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Learning To Ride A Bike

Learning to ride a bike can be difficult, painful and sometimes bloody! Learn tips and tricks for helping kids learn how to ride.

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    Am I Old Enough Yet?
    School Age, Tweens to teens

Am I Old Enough Yet?

Do you know what the legal ages are that apply to kids and youth, for things like getting a job, being responsible for crime, or being left home alone?

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Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts

Taking part in the arts can help your child develop confidence and self-worth. Try these tips to help you nurture a love of the arts in your child.

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    Should NZ school kids get free lunches?
    Back to School, School Age

Should NZ school kids get free lunches?

Should NZ schools offer a free lunch to all students? Join our discussion.

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    Taking kids on holiday during school term
    Back to School, School Age

Taking kids on holiday during school term

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    Sanitary bins for primary schools
    School Age

Sanitary bins for primary schools

The age at which girls are getting their first period is decreasing. In fact, one in 16 girls in NZ will get their period while at primary school - some as young as eight years old.

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    A third of kids are regularly absent from school
    Back to School

A third of kids are regularly absent from 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.

  • Reducing Your Child’s Food Waste
    Back to School, Food

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.

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    Healthy & Easy Lunch Box Fillers
    Back to School

Healthy & Easy Lunch Box Fillers

Take some time to consider what goes into the lunch boxes and plan more nutritious and healthy filler options.

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    Parenting in the 21st century
    School Age

Parenting in the 21st century

"Parenting in the 21st century is a minefield. At what point did technology become the be-all and end-all for parenting? Because, to be honest with you, I'm not sure I like it ..."

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    How To Help Your Child Get More Rest
    School Age

How To Help Your Child Get More Rest

Finding ways to help your child get plenty of sleep at night doesn’t have to be a struggle. Read tips on common issues with kids and their sleep routines.

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    School Age

How are kids using the internet?

In May 2018, Kidspot surveyed New Zealand parents about how their children use the internet. The results from our survey show a widespread use of digital technology and the internet.

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    How routines change families for the better
    School Age, Toddler/Preschool

How routines change families for the better

Dr Justin Coulson explores how routines work for all types of family situations and can lead to a happier family life in general.

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    The insane school run
    Back to School

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!

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    11 Questions That Teach Kids To Be Happy
    School Age

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.

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    6 surefire ways to create calm household routines
    School Age, Toddler/Preschool

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.

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    Oat the Goat: the digital story against bullying
    Back to School, School Age

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.

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    Helping kids cope with change
    School Age, Toddler/Preschool

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.

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    Talking to your kids about scary news
    School Age

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?

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    Are overseas school trips out of control?
    Back to School

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?

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    Building the parent and teacher relationship
    School Age

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?

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    No more National Standards for schools
    School Age

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?

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    Swimming Lessons Save Lives
    School Age

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.

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    Choosing A Performing Arts Class For Your Child
    lessons & activities, School Age

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!

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    Music lessons for kids
    lessons & activities, School Age

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.

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    7 mistakes parents make with school lunches
    Back to School

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.

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    10 things teachers wished you knew
    Back to School

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.

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    What do you want your children to learn?
    Back to School

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!

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    50 Clever Back To School Hacks To Make Life Easier
    Back to School

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.

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    NCEA Maths Level 1 exam heavily criticised as being “impossible”
    School Age

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.

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