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Pete Evans on MiNDFOOD Radio

Chef, author and My Kitchen Rules TV personality Pete Evans tells us about his paleo food philosophy, explains why you shouldn’t trick kids into eating whats good for them and shares his tips for cooking with offal.

Celebrating Women Series – Ange Barry

Ange Barry is the CEO of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, training and supporting primary schools to deliver food education to kids.

Chocolate Crackles

This updated version of the childhood classic features slivered almonds and the option of using coconut oil for a healthier twist.

Prince George’ NZ play date, first official engagement

Prince George attends his first official royal engagement at a Plunket nurse and parents’ group playdate event at Government House in Wellington

The MiNDFOOD Interview: Randi Zuckerberg

Former Facebook marketing executive Randi Zuckerberg helps us navigate the mazelike digital world.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin ‘uncoupling’

US actress Gwyenth Paltrow and her muso husband Chris Martin are embarking on a ‘conscious uncoupling’ after a decade of marriage.

Active mums have active children

A UK study suggests the more active a mother is the more physically active her children will be.

Withdrawing from sugar

A few years ago I spent a week at the Gwinganna health retreat when I had just finished weaning my […]

4 ways to help prevent cyberbullying

To coincide with the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, parents are being urged to regularly discuss online safety with their children to help prevent cyberbullying.

Elementary school kids get ‘Happy’ on World Happiness Day

See how one adorable elementary school take on Pharrell’s “Happy” for International Day of Happiness.

Fukushima: Where have all the children gone?

Three years on, the children of Japan’s Fukushima district are forced to retreat indoors to play, for fear of exposure to radiation.

Pint-sized Oscar style: kids dress up as stars

Oscars style was shrunk down to size for a New York photographer’s annual Awards-inspired photo shoot.

Emotionally equipping kids for school

Psychologist Lynn Jenkins explains how families can help children become emotionally equipped to face the challenges of school.

Life in a Buenos Aires slum

Two young girls share their personal recounts of life in Ciudad Oculta – a Buenos Aires slum.

Healthy eating at school

With school returning this week, the thing I’m dreading most is school lunches. My eight-year-old son would like something “interesting […]

Dinner tonight, lunch-box tomorrow

We share three simple, healthy recipes that can be transformed from dinner tonight to lunch-box tomorrow.

Italian Beef Rissoles with Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Parmesan

Italian Beef Rissoles with Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Parmesan. Italian meatballs and roast vegetables make for a delicious dinner and are […]

Cajun Chargrilled Beef Rump Steak with Grilled Corn, Sweet Potato Wedges and Red Cabbage Slaw

Cajun Chargrilled Beef Rump Steak with Grilled Corn, Sweet Potato Wedges and Red Cabbage Slaw. Create these tasty cajun beef steaks […]

Babies can recognise different languages

Babies as young as 13 months old can detect different languages, an Auckland University study has found.

Holiday season alert for kids with asthma

During the rush of the holiday season, normal medicine routines and environments may get disrupted, triggering asthma symptoms in kids.

Ginger Ninjas

Ginger ninjas are a twist on the ordinary gingerbread men we see every year.

Gallery: Summer is coming

With summer just around the corner, we get inspired for the hot-weather season with these amazing images from around the world.

Children run slower today compared to 30 years ago

A global fitness study has found today’s children cannot run as fast as their parents did when they were young.

Kids urged to ‘reconnect’ with nature

Children are being urged to reclaim their adventurous spirit and swap half an hour of ‘screen’ time for outdoor play.

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