It's the start of a new school year and it's a good time to focus on your kids' immunity and sleep to help ensure they have a happy and healthy experience. Mum Katie was keen to try Good Health Viralex KIDS Immune Chews and Good Health Magnesium KIDS with her two school age girls. Find out how it went in her review.
When you hear the word "Ziploc" you know that it's referring to resealable bags. But what you may not realise is that Ziploc is actually a new product to New Zealand - it's just one of those brand names that have become synonymous with the product. To find out if Ziploc products live up to their fame, I tried out a selection of products from the Ziploc range.
Looking for some easy inspiration for packing school lunches? When you're filling the lunch boxes for the kids, don't forget the occasional fun treat too.
We all want to encourage our children to be physically active but starting a new sport for a child can be a bit intimidating. We take a look at all you need to know when introducing your child to a new sport.
Avoid the trial and error of choosing a lunch box and drink bottle with our tried-and-tested helpful tips on what to look out for, plus some of our favourite shopping picks from The Warehouse.
If the technological world is moving along at a pace that you’re struggling to keep up with, the prospect of BYOD can seem daunting, especially when there are a million options to choose from and new technology is added frequently. To help you get your head around BYOD and school technology, here’s a quick guide.
You have chosen the school your child is going to attend, and a starting date, and the countdown is on. There are a number of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition for both of you.
It's coming up to the start of the school year and already things are being planned and scheduled. Find out the best ways to keep on top of all the things the kids have on this year.
A supply of stationery and other items for school life and home schooling is absolutely essential when you have school-age kids!
Making the school year run smoothly for your children, and for yourself, is easy with these quick tips from Kidspot on everything from eating to education.
This Lunchtime Hax from Jax Hamilton and Best Foods is fun, healthy and yum! Low on carbs and high on flavour, rice paper rolls are a light and tasty modern take on a sandwich that can be made in the weekend, frozen, then popped into lunchboxes when you need them.
In this clever Lunchtime Hack from Jax Hamilton and Best Foods mayonnaise, you can make guacamole that can be stored in bags in the freezer to save time later when putting sandwiches together. It's a great way to use your ripe avocados before they go to waste too.
Hack, slice & go! This great Lunchtime Hax from Jax Hamilton and Best Foods makes preparing great lunchtime rolls quick, easy and tasty.
Being organised for back to school isn't complicated - it just requires a little bit of forward planning and a lot of been-there-done-that know-how!
Keeping kids organised during the school year may sound like a lost cause but it can be done. One of the best tips is to create a "backpack station".
As your children move through the year levels they will start to need their own dedicated study area. Find out what you need to make a dedicated, functional and fun space for them.
Returning to school after a lockdown due to a global pandemic is a lot different to returning to school after school holidays and you may be surprised by your child's reaction, whether it be emotional or physical.
Give a boost to your child's general immunity to help reduce the number of viruses and illnesses that they may pick up with these tips on how to get the kids fighting fit for back to school.
Motivate your child to achieve success at school with these tips for parents from psychologist Justin Coulson.
NCEA students are under a lot of pressure and there is so much information to navigate. It’s also a system that is different to when you were at high school. Here are 10 proven ways to help your child thrive within the NCEA years.
Make the most of your investment in a new uniform with our buying tips, plus some of our uniform shopping picks from The Warehouse.
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.
At this time of year, high school students are deciding on their subjects for next year and it can be a minefield for parents helping them decide, particularly for Year 10 students about to enter the world of NCEA.
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
Drinking fountains, handball and monkey bars at recess - that's what primary school is all about. One mum muses on what she knows about primary now it's almost over.
With school resuming for 2019, the topic on a lot of parents' minds seems to be the cost of school uniforms. What can be done about it?
Did those late nights get out of hand during the school holidays? Try these top tips from a sleep expert to get the kids back into a good sleep routine before school starts.
Schools around the world are starting to get on board with banning mobile phones from the classroom. Should NZ consider a nationwide ban?
Being a teacher ain't easy! Beyond the demand for better working conditions, support and pay, discover what more minor things are also disrupting the happy life of a teacher.
Coming up with a nutritionally balanced, interesting, non-repetitive school lunch solution is hard - learn the 7 mistakes that parents often make.
