If you’ve been thinking about what to cook for your family Christmas, here’s a treat for you! This menu has lots of colour, great…

Our family relocated from the hustle and bustle of suburban Auckland for the laid back lifestyle of rural Taranaki a few months ago.  My…

William is the youngest in our family by quite a long shot. He is still at primary school while his siblings are in their…

My family is pretty typical of a lot of modern families these days in that there are never enough hours in the day to…

It was the school holidays and the call came from the younger five (6-9yrs) grandchildren who do not live with us. ‘We’re bored can…

In my life-before-kids, fun and spontaneity were one in the same. When we lived in California, near Disneyland, our idea of a good time…

As parents we often find ourselves revisiting activities we did as a child. We’re talking about, swingball, scooters, hydroslides, cycling and adventure playgrounds. I…

Much is said about the challenges and stress of parenthood. However, there is little emphasis placed on the joy of being a mother, celebrating…

Children have fun learning and bonding, which develops a sense of confidence and security. As a kaiako (teacher) of children in home based childcare,…

Combining games night with a family meal is one way to have a lot of fun.  You can get dressed up, divide family members…