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"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."
Jibbitz trades ending in tears triggers ban at schools
Young students "emotionally can't cope" with Jibbitz trades.
The realities of parenting a child with autism: Navigating family events, dos and don'ts
‘All along, Tommy had been telling me he loved me, I just wasn’t listening.’
Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services
Kids and adults had fun at the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at Kensington Park.
Robert Irwin’s raw confession: ‘All I’ve ever wanted’
The Wildlife Warrior spoke candidly about his life and his relationship with his late dad.
'We don’t have it so bad': What seeing the world taught Bailey Mackey about his own home
'We don’t have it so bad… there are some pretty broken countries in Europe."
Unhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald's
Toyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.
Chief children’s commissioner appointed
Claire Achmad steps into children's role in challenging times.
Travis Barker reveals his and Kourtney's unborn baby's name
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are set to welcome a boy any day now.
'A curse to be a parent in Gaza’: Over 3600 children killed in Gaza
The number of dead children in Gaza has reached at least 3600 after just 25 days of war.
'Here we go again': Oranga Tamariki slammed in wake of toddler's death
The comments come amid fears more children will die if issues aren't addressed.
Ruthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family says
The toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.
Seven tips for parents dealing with teens and screens
Conflicts around digital use have become more common in families nowadays.
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
New centre a game-changer for child health
Dr Russell Wills takes us on a tour of Te Whatu's Ora's $3.6 million facility.
Pictures: Hawke’s Bay A&P Show organiser rapt with turnout for 160th anniversary
An estimated 30,000 people turned out for the show in Hastings this year.
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‘Your First Phone’ helps kids and parents navigate the risky world of mobile phones
Kids and cellphones - it’s not always so easy to know how to approach the topic.
Is it okay to change your baby in a cafe booth?
Kiwi mum's dilemma: Is a nappy change in public "gross" or "totally normal?"
Thousands pack Napier CBD for massive illuminated street party
7000 people chose Napier's big street party over elections on the telly.
Coffey to go: 'That's politics, that's what you sign up for'
Labour's Tamati Coffey bows out of politics after election-night loss.
Update in Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce
The couple plan to "pursue an amicable resolution of all issues".
Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.
'Red flags missed': Oranga Tamariki criticised after baby died co-sleeping with mum
“[The baby] was let down by the very ministry dedicated to safeguarding her" - coroner.
Margarita burn: Nurse's warning to parents this summer
A mum says her son suffered painful blisters after playing with a common fruit.
Watch: ‘Where’s my baby!?’ Mum screams after son falls between cruise ship and dock
It's every parent's worst nightmare, and it led to two people being in serious trouble.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's custody battle takes nasty turn
The Maleficent actress has battled for custody of her and Pitt's children for years.
Influential child welfare advocate remembered
Lesley Webb wanted children to have the best upbringing possible.
‘Probably saved my life’: Hawke’s Bay woman’s harrowing warning for World Meningitis Day
The tell-tale sign that Evie Dent was at risk of dying never appeared on her body.
'Anxious, overwhelming': Thousands of Kiwi kids sign petition for four-day school week
Students are saying they're overwhelmed and struggling with their mental health.
Why you need to talk to your teens about vaping
Learn how to break the ice and engage in open discussions with your kids about vaping.
'Unspeakably bad practice': Children's details, abuse claims shared in Oranga Tamariki privacy breach
“Oranga Tamariki recognises our data system requires improving."