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Natural remedies to help children sleep

I am wondering if I can give my children anything to help with getting them to sleep. They are just not sleeping through the night

Wendyl Nissen: Turning to custard

COMMENT: Two supermarket solutions are acceptable toppings for your winter puddings, but why not make the real thing?

Why must I worry about social consequences and others' feelings?

It would be nice if my fretting served a purpose. That if by entertainment the idea of every possible disastrous exchange, I could pre-empt them all.

Mexicali Fresh looks cool, but how's the food?

Steve Braunias, The man who ate Lincoln Rd, digs the decor at Mexicali Fresh, but what does he think of the tacos?

Donald Trump: Proof the idea of self esteem is flawed

Despite his shortcomings, Donald Trump is unshakable in his confidence. And that tells you everything that is wrong with the idea of "self-esteem", writes Kyle MacDonald.

What about 'school-condoned' truancy?

Taking children out of school has been described as "parent-condoned truancy". But parents aren't the only ones taking kids out of the classroom, argues Shelley Bridgeman.

Polly Gillespie: Why I like catching the bus

Polly Gillespie responds to being told she doesn't seem like "a bus person".

Louise Thompson: Yes-itis

Have you got a recurring bout of yes-itis? It's very common. You should definitely check, Lousie Thompson writes.

Shelley Bridgeman: Six lessons from the Rich List

In the introductory pages of this year's NBR Rich List, Shelly Bridgeman reads that it's about "sharing important lessons". Here's what she's learnt.

Emily Writes: A mother's promises

It's kind of scaring me that we're well past the half way mark of the year. It has made me consider all that has happened in 2016

My foolproof way to beat sleeplessness

COMMENT: We all need a good night's sleep. Without it we become mentally unstable, angry, fat, lazy and stupid. Lying to yourself only works for so long.

Polly Gillespie: Did I want to be truly famous?

And my tips for becoming a Kiwi household name.

Comment: 'All actions have consequences'

Last week we looked at why we can put off making big decisions and the fact that by continually not making a decision we ARE making

Why do we obsess over our height?

We used to have the 29th-tallest men out of 200 countries, now we rank 30th.

Why you shouldn't fear commitment

Commitment is terrifying. It means giving up the notion there is a better, different, more valid path, and keeping instead to the one you are on.

'Why I spend more on my little girl than my sons'

Georgina Fuller is not alone in indulging her daughter above her boys - but she doesn't feel guilty.