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    Best Movies To Build Character
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Best Movies To Build Character

We asked what the most common parenting struggles were and put together this guide, focusing on how you can use kids movies to help you develop your child’s character!

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    How Movies Can Impact A Child’s Development
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How Movies Can Impact A Child’s Development

Ever wondered how watching different movies can affect your child? We look at how movies can positively and negatively impact children.

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Why I Still Love Toy Story

The Toy Story movies are not just cinematic genius. They also represent an important connection that I share with my children due to a common interest.

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    Mum, Come and Play!
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Mum, Come and Play!

Playing with your child is important for their development and also to aid in building strong bonds between you.

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6 Ways to Unleash Your Child’s Creativity

Your child may require a bit of guidance when it comes to choosing something they are passionate about. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your child’s creativity.

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    Understanding Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Understanding Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder which causes problems with the development of social and communication skills.

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    Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts
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Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts

Taking part in the arts can help your child develop confidence and self-worth. Try these tips to help you nurture a love of the arts in your child.

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    Swimming lessons save lives
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Swimming lessons save lives

Swimming lessons are an important part of water safety. Find out why learning to swim is the best way to keep kids safe from drowning.

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    Choosing A Performing Arts Class For Your Child
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Choosing A Performing Arts Class For Your Child

Do you have a little singing, acting or musical star? Learn how to pick drama, music or singing lessons and classes to help your creative child shine!

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    Music lessons for kids
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Music lessons for kids

Music lessons can aid the educational development of a child but Kidspot reveals the best time to start learning a musical instrument.

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    Common bedwetting treatments
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Common bedwetting treatments

There are plenty of treatment options available for bedwetting, from non-invasive products to more extreme medications. Find out the pros and cons of each option

  • Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting
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Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting

If your child wets the bed, and has always done so, then they most likely have primary nocturnal enuresis.

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    The importance of confidence
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The importance of confidence

As your child grows, they will develop attitudes and feelings towards themselves. It’s important as a parent that you are able to build your child’s self-confidence and resilience.

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    Top bedwetting tips
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Top bedwetting tips

If you and your child are struggling with bedwetting, then these ten tips may help you both get through the phase with as little disruption and distress as possible

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    Toddler eye development
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Toddler eye development

During toddlerhood your child will develop his eye/hand/body coordination, depth perception and eye tracking and teaming. Find out the best ways you can encourage this development.

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10 – 12 years social and emotional development

What to expect as your preteen develops socially and emotionally

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    10 – 12 years physical and sexual development
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10 – 12 years physical and sexual development

Around this age your child's body, regardless of sex, will begin to change shape and mature

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    Teaching your child resilience
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Teaching your child resilience

Resilience is being able to ‘bounce back’ from difficult times, setbacks, and other significant challenges. Read our tips on how to help your children develop resilience

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3 – 4 years physical development

Get more information on encouraging your child's physical development and developing their motor skills.

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    4 – 5 years social and emotional development
    Toddler/Preschool

4 – 5 years social and emotional development

Discover how your child is developing emotionally and socially and get tips on encouraging your preschooler's development in Kidspot's New Zealand's comprehensive family health section.

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    The risks of being a helicopter parent
    Toddler/Preschool

The risks of being a helicopter parent

Being an overprotective helicopter parent sets up your child for risks later in life. Learn how to let go with these parenting tips.

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    Social skills for children with autism
    School Age

Social skills for children with autism

Children with Austism Spectrum Disorder need guidance when it comes to social skills at school. Get advice on dealing with autism in education and schooling.

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