Healthy Kids

Getting kids to help around the house is an important and often challenging task for families. It is important not just because it can reduce the workload of…

With his ultimate Berry Smoothie, Mike van de Elzen answers the age-old dilemma of how to get a healthy breakfast into the kids, quick smart.

​Healthier eating and a stronger connection to nature are just a couple of benefits of giving your kids green thumbs.

If you have a baby or children, clutter and overwhelm are pretty much a part of life, but the good news is we can simplify our lives and reduce the stress.

Starting school is such a huge step for both parents and children, but there are some ways to make it that much easier, says Dorothy Waide.

Starting small is a great way to kickstart lasting change, says Nicole Avery.

With summer fast approaching, so too is the long school holiday break for the kids. A little bit of planning can go a long way to make the summer holiday a fun…

A daily routine does really help children to eat better, and keep calm and relaxed. So the question is where to start?

There are ways to organise the chaos of family life that not only keep you on top of it all, but actually help you find time to spend just being with the kids,…

Why is it that kids’ hair always seems a bit unruly? There are those odd spikes when they first get out of bed, or strange knots after a day of playing out…

During the cooler months, dreary weather can make it feel so much harder to come up with fun activities for kids, but with a bit of creative thinking, it’s…

Mindfulness is defined in many ways, but what we commonly hear is that it’s about being present in the moment, and aware of your thoughts and feelings without…

​Nutrition expert and mum of two Julie Bhosale shares her tips on the tricky terrritory of trying to balance healthy eating and treats at kids’ parties.

Parenting to sleep is part of your life long journey as parents, and people like myself are here to support and guide you through how you want to parent. The…

Teaching kids how to live sustainably is very important for their future. Introducing these ideas at a young age will mean that they adopt good habits for the…

Teach your kids to live sustainably and you are teaching them to protect their future. Here are some ways to make sustainability fun and engaging.

With foam to the max, and bubbles for a bit of trouble making, ecostore’s new kids range makes bath time more fun than ever!

With foam to the max, and bubbles for a bit of trouble making, ecostore’s new kids range makes bath time more fun than ever!

Smoothies are a great option for getting a whole lot nourishment in one go, including vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and other wholefoods. They’re also great…

It is all too easy to feel overwhelmed by pressure to make this time special for everybody around you, often at the expense of your own wellbeing. Here’s…

During the cooler months, dreary weather can make it feel so much harder to come up with fun activities for kids, but with a bit of creative thinking, it’s…

Toddlers are headstrong, busy little people with limited attention spans who would rather be play with their toys than sit down to a huge plate of nutritious…

Dr Leila Masson’s new book Children’s Health A to Z for New Zealand Parents is a great resource to help your kids live a healthy lifestyle and find…

Some parents and kids look forward to the start of the school year, with the prospect of new learning, new friends and settling back into normal routines.