Kidspot talked with Megan and Andrew Papas about the joys and challenges of becoming first time parents to Baby Bastian who arrived in February 2021. We discuss their pregnancy journey as well as how having Bastian in their lives has changed things up.
It's important to use a car seat that is appropriate for your child's age and size, along with understanding when a car seat is no longer safe to use. We took the most commonly asked questions about car seats to the experts.
When you're facing a long journey in the car with the kids in the back, you really do need to initiate some activities to keep the kids entertained - both for their amusement and your sanity!
Planning a family road trip? Check out our top tips for what to pack into the car to help make the journey easier.
If you're planning a family road trip, make these essential vehicle checks before you head away.
For your next road trip, keep the kids occupied with printable car bingo cards.
The Anzac spirit has taught us many things; endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship. And in these unprecedented times, it’s important we unite together using all of these qualities. See the activities to get involved.
Taking children to visit a museum or gallery can be stressful for parents who want the family activity to be a pleasure. Here's how to make it fun.
T'is the season for Wishlists! My boys were given the job of trialling 3 Vtech and LeapFrog toys. They’ll give a thumbs up if they think these toys are worthy of a place on every kids Wishlist!
T'was the 1st of December when all parents remember Christmas wishlists will start to be written. Avoiding real life fairies and live lions, life sized rockets with loud sirens, we have the Top Toys that will still have kids smitten!
It's nearly the most wonderful time of the year! The happ...happiest season of all! With Christmas in mind we took our chance to trial the top toys for boys and girls for Christmas this year from Vtech and Leap Frog.
Nurturing an interest in our environment encourages children to seek out more information about environmental factors and to learn about how to protect our one and only home.
Get out of the house with the kids to do something fun, but stay warm and dry and overall less traumatised by the drama of weather bombs.
If you’ve got an under 5 no doubt you’ve heard of the super hero kids who save the world in their pyjamas; Owlette, Cat Boy and Gecko escapade in the night dealing with the troublesome villains Night Ninja and Romeo the crazy scientist.
So Buzz Lightyear himself, THE Buzz Lightyear, turned up in his box at the end of a 5 year olds bed. I cannot begin to describe the EXCITEMENT that unleashed from his wonder filled soul upon this discovery! My heart burst.
Have an animal loving child? Check out these fun toys that will give them hours of fun. All the joy of a pet without the mess!
If you’re a parent to a 4+ year old it’s time to get twice as excited, because not only are we going to be basking in nostalgia and perhaps a few tears when Toy Story 4 is released in cinemas, but we're also being introduced to the LEGO Toy Story 4+ playsets!
See our review of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan, perfect for tweens aged 12+
From as little as $19 per month, your friends and family can enjoy unlimited daytime entry to Auckland Zoo, 364 days a year!
Check the Snowplanet website for full details. Touted as the coolest place in town we went to check out Snowplanet! Could we handle the cool? Could we slip and slide down the slopes with more sliding that slipping? Let's see!
From No. 1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross. This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth…
To help you plan your itinerary, we've got a great 12 day family road trip around the South Island.
If you're planning a trip around New Zealand's North Island with the family, why not follow our handy 10-day driving guide for some top highlights.
Playing the same old car games, road trip after road trip, can get a little tedious. Find some fun new games to try when you head away with the family these school holidays.
The perfect way of bringing all the Christmas glow into your home! Get comfortable on the couch, pop the popcorn and enjoy a Christmas movie with the family.
Make sure your next family camping trip is a success with these nifty camping ideas and tips – A prepared camper is a happy camper!
Travelling with kids is hard when you have children who get motion sickness. Get ten travel sickness cures including ginger and over the counter drugs. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Try these healthier alternatives for snacks on the go.
