for a stress-free return to school.

  • subjects
    10 Things to Consider When Choosing Subjects
    Back to School

10 Things to Consider When Choosing Subjects

At this time of year, high school students are deciding on their subjects for next year and it can be a minefield for parents helping them decide, particularly for Year 10 students about to enter the world of NCEA.

  • sensitive
    The Worst Thing To Say To A Sensitive Child
    School Age

The Worst Thing To Say To A Sensitive Child

The world is a dog-eat-dog place but there's no need to toughen up your kids so they can survive. Instead, raising sensitive kids will help them thrive.

  • cruel friends
    What To Do About Cruel School Friends
    School Age

What To Do About Cruel School Friends

Like adults, children can be mean to one another. Sometimes an unkind remark spoken by one child to another can be the catalyst for friendship to crumble.

  • walk
    Should Kids Only Walk To School With An Adult?
    Back to School

Should Kids Only Walk To School With An Adult?

Following the tragic death of an almost seven year old girl, a coroner has advised against allowing children to walk to school without adult supervision.

  • second children
    Second Children Are More Likely To Be Trouble
    School Age

Second Children Are More Likely To Be Trouble

If your second child has a habit of driving you up the wall with their behaviour, then it seems that you are not alone in your exasperation with your second offspring.

  • Lego Toy Story
    Why I Still Love Toy Story
    School Age

Why I Still Love Toy Story

The Toy Story movies are not just cinematic genius. They also represent an important connection that I share with my children due to a common interest.

  • LEGO toy story
    Mum, Come and Play!
    School Age, Toddler/Preschool

Mum, Come and Play!

Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.

  • tutor
    Is It Time For a Tutor?
    Back to School, School Age

Is It Time For a Tutor?

Tutors and tutoring programmes provide not only help for kids who need some assistance with their learning, but also extension for those kids who are keen to progress further.

  • read
    Decline By Nine – Why Kids Stop Reading For Fun
    Family Time, School Age

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.

  • bed
    What Time Should Your Child Go To Bed?
    School Age

What Time Should Your Child Go To Bed?

Bedtimes. They are, and forever will be, a bone of contention for parents and kids. But what is an appropriate time to send the kids off to bed?

  • when your child says they are dumb
    8 Things to Say When Your Child Says They Are Dumb
    Back to School, School Age

8 Things to Say When Your Child Says They Are Dumb

How do you help when your child's biggest detractor is ... your child? Dr Justin Coulson gives us some tips for tackling the D-word.

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