What to Expect From a Play Date
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.
Meet Kidspot’s Little Tikes Ambassador
Little Tikes Brand Ambassador Shannon explains how Little Tikes toys have helped her son express himself through play.
50 Play Ideas from Kiwi Parents
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.
How to encourage your toddler’s development through play
Being a toddler is hard work. They are developing rapidly and one of the primary ways they learn at this age is through play. They are busy working out how things work, and how they fit into the world around them. Find out how you can support their physical, emotional and cognitive development through play. Find out the best ways you can support and enhance their development as they play.
How to spend special creative moments with your toddler
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.
Mum, Come and Play!
Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.
Kidz Kingdom by Rainbow’s End – Pure fun for under 8’s
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.
Keeping pre-schoolers safe around water
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.
How to Deal With Cringe-worthy Kid Moments
Every parent has cringe-worthy kid moments, but parenting author Nigel Latta offers some tips to ease those embarrassing moments.
The Benefits of Movement for Babies
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.
Is My Toddler Getting Enough Exercise?
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.
6 Ways to Unleash Your Child’s Creativity
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.
Natural bath time fun for big kids and personality types
Kids will love the new convenient Weleda Kids 2in1 Shampoo & Body Wash that gently cleanses skin and hair while being mild on the eyes.
What a Serve of Food Means for a Toddler
Grab our free printable below to see precisely what a serve of food means for a toddler.
Do Kids Over 2 Years Old Need Naps?
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.
10 tips for keeping families water-safe this summer
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
7 tools that will get your child to listen to you
Parenting coach, Heather Lindsay, shares seven language keys to help influence children to listen better and cooperate.
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.
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.
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.
What the parenting books don’t tell you
Sometimes, it's what they leave OUT of the parenting books that you really need to know.
The four Ps of Parenting
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. Plus we have a chance for you to win LEGO DUPLO!
Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety can vary from child to child depending on your child’s temperament and how you respond to their anxiety.
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.
Encouraging children to share
Sharing is behaviour that needs to be learned and gently encouraged, writes Karen Fontaine with these tips for parents of toddlers and preschoolers.
How to bring up compassionate kids
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.
Dads do matter
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.
Tips to maximise your child’s learning potential
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.
Sugar and my child
Often the major source energy in children's diet comes from carbohydrates, which includes sugars and starches.
Your toddler’s eye development
There is much fine-tuning of the eye muscle and nerve connections that continues throughout childhood.