The Ministry of Health recently released new guidelines on what food is allowed to be served at early learning service. Find out what can and can't be part of your preschoolers meals and snacks and also what your provider needs to ensure happens while they eat.
Research suggests that toddlers cope better when they have defined structure in their day - helping to establish boundaries, good habits and making them feel comfortable and secure.
Barbie™ has revealed the official 2020 role model for New Zealand as Dame Valerie Adams - a model of empowerment for girls.
Socialising with other children is a vital part of a child's development. Children need to interact in a social setting and learn skills like sharing. Help make your child's next play date a success with these tips.
To inspire your little one's play time, we've collaborated with Little Tikes and Planet Fun to ask Kiwi mums and dads to share how their little ones love to play.
Being a toddler is hard work as this is a time of rapid changes and development. Find out how you can support their physical, emotional and cognitive development through play.
Our lives can get really busy so being able to spend precious moments with your toddler as they play not only enhances their experience, it also is an important time that allows you both to connect in a happy, fun and creative way.
Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.
If you are looking for a great way to keep the preschoolers entertained, Rainbow's End has the perfect solution with half price Thursdays at Kidz Kingdom where all the attractions are undercover or inside, making it the perfect place to play, rain or shine.
A new partnership between YMCA Auckland, Plunket Auckland, and Auckland Council is offering half price swimming lessons for preschoolers at eight Council owned and operated pools.
Every parent has cringe-worthy kid moments, but parenting author Nigel Latta offers some tips to ease those embarrassing moments.
Scientific studies have shown that your child's future development is highly dependent upon the way they use their senses in the early months of life. Grab some tips on how you can help your newborn, baby and toddler get moving.
Toddlers need a minimum of three hours exercise a day, while school-aged children should have at least an hour. Get tips on how you can help keep your toddler active.
Your child may require a bit of guidance when it comes to choosing something they are passionate about. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your child’s creativity.
Kids will love the new convenient Weleda Kids 2in1 Shampoo & Body Wash that gently cleanses skin and hair while being mild on the eyes.
Grab our free printable below to see precisely what a serve of food means for a toddler.
Recent research suggests that children over two years old not only do not require a nap during the day, but it may actually cause them to suffer from poorer sleep quality.
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
Parenting coach, Heather Lindsay, shares seven language keys to help influence children to listen better and cooperate.
Learning to ride a bike can be difficult, painful and sometimes bloody! Learn tips and tricks for helping kids learn how to ride.
Dr Justin Coulson explores how routines work for all types of family situations and can lead to a happier family life in general.
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.
Sometimes, it's what they leave OUT of the parenting books that you really need to know.
Mother of four kids under four, Zoe from the parenting blog Blessed in Doubles, discusses the four Ps of parenting: planning, preparation, peace and play.
Separation anxiety can vary from child to child depending on your child’s temperament and how you respond to their anxiety.
Tips, advice and information to help kids cope with change. Practical help when children face change through moving house, schools, divorce or death.
Sharing is behaviour that needs to be learned and gently encouraged, writes Karen Fontaine with these tips for parents of toddlers and preschoolers.
Worried that your child is lacking in compassion and empathy? Find out how to bring up your kids so they are compassionate and caring kids.
Toddlers need their dads ... and research convincingly shows that they need them for more than the 30 minutes a day that some studies show they spend.
Dr Sarah Alexander, Chief Executive of Child Forum, has shared her tips for parents and carers to maximise their kids learning potential, getting them more ready for school.
