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    12 Tips For a Better School Year
    Back to School

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.

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    The cost of school uniforms
    Back to School, School Age

The cost of school uniforms

With school resuming for 2019, the topic on a lot of parents' minds seems to be the cost of school uniforms. What can be done about it?

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    5 Unexpected ​positive effects of dance on children
    Sport

5 Unexpected ​positive effects of dance on children

Dance is a great way to keep our children physically fit. However, it does not end there as dance has many positive impacts on children.

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    Getting kids back into a good sleep routine after holidays
    Back to School, School Age

Getting kids back into a good sleep routine after holidays

Did those late nights get out of hand during the school holidays? Try these top tips from a sleep expert to get the kids back into a good sleep routine before school starts.

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    Eye Health Q&A with Specsavers
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Eye Health Q&A with Specsavers

Vision plays an important part in your child's social and educational development, so it’s important to keep on top of their eye health. Optometrists at Specsavers have answered the most common questions parents have about their childrens eyes.

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    The one back to school check that you shouldn’t forget
    Advertorial, School Age

The one back to school check that you shouldn’t forget

Getting your kids ready to get back to school can be a daunting process. With stationary lists, school shoes, haircuts, bus passes and a stocked pantry with lunch supplies filling the minds of Kiwi parents, many forget one of the most important checks for all children… An eye health check.

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    Keeping kids healthy throughout the school year
    Health, School Age

Keeping kids healthy throughout the school year

To make sure your little academic can make the most of the school year, we’ve put together a few ways to keep your child healthy and fighting fit.

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    Screen use could be damaging to children
    Health

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?

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    Should mobile phones be banned from schools?
    Back to School, School Age

Should mobile phones be banned from schools?

In 2019, New South Wales primary school students will not be allowed to bring mobile phones to school. Should NZ consider a similar ban?

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    Teachers’ pet peeves
    Back to School

Teachers’ pet peeves

Being a teacher ain't easy! Beyond the demand for better working conditions, support and pay, discover what more minor things are also disrupting the happy life of a teacher.

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    Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts
    School Age

Helping kids with learning disabilities get into the arts

Taking part in the arts can help your child develop confidence and self-worth. Try these tips to help you nurture a love of the arts in your child.

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    Sanitary bins for primary schools
    School Age

Sanitary bins for primary schools

The age at which girls are getting their first period is decreasing. In fact, one in 16 girls in NZ will get their period while at primary school - some as young as eight years old.

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    Choosing a performing arts class for your child
    lessons & activities, School Age

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!

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    Music lessons for kids
    lessons & activities, School Age

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.

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    10 things teachers wished you knew
    Back to School

10 things teachers wished you knew

A good parent/teacher relationship is important for making the most of the school year. Here are ten things your child's teacher wished you knew.

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    What do you want your children to learn?
    Back to School

What do you want your children to learn?

We asked Kidspot readers what subject they wish kids were taught at school. You may be surprised by the results!

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    50 clever back to school hacks to make life easier
    Back to School

50 clever back to school hacks to make life easier

Back to school hacks aimed to help us pull back on the sometimes ridiculous expectations we’ve set for ourselves and and streamline the way we do things.

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    Get back-to-school ready on your terms
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Get back-to-school ready on your terms

Even the most frugal among us and the best at budgeting can find themselves scrambling to save a few dollars at this time of year.

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    9 tips to help kids prepare for tests
    Kidspot

9 tips to help kids prepare for tests

Help your child to prepare for tests and exams at school with this helpful advice.

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    School exams and stress
    School Age

School exams and stress

Find advice and tips on helping support your child through the stressful periods of exams at school.

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    The bittersweet milestones keep coming
    School Age

The bittersweet milestones keep coming

When my youngest turned five recently, I thought that her first day at school would be one of the hardest days in my life.

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    Empowering our kids at school
    Back to School, School Age

Empowering our kids at school

How much responsibility do your children take for their everyday school life? Help them by making a few changes ready for the return to school.

  • Duffy and Global Girl Save the World
    School Age

Duffy and Global Girl Save the World

Duffy Books in Homes presents an entertaining and fun show to inspire children to protect our environment for future generations

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    Five fabulous nit-proof hairstyles
    Back to School

Five fabulous nit-proof hairstyles

Nits. Lice. Head lice. If you have a school-aged child, chances are you have already experienced the hell of head lice. If not, it’s only a matter of time. Check out these 5 hairstyles that will reduce the risk of head lice spreading to your child.

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    Development of permanent teeth
    Health

Development of permanent teeth

The set of 32 permanent teeth (also known as adult teeth or secondary teeth) don’t begin to develop until after he is born

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    Pain relief for sick kids
    Health

Pain relief for sick kids

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  • school calendar
    School term and holiday calendar
    School Age

School term and holiday calendar

View school terms and holiday dates for primary, secondary and private and public schools.

  • bullying
    What makes a bully
    Back to School, School Age

What makes a bully

Children who bully want to have control over some aspect of their lives - even if it's just making someone's life miserable.


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