15 inspirational ways to play with your child
Miriam McCaleb gets strategic to keep the good times rolling. These ideas, honestly explored, will add more play into your …
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Health and well-being
Parenting toddlers
Why now is a good time for story time
Storytime is a childhood sweet spot. Hannah Davison explores the power of picture books and why we should try and say ‘yes’ …
Toilet training
Bed-wetting in older children
Bed-wetting in older children is more common than most people think. In fact, around 5% of 10 year-olds and 2% of 15 …
Do's and dont's of toilet training
Ditching the nappies and learning about the loo is a significant stage for any child, and a daunting time for parents! Take …
Expert advice on bed-wetting
Being dry all night seems an elusive dream in some households. We asked the experts for their advice on managing …
Nine frequently asked questions about toilet training
Ask any parent of a toddler what the two scariest words in the English language are, and you're likely to hear them say: …
Losing sleep over bedwetting
Kiwi mums could be losing as much as 10,000 hours of sleep a night and families facing 17000 extra hours of washing each day …
Toilet training tips: boys/girls
Teaching your little one to use a potty or toilet is a huge step for them – and you! The teaching techniques are basically …
Development
Sing it loud! Music as therapy
Singing to your children doesn't just entertain them, it also helps their development. Do you sing to your child, but find …
Safety
Safety first: toddler proof your house room by room
Jeremy Wyn-Harris from builderscrack shares his top tips for keeping little ones safe in every room of your home. We’ll …
Early childhood education
Toddler milestones
My toddler’s first sentence was so, um, practical!
Fiona Roberton describes her expectations of her daughter's first words - and the reality. I can’t remember exactly what my …
Out and about with your preschooler
Beach trip survival guide
Beaches make the perfect summer treat – but taking home half a car-load of sand when you leave? Not something to bring joy …
Holiday activities for when you have a range of ages to entertain
School holidays can be a challenge if you have a range of ages to entertain. Finding family activities or outings that suit …
Tips for exploring nature with your toddler
A change of season means the end of hibernation. Gretchen Carroll sends us outside to explore. A day in nature is a cheap, …
20 things to do for less than $20
Drawing a blank when it comes to entertaining the kids? Work your way through our list of tried-and-tested activities that …
Tips for avoiding 'hangry' meltdowns
Kids burn up a lot of energy, especially when they are out and about. Avoid lunchbox fatigue and ‘hangry’ meltdowns with …
Activities for busy toddlers
Alice Cranfield explores activity options for busy toddlers who are raring to get out and about! One day you’ll wake up to …
KIDS STYLE
Tips for choosing little shoes
Our friends at children's shoe specialist Bugalugz offer their tips on choosing shoes for little feet. The bones in a …
Toddler sleeping
When your toddler doesn't 'sleep like a baby'
Just when you’ve got ‘sleeping like a baby’ sorted, along comes your toddler, and bedtime brings about some new learning …
Feeding Under Fives
School days
Building school-ready kids
Hannah Davison talks to three experts who share practical ideas for preparing your child for a confident start at …
