COVID-19 Q&A with Dr Michelle Dickinson
Got a question about COVID-19? Kidspot hosted a Q&A with nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, to help answer our readers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
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How Nanogirl is Helping Families Understand COVID-19
While the world media is abuzz with medical terms and confusing scientific words, Nanogirl is a shining light when it comes to engaging with children and parents about the science behind COVID-19 in a way that we can all understand.
5 Netflix Movies For Your Older Children (12+)
Keep your tweens and teens occupied with these great movies available on Netflix - perfect for kids aged 12+. Lots of adventure, comedy and heart.
Top Tips For Working From Home
Working from home or 'remote working' has its benefits (no commute, PJs optional!), but there are also plenty of distractionsand it's easy to get bogged down in work and can be difficult to switch off. Here are our top 10 tips to keep you on track while looking out for your wellbeing.
The Move Towards Free Period Products
Recently Scotland became the first country to begin the process of making period products free for those in need. Should NZ follow suit?
Being a Mum is Not a Job
Being a mum is more than just housework and childcare - it's the most important job in the world.
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus
New Zealand has confirmed cases of coronavirus and the outbreak has been characterised as a pandemic by WHO. Find out more about the virus.
What To Look For When Buying A New School Uniform
Make the most of your investment in a new uniform with our buying tips, plus some of our uniform shopping picks from The Warehouse.
Superb Summer Fun on a Budget
Make the most of the summer with our guide to fun and frugal things to do with the kids and make those amazing summer memories without breaking the bank.
Your Essential Back To School Checklist
To help get you organised for back to school, we've compiled our essential checklist with helpful tips for a stress-free return to school.
Review: The Thermomix TM6 kitchen appliance
When it comes to the ultimate kitchen appliance, you can't go wrong with the new Thermomix TM6.
Road trip game: Car cricket
One of our favourite road trip games is car cricket. The rules tend to vary from family to family so feel free to adapt it to suit your kids' ages and attention spans.
Keeping on top of hand hygiene when you’re out and about this summer
Keeping on top of hand hygiene while you're out and about can help to protect the family and keep the fun rolling all summer long.
Advent Calendar Ideas
As the first of December approaches, families across the world will be setting up an Advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas with their children. Here's 10 ideas for awesome Advent calendars you can make.
CBeebies is launching in New Zealand!
The beloved BBC preschool channel, CBeebies, is arriving on TV screens in New Zealand this December!
Goodnight Kiwi Returns
For almost 20 years an animated Kiwi and Cat signalled the end of the evening's television transmission on TVNZ. Now, the beloved characters are back to be introduced to another generation.
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.
Trick or Treating Safety Tips
To ensure that your trick or treaters have a Halloween to remember for all the right reasons, follow these safety tips.
7 Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-friendly
Reducing the amount of energy that your home uses, reducing water usage and waste, as well as shopping smarter can all help you achieve a 'greener' home.