Home alone – What does the law say?
What does the law say about leaving kids home alone or without supervision in New Zealand?
The pitfalls of the internet
The internet can be a wonderful thing but the very openess of it means that much of the material is unregulated. We guide you through the pitfalls.
Kids Sport: Rowing
Rowing is an excellent form of fitness for children to undertake - it gives a complete body workout. It provides aerobic conditioning as well as strength training.
Best breakfast ideas
Eating a healthy breakfast improves focus at school and allows kids to perform at their best. Read why it's best to have breakfast and find advice on some healthy breakfast ideas.
How to help your kids manage their anger
Dealing with anger is something all children must learn to do. Learn some anger management techniques to teach your child.
Anxiety in children
Anxiety in children is a common. Learn how to recognize excessive anxiety in kids including separation anxiety, worrying and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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.
Solving school problems
Solve problems at school such as bullying, cyber bullying, head lice, nits and get head lice treatment with these solutions and tips.
Printable reward and chore charts
Reward charts and chore charts can help you organise and motivate your kids when it comes to doing the weekly chores and doing homework.
How to remove grass stains
Stain removal tips for grass stains. How to remove grass stains from clothing, carpet, fabric and furniture. Stain removal tips for grass stains.
Learning styles in children
Children have different ways of learning which the education experts have roughly grouped into three basic styles - auditory, visual and kinaesthetic.
What makes a school lunch great
What components make up a healthy, nutritious and energy giving school lunch. Find out here.
School Policies On Bullying
Schools, private and public, nationwide are encouraged to develop anti-bullying programs and strategies. The general philosophy is that every student should be able to feel safe and secure in the school environment.
Spelling bee words 5-6
Spelling bee words for kids aged 5 to 6 are a great way to play learning games that improve literacy, reading and spelling skills.
Handwriting milestones 11-12 years
Handwriting continues to develop and children are probably beginning to develop their own style now
Tips for packing lunches
In the heat of summer, it can be difficult to keep food, especially protein cool while waiting to be eaten at school.
Spelling milestones 5-6 years
There are several important spelling milestones that a 5-6 year old child will pass through on the journey to becoming a successful speller. Kidspot explains them.
Speech and language development 9-10 years
Speech and language development varies in children but these development milestones explain what children aged 9 to 10 years should know.
Helping Your 5-6 Year Old Child Learn To Read
With a reader coming home in the school bag each day, many parents feel ill-equipped to help their child on the exciting journey to independent reading, but there are many way you can help and encourage your child to become a reader.
Surf Life Saving
Surf Lifesaving is a great way for children to learn about the beach and become aware of important safety issues.
Is your child being bullied?
Find out what parents need to look for in order to spot the signs and symptoms of bullying in their child .
Addition Facts & Learning Games
Addition worksheets and games can help children learn mathematical concepts of adding up - and so can these great tips for parents.
How To Make Your Own Hair Detangler
Here's how to make your own hair detangler so that you can comb through hair with ease. A homemade hair detangler is cheap and easy to make.
Is your child ready to start school
School readiness varies from child to child. What year to send them to school can be one of the most difficult decisions to make.
Literacy milestones 5-6
Children of five to six years of age are learning all about reading. Here are some of the many ways you can help them learn to be great readers.
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
Check out these great school lunch box ideas that will fuel kids as they learn, play and grow.
Touch Rugby
Touch is a fun, low-cost, low time involvement sport that caters for all levels of ability. It is a non-contact sport so the risk of serious injury is minimal.
Handwriting milestones 5-6 years
Your 5 to 6 year will be starting to develop their cursive and print handwriting skills.
Mathematics milestones for 9 to 10 year olds.
Children of 9 to 10 years are continuing to develop their knowledge or numbers and learning new skills.
Does my child have Aspergers?
Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder condition that effects more boys than girls. Learn about Asperger's symptoms and treatment options.