LifestyleMinions ruin kids' speech"I do come across children who for one reason or another spend a lot of time with TV and DVDs. They start to assume the character."10 Aug 12:34 AM
LifestyleMums need to stop 'bullying one another'Hilary Duff wants to stop "mom bullying" and thinks being a new mum can be "isolating" and is keen to stop mothers from "judging" one another.08 Aug 11:30 PM
LifestyleKeep kids safe onlineYoung people's use of technology is a growing parental concern as new apps open up fresh lines of online communication.08 Aug 08:00 PM
LifestyleKids learning to swear at 2-years-oldHow do young children learn to swear - and why do they seem to do it at the most inappropriate moments?08 Aug 03:00 AM
LifestyleTeen mum chases big dreamIn the 13 months since her heartfelt letter was published in the Herald, Georgia - now 16 - has faced public criticism and lost friends.07 Aug 07:55 PM
LifestyleIf you smoked during pregnancy, your child isn't programmed for delinquencyA study released this week suggests women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to rear children who are involved in delinquency.07 Aug 12:45 AM
OpinionSeven tips for parents during a break-upLiving in a rearranged family is a way of life for one in three families in NZ - and it doesn't have to spell the worst for these kids.06 Aug 11:35 PM
LifestyleDad's sweet tattoo for his daughterA Taupo dad has gotten a cochlear implant tattooed on his head to help his little girl not feel like the odd one out.06 Aug 05:14 AM
LifestyleMums, here's how to manage your timeWomen do have time for ambitious careers and family, argues Laura Vanderkam. It's all about making conscious decisions with time.06 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandShould we put kids in care?An ERO report says almost half of our centres are not doing enough for under-3s in vital developmental areas.05 Aug 09:31 PM
LifestyleYoung dads more likely to die earlyMen who become fathers before they are 25 have a greater risk of dying in middle age than those who delay having children, a new study claims.04 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleIntimate pregnant portraits reveal all"I cried and threw up when I saw the positive pregnancy test - my life literally flashed before my eyes and I cried like I lost a giant piece of myself forever."04 Aug 03:00 AM
OpinionHow to hang out with kid-free friendsThere are a few comments to avoid when talking to your kid-free friends. Rhonwyn Newson reveals the gems she hated to hear.04 Aug 01:55 AM
LifestyleDon't ignore picky eatersPicky eating in small children may be a sign of serious mental problems that should not be ignored, say experts.03 Aug 08:15 PM
LifestyleBeing silly with kids makes them smarterTaking time out to clown around helps youngsters to make friends and think more creatively, researchers say.03 Aug 02:40 AM
OpinionStop fat-shaming my babyMy daughter has been called mushy, huge, enormous, gigantic, and a chunky monkey, among other things, writes Caroline Stanley.02 Aug 09:25 PM
LifestyleBaby's accidental fake tanMother learns the dangers of breastfeeding too soon after a spray tan.31 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandGloriavale in breastfeeding eventThousands of women from around New Zealand - and the world - will take part in a mass breastfeeding event starting today.30 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestylePregnant by same sperm donorA married lesbian couple used the same sperm donor to start a family - and are now both pregnant at the same time.30 Jul 04:30 AM
LifestyleLadies, experts dish out your baby deadlinesWomen who want a big family should start trying for a baby by the age of 23, experts warn - and those who want two children shouldn't leave it later than 27.30 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleWhy fatherhood makes men sexistBecoming a dad makes men more traditional in their attitudes to childcare and housework, an Australian study shows.29 Jul 03:55 AM
LifestyleWatch: Baby says 'I love you' at three-months-oldA baby boy has stunned his parents - and now the world - by saying 'I love you' at the age of three months.29 Jul 02:50 AM
LifestyleWhere does our personality come from?'How can it be that my children have turned out so differently, when we treated them all exactly the same?'29 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleHow to help your marriage survive after having a babyYou can't just put your marriage on auto-plot for two decades and expect to pick up where you left off.28 Jul 09:55 PM
LifestyleFrom teen mum to nurseAfter leaving school pregnant at 16, a Northland mum never expected to go back. But she's overcame the odds to do what she's always dreamed of.28 Jul 07:30 PM
LifestyleTrauma of premature birth can affect babies for lifePremature babies are more likely to become introverted, neurotic adults and to struggle in relationships and careers, research suggests.28 Jul 01:05 AM
LifestyleWould you want your friends to watch you give birth?It seems that so many people are crowding into the delivery suite you could almost sell tickets.28 Jul 12:10 AM
LifestyleMother at 12, now top of the classA girl who became Britain's youngest mother when she had a child at the age of 12 returned to school just weeks after giving birth.27 Jul 10:55 PM
OpinionBlog: Baby No.1 vs baby No.2The first time around I relished being pregnant and felt like Mother Earth herself. But this gushy mum-to-be was gone the second time around, Rhonwyn Newson admits.27 Jul 09:50 PM
Lifestyle'Living apart together' and having a babyLaura Husson lives in the Isle of Wight, husband Chris lives in New Zealand. They've been married for two years and now Laura is pregnant.27 Jul 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'Why is she running in this?'A bikini-clad model in the latest ad campaign for upmarket US baby stroller company Bugaboo has caused a stir amongst mums.27 Jul 01:55 AM
EmploymentNZ best place for working mumsA new survey says New Zealand might be one of the world leaders in valuing the skills of mothers returning to the workplace.27 Jul 12:15 AM
LifestyleSeat designed to prevent hot car deathsA new car seat designed to help prevent children dying in hot cars has gone on sale in the US.26 Jul 10:45 PM
