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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
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.
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.
With school resuming for 2019, the topic on a lot of parents' minds seems to be the cost of school uniforms. What can be done about it?
Did those late nights get out of hand during the school holidays? Try these top tips from a sleep expert to get the kids back into a good sleep routine before school starts.
Schools around the world are starting to get on board with banning mobile phones from the classroom. Should NZ consider a nationwide ban?
Being a teacher ain't easy! Beyond the demand for better working conditions, support and pay, discover what more minor things are also disrupting the happy life of a teacher.
A group of Kiwi mums have been working toward providing a fresh, healthy and nutritious lunch for all New Zealand students every day at school.
Wagging, ditching class, skipping school ... whatever the kids these days call it, it's part of a real issue for New Zealand's education system.
In New Zealand, the average household throws away $563 of food in a year - but if you have children, that figure may be higher.
Take some time to consider what goes into the lunch boxes and plan more nutritious and healthy options.
A lot of schools have an issue with the chaos of the drop off with reports of aggression, naming & shaming, assaults, and even threats to run others over!
Oat the Goat is a new online story aiming to help children learn the power of kindness, providing parents with a tool to help combat bullying.
More and more schools are embarking on expensive overseas educational trips but are children of families who are unable to afford these trips missing out?
Coming up with a nutritionally balanced, interesting, non-repetitive school lunch solution is hard - learn the 7 mistakes that parents often make.
A good parent/teacher relationship is important for making the most of the school year. Here are ten things your child's teacher wished you knew.
We asked Kidspot readers what subject they wish kids were taught at school. You may be surprised by the results!
Back to school hacks aimed to help us pull back on the sometimes ridiculous expectations we’ve set for ourselves and and streamline the way we do things.
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy from food and are made up of fibre and sugar.
After going 10-12 hours overnight without food, children's energy reserves are low and their bodies and perhaps more importantly their brains, need fuel
A nutritious breakfast can help kids’ bodies and brains cope with the busy mornings at school
What does your child eat for breakfast before school? Food will fuel your children and has an effect on their learning.
How much responsibility do your children take for their everyday school life? Help them by making a few changes ready for the return to school.
Finding the right sport for your child can be challenging, and often you'll need to stop and start a few along the way.
Homework - do you love it or hate it? Parents, educators and early childhood experts seem to fall into two very distinct camps on the topic of homework. However you feel, homework is bound to be a part of your child's school life.
