OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Teen mums give best returnsImagine if you could invest $14.1 million up front and get a return over the next 50 years of $3.3 billion. Would you do it?11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestylePortman struggling to be a mumNatalie Portman has turned to Cate Blanchett for a little parenting advice after failing to find a balance between motherhood and her career.11 Jul 12:30 AM
SportKeeping the sport family balanceIncluding kids early in outdoors activities can be a challenge, but it pays health and happiness dividends.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Opinion'Pregnancy police' back offWhy would no one question serving a pregnant woman a coffee in a restaurant, but eyebrows would be raised if the same woman asked for a glass of wine, wonders Rhonwyn Newson.08 Jul 02:40 AM
Lifestyle8 things you didn't know about perinatal mood disordersFor some women, the perinatal period (which includes both pregnancy and postpartum) can bring anxiety, exhaustion and even a mood disorder.07 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleAlcohol during pregnancy: alarming statsUp to 80 per cent of women admit to drinking during early stages of pregnancy, new study reveals.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Baby whisperer' slammedAn Australian parenting group has accused a ‘baby whisperer’ of risking babies’ lives by recommending unsafe car seat practices.07 Jul 04:15 AM
OpinionComment: Do kids belong at funerals?If you would take your kids to visit someone when they were alive, you should take them to their funeral, argues Sharon Holbrook.07 Jul 01:20 AM
Lifestyle'Toxic' warning for parentsA toddler who drank hand sanitiser and suffered severe alcohol poisoning has prompted a warning from experts for parents to keep the products away from their kids.06 Jul 02:15 AM
OpinionAmy Stockwell: Miranda Kerr is trying to sell you a very dangerous messageMiranda Kerr's new baby-care recommendation is dangerous. So dangerous that it could cost lives, writes Amy Stockwell.02 Jul 02:05 AM
Lifestyle'Dad, are you autistic like me?'Ruth Wood meets the parents who only found out they were on the spectrum when their children were diagnosed.30 Jun 08:00 PM
OpinionShould kids be banned from weddings?Don't be scornful if your kids don't make the cut. Think of it as an opportunity to have some time off for child-free fun, writes Rhonwyn Newson.30 Jun 03:30 AM
LifestyleFertility concerns answeredFertility expert Dr John Peek answered reader questions about infertility, its causes and options for couples.30 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleWarning: Tramp injuries riseThe number of children being hospitalised with trampoline injuries is going up despite improved product safety standards.29 Jun 10:25 PM
LifestyleAre couples leaving it too late for kids?More New Zealanders are ending up unintentionally childless and the childless rate is higher for professional women.29 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCot to help parents grieve lost babiesA drive is underway to get Auckland equipped with a cot that keeps precious stillborn babies cool, allowing parents to spend more time with their newborn.29 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleDying wish made another a mumA happily single immigration lawyer received a surprising phone call one day. This is her remarkable journey into motherhood.25 Jun 09:50 PM
OpinionYour say: If someone taped my kid's mouth shut...Some kids can be a handful, but it's never okay for anyone to tape their mouth shut to teach them a lesson, writes Rhonwyn Newson.25 Jun 09:40 PM
LifestyleThe man asking: do we need midwives?Women are losing the ability to give birth naturally, says Dr Michel Odent, the author of a controversial new book.24 Jun 11:55 PM
LifestyleStar bagged for baby 'carry'Actor Ryan Reynolds has copped flak from parenting groups for the way he has been captured carrying baby daughter, James.24 Jun 10:15 PM
LifestyleParents guide to SnapchatEver wondered what Snapchat is but been too embarrassed to ask? The app's co-founder and chief executive has come up with a parent's guide to the phenomenon.18 Jun 07:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanBad parenting confessionsAlmost every mother and father must have done something to their offspring that makes them seriously doubt their aptitude for parenthood, says Shelley Bridgeman.18 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleDocs raise fertility alarmWomen who want a family should conceive or freeze their eggs by 35, doctors have said, after a major study showed fertility falling off a "cliff edge" in subsequent years.17 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestylePrincipal hits back at puffer jacket criticismThe school principal behind a controversial ban on puffer jackets has been backed by his principals' association.17 Jun 04:35 AM
LifestyleFertility warning for older womenStars who have children in their 40s are giving women false hope about motherhood, doctors warn.17 Jun 03:20 AM
OpinionI use technology to keep kids happyElectronics are part of our lives, writes Rhonwyn Newson, so shouldn't we look at how best to use these devices with our kids, rather than turn our noses up at them altogether?15 Jun 10:47 PM
LifestyleBaby girl can turn family upside downLike Cate Blanchett, Angela Epstein had a daughter after a brood of sons. Family life can be a challenge.13 Jun 05:00 AM
OpinionThree rules I'll teach my kidsCraigs Investment Partners' Mark Lister has boiled down his top financial advice to three key tips he'll give his kids.13 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestyleAre some kids born naughty?More and more parents are seeking expert help to deal with their children’s difficult behaviour. But, asks Kirsten Matthew, is it nature, nurture or something else that’s making Kiwi kids too hard to handle?12 Jun 07:00 PM
LifestyleMost likely to have an autistic child?Teenage mothers and women over 40 are more likely to have children with autism, a major new study has declared.11 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleDirty truth about wet wipesAnother day, another piece of evidence that proves wet wipes are the work of the devil, writes Harry Wallop.11 Jun 03:45 AM
OpinionWhy I read with my teensThe benefits of reading aloud don't diminish just because your kids grow up, writes Deb Werrlein.09 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionCrying it out: For or against?I'm sure some of my philosophies and ideas don't work for others and sleep deprivation is hard. That's why it's used as a torture technique, writes Rhonwyn Newson.07 Jun 08:10 PM
OpinionJill Goldson: Ignore the 'stray at home dad' scarePretty much the sole redeeming feature of writing about 'stray at home' dads is that it initiates discussion, replies NZ relationship expert Jill Goldson.04 Jun 11:45 PM
