Writers: Rochelle Gribble

We’re really excited to bring you this new series showcasing apps for families. In this post, we’ve got four clever apps to help you deal with the changes that can happen in family life. Continue reading »

Well, it’s the last day of the holidays! I hope you’ve survived!! The rain is back and it looks like the end of the holidays is going to be wet. Here are some inside card games to keep the whole family amused. Continue reading »

Kids love music! Whether you’ve got young children or older school children in your house, making music can be a great way to spend some time together. If the weather is not great whether you today, maybe you could get into doing some much with your kids. It’ll be noisy but that’s the whole point Continue reading »

The weather forecast for today is good here in Wellington (hope it is for where you are as well!) and it’s a nice opportunity to get out and about with the kids. It’s the weekend so a nice chance for families to spend time together. Today’s holiday ideas are some things that you could do in your local neighbourhood – you don’t even have to get in the car! Continue reading »

Many of you will recall seeing the video a while ago of an incredibly elaborate marble run that rolled all over the creator’s lounge (sadly, I couldn’t find it to remind you…) and some of you might have whiled away your childhood making marble runs. While you can now buy kits of plastic bits to make marble runs at home, there’s no real need to buy anything special. Continue reading »

Autumn is an awesome time to explore the garden with your kids! It’s a bit cooler and there’s lots happening. My 4 year old is currently obsessed with the idea of the seasons and she is fascinated by the idea that they go around… and around… and around! The holidays are a good opportunity to see nature in action. Continue reading »

Welcome to the school holidays! Whether you dread the thought of filling those long school-less days or you love the chance to hang with your crew, we’ve got some great holiday ideas for you. Each day, we’ll have a new post with some ideas about how to fill the day. We’d also love to hear what you are up to with your kids these holidays so feel free to add your own ideas! Continue reading »

In Hi-5’s first ever cinema release, Hi-5 will take you behind the scenes on a roller coaster ride where you’ll join your Hi-5 friends Stevie and Lauren, and see what being part of the Hi-5 family is really about! Continue reading »

Painting can be a messy business but it’s also LOADS of fun and your baby will love getting their hands (and the rest of their body) mucky while using this edible paint. It’s easy to make and you don’t need to worry if your baby eats it!  Continue reading »

The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s much-loved production of Cinderella is back! Renowned British choreographer Christopher Hampson’s ravishing interpretation of the timeless rags-to-riches romance is everything you could wish for and more. The TOWER Season of Cinderella will tour to seven centres throughout the country from 2 August – 9 September. Continue reading »