Tips for Families

Art as therapy: The benefits of art for children

What comes to mind when you hear art? Art is an umbrella term for many creative outlets such as theater, music, dance, literature, and more. Although all art forms bring value to children in different ways, we will focus on visual arts. Visual arts refers to drawing, painting, collage, coloring, sculpting, and much more.

Sole parent benefit / solo parent benefits NZ

Sole parent benefit / solo parent benefits NZ

Need to know about sole parent benefit? Find the answers to all of your questions: what it is, wh...

School holidays NZ 2022-2023 - When are they and printable calendar

School holidays NZ 2022-2023 - When are they and printable calendar

It’s on the back of every parent or student's mind.. When is the school term starting or ending?...

What is the average babysitting rate in New Zealand? 2026

What is the average babysitting rate in New Zealand? 2026

What is the hourly price of babysitting services in 2026? Discover the average rate charged by ba...

10 Tips For Your Babysitters First Day

10 Tips For Your Babysitters First Day

Leaving your child with a babysitter for the first time is nerve-wracking. Use our babysitter che...

5 Steps to Find the Perfect Babysitter

5 Steps to Find the Perfect Babysitter

Have you been struggling with finding the perfect babysitter for your family? With Babysits you c...

Childproof home checklist: how to keep your child safe

Childproof home checklist: how to keep your child safe

Your child’s safety is one of the most important things in the world, especially at home. Followi...

Best movies to raise kids with strong characters

Best movies to raise kids with strong characters

We asked parents via Instagram to tell us more about the issues they come across in their parenti...

What makes movies good or bad for your child’s development

What makes movies good or bad for your child’s development

Here’s an expert backed look into how movies can impact a child’s development (in a negative or p...

#Momlife - a realistic view

#Momlife - a realistic view

It is normal for parents to feel overwhelmed as a lot of responsibility comes with raising childr...

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