Are you over complicating your mealtimes?

From cooking different meals so everyone will eat something, stressing over what your toddler is (or isn’t) eating, and not to mention getting them to the table in the first place – mealtimes can very quickly become very complicated and… Continue Reading >

Managing your family’s finances with children in their early years

Money management is an important life skill that can greatly benefit children if they learn it from a young age. As parents, it’s our responsibility to teach our children about financial responsibility and help them develop good money habits for… Continue Reading >

Getting back-to-school ready!

Dietitian Sharon Natoli shares the lunchbox hacks the whole family should know.  Sharon’s top tips: As kids head back to school in the summertime, it’s important to take steps to keep the lunchbox cool to reduce the growth of any… Continue Reading >

Tips for Involving your Kids in Home Makeovers

By Liz Hayward, Interior Decorator & Stylist   Involving your kids in your home makeover is a great way to have them take an interest and ownership in the space, and with the winter school holidays approaching fast, it’s the… Continue Reading >

5 Top Money Lessons for Teenagers

  Speak about money Break the generational cycle of money taboo.  Many of us would have grown up in families where money wasn’t spoken about.  Talk about how hard you must work to earn money and how nothing comes for… Continue Reading >

Make Back to School Lunches Tasty and Easy with Barker’s NZ

After a low-key summer break for most of us, the idea of getting ready to go back to school can be quite daunting for parents, particularly when it comes to preparing a variety of daily lunches. Creating delicious homemade treats… Continue Reading >

I reduced my mental load by using a reward and planning system, even with toddlers and little kids (here’s how you can too)

When I was on maternity leave, I was desperate to keep things at least a little bit organised at home and in my head.  I tried different methods but the only thing that worked for me was a planning hack… Continue Reading >

Physical literacy – what is that? And why does my child need it?

By Laura Sereno, BK’s Gymnastics Program Manager   If you’ve heard the term ‘physical literacy’ recently there’s good reason why – it’s becoming part of the lingo in many fields including PE, physiotherapy and gymnastic too, as we learn more… Continue Reading >

How to Choose and Appoint a Guardian for Minor Children

To most people, their children are their most precious asset. Deciding who will care for your minor children if you are no longer here is something that a lot of people struggle with when putting their Will in place. So,… Continue Reading >

4 Top Tips for Divorcing when you have Kids

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult things for you and your children to experience. Here are some tips to help get you through to the other side.   Do not involve the children in your… Continue Reading >