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David Seymour: A phone ban for kids is not a rethink of my solution for social media harm
OPINION: The Government could prohibit those under 16 from possessing smart devices.
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I thought I’d be dead by 48, not giving birth to my first child
Telegraph: How surviving cancer helped one woman prepare for later motherhood.
'My ex is crazy': Experts on custody case of woman falsely labelled schizophrenic
The woman had to spend more than $30,000 to overturn a without notice parenting order.
Society Insider: Keeping up with New Zealand’s A-List mums and mums-to-be
Dominique Francis, Jaimee Lupton, and Sophie Heatley are busy with babies and business.
'I feel happy': Sam Smith confirms engagement to fashion designer
The singer, who has relocated to New York, has been dating the designer since 2022.
Why Kiwi kids might be learning to read too early
Some experts say there's a case for delaying formal reading lessons until kids are 7.
'Convincing fake': Kiwi parents fear AI's dangers, rising sextortion risk
Nearly half of Kiwi children in chat games have messaged strangers.
Father granted custody after falsely claiming his ex was on meds for schizophrenia
Court barred a mum from unsupervised contact with her child after the man's false claims.
More parental leave, same debate: Is 30 weeks enough?
National plans to lift paid parental leave to 30 weeks by 2029.
Why is it so hard to find a surrogate in NZ? The realities that give women cold feet
Many hopeful parents must resort to informal social media pages to find a surrogate.
Nigel Latta’s wife Natalie Flynn on his words that still bring her comfort
'If I’m feeling overwhelmed, I just go back to what Nigel used to do.'
Cecilia Robinson: It doesn’t have to be phones or social media – we should do both
OPINION: We should delay giving children smartphones and restrict their social media.
'She just wants everyone to heal': Jolie’s response to daughter’s legal move
Siblings, including Shiloh and Zahara, have made similar filings to drop the Pitt surname.
Maternity leave was the hardest work I've ever done – Stuart Nash should try it
'It’s survival in a broken body – one that you no longer know – with no sick leave.'
My teenage affair with a 37-year-old still haunts me today
Telegraph: A reader says her first serious relationship left her feeling ashamed and used.
Regulators relied on supplier’s word over asbestos-tainted play sand safety
An AUT study since confirmed the presence of airborne asbestos fibres in several products.
'Both are wrong’: Couple’s text exchange about $200 gift divides the internet
The husband suggested 'an allowance system'. Some argued it was grounds for divorce.
Uproar over surrogate baby prompts German official’s sudden resignation
New York Times: Senior MP Jens Spahn had a baby by surrogate, which is illegal in Germany.
I'm a surrogate, here's why I'm carrying a baby for strangers I met online
I’ve got someone else’s baby growing in me – it’s mine for now but it’s not mine forever.
Kids can’t stop watching Moana. There’s a scientific explanation
New York Times: The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+.
Air NZ captain told he'll never fly again after brain cancer diagnosis
The father was diagnosed after visiting after-hours for a head knock check-up.
'Our hearts are broken': Kris Jenner shares sad family news
The 91-year-old, known affectionately as MJ, was the heart of the Jenner family.
'Last resort': Parents prosecuted after failing to send kids to school for several years
The Bay of Plenty couple were given several warnings and “multiple interventions”.
Is it fair to give working parents more leave?
The policy gives parents two extra weeks’ leave each year until a child turns 12.
As parents reject vitamin K shots, some babies develop devastating bleeding
New York Times: An estimated 20% of vitamin K deficiency bleeds are fatal.
She beat cancer, but Mel Homer isn't allowed to meet the woman who saved her life
Her doner's identity is secret but the broadcaster still imagines how she would thank them
Advice: How do I stop guests from bringing their kids to my parties?
New York Times: How to handle friends who assume kids are welcome at events.
$900 babysitter: Why school holiday care is now a burden for parents
'More isn’t always better when it comes to holiday care,' says parenting coach.
Gemma and Richie McCaw's approach to kids and phones | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Gemma McCaw tells us when she plans to give her kids a dumb phone, as she comes to grips with parenting and screen time. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
The $900 babysitter: Why holiday programmes cost so much | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Sheridan Eketone from The Parenting Place explains if the programmes are worth the money. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY