Harlow was not a happy baby. She rarely smiled. Of the more than 150 babies I have looked after, she was the most uncomfortable I had ever met. …
“I am no supermum”. I tell myself this each day as I try to attain a happy healthy balanced life for my family and for myself. I remind…
‘Pear’, ‘pineapple’, ‘strawberry’, and ‘banana’ might be a great recipe for a fruit salad, but it can also be a recipe for confusion about our body image. To…
The typical story goes… you meet the love of your life, you get married, and you have kids. You work hard, and raise your children to be strong…
What is healthy eating? Does it mean something different to you than it does to the person next to you? Chances are it does. We all know that…
Each day, Grasshopper asks Tree what day it is and Tree gives him an unexpected answer. Written by Tania Norfolk and illustrated by Chris Norfolk, this brother and…
GIVE YOUR PET THE GOODBYE THEY DESERVE Whether it’s Godfrey the goldfish, Jerry the rabbit or Mittens the cat, pets are more than just animals – they’re a…
When novelist and columnist Sarah-Kate Lynch turned 50 she declared ‘A Year of Me’ and set off in search of the key to happiness…
When your child has a raised temperature, it can also raise your levels of concerns. Should you take them to the doctor? Should you give them medicine? At…
Great tasting, naturally fermented organic and gluten free foods are produced by the Purebread artisan bakery. Order online, for freight free delivery to your door– Healthy choices for…
Kiwi Families is pleased to have 5 packs of Formula 10.0.6 Profile Picture Skin Kits to giveaway – which are great for skin problems often experienced by teenagers.…
It was Joe and Ellie’s bedtime. But Joe and Ellie were not in bed. The New Babysitter tries all kinds of tactics, but to no avail. However the…
Win one of five copies of Walking with Dinosaurs on DVD! Set 70 million years ago, this story follows Pachimou, the smallest in his family. On his path…
Quality and safety are important when choosing a first bike for your little one, as is the peace of mind that your child will feel independent while also…
We are pleased to have four tickets to give away for each region in the upcoming Disney on Ice Treasure Trove tour 2014. This amazing show features 300…
Eco Alkalines are the world’s first certified carbon neutral batteries – every purchase contributing to offset projects. Not only are they environmentally responsible – containing 0% cadmium, lead…
The ASUS Transformer Book T100 is a 10.1-inch ultraportable laptop with an Intel® Atom™ Bay Trail quad-core processor and a detachable HD display that can be used as…
The Asus T100 is a tablet computer running Windows 8.1. It comes with a keyboard cover that acts as a docking station turning it into a small computer…
Cook With Me is a collection of recipes from MasterChef NZ winner Aaron Brunet – it is a sophisticated but accessible cookbook that is well worth picking up. Having…
Pain and fever can make your child feel grizzly and grumpy: teething, earache, colds and flu, not to mention the scrapes, scratches and stings of general play. So…
I always find it so inspiring to hear about the way that different families create their lives and this is certainly the case with Siri, Gus and Liv…
It’s Allergy Awareness Week soon and we talk to a family where allergies are part of everyday life. Kiwi mum, Amanda, talks about living with allergies for 6 year old Amelia.
New Zealand Sign Language Week raises awareness about New Zealand’s Deaf community and the contribution and colour NZSL brings. New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is the natural language…
Two Little Feet Footwear specialises in quality affordable shoes for children aged 6months to approx 4 years. All shoes are anatomically designed – meaning you can be assured…
Kiwis drink more than 1.6 billion cups of coffee a year and the quest for the perfect coffee now extends to home. The Nescafé Dolce Gusto makes café-style…
Dust mites, bacteria and mould are allergens that worsen asthma and allergies. Protect-A-Bed’s Allerzip range of fully encased mattress and pillow protectors provides a healthy, allergy-free sleep zone safe…
How fortunate for all the mothers out there that The Food Show in Wellington happens to coincide with Mother’s day?
I confess, I’ve a little bit of a fascination with larger families and how they ‘make it work’. Four children is probably considered a large family nowadays (though…
Artist Graham Thompson is making us blush with his new Wasgij Original 20 1000pc puzzle Fishy Business! from Holdson. Extra large portions of cod are on special at…
Turbo is a snail who dreams of being the greatest racer in the world. His obsession with speed has made him an oddity and outsider in the slow…
I am just an average basic cook. I opened this book and thought, well – please! I do know how to boil, poach, fry and scramble eggs. I…
I’ve always longed to discover and ignite the spark of my creativity in some dramatic fashion. Here are eight keys to help you get out of your own way…
Veganissimo is a comprehensive new vegan cookery book by Sydney-based vegan advocate Leigh Drew.
Making your own pizza with kids is easy! Too often we perceive making things by scratch to be difficult and end up spending way too much money to buy a…
Sweet: Treats to Share is a treasure trove of more than 80 mouth-watering recipes from some of New Zealand’s best-loved bakers, including Alexa Johnston, Allyson Gofton, Annabelle White,…
When I was at Primary and Secondary school I knew I was dumb. I didn’t do well in my classes and I envied the brainy kids who did. It…
Brrr! It’s getting cold out there and it’s the perfect time to be thinking about soup! We’ve got a great pack to of Wattie’s Squeeze & Stir soups…
Colour has a kind of magic about it. Choosing particular colours can make your complexion glow with health and your eyes sparkle with vitality. Then there are the…
Award-winning children’s author, Pamela Allen’s stories are brought to life for New Zealand audiences in Mr McGee and the Biting Flea. Emerging from dozens of suitcases and crates,…
Cross My Heart is a great read by a great author. There are two unrelated stories woven together that are both edgy and keep you wondering how they…
Here’s 5 easy Easter activities to make with kids. Spending time together on a food, or craft, activity is an awesome way to make some memories during your time…
Lighthouse Family by Wellington author Phillipa Werry is one of the young adult NZ story series. This story offers a snap shot into the life of a fourteen…
Win a Naturals prize package that includes the entire new range + a set of Bodum glasses. This great pack contains: – Naturals Stevia Sticks – Naturals Stevia…
Good news – there’s a great new show in town for the little ones at the Bruce Mason Centre these School Holidays. Enter a world of fun, colour…
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters released on Wednesday 15 January. We have offered Kiwi Families a 5x DVD giveaway. Percy Jackson returns in this follow-up which finds Percy…
From the author who wrote The Boy in Striped Pyjamas, Stay Where You Are and Then Leave is the story of five year old Alfie Summerfield and how the…
A lightweight, compact folding travel stroller that provides dual functionality of car seat compatibility to easily transform into a fuss free urban travel stroller – perfect for today’s…
The colder months are a great time to get into arts and crafts with your preschooler. It’s not just fun, they’re learning too. Whether you love getting messy…
Wolf and Dog are cousins. Wolf is wild and Dog is tame. Wolf lives in a forest on top of a hill. Dog doesn’t. Dog has a basket.…
If you read my review of Sophie Gray’s last book – Feed the Family for $15 or Less- you will know that I was deeply disappointed that Gray…
If you’re looking for a fun, free way to keep the kids entertained these April school holidays, look no further than your local Westfield for a variety of…
A friend reminded me the other day that: “A happy mum means a happy family”. I can hear you say “What has that got to do with creativity?”…
While not being at the beck and call of the hungry and demanding summer veggies plants, the cooler months are a great time to look at the garden…
My Food Bag’s Cecilia Robinson has used creative thinking to build multiple businesses, and become one of New Zealand’s most successful business women. Cecilia gives us her thoughts…
As the very well known saying goes “variety is the spice of life” and so it is with our food. When our diet is varied we are much…
My young grand-daughter had to make up a story using as much creative ability as possible. She hummed and bounced many ideas of us, and finally presented this:
Retirement is going to be your single largest milestone in your life, one that without proper planning could well become a millstone.
A writer’s son is doomed to tell stories. In the the mornings it’s his dreams and at night it’s his days. He falls asleep to tales of seafaring…
The word ‘creativity’ scares a lot of people, often because they don’t think they are creative people. The term has been stolen by the media and features heavily…
I don’t know about you, but when I think about Easter, I think about eggs. Mostly often, it’s chocolate eggs but don’t forget traditional eggs, too! This recipe…
Fitting exercise into your working day couldn’t be easier, that is if you explore the possibilities. From start of your day to the end there are so many…
We all have these ideals about our lives. Maybe how we hope to raise our children, what our families will be like and what our homes might look…
Kids specialise in concrete thinking. The idea of praying and concepts like gratitude and forgiveness can be pretty hard to grasp – even for adults! You can help everyone…
In my experience as a Footsteps early childhood teacher, one of the most common worries parents share is about their child’s speech and language development. There can be…
Are you rushed off your feet? Tired, exhausted and overwhelmed from the demands of everyday life? Lacking in confidence and motivation to overcome procrastination, other people’s opinions, negative…
In a time where the school curriculum seems to become narrower and narrower, outlets for expressing creativity are becoming more and more vital in the lives of our…
Nano is the ultimate travel companion that promises convenience, longevity, an authentic Mountain Buggy experience of ease and maneuverability with first class safety innovation. Weighing at just 5.9kg…
There are faces in the hedge at the end of the garden, and a nest of tiny fantails, and that’s where 9-year-old Annie goes to play one hot…
Jo Frances Photography are professional photographers specialising in gorgeous baby portraits, natural photographic portraits of children of all ages, and photography that captures and celebrates people and their…
FunBites is a kitchen tool that cuts any kids food into bite-sized fun shapes. Hearts, triangles, cubes – you name it, you can make it and eat it! Funbites…
The lovable Moshi Monsters have jumped out of the screen and have morphed into six fresh styles of kids’ glasses bursting with colour and attitude, made especially to…
Malcolm Gladwell is renowned for his earlier works “The Tipping Point” and “Outliers” and his latest offering doesn’t disappoint – David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art…
Easter is a great time for story telling and here are three lovely books for you and your children. We’ve got two packs, each containing one each of…
We’re really excited about this new series of posts where we’ll talk to some inspiring mums and dads about their great kiwi families! This week’s mama is Becky…
Fifteen-year-old Morag Narmo really doesn’t want to go to school any more. She and her siblings would rather feed their heads into the waste-disposal unit than “do the…
Egg-citing Easter Shrinkies will hit supermarket shelves this week (March 24), available in all Farmer Brown Colony laid eggs. Simply slip a decorative Farmer Brown Shrinkies sleeve over…
Go in the draw to win an ecostore prize pack, valued at over $50! This prize pack includes the new Geranium & Orange Laundry Powder, made with a…
The new ‘Enchantment’ 1000pc puzzle series, from Holdson, will transport you into a world of magic where dragons become your best friends and mythical creatures await discovery. Designed…
Little Artist creates stylish Noughts & Crosses prints, using nine of your child’s paintings. Printed on high quality paper with your child’s name and age on the bottom,…
At some point in your child’s school life, chances are they will get nits. It’s a fact of life… and every parent’s nightmare. But there’s no need for…
Making mash needn’t be a lumpy chore – the new Masha Potato and Vegetable Masher makes it one of the easiest jobs in the kitchen. Simply prepare your…
What do you want to be when you grow up? An astronaut, doctor or maybe an All Black? Perhaps like me, you’ve yet to decide…..
Sometimes I have the good fortune to review some really cool books – and they are not necessarily ones that I would have chosen. This is one of…
After a lot of rain, there is a problem on the farm. How can the farmer get his milk into town? Well, it’s Rosie to the Rescue of…
For many New Zealand home owners, paying the mortgage is the single largest household expense each month. Any increase in mortgage rates will naturally have a major impact…
The tights run wild and free in this hilarious new novel from the Queen of Comedy! In The Taming of the Tights, Tallulah Casey is putting all thoughts…
When Sam opens the door and finds an elephant, he’s a bit surprised. But it turns out that it’s not any old elephant – it’s The Slightly Annoying…
As a Former Green MP I spend a lot of time thinking about sustainability. My job involved advocating for a smart, green, sustainable future for all New Zealanders,…
Angela Mollard is a national columnist in Australia’s News Corp publications each Sunday. She writes about lifestyle, relationships, parenting, politics, society and news-based issues and appears regularly as…
Many families place security right at the top of their priority list – they want to know that money will be there to pay their bills and that…
From the outside, Angela Mollard had it all: a successful career, husband, kids, a house, travel… and yet she wasn’t happy trying to do it all. She felt…
Aussie company Jump in Puddles Productions has released a new fun app for under 5s. Three clues are given for the child to work out ‘who’s that hiding…
Got a fidgit? A wiggler? A busy bee who cannot sit still? I am sure you have tried every which way to tire them out…But have you tried…
Diamond wasn’t always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter – and a bitter disappointment. Discovering…
Here’s an easy and cheap idea for a Piñata using any sort of cereal box. I made a robot but you could make just about anything, an animal, a…
Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open range zoo and with over 350 animals to see, it’s the perfect place for a visit when in Christchurch. We…
Hooo weee! Can’t kids’ birthday parties be just a little bit crazy?? The food; the gifts; the decorations… it can all just get a bit out of hand.…
In A Perfect Chirpy Christmas, Flit imagines himself enjoying what her perceives as the perfect Christmas – a snowy, white version in the northern hemisphere. This story tells…
Teen car crashes have decreased dramatically since New Zealand implemented the graduated driver’s license system in 1987. Unfortunately, car crashes are still the number one cause of death for…
Plunket has been a big part of my life for more than 30 years. Ever since I had my boys all those years ago, getting involved and becoming…