My two girls, now 5 and 9, are at that stage where they have a million thoughts but not a lot of outlets to express them. Some days,…
Bullying remains a significant issue in New Zealand, affecting the lives of many children and their families. With the rise of digital technology, the scope and impact of…
When can hypnotherapy help me or my child, and what are the benefits of hypnotherapy? Find out all you need to know about this growing practice and how…
In response to a reader comment on our What is eczema article, Kiwi Families reached out to our wonderful Facebook community for advice. We had such a great…
We really can’t cope without our Mums can we? They’re always there for us, when we need a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to bend. And…
Good weather and school holidays are just the excuse you’ve been looking for to get out on your bikes. What better way to wear out your kids, get outdoors…
A beam of sunlight projects through the window and across the bathroom. You notice the dust dancing in the golden light. You can’t see it, but floating in that…
“They are not airplanes!!,” my six year old yelled. Followed by, “They are not pteradactyls.” And a fit of giggles. He knows he’s funny. Isaac is happily wiggling…
There are several reasons why New Zealanders have a higher risk for developing skin cancers – including a high proportion of the population with fair skin, our low ozone…
While lack of sleep for babies is a much discussed topic, sleep problems for school age children can also cause considerable stress! Insufficient sleep can cause a wide…
Using paracetamol (Pamol and Panadol) with kids can be a difficult business. On one hand, you’ve got a poor, sick child and on the other hand, you might…
Oral health affects not only general health – it has an influence on social and psychological factors, influencing self-esteem, the way people look, speak and socialise. Disorders of…
Information sharing on periods can be tricky – this information sheet on periods can be used to help explain periods to young people.
Building immunity is vital as we are all more susceptible to colds and flu in the winter – building your immunity can help you to stay well.
This emergencies checklist provides invaluable advice on when it is a medical emergency and when you can routinely visit your doctor.
Children need iron in their diet. Read about iron for children — child requirements, types of iron, causes & symptoms of iron deficiency, iron absorption, anemia, how to…
This article contains advice and nutritional tips for you to help your sick child back to a full recovery through food and drink.
This article on food allergy symptoms and diagnosis gives great advice and information on allergies and nutrition for families in New Zealand.
Schools and kindergartens are very aware of sun safety for children in their care. Read more about keeping your kids safe in our Sun Safety article.
Head lice, or nits, are an age old problem – they have always existed in human communities and they can only be tackled by a community approach of…
