If homework time at your place feels like a full-blown crisis—where someone’s crying, something’s burning, and you’re Googling “how to explain fractions to a 9-year-old without losing your…
If you’re a mum who’s ever done an Olympic-level tiptoe out of the nursery only for your baby to sense your absence like a Jedi and wake up…
If you’re here wondering what happens when one doctor walks into a room filled with twenty people who don’t believe in vaccines… you’re in the right place. Yes,…
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Relationships with other kids aren’t always easy. In this section we cover making friends and how to deal with bullying.
A range of ideas to get your teenager started with being creative.
All you need to know about sending your teenager back to school, and entertaining them throughout the holidays.
Here we give you the history of some important celebrations and festivals, and give you ideas for sharing the celebration with your children.
All you need to know about common illnesses, allergies and immunisations for teenagers.
If your confused about education for your teen, read on! We cover everything from subject choices to explaining NCEA.
Planning a party or birthday for your teenager? We’ve got great ideas for food, themes and games to get the party going.
We overview heaps of different activities, sports and classes for teenagers and tweenagers in NZ. This section helps you in choosing which activities & programs are right for…
Great information to help you discuss sex with your teenagers and tweenagers.
Want to know more about childhood wellbeing or keeping your teenager healthy? Check out our articles here.
Delicious recipes to feed the whole family
Awesome recipes for filling your child’s lunch box.
Recipes and ideas for baking for you family
In this section we cover everything you need to know about food and nutrition for your teenager.
Want to know more about the gear your teenager needs for school and recreation? Check out our gear guides here.
Post-earthquake Christchurch has heaps to offer families – check out our information on where to go and what to see.
All you need to know about holidaying in Queenstown
Heading to Wellington for a family holiday? We’ve got some great ideas for your trip.
Surely one of the most under-rated jewels of the North Island. Find out all about travelling in Taranaki, the surf capital of New Zealand.
Hints, tips and information about holidaying in Rotorua
Planning a trip to the City of Sails? We’ve got some great ideas to help you make the most of your trip.
Quick and easy dinner ideas for your family
Delicious dessert recipes and ideas.
All you need to know about travelling with kids!
Find our guides and links to help you plan your family vacation in New Zealand
Are you worried about your baby having allergies? Read our useful information here.
Need ideas about names for your baby? Check out our suggestions here.
Looking for someone to care for your baby? We have all the information you need!
Feeding your baby can be traumatic at first – we provide tips and advice to make it a little easier.
All you need to know about toddlers and preschoolers. We cover everything from education to healthcare, activities to toys and gear.
Some ideas to help you get creative, artistic and crafty with your toddlers.
All you need to know about different types of nappies for your baby.
One of the biggest issues with new babies is sleep. We’ve got advice on getting your baby to sleep as well as lots of information on the different…
Best place to start for information on New Baby gear, toys, feeding, caring, bathing, safety and everything!
Every pregnancy is different and we bring you information about everything you need to know about giving birth, and all that can happen during pregnancy.
We cover important aspects of food and nutrition in pregnancy including food safety issues, getting the right nutrition and the use of alcohol in pregnancy.
This section covers key information about getting pregnant as well as the causes of infertility and what you can do about it.
Welcome to Pregnancy – probably the most exciting and scary time of your life! You’ll find this section packed full of expert advice on the key issues of pre-conception, testing…
Having trouble getting your preschooler to sleep? What about their development, or behavioural issues? We give some ideas about dealing with these issues and more.
Planning a party for your toddler or preschooler? We’ve got everything covered from food to games and themes.
Ideas for fun, interesting and creative toys for preschoolers
Looking after the health and wellbeing of your baby can be stressful and confusing. We bring you information to help guide you through.
Need ideas about names for your baby? Check out our suggestions here.
Technology is an increasingly important part of parenting and we’ve got some great articles to help you and your kids use technology safely and effectively.
In this section we provide you with information and phone and online contact details for these support groups. And please remember, whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to…
Want to know more about education for your primary or intermediate aged child? Read on!
Want to know more about keeping your school age child healthy and well? Check out our articles here.
Our Back to School in NZ section covers supplies, stationery, art, clothing, bags, routines, etc to help you to help your child get ready to go back to…
All you need to know about Early Childhood Education for your preschooler or toddler.
Great ideas for activities, extra-curricular classes, and early learning sports to keep preschoolers active and busy.
Find out more about common toddler and preschooler Illnesses, Allergies & Immunisation.
Want to know more about food and nutrition for your toddler? Check out our articles here.
Kiwi Families brings you all you need to know about school aged children. We cover everything from activities to health and education.
Some ideas to help you get crafty with your children
Struggling with your child’s sleep or behavioural issues, worried about your child’s development? Check out our tips and suggestions here.
The best birthday party ideas, birthday party themes, and birthday party games. Including all the party food, birthday cakes, gifts, clothes, supplies, entertainers and birthday party venues you…
Confused about what gear your child needs for school? Check out our gear guides here.
In this section we cover all you need to know about common illnesses, diseases, allergies and immunisations for school age children.
Great school lunch ideas as well information about nutrition for your child.
With information on everything from education to healthcare, we bring you great information to support you as you parent your teenagers, and tweenagers.
Want to know more about toddler illnesses and diseases or keeping your preschooler healthy and well? Check out our articles here.
Ideas for activities, Classes & Sports for your school aged child.
Parenting is fun, challenging and really hard work! Whatever your parenting situation – whether you’re a biological parent, a step parent, foster parent, single parent or a grandparent…
Family Finances – a topic close to every parent’s heart in these tough economic times – provides free tips to save money, practical financial advice on reducing debt,…
All you need to know to keep your family safe.
Family homes come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but remain the subject of enormous time, effort, passion, frustration and joy for many kiwi parents. We…
Looking after yourself is just as important as looking after your children and we bring you information about everything for your health and wellbeing.
In this section we cover everything to do with feeding your family. From healthy lunches through to delicious desserts, we’ve got it.
Parenting alone? Find lots of easy-to-read and often amusing articles by a highly experienced and insightful single parent in our Single Parents section.
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The capstone paper is the culmination of a student’s academic career, including the information and skills they have acquired during their education. It helps students to exhibit their…