Sport
Rock-it handcrafted wooden balance boards
Rock-it boards are wooden balance boards for children and adults. Priced from $189, they are handcrafted in New Zealand, come ...
The real risks of a ‘concussion’ during sports
Signing your child up for a contact sport is a great way to improve their health and wellbeing, but what ...
Auckland kids’ dance class master list
Whether you’ve got a serious little dancer or a freestyler on your hands, dance classes combine emotion, music and story, ...
Auckland’s impressive rock climbing walls
Rock climbing venues are becoming truly elaborate these days, artistic even (check out Extreme Edge to see what we mean!). ...
6 ways to provide unscheduled sport for kids
If you’re starting to feel like Uber drivers rather than parents (aka “D’Uber” and “G’Uber”) with an after-school sports schedule ...
Dance for your life
Dance class isn’t just for tutu-garbed little girls – the practice and discipline learned through dance can have lifelong, real-world benefits, explains Nancy Schroder. Any dance technique, whether it ...
8 secrets to surviving kids’ sport this winter
It’s a new term and a new season for sport. We think every parent needs a survival guide to get through ...
Homemade sports drink
Store bought sports drinks are expensive, and yet so cheap and easy to make at home. Yours will be colour-free ...
5 hidden benefits of swimming lessons… That could be a game changer!
Most parents know that swimming is a great skill to teach your kids, not least because of the safety aspect. ...
Eating like a Champion
Wondering how best to fuel your sporty child’s body during competitions or tournaments? Here are some guidelines for the big ...
Making the Most of Swimming Lessons
Learning to swim is an incredibly important skill for Kiwi children. But it can be difficult for parents and caregivers ...
a game for life
We speak to Tracey O’Connor, previously ranked number two in New Zealand and 55 in the world, about what a ...