11 Questions That Teach Kids To Be Happy
How do you teach your child to "look on the bright side" and have an attitude of gratitude? Dr Samantha Rodman explains.
6 surefire ways to create calm household routines
Having a family routine is fundamental to family organisation and providing your kids with routine and structure which they find comforting. Here are five tips to keep in mind.
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.
Helping kids cope with change
Tips, advice and information to help kids cope with change. Practical help when children face change through moving house, schools, divorce or death.
Talking to your kids about scary news
If mums and dads can’t shield their kids from the terrors of the world 24-7, how can they help their kids process it?
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?
Building the parent and teacher relationship
Building a successful parent teacher relationship can really benefit your child. How do you communicate with the teachers in your kids' lives?
No more National Standards for schools
National Standards has been abolished. So how would you like your child's school to report on their learing?
Swimming lessons save lives
Swimming lessons are an important part of water safety. Find out why learning to swim is the best way to keep kids safe from drowning.
Choosing A Performing Arts Class For Your Child
Do you have a little singing, acting or musical star? Learn how to pick drama, music or singing lessons and classes to help your creative child shine!
Music lessons for kids
Music lessons can aid the educational development of a child but Kidspot reveals the best time to start learning a musical instrument.
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.
NCEA Maths Level 1 exam heavily criticised as being “impossible”
For the second year in a row, the NCEA Level One maths exam has been criticised by teachers with complaints of questions too difficult for even the most confident students.
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.
School exams and stress
Find advice and tips on helping support your child through the stressful periods of exams at school.
Reducing exam stress for kids
Find out how you can help your child cope with the stress and pressure of school and exams.
The bittersweet milestones keep coming
When my youngest turned five recently, I thought that her first day at school would be one of the hardest days in my life.
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.
Duffy and Global Girl Save the World
Duffy Books in Homes presents an entertaining and fun show to inspire children to protect our environment for future generations
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.