Parenting
'A new experience': Meet the parents who host homestay students
Host families say anyone wanting to study in New Zealand for a spell should prepare in advance for their visit to get the most out of the trip.
Sticks, Stones and words can hurt you
A major new study published in a British medical journal has found that verbal abuse in childhood can leave mental health scars as deep and long-lasting as those caused by physical abuse Researchers… Audio
Baby shopping hack: Indian parents mine South Asia for goods
Some Indian parents in New Zealand are cutting costs by sourcing affordable baby essentials from India.
Kidfluencers - not all toys and joys
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe.
Parenting: Does your child really understand?
Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright talks with Susie about developing comprehension in toddlers and when to be concerned. Audio
Court rules on whether boy stays in te reo school or not, amid parents’ clash
Decision on whether boy remains in full immersion te reo kura or goes to mainstream school decided by Family Court, after parents divided.
How to talk to your kids about setbacks
There's real value in equipping children with tools they can call on when they hit a setback, a psychology professor says. Audio
Parenting: How to carry the mental load
Psychologist Jacqui Maguire discusses tips and advice for parents struggling to carry the mental load of parenting, family life and work. Audio
Mother's Day: 'I love being needed'
Three New Zealand mothers talk about their experiences - a 'miracle' baby, parenting as a trans woman and what it's like to have three sets of twins.
What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
Parenting: staying calm, collected and connected
Angela Pedersen is the founder of Oh Baby, pregnancy and parenting magazine and the mother of three teenagers. She says in the face of challenging behaviour, ensuring children have clearly set… Audio
