Reducing Your Child’s Food Waste
In New Zealand, the average household throws away $563 of food in a year - but if you have children, that figure may be higher. Get some top tips on how to reduce food waste at your place.
Healthy & Easy Lunch Box Fillers
Take some time to consider what goes into the lunch boxes and plan more nutritious and healthy filler options.
The insane school run
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: the digital story against bullying
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.
Are overseas school trips out of control?
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?
7 mistakes parents make with school lunches
Coming up with a nutritionally balanced, interesting, non-repetitive school lunch solution is hard - learn the 7 mistakes that parents often make.
10 things teachers wished you knew
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.
What do you want your children to learn?
We asked Kidspot readers what subject they wish kids were taught at school. You may be surprised by the results!
50 Clever Back To School Hacks To Make Life Easier
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 for breakfast
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy from food and are made up of fibre and sugar.
Best breakfast nutrition for growing kids
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
The importance of breakfast
A nutritious breakfast can help kids’ bodies and brains cope with the busy mornings at school
How breakfast and lunch impacts learning
What does your child eat for breakfast before school? Food will fuel your children and has an effect on their learning.
Empowering Our Kids at School
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.
The right sport for your child
Finding the right sport for your child can be challenging, and often you'll need to stop and start a few along the way.
The Homework Debate
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.
Five fabulous nit-proof hairstyles
Nits. Lice. Head lice. If you have a school-aged child, chances are you have already experienced the hell of head lice. If not, it’s only a matter of time. Check out these 5 hairstyles that will reduce the risk of head lice spreading to your child.
9 ways to save on back-to-school
Minimise the expense of heading back to school with these top 9 ways to save on supplies.
Keeping education costs down
Education costs are on the rise but there are tips for parents on how to keep education costs as low as possible, with a little bit of planning and research.
School Holidays and Term Calendar
View all of the year's school holidays and term dates for New Zealand primary and secondary schools with our handy guide.
Preparing for the first day of school
Learn more about how to get your child ready for their first day of school.
Facts and figures about bullying
Facts and figures about bullying, including the statistics, research and policies.
How to help when your child is bullied
If you find out your child is being bullied, what steps can you take to help them?
What makes a bully
Children who bully want to have control over some aspect of their lives - even if it's just making someone's life miserable.
What parents can do about bullying
When your child is being bullied it can be very emotional. Find strategies to solve the problem calmly and rationally.
Cyber bullying
About 10% of students say they have been bullied online typically conducted through online social networking sites. Parents need to play a role in preventing and combating this form of bullying. Here are some tips on how parents can help with this growing problem of cyber bullying.
School camp and sleepovers: are you ALL ready?
Sleepovers and school camps - it's a rite of passage! How to help your child cope with sleeping in a strange place for the first time.
How bullies pick their victims
If your child is being bullied, he will feel scared, lonely and hopeless. If you suspect that your child is being bullied, you may find it difficult to get him to admit it to you.
Definitions of bullying
Definitions to explain bullying that happens in the playground fincluding physical, verbal, social, pyshcological and cyber bullying.
Sandwich-free lunch box ideas
Not all children want to take a sandwich to school. Try these ideas to create a nutritious lunch box including lunch box scrolls, sausage rolls and pizzas.