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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
9 tips to help kids prepare for tests
Help your child to prepare for tests and exams at school with this helpful advice.
School exams and stress
Find advice and tips on helping support your child through the stressful periods of exams at school.
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.
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
Duffy Books in Homes presents an entertaining and fun show to inspire children to protect our environment for future generations
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.
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
Pain relief for sick kids
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School term and holiday calendar
View school terms and holiday dates for primary, secondary and private and public schools.
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.
