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.
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.
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.
The key to removing warts (or verrucas) is to remove the core of the wart – this is hidden under the dome that you can see on the top of the skin. Wartie provides outstanding freezing performance to remove warts and verrucas fast, effectively and safely.
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!
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!
Ever wondered how watching different movies can affect your child? We look at how movies can positively and negatively impact children.
One wonderful thing to come out of weeks of lockdown is an abundance of fascinating and fun online and at-home learning opportunities for kids.
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.
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.
Motivate your child to achieve success at school with these tips for parents from psychologist Justin Coulson.
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.
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.
Art can be an important factor in a child’s development, as it allows them to express themselves better.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research suggests that almost a fifth of kids stop frequently reading for fun between the ages of eight and nine years old. Discover tips for keeping them reading.
Bedtimes. They are, and forever will be, a bone of contention for parents and kids. But what is an appropriate time to send the kids off to bed?
How do you help when your child's biggest detractor is ... your child? Dr Justin Coulson gives us some tips for tackling the D-word.
Your child may require a bit of guidance when it comes to choosing something they are passionate about. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your child’s creativity.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder which causes problems with the development of social and communication skills.
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
Drinking fountains, handball and monkey bars at recess - that's what primary school is all about. One mum muses on what she knows about primary now it's almost over.
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?
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.
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.
