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.

Women are losing the ability to give birth naturally, says Dr Michel Odent, the author of a controversial new book.

Actor Ryan Reynolds has copped flak from parenting groups for the way he has been captured carrying baby daughter, James.

Ever wondered what Snapchat is but been too embarrassed to ask? The app's co-founder and chief executive has come up with a parent's guide to the phenomenon.

Almost every mother and father must have done something to their offspring that makes them seriously doubt their aptitude for parenthood, says Shelley Bridgeman.

Stars who have children in their 40s are giving women false hope about motherhood, doctors warn.

Electronics are part of our lives, writes Rhonwyn Newson, so shouldn't we look at how best to use these devices with our kids, rather than turn our noses up at them altogether?

Like Cate Blanchett, Angela Epstein had a daughter after a brood of sons. Family life can be a challenge.

Craigs Investment Partners' Mark Lister has boiled down his top financial advice to three key tips he'll give his kids.

More and more parents are seeking expert help to deal with their children’s difficult behaviour. But, asks Kirsten Matthew, is it nature, nurture or something else that’s making Kiwi kids too hard to handle?

Teenage mothers and women over 40 are more likely to have children with autism, a major new study has declared.

Another day, another piece of evidence that proves wet wipes are the work of the devil, writes Harry Wallop.

The benefits of reading aloud don't diminish just because your kids grow up, writes Deb Werrlein.

I'm sure some of my philosophies and ideas don't work for others and sleep deprivation is hard. That's why it's used as a torture technique, writes Rhonwyn Newson.

Children are stumbling across foul language, violence and sexual content on YouTube, but keeping them safe online is increasingly falling to parents.

As the scramble for nursery places in the sees British parents applying from the maternity ward, Tanith Carey considers the dangers of this "tiger" culture.

Pregnant Canadian rocker Sarah Blackwood has accused United Airlines of discriminating against mothers after she was kicked off a flight because her son was crying.

Having a healthy baby is a top concern for parents-to-be. One couple went through pregnancy knowing their baby was likely to have a rare genetic condition.

The abundance and diversity of certain bacterial species can impact a child’s behaviour, particularly that of boys, according to a study.

New Zealand mum Julie Bhosale joins the #takebackpostpartum movement, showing off her body in a series of images after giving birth.

Once you get past parental frustration, it's possible for a friendship of sorts to emerge, writes Lee Suckling. However, it takes effort on your part as the adult child.

A new documentary reveals the struggle behind a debilitating and ultimately fatal rare disease that overwhelmingly strikes young boys.

With a growing number of stay-at-home dads and men taking an increased role in domestic duties, the days of the 'dumb dad' may be numbered.

How do you love a child who may never be able to say ‘I love you’ back?

Giving new dads the opportunity to spend some time with their new kids is not only important for the short term but also has huge consequences for the family dynamic later on.