"Being able to breastfeed her little boy has created a special bond between us all, a bond I will always cherish."

A woman has sparked a controversy after posting a picture on social media showing her breastfeeding a friend's toddler son.

Mum shares a heartwarming tale of generosity after returning to her car to find a parking ticket which had already been paid by a stranger.

David Beckham has slammed critics who questioned his four-year-old daughter Harper's use of a dummy.

"I do come across children who for one reason or another spend a lot of time with TV and DVDs. They start to assume the character."

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.