Your guide to becoming a dearly loved grandparent
Is a family member anticipating the patter of little feet? Parenting expert and psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg shares tips for navigating your special role
5 simple things you can do to make flying with a baby easy
There’s no need for a little one to quell your wanderlust. Here are five tips for flying with baby.
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Immunity boosters for kids
NADIA naturopath and medical herbalist Annaliese Jones has a few tricks up her sleeve to help boost children’s immunity.
Kids’ back-to-school worries and how you can help to ease them
Kids' most common anxieties are about fitting in and dealing with uncertainty, says child psychologist Anna Malone.
What to say to your child if you suspect they might be bullying others
Help your child understand what bullying behaviour is.
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Six things you need to consider when buying your child’s BYOD device for school
Knowing what to look for in your child's BYOD device for school allows you to make the best choice for your child.
How to get your toddler to go to bed without any fuss – and stay there!
Putting a stop to bedtime shenanigans with toddler sleep expert Annette Faamausli.
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What you need to know about leaving your kids at home unsupervised
The school holidays are coming - where will your kids be while you're at work?
Help boost your toddler’s nutrition
Embrace the toddler years with a dose of patience, a lot of love and good nutrition choices.
How to co-parent successfully after separation – with MAFS expert Stephanie Dowse
How to create a workable relationship that puts all the old hurts behind you.
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Top tips from a study skills expert on how to study for exams
It's that time of year again - end of year exams. Try these for exam success.
Michele A’Court’s advice to teens about sex
The most important part of any conversation about sex is consent.
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My 15yo has just told me she’s gay – how do I handle this? And other parenting questions answered
Auckland teenager Sarah Martin offers insights into how teens think to help parents understand their own teenager better.
A Kiwi teenager offers insights into how teens think to help parents find the best way to parent them
Sarah Martin believes parenting experts are missing the mark. She reveals what parents really need to know about teens.
Five common parenting mistakes and how to avoid making them
It’s important that you don’t treat your children like your mini-me – even if they look like you.
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How to calm a crying baby – babycare advisor Dorothy Waide’s top tips
Advice that will calm both you and your baby.
How to help your child learn to manage their anger
What to do if you think your child needs to tame their temper.
3 ways to make exercising fun for your kids
Stay one step ahead of the cold weather with this three-pronged ‘f.a.b’ activity strategy by fitness expert Kat Stanley of RedefinedU.
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Do today’s parents suffer from peer pressure – and is that why we’re so protective of our kids?
Forget peer pressure in the playground - these days it's parents that feel the weight of it.
How to teach kids practical life skills like tying shoe laces
Teaching kids the skills necessary to be more independent requires time and patience - here are a few methods from parenting expert Jackie Riach that might help.
Gemma McCaw shares parents’ 15 tips for bringing up a baby
Of course, part of the advice included, "Don't listen to others' advice!"
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Going from two children to three – how to adjust and what the challenges are
Kiwi parenting expert Anna Malone shares her top tips on how to manage with three.
How much sleep a new mother actually gets – and how you can maximise your zzzzs
Looking after your sleep needs is vital to get you through the first few weeks with a newborn.
How to swaddle a baby – Kiwi baby whisperer Sharlene Poole answers your questions
Everything new parents need to know.
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Why it’s risky to put your children on a vegan diet
Growing kids have higher nutritional needs than adults and animal products are the best source of some of those nutrients, say experts.
How to keep the lines of communication open with your teenager
Dr Anna Martin, author of Stop, Think, Engage, shares how to keep the conversations going with your teen.
Kids and sport – what motivates them and what puts them off for life
If sport is fun for kids, they're more likely to be active as adults.
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Mum of 14 gives her top parenting advice
Who better than a mum of 14 to offer some sage parenting advice in the lead-up to Mother’s Day?
Why parents need to talk to their teenager about sexual consent
Many parents avoid talking to their teenagers about issues like 'how to say no' but it's imperative that we do.
Do primary school kids need homework?
We ask a school principal what kids should be doing after school - and it's a pretty cool answer.
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What kids need to know when they start school
How parents can help their kids prepare for starting school.
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How to talk to your daughter about body confidence
Kiwi influencer Makaia Carr talks about body confidence and helping your daughter learn to love the skin she's in.
How to keep your child safe on social media – with Makaia Carr
The popular Kiwi influencer shares her top tips and talks us through what she does with her kids.
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How you can help your teen pass their driver’s license test
Tips and advice from an AA chief driving instructor.
Why teenagers find their parents so embarrassing
It's not news that teenagers don't consider their parents 'cool' but the research behind why is interesting - psychologists even have a name for it.
Why time out and taking away privileges doesn’t work with kids
If we want our children grow into well-rounded adults, we need to change our approach to how we discipline them.
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Three core foods parents should be feeding their babies
Introducing babies to solids can be a trying time, but it’s best to give them three core foods at every meal, says nutritionist Julie Bhosale.
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Everything new mums need to know about burping babies
NZ Baby whisperer Sharlene Poole shows us how to wind a baby, using her son to demonstrate.
What you need to know about your baby starting solids
Don't wait to give them meat and allergenic foods, an expert says.
How do I know if I have enough milk to breastfeed my baby?
Two in five mums think they don't have enough milk, but an expert says mums get too hung up on 'what's normal'.
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One mum’s parenting trick to stop her kids from interrupting
The parenting technique to stop your kids from interrupting that doesn't even require you to say a word.
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How to get your baby to self-settle at night
Rocking your baby to sleep no longer works once they're eight or nine months old. Here's all you need to know to get your baby self-settling at night.
How to be a cool mum according to the experts
You love your children, but sometimes their behaviour can drive you to distraction. So how can you learn to take a more relaxed approach?
How to teach children about anger
Temper tantrums are normal for kids, but it’s important they’re not aggressive.
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Everything you need to know about ectopic pregnancy
We all hope for the best when we're expecting a baby, yet not all pregnancies end in happiness. We answer your questions about ectopic pregnancy.
Is sharing a bedroom good for your kids?
They might protest, but having your kids share a room teaches them that sharing is caring.
How to help teens manage their money
Here are some simple tips to keep in mind when helping keep kids safely laughing all the way to the bank.
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This mum’s foolproof method of burping her babies is changing people’s lives
Sophie Cachia, an Australian blogger called The Young Mummy, has shared a fascinating way to burp your baby when it's just not happening.
What to do if you and your partner have different parenting styles
Different parenting styles can cause friction in families, but the team at Relate Counselling have some tips on finding a middle ground.
Is it safe to fly when you’re pregnant?
We bring you everything you need to know for keeping you and your baby safe in the air.
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How it feels to not bond with your baby
It’s meant to be a moment you never forget, when you see your baby for the first time and fall instantly in love – but for many new mothers, it doesn’t quite work that way.
Vitamin K: What is it and why do newborns need it?
Everything you need to know about the Vitamin K injection and its benefit for babies.
Dame Lesley Max: Why we need to encourage the role of parenting
Dame Lesley Max talks to Judy Bailey about her work with New Zealand’s vulnerable children and why we should encourage parents to learn along with their child.
