This article on progesterone only, or mini pill, explains the advantages & disadvantages of the progesterone only pill as a contraceptive choice.
This article on the Intra Uterine Device / IUD contraceptive explains how it works, who IUDs are suitable for, and the advantages & disadvantages of intra uterine devices.
This article on diaphragms and caps explains how they work, who they are suitable for and the advantages & disadvantages of diaphragms and caps. Note: Diaphragms and caps…
This article on Depo Provera Contraceptive Injection explains how it works, who the injection is suitable for, the risks, the side effects, and the advantages and disadvantages of Depo…
This article on condoms what they are and how they work, the pros and cons of condoms and how to use them safely!
This article explores the combined pill, its advantages, disadvantages, side effects. How does the combined pill work? Will it be suitable for you?
Want to know more about what is eczema? Looking for tips on how to help your child if they may be prone to eczema? This article gives you…
In this article you will find a description of the common allergies and allergy symptoms, as well as some great practical tips for parents to prevent and manage common allergies…
This asthma article discusses the main signs and symptoms of asthma and guidelines with which parents can help asthmatic children.
This Kiwi Families article provides an allergies overview and also provides a practical overview on coping with allergies in children.
Snacks require just as much thought and balance as the other three main meals of the day. Here are some great words of wisdom on healthy snacks for…
This article on school lunches gives great advice from a parent and registered dietitian on what to provide for kids’ school lunch boxes.
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.
Ensuring your child is drinking adequate fluids is very important. So is choosing the right type of fluid! Here is some great information for NZ families on drinking…
Healthy lunches are vital to a child’s well being and growth. For tips on healthy lunches, read on.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the meal most often skipped. This article explains the importance of breakfast for children and offers information on…
Create a Teddy Bears Picnic for your child’s next birthday party. Use these ideas for teddy themed party invitations, decorations, food, games and prizes.
Create a party with a sports theme for your child’s next birthday. Use these ideas for sports themed party invitations, decorations, food, games and prizes.
Create a great space theme birthday party with these space themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes. Boys (and girls) of all ages will enjoy getting…
Give your child’s birthday party a secret garden theme using these ideas for garden themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a great pizza theme party for your child’s birthday. Use these ideas for pizza themed party invitations, decorations, food, games and prizes.
A guide to creating a birthday party with a pirate theme. Use these ideas for pirate themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
There are lots of ways to give your child’s birthday party a New Zealand twist and it is a nice way to introduce Kiwiana to guests who are…
Create a great magic theme birthday party with these magic ideas for themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a Hawaiian theme birthday party with a luau feel. Ideas for Hawaiian Luau themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
A guide to creating a birthday party with a fear factor theme. This article includes ideas for fear factor themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
It is easy to create a birthday party with a fairy tale theme. Ideas for fairy tale themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a special dinosaur theme birthday party for your child. Ideas for dinosaur themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
A guide to making a circus theme birthday party for your child. Ideas for circus themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a red carpet theme birthday party for your child. Great ideas for red carpet themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
A guide to creating an animal theme birthday party for your child. Ideas for animal themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
This is a complete guide to children’s birthday party themes. Tie your theme into every aspect of the day, for a birthday party your child will never forget.
The classic birthday party games kids love keep being used because they really work! They’re very easy to set up, easy to play, and don’t require a lot of…
Relay games are a great way to entertain children at a birthday party. Either choose a couple of relays play with other party games, or create a whole…
When it comes to birthday party games for big groups, some of the best games you can find are classroom games. Made for big groups, classroom games can…
Having your party games outdoors means less mess, and less stress, plus it gives your children a chance to really let off steam. These 17 old fashioned outdoor…
If it is raining or you simply do not have a backyard, then you need some party games you can play indoors without destroying the house. Indoor party…
There are heaps of birthday party games you can play with a packet of balloons – both traditional party games, and balloon games with a little twist. The…
Vegetarian party food is fun, delicious, and easy to prepare. Here are some great recipes and tips for delicious vegetarian party food.
Sweet party food should be quick, easy and delicious. Here are some great ideas for quick and easy sweet treats, that all your guests will enjoy.
Pizza is a great party food, especially if you need to feed a crowd. Here are some great dough recipes and topping ideas for easy to make pizza…
If you have a child born in Spring or Summer and are thinking about a birthday party outdoors, then these picnic party food ideas are just what you…
If you are catering on a budget for a birthday party with lots of people, these party food ideas and recipes are just what you will need to keep the big group happy. They are all quick, easy,…
Drinks are a special part of any kids’ birthday party or Christmas table. It just takes some great ideas and drink recipes to serve something other than fizzy…
Planning an event? Let’s face it, the party food can be the most stressful bit, innit? No one wants to be slaving away in the kitchen when you…
Party clothes are a tradition as old as parties themselves. Whether it is a costume or just a special outfit, clothes are part of what makes a party…
This party checklist will help you plan & prepare for your kids birthday party with ease. Simply check everything off the list as you go, and come party day…
Party accessories can change your child’s birthday party from a good party to a great one. Party accessories cover a wide range of items; ideas range from invitations to plates (often in…
Planning your child’s 16th birthday party takes discussion and compromise, but it is still possible to make a 16th birthday sweet for both you and your teenager.
Hosting a birthday party at a venue is a great idea, and there are plenty of places you can go on a budget. Finding a birthday party venue…
It is nice to have a theme for your child’s birthday party, but themes do not have to involve endless accessories, especially if you are on a budget.…
Birthday party loot bags should not be expensive; there are plenty of great party prizes and loot bag goodies which you can arrange on a budget. Birthday parties…
Making great birthday party food on a budget is not hard. Read here for ideas and advice for preparing party food on a limited birthday budget.
Birthday party costumes do not have to be expensive, or time consuming to make. There are plenty of birthday party costumes for kids you can make on a…
A birthday cake is one piece of the party you cannot do without, and blowing out the candles on your birthday cake is an annual rite of passage. This tradition not only celebrates the…
Getting kids to school can be a trial and transport to school can be quite a tricky decision to make. There are options! Read more in our Transport…
Choosing the right togs and swim bags for your children can be a challenge. We give you some tips for your shopping trip in our Togs and Swim…
Back to school. Time to dig out the school stationery lists but what does it all mean? Read our School Stationery article for a guide to what is…
Buying new school shoes can be a tricky business. Check out the handy guide for finding the best school shoes for your child in our buying new school shoes article.
Preparing healthy school lunches requires thought and planning. Find some tips and information about nutritional needs in our School Lunches article.
It can be tough buying school clothes that are practical but cool for the playground. We’ve got some top tips for buying school clothes to help make your job…
Buying school bags is about more than just the way they look. We cover some of the more serious aspects of buying a school bag in our School…
Making the shift back into school mode can be tough for children and parents. If you’re feeling a bit nervous about making the switch, here are 5 key…
She’s a hard road finding the perfect lunch box, and let me tell you, I’ve been giving it a shot.
Print our Secondary School First Day Checklist to help getting ready for the first day of school.
Yachting covers all sorts of water activities, so in a country surrounded by water, it is no surprise that yachting is such a popular sport.
Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole…
Swimming is both a recreational activity and a competitive sport, and in a country surrounded by water, swimming is a skill that every child should learn. We overview…
Squash is a great way to encourage health and fitness in children. Face paced and fun, squash was recently named the healthiest sport in the world.
Soccer is commonly known as football around the world, but whatever the name, soccer is one of the biggest participation sports for New Zealand kids.
Snow sports are literally that – sports on snow – and no matter where you live in New Zealand, you are never too far away to play.
Rugby is one of the most popular sports for children in New Zealand. Whether you are watching or playing, rugby is a part of being kiwi. We overview…
Orienteering keeps both the body and the brain active, and because it can be enjoyed by all ages, orienteering is often referred to as a family sport.
Netball is one of our most popular sports, and as a mainstay in New Zealand schools, netball is an easy sport for children to get involved in.
Kayaking covers a range of on water sports, including kayaking on gentle rivers, white water, lakes and out at sea. Kayaking is a sport for the whole family,…
Judo is a combat sport derived from the ancient martial art of Jujutsu. Judo helps develop self defence, self confidence, fitness and discipline.
Golf is one of the oldest games in the world, and whether its serious competition or just for fun, golf can be enjoyed by all the family. We…
Cycling with kids is an easily accessible sport. As the saying goes, Cycling is as easy as riding a bike. We overview cycling as a sport for kids.
Bowls is often thought of as a game for older people, but it is a game that spans generations. Played in singles or teams, Bowls is a fun, social…
Athletics involves so many disciplines that everybody can find something to suit them. A mainstay in NZ schools, athletics is an easy sport to start for most kids.
We overview the benefits of sport, popular sporting options for kids, and key factors to consider in choosing a sport in NZ.
When you first start scrapbooking, everybody will give you lots of tips. The key is to find your own scrapbooking style, and use tips and techniques that work…
Kids regularly need healthy breakfasts. The right sort of nutrition in the morning gives us fuel for the day, keeps us fit and healthy, increases brain functioning and…
I live in a world surrounded by males. With six brothers and no sisters, four sons and no daughters and a husband, you could say that I have…