We all know that teenagers can be difficult to feed – one day they’re starving and nearly eat you out of house and home,…

Often I wonder if I’m a good Mum? Perhaps the only real measure is reflected in what sort of young men and women our…

When I had my first baby, thirty-five years ago, there were two questions that about-to-be mothers were asking themselves and each other. (Yes. I…

Have you noticed that boys and girls are different? (and no, I don’t mean the obvious anatomical differences!). For those of us parenting both…

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.

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 -…