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Why Kiwi boys need dads to read to them

Most Kiwi dads read to their children but mums read to them more, a survey has found.

When is too old to become a mum?

Are you ever too old to become a mum? Two of a growing number of older mothers reveal the pros and cons of having a baby in your 50s and beyond.

What my dad taught me

To mark Father's Day, seven leading personalities from Martin Amis to Jamie Oliver recall how their father shaped who they are today.

Stay-at-home work 'lowest of the low'

Two Auckland psychologists say many Kiwi couples are "marching backwards into the 1950s" by unconsciously devaluing women's unpaid work.

Peanut butter baby goes viral

Despite being over a decade old, this cute video of a sisterly peanut butter prank has gone viral.

Five things to do with Dad this Father's Day

Father's Day is on Sunday and if you haven't already arranged something, fret not! Here are five great ideas to celebrate the day with your Dad.

The dirty truth about wet wipes

While wet wipes might be super handy, they're also not actually doing what they're meant to, according to research.

Why parents don't immunise their kids

Some parents are putting off or ditching plans to immunise children after discouraging information, a study shows.

'My midwife made me a mother'

I said goodbye to my midwife last week and it broke my heart a little bit. How can you ever thank someone enough for making you a family, twice?

Boy's heartwarming act of kindness

"I don't know who you are, but thank you" mum tells unknown boy who played with her disabled son at a Florida science centre.

New Zealand holidays: Have baby, will travel

New mum Caroline Botting spoke to some brave first-time parents who'd achieved what seemed like the impossible - enjoyable getaways with their young bubs.

GoT inspires medieval baby name boom

Experts say old English-sounding names are in fashion thanks to programmes like <i>Game of Thrones</i>. Parents are naming their babies after characters from the fantasy series.

Chef defends 'deadly' bone broth for babies

The author of a controversial Paleo cookbook for baby and toddlers has defended a recipe which critics say has the potential to kill a child.

Travelling with kids? Just do it

The "getting there" part of travelling with kids can be tricky, but it's worth the effort, writes Mel Homer.

Parenting with 'poo' the answer?

Rod Stewart used to put dog poo on his kids' pillows.

DJ tells 'ugly mums' not to breastfeed in public

A BBC local radio DJ sparked an outcry after claiming unattractive mothers should be banned from breastfeeding in public.

Parents' sleepless nights a thing of the past?

For a parent struggling to get a child to sleep, anything that speeds up the process will be greeted as a godsend.

Babies get the best of innovation

A doll developed in Iceland that mimics an adult's heartbeat and breathing is one of several innovations on show at the Baby Show this weekend.