Why parents need sleep schedules too
Parents often accept broken sleep as part of the job, while fiercely protecting our kids’ bedtime routines. But according to sleep expert DR SUMIT SAMANT, we should be guarding our own sleep just as closely.
Finding energy to exercise when you have none: a parent’s guide
When LISA FONG started Move It Mama, she was a mother of four boys under five, squeezing workouts into the chaos of early parenthood. More recently, her family has been navigating her husband’s severe health issues. She shares how to stay motivated through overwhelm.
Going ‘All In’: raising a child with autism
Karina McHardy was a former elite gymnast with a successful career in medicine when her life took an unexpected turn. Kelly Eden spoke with her about her journey parenting a child with additional needs.
Building better teacher-child connections
Few relationships shape a child’s school journey more powerfully than that with their teacher. Linley Edmeades, author of the new children’s book Kauri Boy and the Lost Kiwi, shares practical insights for helping nurture that vital connection.
Back to school recipes: Sushi sandwiches
An easy sushi lunch made sandwich style with seasoned rice, nori, and simple fillings like Tuna, veggies, and avocado. Light, healthy and satisfying, and great with soy sauce, ginger, and a little wasabi. Recipe provided by NZ Eggs. Serves: 2. Prep time: 25 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients Sushi rice Egg omelette Tuna filling […]
Five ways to pack a lower-waste lunchbox
If you pack school lunchboxes for your children, you’ll know it can sometimes feel like a real slog. It needs to be easy, nutritious and something the kids will eat. There is increasing awareness it should be friendly for the environment too.
New reports to new lessons: what’s changing at school this year
There has been a huge amount of noise around what is taught in New Zealand schools lately. So what do parents need to know for 2026, and when do the changes kick in?
Resetting screen and sleep schedules
Holiday routines usually mean later nights and more screens – great at the time, but tough when school starts again. So how do you pull things back without triggering a household revolt? We asked the experts.