Almost every mother and father must have done something to their offspring that makes them seriously doubt their aptitude for parenthood, says Shelley Bridgeman.

Women who want a family should conceive or freeze their eggs by 35, doctors have said, after a major study showed fertility falling off a "cliff edge" in subsequent years.

The school principal behind a controversial ban on puffer jackets has been backed by his principals' association.

Stars who have children in their 40s are giving women false hope about motherhood, doctors warn.

Electronics are part of our lives, writes Rhonwyn Newson, so shouldn't we look at how best to use these devices with our kids, rather than turn our noses up at them altogether?

Like Cate Blanchett, Angela Epstein had a daughter after a brood of sons. Family life can be a challenge.

Craigs Investment Partners' Mark Lister has boiled down his top financial advice to three key tips he'll give his kids.

More and more parents are seeking expert help to deal with their children’s difficult behaviour. But, asks Kirsten Matthew, is it nature, nurture or something else that’s making Kiwi kids too hard to handle?

Teenage mothers and women over 40 are more likely to have children with autism, a major new study has declared.

I'm sure some of my philosophies and ideas don't work for others and sleep deprivation is hard. That's why it's used as a torture technique, writes Rhonwyn Newson.

Pretty much the sole redeeming feature of writing about 'stray at home' dads is that it initiates discussion, replies NZ relationship expert Jill Goldson.

Frustrated foster parents have to get permission every time their foster child needs major medical treatment, changes schools or the family move.

Children are stumbling across foul language, violence and sexual content on YouTube, but keeping them safe online is increasingly falling to parents.

As the scramble for nursery places in the sees British parents applying from the maternity ward, Tanith Carey considers the dangers of this "tiger" culture.

Pregnant Canadian rocker Sarah Blackwood has accused United Airlines of discriminating against mothers after she was kicked off a flight because her son was crying.

Having a healthy baby is a top concern for parents-to-be. One couple went through pregnancy knowing their baby was likely to have a rare genetic condition.

The abundance and diversity of certain bacterial species can impact a child’s behaviour, particularly that of boys, according to a study.

A new documentary reveals the struggle behind a debilitating and ultimately fatal rare disease that overwhelmingly strikes young boys.

With a growing number of stay-at-home dads and men taking an increased role in domestic duties, the days of the 'dumb dad' may be numbered.

How do you love a child who may never be able to say ‘I love you’ back?

Giving new dads the opportunity to spend some time with their new kids is not only important for the short term but also has huge consequences for the family dynamic later on.

All that I am asking is that you show respect for my decisions, my life, my fight. Don't insult or demean my career of choice. Be happy for me. Support me. Lift me up.

How do parents care for toys that are dragged through muddy playgrounds, but refused entry to the laundry? And just what happens when the little critter is lost?

As the new year starts, a groundbreaking study is charting the hopes and dreams of expectant parents with the inspirational goal of tracking children's paths from before birth until they are adults.

I know this is wonderfully well-intentioned, and that we want to give our girls a boost of confidence from the very start. Here's the thing, though...

When I first met Velvel, he was peeking out from a cardboard box in the back seat of my boyfriend’s Saturn wagon.

In my almost 40 years, I've only recently been able to talk about adoption honestly and openly. And it is incredibly difficult.

"This buggy signifies everything that ended my happy low cost child free life."

The Meitavs are part of the "free range" parenting movement, which believes that children have to take calculated risks in order to learn to be self-reliant.