The Most Popular NZ Baby Names in 2023
To help you find the right name for your baby, or to learn how popular your child's name is, check out the most popular names Kiwi parents chose for babies born during 2023.
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FamilyBoost: Helping Households With The Cost Of Childcare
FamilyBoost is a new childcare payment administered by Inland Revenue to help parents and caregivers with the cost of early childhood education (ECE). It will come into effect from 1 July 2024.
Book Review | Time Travelling With a Tortoise by Ross Welford
Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy!
NEW artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep
We gave 50 families with kids aged 2-12 years the opportunity to trial and review artemis Kid's Settle & Sleep. Read their reviews now.
Dads Tell: Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Dad
We wanted to hear from those with experience what it’s really like to be a father, so we put a call out to all Kidspot dads: "Tell us what you wish you knew before becoming a dad." They shared with us practical tips, funny anecdotes, emotional outpourings, and advice for those who are becoming a dad for the first time.
Tips To Help You Support Your Partner During Pregnancy
Once the emotion of the positive pregnancy test has passed and you're in the long haul of pregnancy, there are several ways you can help your pregnant partner as they do the hard work of growing your special new whānau member. Discover some of the key challenges and events that typically occur on the pregnancy journey, and how you can support your partner.
Get In The Know: Conception, Pregnancy, Labour & Birth Terms Defined
Welcome to a whole new world of words and acronyms! The journey through conception, pregnancy, labour and birth can be like learning a new and strange language. To take the mystery out of the process, we've put together a handy glossary for you.
Parenting Tips For The Christmas Season: How To Ditch The Overwhelm
Many of us are already incredibly resilient in so many ways. So, to help you be even more resilient to stress and overwhelm during the silly season this year, here are 10 tips on how to survive parenting during Christmas time without dialling down on the fun.
Parents Tell: Extra Essentials For Your Hospital Bag
At around 34 weeks pregnant it's time to start thinking about packing your bag for the hospital. We asked Kidspot parents what their absolute extra must-haves were for their time in hospital.
Destination Guide: Dunedin
From the first people to live in the Dunedin area, Kahui Tipua, around 1250 AD to sealers, whalers, and Scottish settlers, through to the modern-day students, all have contributed in creating a rich and varied history that can be explored on a Dunedin family holiday.
Saving For A Home As A Small Family
For many families, a home provides stability and security. It’s also one of the most valuable assets that can be passed on to future generations. But purchasing a home requires a substantial amount of money - perhaps the largest sum of money a family will ever have to spend.
Understanding Fertility And Conception
Fully understanding how your body works (and your partner's) in regards to fertility and conception may help your chances of conceiving.
Emma Sleep | Mattress Review
A comfortable night's sleep is essential but for many people it can be elusive. We asked Tarryn to trial a mattress from Emma Sleep - developed and perfected by sleep experts in Europe since 2013.
Caring For Your Child With COVID-19
The thought, or reality, that your child has the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can be really worrying. We take a look at the latest advice and tips for looking after a child with COVID-19, when to seek help, and how to minimise spread to others.
Get Ready For Omicron At Your Place
It's looking likely that with the omicron variant of COVID-19 now out and about in the community, more of us will have to manage at home with at least one person self-isolating. We take a look at how you can get prepared to make this time as stress-free as possible.
Spellbound Ponies: Dancing & Dreams by Stacy Gregg | Kids Book Review
Spellbound Ponies: Dancing & Dreams is the latest in Stacey Gregg’s series of enchanting stories, taking the reader on magical pony adventures. The ponies of Pemberley Stables have been bound by magic and each of them is trapped in time. Can two brave girls help get them back?
8 Simple Ways Your Family Can Save Money On Power This Winter
It’s no secret that with colder temperatures comes bigger power bills! Check out these simple tips to get control of your power bill during the colder months.
Understanding The New Food Guidelines for ECE
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.
The Low Odour Eco-Friendly Way To Paint Your Child’s Room
Top tips for finding the best way to paint your child's room that is low odour, eco-friendly, and in child approved colours.
Homegrown Food Kids Will Actually Eat
Growing edibles for the family can be disappointing if, after all your hard work, they remain uneaten on the plate. Find out the most family friendly edibles to grow and eat.