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Parenting advice: How do I get my husband to understand our baby isn’t ‘crying for attention’?
A parent wonders how to get on the same page about parenting styles with their husband.

How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.

Warning for parents using car seats for kids this winter
Check what your child is wearing before strapping them in.

'Raises all kinds of questions': Meghan changes son's birth certificate
The 'unprecedented' move occurred as reports of a rift between the two brothers grew.

Opinion: 'Insulting, untrue' – Govt's primary school testing risks the tail wagging the dog
OPINION: Language ability, test-taking skills, anxiety or motivation distort test results.

Review: Seven Peaks Farm Stay, Beerwah, Queensland
This boutique farm stay may just be the Sunshine Coast's best-kept secret.

Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?
If your concerned about your sons, maybe it's time to talk to them about their algorithms.

Govt introduces standardised testing in primary schools
The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

How do I tell my children I've been diagnosed with cancer?
Open communication can help children adjust to a parent’s diagnosis and treatment.

'Do I actually want to have a baby? Who knows. Certainly not me' - Isabeau Brimeau
OPINION: For women in their 30s, the decision to have a baby doesn't always come easy.

If social media bans don't work, how can we protect our kids online?
Experts say a ban only delays young people’s exposure, it does not help them manage it.

Jon Voight makes rare comment about daughter Angelina Jolie
'She really tries to encourage each of the kids to really be what they want to be.'

Britney's relationship with her teenage sons is 'back on track'
Family friends have shared an update on the pop star's contact with her sons.

Does having PCOS mean you can't get pregnant?
'My immediate assumption was, 'I am infertile'.'

Elon Musk welcomes his 12th child
'He’s fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the past five years.'

How to make mealtimes easier for neurodivergent kids
'The whole activity can become daunting.'

'Long journey': The Wiggles star's huge baby news
The Wiggles are welcoming another little one into their family this year.

Watch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar
'My son was already quite scared. So my parenting instincts kicked in.'

Is your child experiencing burnout?
Young people are more likely to suffer burnout during the winter months - here's why.

Banning TikTok isn't the answer: Kiwi social media expert
How can you help your child navigate TikTok and other social media apps safely?

'I was an alcoholic - then my son said something that changed my life'
A father shares two sentences from his son that hit him 'like a tonne of bricks'.

'Get off': Child booted from plane in Colombia for one reason
The captain ultimately had to move off the runway and return to the airport.

Five of the best things to do with kids in Brisbane
Want a family adventure full of Aussie charm and icons? We've got you covered.

Miley Cyrus breaks silence on Billy Ray 'estrangement'
Dismissing rift rumours, Miley sheds light on her relationship with her famous father.

Young family of 5 lose everything in house fire
'You just don't really ever think of something like this happening to you.'

Nurse's safety warning to parents over instant noodles
They're a pantry staple - but can also pose a risk to young children,

Kiwi woman's warning after chance melanoma diagnosis
A 24-hour swimming event helped raise money for Sarah Barr's unfunded cancer treatment.

Simon Cowell reveals ‘hardest thing’ that’s ever happened to him
'Everything meant nothing at that point, I was desperately unhappy.'

'Doomed to mockery': Star slammed for bizarre baby name
'How was this approved?' asked one disgruntled fan.