Women do have time for ambitious careers and family, argues Laura Vanderkam. It's all about making conscious decisions with time.

An ERO report says almost half of our centres are not doing enough for under-3s in vital developmental areas.

Men who become fathers before they are 25 have a greater risk of dying in middle age than those who delay having children, a new study claims.

"I cried and threw up when I saw the positive pregnancy test - my life literally flashed before my eyes and I cried like I lost a giant piece of myself forever."

There are a few comments to avoid when talking to your kid-free friends. Rhonwyn Newson reveals the gems she hated to hear.

Picky eating in small children may be a sign of serious mental problems that should not be ignored, say experts.

Taking time out to clown around helps youngsters to make friends and think more creatively, researchers say.

My daughter has been called mushy, huge, enormous, gigantic, and a chunky monkey, among other things, writes Caroline Stanley.

A married lesbian couple used the same sperm donor to start a family - and are now both pregnant at the same time.

Women who want a big family should start trying for a baby by the age of 23, experts warn - and those who want two children shouldn't leave it later than 27.

Becoming a dad makes men more traditional in their attitudes to childcare and housework, an Australian study shows.

A baby boy has stunned his parents - and now the world - by saying 'I love you' at the age of three months.

'How can it be that my children have turned out so differently, when we treated them all exactly the same?'

You can't just put your marriage on auto-plot for two decades and expect to pick up where you left off.

After leaving school pregnant at 16, a Northland mum never expected to go back. But she's overcame the odds to do what she's always dreamed of.

Premature babies are more likely to become introverted, neurotic adults and to struggle in relationships and careers, research suggests.

It seems that so many people are crowding into the delivery suite you could almost sell tickets.

Laura Husson lives in the Isle of Wight, husband Chris lives in New Zealand. They've been married for two years and now Laura is pregnant.

A bikini-clad model in the latest ad campaign for upmarket US baby stroller company Bugaboo has caused a stir amongst mums.

A new survey says New Zealand might be one of the world leaders in valuing the skills of mothers returning to the workplace.

A new car seat designed to help prevent children dying in hot cars has gone on sale in the US.

She pointed at my baby's face and screamed, "You need to shut the hell up!" My husband replied, "Are you serious? Are you really yelling at a toddler right now?"

Men who have good-looking sons are themselves considered to be better-looking by women, according to a study.

She's shared the homes of Hollywood celebrities and media magnates, and is now one of the world's most sought-after baby sleep consultants.

The number of Asian newborn babies enrolled with Plunket nearly doubled between 2006 and 2012.

New study finds clusters of risk factors in pregnancy - such as the mother being a teenager, unemployed or financially stressed - point to later problems.

Of the stillbirths that happen across the globe, 98 per cent occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Tara Watson rejects diner owner's claims her daughter was having a meltdown.

When a strange adult yells at a child, it alters their world. It's a humiliation to the parents, but to the child, it can be life-changing, writes Darlena Cunha.