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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Motivation for School
Motivate your child to achieve success at school with these tips for parents from psychologist Justin Coulson.
Choosing a Lunch Box and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Mum, Come and Play!
Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.
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.
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.
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?
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.
When Kids are Exposed to Distressing Online Content
If children or young people have been exposed to the footage of the Christchurch attack, they can be upset or confused about what they may have seen.
6 Ways to Unleash Your Child’s Creativity
Your child may require a bit of guidance when it comes to choosing something they are passionate about. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your child’s creativity.
How to Stop 5 School Bugs in Their Tracks
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
20 Things I Know About Being a Primary School Mum
Drinking fountains, handball and monkey bars at recess - that's what primary school is all about. One mum muses on what she knows about primary now it's almost over.
Late-overs are the New Sleepovers
Parents tend to be moving away from allowing their children to attend sleepovers. So maybe a 'late-over' is a possibility?
12 Tips For a Better School Year
Making the school year run smoothly for your children, and for yourself, is easy with these quick tips from Kidspot on everything from eating to education.