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Nurture your child's development while fostering joy and curiosity long after Christmas.
The unspoken grief of never becoming a grandparent
NY Times: What it's like for parents of adult children who don't want their own kids.
How to identify and avoid family gaslighting during the holidays
Gaslighting can turn a festive event upside down - awareness is key to coping.
‘My parents gave me everything – but I was still a victim of neglect’
Telegraph: Children of wealthy parents can feel neglected, due to no emotional support.
Advice: My ex’s mum blackmailed him into breaking up with me
They were in a 'secure and happy relationship' - until his mum interfered.
The crushing truth about being childless at 64 – a man's perspective
Telegraph: There’s a unique grief that comes with unintentional childlessness.
Our daughter is having an affair with a married man. How do we stop it?
New York Times: What to do if you don’t agree with behaviour from your adult child.
Emma Nadler: How loss, and joy, can permeate everyday life
Having a child with a rare genetic deletion is intense, but there is happiness, too.
Family advice: I rely on my stepdaughter a lot, but she’s mean to me
Relying on family for caregiving support? Here’s how to communicate your needs openly.
I’d had the perfect childhood – what was it about me that made me an alcoholic?
Telegraph: Is addiction down to personality, genetics or trauma, or does it hit randomly?
How do I convince my teen with anxiety she needs to go to school?
A parent's compassionate approach can make all the difference when teens resist school.
'Dad's a narcissist': How emotional abuse led to father-daughter rifts
Three Kiwi women share their stories of estrangement from fathers.
My sister chose my birthday for her scheduled C-section. I’m annoyed!
New York Times: Should sharing a birthday with your nephew annoy you?
'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial sign
A whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.
Disney-themed holidays without having to face Disneyland
8 destinations your kids will love just as much as Disneyland.
My grandmother paid for my sister’s IVF. I feel ripped off
New York Times: What to do if your feelings are hurt by a grandparent’s will.
Three biggest fears Kiwis have about travelling with family
No, dealing with the in-laws wasn't one of them.
Shane Te Pou: Losing a sister - my grief is deep and dark but we also celebrate
OPINION: I accept that my life will never be the same without my sister.
Advice: My daughter is a harsh parent. I’m worried for my granddaughter
How does a parent give her daughter parenting advice without offending?
Teachers say my 4-year-old doesn’t show any empathy at school
When your child acts out at preschool, it’s not a sign of bad behaviour.
A psychologist explains how a new in-law can tear a family apart
Marriages often trigger estrangement between parents and their adult children.
Travelling for school holidays? This is the worst day to fly
Airlines are adding thousands of extra seats to meet demand.
Ask an expert: Our granddaughter’s boyfriend is too old – what can we do?
New York Times: Is it okay to get involved with the relationships of grandchildren?
My son won’t go to school, take his medication or see a professional. What do I do?
Addressing teen’s mental health requires building trust and finding alternative solutions.
Advice: Kids are yelling at my son during break times. How can I help him?
A parent worries about how kids yelling at their son during recess is affecting him.
Five tips for making a school lunch your kid will actually eat
New York Times: A few tweaks can help you pack lunches that come home eaten.