ParentingEd Sheeran announces birth of second daughter The British singer-songerwriter announced the birth of his baby girl, saying he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn were “over the moon’’ at the arrival.
ParentingIs waiting 12 weeks before announcing pregnancy still the best idea? The generally accepted rule is women wait three months before announcing pregnancy, in case something goes wrong. Is the rule outdated and in need of change?
Life & StyleIs your partner guilty of weaponised incompetence? If you've ever said "Fine, I'll just do it myself then" - you are the guilty party.
Travel news'A job well done': Healthy baby born in plane toilet US flight attendant Diana Giraldo had to jump into action and usher the unnamed mother-to-be to the back toilet of the Frontier Airlines flight and assist with the birth.
ParentingMeet the mum who pumps six litres of breastmilk daily US mum Elizabeth Sierra is known as the 'milk goddess', pumps out 10 times the average amount of breastmilk for mothers - and has been doing so since 2014.
HealthRSV treatment funded for high-risk babies following 2021 outbreak Babies on oxygen and feeding tubes flooded hospitals last winter with RSV - now Pharmac is widening access to treatment for high-risk pēpi this year.
Opinion'Just you wait' and other things people love to say to scare new parents OPINION: If I had listened to every negative story or opinion about being a parent, it would have scared me off ever having children of my own.
TaranakiDefibrillator brings peace of mind for Taranaki mother Jess Sklenars hopes her daughter will never need the device in a shiny red case that has just been donated to her early childhood centre.
ParentingUS twins give birth on the same day despite different due dates They planned on getting pregnant at the same time, but the sisters never imagined that their labour and delivery would also align.
ParentingWhy I don't have kids yet OPINION: Call it maturity or a new season in my life, but I felt I needed to first learn more about myself and who I want to be, and can be before I have a child.
HealthGiving birth can be traumatic - who checks on mothers? Lyla Hughes is almost four, but her mother’s emotions are still raw as she recounts her birth.
CelebritiesGwyneth Paltrow's GOOP releases 'luxury nappies' for $270 a pack in PR stunt From vagina candle to psychic vampire repellant spray, GOOP has never been short of controversial products - but their latest has sparked outrage among parents.
Royals'Get my wife out of here': Prince William jokes about 'broody' Kate Sitting crossed legged on the floor with youngsters, Kate and William sang nursery rhymes and read books.
EntertainmentWhat is Cocomelon and why do kids love it so much? Cocomelon seemed to offer little in the way of engagement besides call and response. Are you going crazy? Yes, I am.
ParentingWhat to do when your kid has a meltdown “You can't stop a storm,” Damour says. “You have to wait it out. But these storms do pass. The brain will reset itself.”
ParentingThe 'breast is best' messaging setting new mums up to fail OPINION: Breastfeeding is not the only way to feed a baby, and it certainly isn’t the best way if it’s at the downfall of the mother.
ParentingThe Motherhood Diaries: 'I regret having kids' When that faint blue line on the pregnancy test came, and it felt like all the colour drained from our world.
ParentingPM's daughter pops into live interview Jacinda Ardern says she is feeling well as she balances work and homelife while isolating.
NationalBaby steps: How do tots learn to walk? Our bodies are designed to walk. But what is it that truly drives babies to take their first teetering steps?
HealthMental health app launched as youth self-harm rates spike More than 5600 young people went to emergency departments due to self-harm in 2021 alone.
CelebritiesRonaldo and partner reveal baby daughter's name After the devastating loss of their son, the couple shares photos - and the name - of their newborn daughter on Instagram.
ParentingThe pain of being a mortal mum OPINION: Angela Barnett hadn't been expecting a school speech by Simon Dallow to be the end of her. But his talk on the loss of his mother emotionally wrecked her.
Pou TiakiMum's in a wheelchair: Life with a disabled parent How do you teach your kids to walk when you can't walk yourself? Rachel Peterson knows all about that.
NationalBoys' brains are beautiful, but they're leading them into trouble While there's no doubt boys and young men are prone to reckless behaviour, it's not always their fault.
Life & StyleThe case for not having kids: Why women are putting the conversation on ice Climate change, unfair pay and emotional labour, finances and simply just wanting to see the world are prompting women to go child-free.
OpinionWhy we need to more for our mothers OPINION: This week has been one of digesting the distressing news that suicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant women and new mothers in New Zealand.
ParentingLiam and Olivia dominate top US baby names list Liam has reigned supreme five years in a row, while Olivia unseated Emma as the top name for the past three years.
QuizzesThe ultimate 10-minute family trivia SPONSOREDSPONSORED: The benefits of spending a few fun minutes a day can have huge results.
ParentingTo a bed of their own SPONSOREDTo help keep Kiwi kids out of hospital by ensuring they have their very own bed and warm bedding.
ParentingDays after giving birth to my son, post-natal psychosis entered my world OPINION: Bringing a child into the world is exciting and daunting. For me, it brought with it an unexpected life-changing experience.