The four Ps of Parenting
Mother of four kids under four, Zoe from the parenting blog Blessed in Doubles, discusses the four Ps of parenting: planning, preparation, peace and play. Plus we have a chance for you to win LEGO DUPLO!
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.
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!
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.
The right sport for your child
Finding the right sport for your child can be challenging, and often you'll need to stop and start a few along the way.
What is Futsal?
Find out about the rules and suitability of Futsal
Netball
Read about netball for children, including when to start and the basic rules of the game.
The slacker’s sport your kids NEED to try
Find out about a great DIY sport your kids will love - even the slackers (excuse the pun!)
Rugby league
Rugby is a great way to keep your kids active throughout the year and get them involved in team sports.
Why children need to play sport
Signing your child up for a team sport will do a lot more than get them moving – it can arm them with some valuable skills.
Rugby Union
Rugby Union is a great sport that boys and girls can play to keep fit in all seasons. Learn more about the rules and how to join a league.
Hockey
Hockey is a fun way to keep your school age child active. Learn more about the rules and joining a league.
Picking a gymnastics class
Know a mini gymnast who wants to start gymnastics after-school? Learn how to pick the best kids gymnastics classes, gym and gymnastic coach for your child.
5 summer sports your kids will love
Kids sport is a great way to keep children healthy and fit. Find summer sports they love including tennis, cricket, swimming, nippers and little athletics.
Cricket
This bat and ball summer game is played between two teams of eleven players outdoors in summer.
Baseball / T-Ball
T-ball, a modified version of baseball or baseball are summer sports enjoyed by thousands each summer.
Basketball
Usually played indoors and year round, there is likely a club near you.
Waterpolo
Children can enjoy waterpolo, or the junior version Flippaball from an early age. It introduces the principles of water competence, develops strong swimmers and water awareness.
Tennis
Tennis in New Zealand is organised through six regional associations that cover several local centres with which clubs affiliate
Rowing
Rowing is an excellent form of fitness for boys and girls to undertake.
How to remove grass stains
Stain removal tips for grass stains. How to remove grass stains from clothing, carpet, fabric and furniture. Stain removal tips for grass stains.
Surf Life Saving
Surf Lifesaving is a great way for children to learn about the beach and become aware of important safety issues.
Touch Rugby
Touch is a fun, low-cost, low time involvement sport that caters for all levels of ability. It is a non-contact sport so the risk of serious injury is minimal.
Active kids are happier adults
Make your child's healthy physical development a priority with these ideas to focus on fun and activity for long term health.
Softball
Softball is a game that is traditionally a summer sport and can be played from around 5 years old
Athletics
Athletics is enjoyed in schools and clubs across New Zealand and incorporates a range of track and field disciplines.
