Hilary Duff wants to stop "mom bullying" and thinks being a new mum can be "isolating" and is keen to stop mothers from "judging" one another.

Young people's use of technology is a growing parental concern as new apps open up fresh lines of online communication.

How do young children learn to swear - and why do they seem to do it at the most inappropriate moments?

In the 13 months since her heartfelt letter was published in the Herald, Georgia - now 16 - has faced public criticism and lost friends.

A study released this week suggests women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to rear children who are involved in delinquency.

Living in a rearranged family is a way of life for one in three families in NZ - and it doesn't have to spell the worst for these kids.

A Taupo dad has gotten a cochlear implant tattooed on his head to help his little girl not feel like the odd one out.

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.

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.

Mother learns the dangers of breastfeeding too soon after a spray tan.

Thousands of women from around New Zealand - and the world - will take part in a mass breastfeeding event starting today.

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.

'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.

A girl who became Britain's youngest mother when she had a child at the age of 12 returned to school just weeks after giving birth.

The first time around I relished being pregnant and felt like Mother Earth herself. But this gushy mum-to-be was gone the second time around, Rhonwyn Newson admits.

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?"