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cool craft ideas for teenagers

Teenagers need occupying in the holidays too.  We have some craft activities ideas for them.  Check them out in our Craft Activities for Teenagers…

Here are some free or low cost craft activities for young children. Fabric and ceramic painting, mosaics and more.  Find it all in Craft…

Wow – what an amazing month October has been. We formally launched the site on Monday 16 October and we’ve been in a whirlwind…

Thank you for visiting the Kiwi Families website – we hope to become your ongoing parenting buddy; with information and support available to you…

The nightly ritual when I get home from work is probably mirrored by many Dads around the country. In the door, take a breath…

Here’s a reality check and it’s courtesy of my good friend Jim Mora (he was the warm, witty voice of Wonder Dogs)- Jim’s afternoon radio…

Mark Leishman share his thoughts on being an older parent.

food-safety

Family food gatherings may be a time for giving, but there’s one thing you don’t want to give your family or your guests -…

Do you frequently look for new recipes or do you stick with the same recipes you always use? Could some of your favourite recipes…

Active Kids

Having four children contributes to a heavy workload and I often say that I have too many children and not enough husbands. Or, as…