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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To make sure your little academic can make the most of the school year, we’ve put together a few ways to keep your child healthy and fighting fit.
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.
Back to school hacks aimed to help us pull back on the sometimes ridiculous expectations we’ve set for ourselves and and streamline the way we do things.
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy from food and are made up of fibre and sugar.
After going 10-12 hours overnight without food, children's energy reserves are low and their bodies and perhaps more importantly their brains, need fuel
A nutritious breakfast can help kids’ bodies and brains cope with the busy mornings at school
What does your child eat for breakfast before school? Food will fuel your children and has an effect on their learning.
Find out how you can help your child cope with the stress and pressure of school and exams.
How much responsibility do your children take for their everyday school life? Help them by making a few changes ready for the return to school.
Head lice can be notoriously difficult to treat and it is about to get worse with head lice developing immunity to some over the counter treatments, according to new research
View all of the year's school holidays and term dates for New Zealand primary and secondary schools with our handy guide.
Children who bully want to have control over some aspect of their lives - even if it's just making someone's life miserable.
Parent teacher conferences are a time when parents can learn a lot about their child's education. It's worth learning what questions to prepare.
