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Mum tells husband to save her life instead of the baby's
The woman had a troubled pregnancy and wanted to be prepared for worst-case scenario.
Why younger generations are growing horns in their heads
Up to half of all young people could be developing horn-like growths in their skulls.
Best of 2019: Mum's horror find on baby daughter after daycare
Mum's heartache after picking up child from childcare with horrifying red marks.
The problem with Jordan Peterson's advice for young men
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald on what's lacking from famed behavioural therapist.
Four ways to keep kids learning while travelling
If you're planning an overseas trip with your family, you're in for many benefits.
YouTube star on the heartbreaking decision 'no parent should have to make'
Brittani Boren Leach has opened up about the decision 'no parent should have to make'.
Breastfeeding mum furious at being asked to move on Interislander ferry
The mother-of-three said she was left feeling really upset.
Snowploughing, sleeping and social media - how parenting changed in the last decade
Times: We helicoptered, we overshared, we felt inadequate. Are we learning from mistakes?
When Kiwi mums get caught in the nude
When I shared my caught-in-the-nude moment with friends, several had similar stories.
10yo nails answer to 'offensive' maths quiz
A 10yo gave the perfect response to a homework task she thought was 'rude'.
How to avoid Christmas burnout
This time of the year can bring all sorts of pressures, but there is help at hand.
Beck Vass: Inside the hungover Kiwi mums club
Kids are like sharks, they smell the booze on you and make you suffer as much as possible.
How to cope with Christmas as a single parent
UK psychologist explains how to cope when it's not your turn with the kids this Christmas.
An open letter to my child's daycare teachers
After a year of rushed pick ups and drop offs, this is what I haven't had time to say.
What to do if you don't like your kid's friend
If you suspect your kid has a questionable friend, here are tips on how to deal with it.
L.O.L Surprise! and the toys encouraging child gambling
Toy makers are weaponising the collecting impulse with kids toy design.
Teacher's experiment reveals horror of classroom germs
A teacher's classroom experiment reveals gross spread of germs - and a simple fix.
How to help autistic kids cope with Christmas
If your child thrives on routine, consider how challenging this time of the year can be.
Beck Vass: Why I refuse to take my kids to meet Santa
Why do we insist on making our crying kids sit on a creepy looking, old man's lap?
Mum's genius parenting hack goes viral
The savvy mum leaves different life-sized cardboard cutouts of herself around the house.
Mum's 'genius' medicine hack goes viral
The trick is so simple, you'll be kicking yourself for not thinking of it earlier.
Rare Hatchimals toy selling for $200
There may be some disappointed kids on Christmas day - the toys are sold out across NZ.
'My husband doesn't want to pay for daycare'
The mum-to-be has expressed her concerns over her husband's plan for the child.
Neighbours at war over 'unbearable' noisy kids
The angry neighbours claim the noisy kids made it "unbearable to enjoy a peaceful dinner".
Kate Hawkesby: How to deal with kids' Christmas 'pester power'
I hope Santa's handing out backbones this Christmas, writes Kate Hawkesby.
What does it mean to create new life when one parent is dying?
"Will my daughter remember me, or won't she remember me? And which is better?"
Is Santa doing more harm than good?
The belief in a kind, global benefactor is increasingly a dilemma for parents.
Beck Vass: It's Christmas and I'm failing as a mum
Despite all my efforts, my kids don't listen, they don't respect anyone or anything.
Heartwarming moment baby giggles with happiness after hearing aids are turned on
Twitter users can't get enough of a deaf baby's adorable reaction to her hearing aids.