Social Support Boosts Health for Parents of Children with Autism
Beyond the diagnosis, caring for a child with autism can cause stress for parents. Social support can improve parental health and reduce stress.
5 Must-read Tips For Choosing Glasses For Your Child
About one in four children have a vision impairment that will require them to wear glasses, either for a shorter treatment or as part and parcel of their ongoing life. Selecting the right pair of glasses for your child can certainly make the whole vision-improvement process easier.
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.
Free EpiPens for NZ Kids in Need
Many New Zealand children with severe allergies will receive free, lifesaving EpiPen® auto injectors in the next year, thanks to FundaPen™ - a ground-breaking collaboration between Allergy New Zealand and Pub Charity.
Stay Sun Smart When Playing Outdoors This Summer
To make sure everyone is having safe fun in the sun this summer, we've put together some easy sun smart tips you can follow.
Tips from parents on how to teach kids about sun safety
Being sun safe should be a habit that starts in childhood and becomes as second nature as putting on a seatbelt every time you get in the car. Teaching your child to be sun safe is important so we asked some Kidspot parents for their best tips.
Elastoplast Wound Care Routine | Review
We have rules and regulations to try to minimise all of this daily chaos, but life happens, and in this life I need to be prepared at all times for the accidents that come with adventurous energetic boys!
Top 10 Things To Pack For Your Family Holiday
The purpose of family holidays is to relax and enjoy new adventures but the change of scenery can also mean leaving behind some of the conveniences of home. We have some tried and true top tips on holiday essentials to help make your holiday filled with joy and not whinging!
Head injury advice
An injury to the head or mouth can range from mild through to life threatening. It can be hard to determine the extent of the injury so it is best to seek medical help. Find out the best way to treat the injured person in the meantime.
The Golden Rules Of First Aid
Accidents can happen, and when they do it is important to keep a cool head. Knowing how to react when and having a well-stocked first aid kit at home and in your car will help you be prepared.
First Aid Kit Essentials For Babies & Children
As soon as our children can move, they can injure themselves. Little falls and bumped elbows are par for the course. When we’re lucky, a plaster and a cuddle will do the trick. Sometimes it takes just a bit more care - and that’s where a good first aid kit can make all the difference.
Treating cuts, grazes and abrasions
As children get out and experience their world, it's inevitable they will get a few cuts and grazes. Here's how to attend to it properly so that your skin can recover quickly.
Dangers of Health Apps for Kids
Weight Watchers have introduced a new app called KurboHealth aimed at kids and teens. Is it a helpful tool to tackle childhood obesity or a dangerous step toward an unhealthy relationship with food?
Smarter Comfort With Voice Control
Smart Voice Control makes it easier than ever to keep your home comfortable thanks to Panasonic's Network-Enabled Air Conditioners.
Gentle Activities for Sick Children
When the kids are sick and really need to rest, boredom can set in quickly! Between the necessary naps, these activities will keep the kids occupied without them leaving their sickbed, and all the while keeping the noise level down and energy levels restrained.
105 Is The New Non-Emergency Number
NZ Police have a new non-emergency number - you can now call 105. Just remember, in an emergency, always call 111.
Choosing the right pain relief for your child
It’s inevitable that your child will experience some pain now and then – whether it’s from illness, minor accidents, or normal growing up events like teething. Find out how to relieve moderate pain and feverusing non-prescription medicines given at age-appropriate doses.
Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Measles continues to spread in Auckland with the number of confirmed cases of the highly infectious virus rising rapidly.
7 Healthy Habits Every Child Should Know
Keep your kids healthy by teaching them 7 healthy habits they need to know including healthy eating, hand washing, and cleaning teeth.
6 of the Best Foods to Fight Cold and Flu
Fight cold and flu symptoms by eating foods packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting properties such as garlic, honey, and oranges - here are six of the best.
How to Stop 5 School Bugs in Their Tracks
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
Smoking with Kids in the Car to be Banned
The New Zealand Government is moving towards a ban on smoking or vaping with kids in the car.
Leaving Kids in the Car
It is not OK to leave kids in the car while you're off buying the groceries, shopping, or running errands - especially when the heat is on.
Clean, Cook, Chill – Don’t make your family ill
Did you know you’re just as likely to get sick from eating at home as when you’re eating out? Make sure your kids and loved ones stay safe by following the 3 Cs – Clean, Cook, Chill – to prevent food poisoning in your home.
What You Need To Know About Warts & Verrucas
Warts are a common complaint, especially during childhood. These rough, lumps are caused by a virus human papillomavirus (HPV) that enters through a small break in the skin and causes the skin cells to grow really fast.
Screen Use Could Be Damaging To Children
Most parents would prefer that their kids spend more time in the real world and less in the virtual one. But is screen time damaging our childrens' developing brains?
NZ summer: How much sun protection do you need today?
Most Kiwis know the sun safety rules, but knowing when to effect them can be confusing, especially if it's a cooler day, there's cloud cover, or it's outside of the summer season.
Kiwi kids’ consumption of fast food and fizzy drinks
Over 60,000 Kiwi kids are eating fast food at least three times per week. Is New Zealand in a fast food epidemic?
Meningococcal Disease On The Rise
December 2022 saw a dramatic increase in the number of cases of meningococcal disease across some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable groups which has prompted a warning from a local vaccinologist.
Indoor air quality in New Zealand
A recent survey reveals that while over half of Kiwis are concerned about indoor air quality, there are many misconceptions about the causes and how to tackle it.