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.

As Prince George celebrates his second birthday, some hard-won words of advice for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

She called screaming child a "demon" and a "beast" - and she's getting praise for it.

Gwyneth Paltrow admits co-parenting with her ex-husband has been hard.

Surely it's the right of every celeb parent to choose to keep their babies out of the public domain, writes Kerre McIvor.

She may well be dealing with exhaustion and food in her hair, but Blake Lively is certainly happy with one aspect of motherhood - an ample chest.

Parents of a baby born 10 weeks premature have turned to a fundraising website to say thanks to the hospital staff who kept him alive.

Is it hypocritical if parents swear while expecting their children to shun the curse words? Are foul-mouthed kids okay? Shelley Bridgeman ponders.

A video capturing the moment a baby girl puts on her first pair of glasses is melting the hearts of the internet after being posted on Facebook by her mum.

Victoria Farmer was feeding her son while her daughter played in the next room when things went “crazy quiet”.

They've dined with the Queen at Windsor Castle, now the Middletons have had their almost-royal credentials boosted even further.

Do you know what POS means? How about CD9? Or KPC? If you don't you might be wise to learn.

So your kid’s first squeal is ‘Happy Meal’. Here’s the real deal on parenting pitfalls.

Imagine if you could invest $14.1 million up front and get a return over the next 50 years of $3.3 billion. Would you do it?

Natalie Portman has turned to Cate Blanchett for a little parenting advice after failing to find a balance between motherhood and her career.

Including kids early in outdoors activities can be a challenge, but it pays health and happiness dividends.

Why would no one question serving a pregnant woman a coffee in a restaurant, but eyebrows would be raised if the same woman asked for a glass of wine, wonders Rhonwyn Newson.

An Australian parenting group has accused a ‘baby whisperer’ of risking babies’ lives by recommending unsafe car seat practices.

If you would take your kids to visit someone when they were alive, you should take them to their funeral, argues Sharon Holbrook.

A toddler who drank hand sanitiser and suffered severe alcohol poisoning has prompted a warning from experts for parents to keep the products away from their kids.

Miranda Kerr's new baby-care recommendation is dangerous. So dangerous that it could cost lives, writes Amy Stockwell.

Ruth Wood meets the parents who only found out they were on the spectrum when their children were diagnosed.

Don't be scornful if your kids don't make the cut. Think of it as an opportunity to have some time off for child-free fun, writes Rhonwyn Newson.

Fertility expert Dr John Peek answered reader questions about infertility, its causes and options for couples.

The number of children being hospitalised with trampoline injuries is going up despite improved product safety standards.

More New Zealanders are ending up unintentionally childless and the childless rate is higher for professional women.

A drive is underway to get Auckland equipped with a cot that keeps precious stillborn babies cool, allowing parents to spend more time with their newborn.

A happily single immigration lawyer received a surprising phone call one day. This is her remarkable journey into motherhood.

Some kids can be a handful, but it's never okay for anyone to tape their mouth shut to teach them a lesson, writes Rhonwyn Newson.