A UK teacher has sent a powerful reminder to a pupil that life isn't all about tests.

Parents are shocked to discover their children are watching vile versions of their favourite cartoons.

Questions have been raised after an Italian baby raised on a vegan diet was hospitalised for severe malnutrition.

A PR company is offering great incentives for parents in the workforce.

A malnourished 14-month-old Italian baby kept on a vegan diet has been removed from his parents.

David and Victoria Beckham have both shared heartfelt birthday messages to their 'special girl' Harper on Instagram.

The most popular baby names of the year have been revealed, with one in particular raising eyebrows.

A mother's candid post of what happens right after giving birth has struck a chord with mums the world over.

A father's dedication to his son has been captured in this sweet image.

This photographer captures the infinite moments that come after a newborn's fleeting life. Here's why.

COMMENT: Labour's bid to get an extension to paid parental leave has been stopped in its tracks by a veto from Bill English.

How do you cope when your child is battling obesity?

The hopes and struggles of eight Kiwi couples battling infertility will be highlighted in a new TV documentary series starting this week.

At just 10 years old, Arya Permana weighs 192kg.

The existence of "mother guilt" is so well acknowledged by social commentators it is almost a cliché.

Women who take paracetamol in pregnancy are more likely to have autistic or hyperactive children, scientists suspect.

A new scheme is being introduced in the UK in a bid to cut cot death rates.

Photo captures the hilarious moment a hungry baby mistakes a bare-breasted statue for his mother.

A photo of a mum feeding her baby during her wedding ceremony has encouraged others to share their breastfeeding bridal pics. Photo / Facebook

A mum has penned a heartbreaking open letter after her son was the only child in the class who was excluded from a birthday party.

It's simple, says this Kiwi dad.

The teacher used apples to demonstrate to her class the damaging impact of bullies, in a lesson that has resonated with adults and children alike.

OPINION: It's all too easy to look at other parents and well up with envy every time they rave about how well their child is sleeping, says Emily Writes.

Research reveals the negative impact of Disney princesses.

The better children understand their bodies, the healthier they are going to be.

Born with a rare condition in which his brain was growing outside of his skull, Bentley was expected to die shortly after birth. But he's proved doctor's wrong.

OPINION: It's not the cranky keyboard warriors that hit a nerve, says Emily Writes. "The thing that upsets me is the assumptions made about me by my fellow mums."

As the birthday date drew closer and they had not received any rsvp's, Daniel's parents started to fear it would be another birthday that ended in tears.

National has been remarkably conciliatory so far for a party so long in power. An extension of paid parental leave deserves its consideration.

Growing numbers of men are looking after their children to let their spouses pursue careers but this can come at a terrible cost, writes Lucy Cavendish.