Simple tips to help children deal with disturbing current affairs, while managing our own volatile and powerful feelings.

The life-long negative impact of helicopter parenting was similar to that experienced by people who have suffered a bereavement, experts say.

To mark Father's Day, former Campbell Live staffer and freelance journalist Ali Ikram muses on modern fatherhood.

Eric Watson writes about what being a dad has taught him.

Most Kiwi dads read to their children but mums read to them more, a survey has found.

Are you ever too old to become a mum? Two of a growing number of older mothers reveal the pros and cons of having a baby in your 50s and beyond.

To mark Father's Day, seven leading personalities from Martin Amis to Jamie Oliver recall how their father shaped who they are today.

Two Auckland psychologists say many Kiwi couples are "marching backwards into the 1950s" by unconsciously devaluing women's unpaid work.

Despite being over a decade old, this cute video of a sisterly peanut butter prank has gone viral.

Some parents are putting off or ditching plans to immunise children after discouraging information, a study shows.

I said goodbye to my midwife last week and it broke my heart a little bit. How can you ever thank someone enough for making you a family, twice?

Jessy is old enough to start school next month, but Vickie breastfeeds him five times a day because, she says, it alleviates his symptoms of ADHD.

While parents and teachers can model and emphasise consideration, compassion, kind words and actions and thoughtfulness, friendships can never be forced.

Never mind the children. Starting at a new school is a minefield for their parents.

Today's overprotective, failure-avoidant parenting style has undermined the competence, independence and academic potential of an entire generation, according to new research.

Frankly, I was intrigued. Really? Eight million folks had signed up to have affairs with neighbors? What brought about that level of marital unhappiness - and secrecy?

Disposable nappies are supposed to be the easier, rash-free choice for changing time - but for Auckland mum Sherylee Teoh, that just doesn't wash.

New mum Caroline Botting spoke to some brave first-time parents who'd achieved what seemed like the impossible - enjoyable getaways with their young bubs.

Experts say old English-sounding names are in fashion thanks to programmes like Game of Thrones. Parents are naming their babies after characters from the fantasy series.

The author of a controversial Paleo cookbook for baby and toddlers has defended a recipe which critics say has the potential to kill a child.

The "getting there" part of travelling with kids can be tricky, but it's worth the effort, writes Mel Homer.

Rod Stewart used to put dog poo on his kids' pillows.

A BBC local radio DJ sparked an outcry after claiming unattractive mothers should be banned from breastfeeding in public.

For a parent struggling to get a child to sleep, anything that speeds up the process will be greeted as a godsend.

A doll developed in Iceland that mimics an adult's heartbeat and breathing is one of several innovations on show at the Baby Show this weekend.

I feel like we don't give dads enough credit, writes Rhonwyn Newson, and we go a bit overboard with the praise when dads do perform parenting or household tasks.

A group of funny mums are taking over YouTube with their hilarious takes on parenting.

It's the guilty secret many parents are reluctant to admit aloud: no matter how much you love your kids, being a parent can make you feel bad.

It turns out that having a child can have a pretty strong negative impact on a person's happiness, according to a new study published in the journal Demography.