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The best Christmas gifts for teens
From gadgets and gaming to skincare and jewellery for even the fussiest giftee.

The best Christmas gifts for babies and toddlers
All the best gifts for the littlest love of your life.

Mum shamed over 'strict' no-sleepover rule for children
US mum Tara Huck says her no-sleepover policy is about keeping her kids safe.

Why grandparents really do love our grandchildren more than our own kids
Telegraph: A new study highlights the extraordinary bond between the two generations.

Awkward moment as Ellen refers to Meghan with royal title
The Duchess of Sussex opened up about life before royalty on the talk show.

Judge called mum 'unfit' for using ex-husband's surname
A Kiwi mother was horrified when a judge implied her surname could label her 'unfit'.

Britney Spears 'thinking about having another baby'
Britney is finally free - and the pop star wants a baby girl 'more than anything'.

Lockdown baby boom! 2021 boasts the highest birth rate since 2015
It looks like Kiwis were doing more than working at home.

Zoe Marshall, wife of Kiwi NRL star Benji, struggling after birth of second child
'I thought I could outrun it. But it got me,' the podcaster says in a candid post.

Expert advice for minimising return to school anxiety
Child Psychologist, Emma Woodward, shares tips for getting kids happily back to school.

How 'safe' are home births really?
New data out of Australia reveals that home birthing could be safer than you think.

'I fought for my kids': Beating aggressive blood cancer while pregnant amid pandemic
Zuska's water broke 10 minutes before 2021 but that's only the start of her story ...

Heartbreaking loss: Cleo Smith's family hit by tragedy before alleged abduction
Cleo Smith's family was reeling from a major tragedy when she was allegedly abducted.

Opinion: Meghan's three-word dig at Queen
OPINION: Three simple words uttered by Meghan Markle are raising eyebrows.

'Kick in the guts': Father of victims angry driver didn't plead guilty sooner
Jason Alexander's two teenage daughters were killed in the Port Hills crash.

Nicola Alpe: When did being in the PTA become a bad thing?
OPINION: A friend was convinced I was now Christina Applegate's character in Bad Moms.

George Clooney reveals the 'biggest problem' in his family
The 'Tender Bar' film-maker has shared the most challenging aspect of family life.

Russell Crowe's son all grown up as he graduates high school
A rare photo has surfaced of Russell Crowe's first-born son Charles.

Star blasted for 'disturbing' wife post about 'healthy daughter'
Chris Pratt is facing backlash for a gushing tribute to his wife and "healthy daughter".

Meghan Markle's phone calls to US politicians revealed
"She introduced herself as the Duchess of Sussex, which is kind of ironic," one said.

'My ex-husband fathered 9 kids behind my back'
The mum of four had to move after a shocking discovery about her best friend's baby.

Nicola Alpe: Has Covid stolen my identity?
When lockdowns are behind us, will we even remember the glamorous selves we once were?

What if it never gets easier to be a working parent?
New York Times: The shock of the pandemic threw childcare arrangements into disarray.

Big bubbles may have helped kids cope during 2020 lockdown
The Growing Up in New Zealand survey was one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Photo that led to One Direction star's war with mother-in-law
Former boy band heart throb charged over stoush with super model wife's mother.

Explainer: How the US tested and authorised Pfizer's Covid vaccine for kids aged 5-11
A pediatrician explains how the drug was tested for safety and efficacy by the FDA.

Mum's embarrassment after finding out what her kids' names mean
A Sydney mum was a bit embarrassed when she realised her kids' names all followed a theme.

Stacey Morrison and dad 'making up for lost time'
Morrison grew up with a 'part-time dad' - but now the pair mean the world to each other.