Immunity boosting foods to fight Covid-19 and the cold season
Dietician and nutritionist Claudia Vavasour shares how to build your viral immunity with these nine wholefoods. Good …
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What new mums need to know about feeding baby and COVID-19
New mothers may understandably be feeling uncertain about breastfeeding and bottlefeeding their babies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the answers to some common questions, from the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand College of …
The highs & lows of having a lockdown baby
Life in the Covid era looks very different, but for some children, this is all they've known. Registered nurse and medical writer, Dr Deborah Johanson discusses the potential developmental impacts. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time …
12 silver linings to having a baby during lockdown
So, you’re about to give birth and the country is in lockdown – how different the situation is from nine months ago when you conceived! Well, every cloud has a silver lining, so if you’re feeling uncertain about how your birth will pan out in light …
Four mums share their lockdown experience
Four Kiwi mamas, Lauren, Andrea, Nicola and Alyssa, share a glimpse of their level four lockdown experiences, and what they learned. What did you love about lockdown? Lauren: I enjoyed not needing to be anywhere and having no appointments …
Giving birth in lockdown: four mums tell their stories
Giving birth is challenging enough without throwing a pandemic and lockdown restrictions into the mix! Four resilient women who gave birth under some very unique and trying conditions told their stories to Christine Stride. A very premature …
Entertainment ideas for kids while schools are closed due to COVID-19
For parents with school-aged kids the holidays are usually something we plan for with lots of activities in mind. However, given that the COVID-19 virus has forced school closure, and things like trips to the movies and school holiday programmes …
How parents and kids can keep a healthy perspective about COVID-19
Psychologist Dr Melanie Woodfield shares how parents and kids can keep a healthy perspective about COVID-19. We interviewed Dr Melanie Woodfield about what parents and kids could be experiencing right now with the news and risks of Covid-19 …
COVID-19-Managing your mental wellbeing and your child's
Media coverage or public discussion of COVID-19 may affect you. It’s normal to feel distressed and experience symptoms of stress in this time. Tips for managing your own mental wellbeing Spend time in places that feel safe and comfortable as …
Lockdown craft: Crochet yourself a face mask
Face masks are becoming a bit of a trend this season thanks (but no thanks!) to Covid-19. As much as we’re hoping this ‘Covid season’ won’t last too it’s hard to predict and seems like future lockdowns are an imminent reality for many of us in New …
Homeschool parents share their awesome learning resources
Check out our list of awesome online resources to help entertain and teach the kids while you're all in lockdown! Listen to a story worldofdavidwalliams.com Popular children's author David Walliams releases a free 15-minute story online each …
Giving birth during lockdown: how the rules have changed
Giving birth can be challenging enough as it is without the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to contend with! You probably have lots of questions about who can come with you to hospital, who can look after your older children while you’re there, and …
Pregnant during the pandemic
The other day I found myself pregnant, barefoot and in the kitchen, homeschooling my children. It's safe to say that I did not see that coming! Mama-to-be and co-founder of Franjo’s Kitchen, Francesca Fogarty shares her experience of being pregnant …
Missing a vital ingredient? These substitutes will save your baking!
How frustrating it is when you’re all ready to bake only to discover your baking powder tin is empty. Or when you’re about to make a cake and discover you have only two of the required three eggs. Or maybe you need half a cup of buttermilk but don’t …
What is social distancing?
You may have heard of flattening the curve, or social distancing but what does that mean? The NRL season is postponed until further notice, the Christchurch Mosque memorial cancelled, and any gathering of more that 500 has been cancelled around New …
Pregnant during lockdown: can you still visit your midwife?
Being pregnant can be challenging enough as it is without the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to contend with! You probably have lots of questions about whether you can visit your midwife or who can come with you to hospital while you’re pregnant …
I'm pregnant, how will COVID 19 affect me and my baby?
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has taken many by surprise, however enough cases have now occurred to provide some useful data on expected outcomes, including infections that have been observed in pregnant women. If you’re pregnant and wondering how …
Common questions parents ask about COVID-19 coronavirus
News about COVID-19 is developing hourly and as parents we have questions about how to keep our families safe and healthy. We’ve put together some answers to common questions that we as parents have about coronavirus COVID-19. This is a fast …
Things to do at home with the kids
With self-isolation and potentially even quarantine on the cards due to COVID-19, you may be wondering how you'll entertain the kids. For onscreen entertainment, there's the likes of SKY kids' channels, Disney +, Netflix and Neon to keep them …
How to talk to your kids about COVID-19
Watching the news and hearing mum and dad talk about coronavirus can be a little unnerving for little ones. You can help reassure and teach them about COVID-19 so they can understand the illness and be reassured. If your little one starts …
The facts about COVID-19 coronavirus
How it spreads COVID-19, like the flu, can be spread from person to person. When a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or talks, they may spread droplets containing the virus a short distance, which quickly settle on surrounding surfaces. You …