The immediate response to this title for most parents would be “but families are constantly being challenged!” That probably applies more today than it has for a long…
Picture this: You’re aged 60 and semi-retired Regular contributions to your retirement scheme over the years will soon pay off and you’re feeling quietly confident that in five…
Juggling family duties when a new born comes along, can have its challenges. Time to prepare a well balanced meal full of the right nutrition and meeting every…
Imagine having just given birth and being told by the doctor that your baby probably wouldn’t live, that you should get ready to say goodbye. But then baby…
Grandparents or kin who find themselves in a position of having to raise children at a later stage in life face many challenges:
Winter is often considered the off season for fair weather gardeners, who enjoy the simple pleasures of sun warmed tomatoes and crisp salads on a hot day and…
If your family is anything like ours, life is never predictable and certainly never stands still. Challenges to our family’s way of life, our values, our routines and…
“You don’t understand!” “You never let me…” “It’s not fair!” “I hate you!”… These and other hurtful words are often heard by parents from angry, upset children, resulting…
Our family’s biggest challenge is making time. Time is a precious resource I crave. The 19th century American author, Alice Morse Earle wrote, “The clock is running. Make…
“There has been a lot of talk online about child abduction and stranger danger lately and I am starting to feel really anxious about my children’s safety. I…
You might have heard of the ‘heel prick’ test – also known as a ‘Guthrie’, ‘PKU’ or newborn metabolic test – where a small blood sample is taken…
Dance all your favourite stories to life in a series of workshops with Java Dance. Java reunites with Capital E in a new series of dance workshops. Children…
La Boca Loca is Wellington’s renowned Mexican restaurant, and here in this new hardcover title you can find some of their well-cooked, well-loved recipes that have made Mexican…
When we opened La Boca Loca in April 2011, we had a clear goal: to bring the freshest flavours of Mexico to Wellington. Our mission was to recreate…
Pom is playing with his special friend, Pim. Pim gets misplaced, much to Pom’s dismay. Pom enlists the help of his dog, and they look everywhere for little…
With winter here it is important to build up your immune system to keep healthy, productive and enjoy every day. Silberhorn is one of New Zealand’s longest established,…
Michelle Bridges, best known for her role coaching individuals on The Biggest Loser Australia, has recently released her new health and fitness book: Powerful Living – Mindset +…
Once upon a time, a woman went to Paris in the 80s, met a sexy Frenchman in a café, went back home to the States, received seven lovely…
Busy parents have enough to worry about, so when it comes to their precious little ones in bed, they don’t want to be left worrying about them getting…
Little Passports is the award-winning children’s subscription company that inspires kids to learn about the world. After signing up, kids receive monthly packages filled with exciting and engaging content,…
We have three copies of the brilliant new picture book Don’t Think About Purple Elephants to give away! Don’t Think About Purple Elephants is a delightful picture book…
Tip Top® Bakery has made it even easier to boost children’s protein intake through the number one item kiwi parents include in the lunchbox, with the introduction of…
Welcome to my world of creating a blended family. My world of love, laugher, fun, stress, anxiety and chaos… This is me… A Wife, a Mother, a Step-Mother, an…
Women have been singing the praises of Efamol Pure Evening Primrose Oil across two generations and it is not just word of mouth that supports its actions. Nearly…
A lost child is a parent’s worst nightmare! Is your child a ‘runner’? Or did you take your eye off them for a moment, and now can’t see…
WIN! 1 of 4 Listerine® Total Care® Mouthwash Packs, valued at $30 each. Are you ready to jumpstart to a healthier mouth? In an eye-catching limited edition design,…
“Changing the World is Child’s Play – Inspirations for making everyday moments with children count.” Released early in April, “Changing the World is Child’s Play” is published in…
New Zealand owned household brand Mrs Rogers is known for their high quality and all natural range of salts, peppers, herbs, spices and seasonings, but did you know…
Nordic Naturals Children’s DHA delivers essential nutrients to help with the development of the brain, eyes, nervous and immune systems. Made entirely from Arctic Cod Liver Oil that’s…
Alice Arndell, who has appeared on NZ’s Hottest Home Baker and is the blog writer at Alice in Bakingland has released her second book – Bake Me Home:…
The Mocka Bronx Crate is a great way to keep toys tidy and out of the way. The crates come in three different designs that are all simple…
When you can’t get to sleep at night, listen to a story fuelled by fright! There will be mermaids, ghouls and perhaps a hag, with sights and sounds…
Nutritionist Claire Turnbull has recently published a new book – Feel Good for Life and we thought she might have some valuable thoughts to share with parents, because who doesn’t…
Pondering how best to grow healthy, well-nourished kids is something that occupies the mind of almost every mother. This Mother’s Day, ChildFund is giving Kiwi and Kenyan mums…
Every year, Deaf Aotearoa chooses a Deaf person to be the Face of NZSL Week. This year, it’s Dylan Louie, a young Auckland father. Dylan tells us what…
Candle Tiny Tots Lift the Flap Bible presents eight Bible stories in a very simple, stripped-back manner. The stories encourage small readers to lift cardboard flaps in order…
When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them…
I think most parents worry a bit about having their children’s photos online, especially in something like Facebook. I know I’m pretty careful with my setting in this…
On Mother’s Day, I like to enjoy something fresh and flavoursome. At the super market today, I picked up a Salmon Steak, smoked – ready for use! I…
No longer content with building, or zooming, or even rescuing, the dinosaurs now have their sights set on something much, much bigger…the MOON! Join our fearsome friends as…
WIN! 1 of 4 Listerine® Total Care® Mouthwash Packs, valued at $30 each Are you ready to jumpstart to a healthier mouth? In an eye-catching limited edition design,…
To celebrate the MAGGI Soup for a Cup Silver Sachet promotion, where you could WIN $10K instantly – Kiwi Families is giving away one of these fantastic hampers.…
Thanks to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we have three copies of Sofia The First: Curse of the Princess Ivy to give away!! The revelation of a spellbinding secret…
Chrysalis Early Learning Centre is a ground breaking, unique concept in early childcare education, designed and developed by owners – husband and wife team, Dr Darius and Nikeeta…
Did you know the zoo animals go home to suburbia at night when the zoo closes? Yes siree. And they return to work the next day just like…
April is World Autism Awareness Month. In New Zealand, autism affects one person in 100; that’s around 40,000 New Zealanders. You might not be aware that there are a…
Calling all parents and parents-to-be! The Baby Show is coming to Wellington from the 22-24 of May, and bringing with it an incredible showcase of everything you need…
From the moment your baby is dressed, it’s usually time for another outfit change. Luckily Postie’s new bodysuits and rompers are great value (from $6) and come in…
La Mav Organic Skin Science® delivers a completely organic skin care range that provides visible results, while being gentle on skin and the environment. Products are 100% plant…
These were the last set of school holidays before my youngest daughter started school. So the opportunity to take my now three primary aged school kids to a…
Recipes From New Zealand’s Favourite ‘Underground’ Kitchen. It all started by word of mouth among friends, and now everyone is talking about this hip home-cook and her thriving…
Babies and children can catch diseases at any time. Immunisation is your child’s best protection against many serious but preventable diseases like whooping cough. This disease is still…
Dealing with challenging behaviour from 6, 7 and 8 year olds is hard work, and can be very emotionally draining on parents. Here’s 4 key tips for managing…
When Pig’s friend Trevor comes over to play, Pig doesn’t want to share his toys. He likes to hoard them in the corners and leave Trevor to fend…
Mozart in the womb, Baby Einstein DVD’s for newborns and i-pad learning apps for toddlers. From the moment the umbilical cord is cut, today’s parents feel trapped in…
Babies and children can catch diseases at any time. Immunisation is your child’s best protection against many serious but preventable diseases like whooping cough. This disease is still…
What is play? Play is learning. Play is children’s life. Play is loving learning about life!
Have your child join over four million students around the world who are experiencing the benefits of this unique method of learning. Over a two-week period, students will…
Who doesn’t love a great story about a real kiwi hero? Such is the story told in Roly the Anzac Donkey, which retells the events experienced by Richard…
Winter bugs can make children feel grumpy, grizzly and ‘ouchie all over’. So ask for Pamol® at your local pharmacy: that way, it’s on hand when you need…
Every year when winter hits, we wonder how can we keep our children from getting sick. It’s a good question but there are no easy answers. Cold and…
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and things don’t end up as you think they will. However, blended families can also be great. Here’s a bit about…
Improv for Kids The Improvisors Circa Theatre, Wellington 7 -18 April (no Sunday performance) $10 per person
THE MAGIC OF ICE with Disney Frozen! Anna and Elsa discover where their hearts lie in this epic journey through snowstorms and freezing temperatures. With the help of…
Jack and Lucy is giving away 3 letter writing gift sets. Each set features ONE design. Each set includes: – 6 x A5 sheets of 120gsm writing paper…
A little white kiwi thinks the moon might be his mother because it is white and bright and round like him. Prepare to snuffle and shuffle through the…
If you’ve looked at an amazing sugarpaste or buttercream cake creation and wondered how on earth you could replicate it for a special occasion, perhaps this method of…
Growth can be either outwards or upwards, and that applies to families as much as anything else. A growing family may be one that is adding to its…
During menopause there are lots of changes that happen within the body. Many body systems are affected as one hormonal surge create deficiencies in another. The body constantly…
The Napier Grandparents raising Grandchildren group invited me to attend the Christmas lunch with members of this support group. A flight from Auckland down to Napier was upon one…
According to statistics from the Health Funds Association of New Zealand (HFANZ), the health insurance industry funded close to a billion dollars in health claims in 2014.
Food has become such a hot topic. Everywhere we turn there are messages bombarding us about what we should eat and how we should feel while we’re eating…
Let’s grow our concept of what ‘Growing Families’ means – I mean expand the orbit of the current paradigm of the nuclear family to include significant, influential others, such as grandmas,…
Chocolate milkshakes for breakfast anyone? Yes, you heard me correctly and yes it can be done in an easy, healthy way.
One of the keys to growing great families is primarily to keep them healthy, fit and well and as a parent I care about what my kids eat. There…
It’s not that there’s a greater number of us – still just the three – but at least one of us is growing. Of course, we remember the…
Our home grows frequently with over energetic teenagers! They blaze into our house brimming with smiles, flailing hair, bags of clothes, giant oversized art folders, the crinkly sound of…
“No matter what you’ve done for yourself or for humanity, if you can’t look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you…
The Lonely Planet Adventures In… series is a new sticker activity series for kids aged 3 and up shows kids the incredible sights and diverse environments of planet…
Thanks to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we have three Disney Junior prizepacks to give away! Each prizepack includes 2 DVDs to keep the little ones entertained: Mickey Mouse…
We thought our family had stopped growing at two kids. It seemed like the financially responsible thing to do, and my ever practical partner pointed out that we’d…
As the first term closes, many schools have either already held their first parent teacher meetings, or will be indicating their availability for these meetings early in Term…
‘It was a beautiful, breezy, yellow-and-green afternoon…’ This is the way Abby Whitshank always begins the story of how she and Red fell in love that day in…
Win one of five Barbie in Princess Power bundles! To celebrate the release of Barbie in Princess Power on DVD, Kiwi Families has five bundles to give away…
It’s the perfect family day out – The Food Show Christchurch has it all! Boasting the country’s largest selection of South Island food, drink and kitchen equipment suppliers,…
Decorating cakes like a professional is no easy feat, but thanks to the new Queen Ready-to-Roll Icing and Food Colour Gel, you can get very creative and have…
In his first award-winning documentary Joe Cross shared his incredible health transformation and weight loss journey, inspiring others to increase their fruit and vegetable intake through juicing. In…
Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids this Easter? Located just a two and a half hour drive from Auckland is the wonderful world of…
First up a disclaimer – I am a physicist. So any kids’ book that teaches physics is likely to get a good review from me. But even without…
Win a family registration (4 people) to enter the Million Dollar Snapper Competition! From Friday May 22 to Sunday May 31, an expected 3000 keen recreational fishers will…
Win tickets for you and three friends to attend the EveryWoman Expo! Bringing together the best in beauty, fashion, health, nutrition, well being, fitness, food, love and personal…
I’m often amazed at the way that kids pick up technology and my 2 year old already understands the principles of using an iPad or tablet. However, it…
As we approach ANZAC Day again, it is always lovely to have some way to really engage children with the importance of what our ANZACS did for us.…
Win one of five copies of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb on DVD! Get ready for the wildest and most adventure-filled Night At the Museum…
This year, NIVEA Sun has teamed up with American artist Thomas Leveritt to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection. Together, they have launched a new, ground-breaking…
Win one of five copies of Monster High – Haunted on DVD! Lurk what’s waiting for the Monster High® ghouls when they bring their killer fashion to the…
Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company, has three prize packs of its new release Lonely Planet Kids’ books to give away. Each pack has a total…
Growing families need a great garden and to get you started Yates is giving away two prize packs each containing two packets of seeds, Yates Thrive Easy Pods…
Win one of five copies of The Penguins of Madagascar on DVD! Super spy teams aren’t born… they’re hatched. Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious…
Kiwigarden’s all natural yummy snacks are made from real ingredients, like fruit, vegetable and yoghurt and contain absolutely NO NASTIES – NO preservatives and NO colouring. Great for…