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.
Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link™ purifying fan heater
After testing out the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link™ purifying fan heater at home for a few weeks, we talked to Dyson competition winner Amy, about what the air purifier has meant for her family.
New Zealand’s Appalling Youth Suicide Rate
New Zealand has the highest rate of teen suicide in the developed world – and we are struggling to stop it rising.
Don’t Forget The Sunscreen!
How often do you forget to apply, or especially, reapply, the sunscreen? Lazy summer days can mean that hours slip by unnoticed until those red hues start to appear on your skin!
How to get an extra-clean house for allergy sufferers
There's a clean house and then there's the kind of house that someone with allergies needs. Here's how to make the house extra clean.
Triggers for asthma and allergies
Helping your little one breath easier can be simpler than you’d expect.
How To Hygge & Why You Need It In Your Life
The Danish are regularly voted amongst the happiest people on the planet. What is is that makes them so happy? It seems the answer might lie with 'hygge'.
Vitamin B: Meet the B team
The band of vitamins which make up the B group have a heavy workload in the human body from the moment of conception onwards. And they’re a crucial part of all children’s diets because of the role they play in growth and development.
Meditation and yoga: improving your family’s wellbeing
Meditation and yoga are forms of relaxation and exercise that are great for the body and mind. Discover the benefits of for your family.
Why Meditation Is Great For Kids
You might still think of meditation as something that only hippies wearing hemp do, but science is proving it has benefits for us all, even children.
9 ways to get kids washing their hands
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.
Get a workout at the playground
You know your kids burn a lot of energy when you take them to the playground - but there's no reason why you can't get a work out too.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a condition in which the small passageways in the lungs become inflamed and swollen. Learn more about allergy asthma and asthma symptoms.
8 tips to manage asthma the easy way
Asthma is a common condition in New Zealand, with 10-15% of children suffering from asthma symptoms. Learn how to manage asthma with Kidspot's family health resource.
How To Create An Asthma-friendly Home
Asthma is a condition that causes wheeziness and difficulty breathing. Find out what asthma triggers you have at home and what you can do to help bring some relief.
5 Tips For Keeping The Kids Warm At Night
Tired of the kids kicking the covers off and getting cold during the night? Try our tips below for warm and blissful slumber.
5 ways to boost your family’s immunity
Boost your family's immunity to help reduce the number of viruses and illnesses that family members pick up with our tips on how you can keep everyone's immunity ready for action.
The Effects Of A Cold Home On Your Family’s Health
A reported 1600 deaths every winter are attributed to New Zealand's notoriously cold and damp housing.
Keep The Cold Out – Ways To Insulate Your Home
Insulation is the best way to keep your home warm and reduce your energy bills. Find out how you can insulate your home and if you may be eligible for a grant.
Essential Cold And Flu Kit For Parents
Colds and flu occur in children every year. Find out the essentials parents need to know about colds and flu in kids and which treatments to use when kids are sick.
How to Soothe a Sore Throat
Sore throats are not uncommon, but they can be unpleasant and can also lead to serious illness. Find out what you need to know about sore throats.
Top Tips For A Drier (And Healthier) Home
A damp home is often cold, difficult and expensive to heat, susceptible to mould and mildew and worst of all, bad for your family's health. However, it is something that can be remedied.
Getting kids to eat veges the key to ending childhood obesity
Garden to Table Ambassador Niki Bezzant says one of the keys to solving the obesity crisis is education. "Programmes like Empower, that help kids join the dots between growing, cooking and feeling good, are crucial."
Carbon monoxide – the silent killer
The recent suddent death of two triplets in the UK was initially thought to be from carbon monoxide poisoning. The colourless, odourless gas has been a silent killer before.
Top Tips For Combating Hayfever
Information and practical solutions for hayfever sufferers with top tips and remedies for the whole family.
Earache
Earaches commonly occur in babies and small children and can be distressing for them and you.
The right sport for your child
Sports can do more for your child than just increase their physical fitness. They're also great for building teamwork, confidence and improving body image.
After school nutrition for your sporty child
Children need to refuel correctly after expelling so much energy, the best thing to offer is a nutritious snack. The 30 minutes directly after exercise is when our bodies are most receptive to refuelling...
Treating Sporting Injuries With The RICER Rule
Keeping fit by playing sport is great for your health and wellbeing however there is always the risk of injury. Find out the RICER rule for treatment.
Reactions to medicines and drugs
Drug allergies can be a confusing area for parents because an adverse reaction to a medication does not necessarily mean that the child is allergic to that medicine.