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.
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.
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 now out and about in the community and the requirement for a lot more mask-wearing, we take a look at the latest advice on masks.
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.
A wonderful thing to come out of our time back in lockdown is an abundance of fascinating and fun online and at-home learning opportunities for kids that are still accessible.
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.
We know during this unprecedented time of what's been seen described as madness, crazy, and a whole new world you may be feeling overwhelmed.
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.
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.
We keep hearing about how important hand washing is - but why is this exactly? Find out why it's important and whether soap or hand sanitiser is best.
With the continuing spread of the COVID-19 virusaround the world, we are hoping to avoid widespread community transmission here in New Zealand. We have a great opportunity to do what we can to contain the spread, while we wait for a vaccine.
If you are pregnant, the continued spread of COVID-19 is likely to raise questions as to how it may affect you and your pregnancy. We take a look at the current information available.
New Zealand has confirmed cases of coronavirus and the outbreak has been characterised as a pandemic by WHO. Find out more about the virus.
Keep your kids healthy by teaching them 7 healthy habits they need to know including healthy eating, hand washing, and cleaning teeth.
Hand washing is one of the easiest ways to stop the spread of germs but getting kids to do it – and do it right – can be a challenge.
