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Babies left to cry can suffer brain damage, warns parenting guru
When your baby starts to cry, should you rush to its aid or leave it alone for a while first?

When two become one
It's official, my wife and I have now become one. We are joined in holy wedlock, by law - and now, by a hyphen.

A big month for genes
It is not a completely far-out scenario that the genetic sequence of all newborn babies may one day be collected by default, writes Dita De Boni.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Divorce - it's bigger than the law
Lawyers are lawyers and although they can be extremely useful, their training to look at the dark side of every transaction does not help you move towards the light.

Cheats' site a popular affair
A website designed to help people have extra-marital affairs arrives in New Zealand this month.

Moaning modern mums?
Dita De Boni largely agrees with columnist Jenny Dillon's argument that working mothers have never had it so good.

The secret to happiness? A prosperous family
Happiness is ...having your friends and families prosper, new Cambridge University research suggests.

Working mums strike back
Claims working mothers should quit complaining because they "have never had it so good" have prompted anger from women's groups who say juggling parenting and work is no easy task.

Secret Jackie Kennedy interviews revealed
A new book covers the former First Lady's marriage and years in the White House, as well as the 1960 campaign and JFK's thoughts on a second term.

Jesse James' former mistress apologises to Sandra Bullock
Tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee told an Australian TV show she wanted to give the Oscar-winning actress "a heartfelt apology".

Sienna Miller to wed Law? Liz Taylor not engaged
Newly reunited couple Jude Law and Sienna Miller have reportedly got engaged. Again.

<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Wedding alarm bells starting to ring
If getting married is to adopt a new identity (Mrs, married, perhaps a new surname), accepting a proposal is to adopt a non-identity.

Facebook opens door to cheating
Popular social networking website Facebook is being blamed for a growing number of divorces as bored and lovesick middle-aged couples hook up with their ex-lovers or childhood sweethearts.

How much freedom is too much?
Herald blogger Dita Di Boni says building genuine self-esteem in young girls is never an easy task.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's relationship on the rocks - reports
The showbiz couple, who have been dogged by suggestions their union is close to breaking up for some time, have reportedly called it quits.

Weddings: It's all in the planning
Those in the know tell Viva what's hot and what's not in everything from food to flowers for the big day.

Wedding invitations stolen as bride-to-be and friends dine
A bride-to-be was robbed of her wedding invitations while she and her bridal party dined only metres away and chatted about the big day.

Removing the security blanket
Scott Kara and his wife find themselves concocting a story to disguise the disappearance of their daughter's beloved comforter.

Cricket star admits he was married
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who was poised to marry an Indian tennis star, has admitted he is married to another Indian woman.

Jim Carrey ditches Jenny, Lenny and Dawn's marriage kaput
The storm clouds have gathered in Celebville today with two major split announcements from solid-seeming celebrity couples...

Bookshops: Don't treat us like babysitters
A children's bookshop is working with security staff of a nearby tavern and casino over the growing problem of parents leaving children to read while they gamble.

The beast of Easter
A holiday weekend "break" with the kids leaves Dita De Boni feeling exhausted.

And baby makes ...
Large families have long attracted stares and jokes. They have also been the inspiration behind screen dramas, from the 50s' film Cheaper By The Dozen to the 70s' TV series Eight Is Enough.

Sandra Bullock to end her marriage - report
The Oscar-winning actress has allegedly taken steps towards ending her almost five-year marriage to Jesse James.

Simon Cowell planning Salvador Dali-themed wedding party
The music mogul who is set to marry make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy in early September, will reportedly have a setting inspired by the revered Spanish surrealist painter.