School Holidays and Term Calendar
View all of the year's school holidays and term dates for New Zealand primary and secondary schools with our handy guide.
Why it’s important to read aloud to your kids – even after they can read themselves
Is reading to your kids a bedtime ritual in your home? A recent report found some parents stop reading to their children once they can read by themselves. Here’s why it’s important to read to your children – even after they have learned to read.
Become a Kumon franchisee for your community
Celebrating 30 years in New Zealand in 2025, Kumon is looking for new franchisees to own and operate centres across New Zealand!
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.
Fostering creative confidence in girls with LEGO
The LEGO Group’s 2024 Play Well Study has found that NZ parents tend to give girls less recognition for their creative work when compared to boys. Get tips to support creative development and nurture confidence through the power of play and everyday language in the 10 Steps to Fostering Creative Confidence guide.
How LEGO Is Inspiring The Space Generation
Introducing kids to the wonders of the universe or nurturing their growing interest in space science encourages the next generation of astronomers, engineers, and dreamers to reach for the stars.
Family review: artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep
When the kids get a good, restful night's sleep, everybody wins! But sometimes your child's sleep (and therefore your own) can be elusive or disrupted due to a myriad of reasons. To help Kidspot families to support sleep for their kids, we gave them the opportunity to trial artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep. Check out their reviews here.
Why Fruits & Veggies Are Essential For School Kids Health
The school-age years are marked by rapid growth, both physically and mentally. Fruits and vegetables offer a host of benefits that are particularly vital during this developmental phase. By providing a diverse range of nutrient-rich options and using creative strategies to encourage kids to eat them, you can set your child on a path towards a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
All You Need To Know About Parasitic Worms
Worms are one of the most common childhood conditions and while there are many types of worms that can infect humans, the most likely culprit in children in New Zealand is the threadworm.
10 Signs Your Child Might Have Sleep Apnoea
If your child is sleep-deprived or is displaying other symptoms, it can be a sign that they are suffering from sleep apnoea. If not treated, it may have serious consequences for their overall physical and mental health. With that in mind, here are 10 signs your child might have sleep apnoea.
Moving To Australia? The Ultimate Guide To The Australian School Systems
If you are moving to Australia with children, it is important to understand the Australian school system. How does it work? What are the options for your children? This guide will tell you what you need to know about Australian schools, from preschool through to university.
How To Introduce Your Child Into A New Sport
We all want to encourage our children to be physically active but starting a new sport for a child can be a bit intimidating. We take a look at all you need to know when introducing your child to a new sport.
Tips For Preparing Your Child For Their First Day Of School
You have chosen the school your child is going to attend, and a starting date, and the countdown is on. There are a number of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition for both of you.
12 Tips For a Better School Year
Making the school year run smoothly for your children, and for yourself, is easy with these quick tips from Kidspot on everything from eating to education.
How To Have An Easy Start To The School Year
Being organised for back to school isn't complicated - it just requires a little bit of forward planning and a lot of been-there-done-that know-how!
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!
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.
New Ways To Keep The Kids Learning At Home
A wonderful thing to come out of our time back in lockdown is an abundance of fascinating and fun online and at-home learning opportunities for kids that are still accessible.
A Guide To At-Home Learning
Knowing that we have to homeschool our kids can be daunting, but don't worry - you've got this! Check out some tips to help you navigate at-home learning.
5 Online Education Resources For Curious Minds
Whether you have a child who just loves to learn or you’re home-schooling for a period of time, there are a number of great resources available online that can help educate your child in a fun way.
Motivation for School
Motivate your child to achieve success at school with these tips for parents from psychologist Justin Coulson.
How Can I Help My Child Through the NCEA Years
NCEA students are under a lot of pressure and there is so much information to navigate. It’s also a system that is different to when you were at high school. Here are 10 proven ways to help your child thrive within the NCEA years.
Smart Hacks To Keep Your Child Learning Over The Holidays
School’s out, but that doesn’t mean that learning stops once the holidays are here. Try these hacks to get your child to learn valuable skills and help them to become responsible and resourceful as they grow.
Creative Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Artistic Talents
Art can be an important factor in a child’s development, as it allows them to express themselves better.
10 Things to Consider When Choosing Subjects
At this time of year, high school students are deciding on their subjects for next year and it can be a minefield for parents helping them decide, particularly for Year 10 students about to enter the world of NCEA.
The Worst Thing To Say To A Sensitive Child
The world is a dog-eat-dog place but there's no need to toughen up your kids so they can survive. Instead, raising sensitive kids will help them thrive.
What To Do About Cruel School Friends
Like adults, children can be mean to one another. Sometimes an unkind remark spoken by one child to another can be the catalyst for friendship to crumble.
Should Kids Only Walk To School With An Adult?
Following the tragic death of an almost seven year old girl, a coroner has advised against allowing children to walk to school without adult supervision.
Second Children Are More Likely To Be Trouble
If your second child has a habit of driving you up the wall with their behaviour, then it seems that you are not alone in your exasperation with your second offspring.
Is It Time For a Tutor?
Tutors and tutoring programmes provide not only help for kids who need some assistance with their learning, but also extension for those kids who are keen to progress further.