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The children who aren't allowed to fail

As the scramble for nursery places in the sees British parents applying from the maternity ward, Tanith Carey considers the dangers of this "tiger" culture.

Pregnant rocker thrown off flight

Pregnant Canadian rocker Sarah Blackwood has accused United Airlines of discriminating against mothers after she was kicked off a flight because her son was crying.

Parents branded 'cruel' for having baby

Having a healthy baby is a top concern for parents-to-be. One couple went through pregnancy knowing their baby was likely to have a rare genetic condition.

Terrible twos? Here's why

The abundance and diversity of certain bacterial species can impact a child’s behaviour, particularly that of boys, according to a study.

My real post-baby body

New Zealand mum Julie Bhosale joins the #takebackpostpartum movement, showing off her body in a series of images after giving birth.

How to be friends with your parents

Once you get past parental frustration, it's possible for a friendship of sorts to emerge, writes Lee Suckling. However, it takes effort on your part as the adult child.

How do you tell a boy he won't grow up?

A new documentary reveals the struggle behind a debilitating and ultimately fatal rare disease that overwhelmingly strikes young boys.

Chad Prevost: Why this is the end of the dumb dad era

With a growing number of stay-at-home dads and men taking an increased role in domestic duties, the days of the 'dumb dad' may be numbered.

Police investigate family for letting their kids walk home alone

The Meitavs are part of the "free range" parenting movement, which believes that children have to take calculated risks in order to learn to be self-reliant.

Matt Heath: Overgifting is spoiling Kiwi kids at Christmas

Matt Heath writes: Last Christmas my two boys got so many presents they became bored opening them - if your kids get too much, why not take them to see the people who don't?

Bob Jones: Who's ya daddy? Could be anyone

Bob Jones writes: Female gullibility is essential for the continuation of the species, thus we must take the bad with the good.

Four mummy bloggers

When your child leaves the nest

There is no pain like watching your first-born leave home, but eventually every mum has to learn to let go, says Allison Pearson.

Angry? Your toddler can tell

10 reasons not to judge other mums

Wouldn’t it be great if, as mums, we could support rather than judge each other, asks Rhonwyn Newson.

Family car trip survival tips

It's school holiday time, so if you're heading out of town with your little darlings in tow, here are a few survival tricks you might need up your sleeve.