Work-life balance
For many of us work now bleeds into time with our families, into holidays, weekends and at night.
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'I am an angry mum'
The triggers are minor - a woken baby, or a misconstrued comment. I roar at my child, or my husband. Then I feel awful.
Claire Danes a tearful mother
Claire Danes says motherhood makes her want to "cry".
How times have changed
Remember Molly Ringwald, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany? The role models of the 80s are a far cry from what tweens and teens are exposed to these days.
End of the holidays
Miss K is heading back to Playcentre, she is excited and a little nervous, but Matt is sure she will slip back into her routine easily enough.
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Baby signing
Fewer tantrums has to be a good thing, says a first-time mother who has adopted baby sign language to better understand her son's needs.
Abortion criteria lax
Doctors accused of subverting abortion law by adopting "liberal criteria" as to what constitutes a mental health problem, allowing women to more easily undergo the procedure.
The awkward stage
I'm at that stage of pregnancy where I am getting too big for my "normal" clothes but am not quite big enough to fit pregnancy clothes just yet..
Cot caused baby death
A poorly constructed cot caused the death of an Ashburton baby, a coroner has ruled.
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Weekly pregnancy guide
Find out what's happening to your body and how your baby is developing.
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Connect with other mums in Mums' Hub for a chat, advice, empathy or a laugh.
Recipes
Looking for inspiration in the kitchen? Check out our family-friendly recipes.
Super babies project a goer
Timaru couple Sam and Rachel Callander are overwhelmed by Timaru's generosity - they have raised $85,000 in 35 days.
Fluoride wins wide support
Anti-fluoride campaigners were dealt a triple blow at yesterday's local body elections, losing three referenda.
Rainy day entertainment
Rainy days used to be all about DVDs, pyjamas and the sofa. That was before I had children.
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An OE for Three
After months of inland European heat, we finally got something that actually felt like our kind of summer. The beach.
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Money goals
Have some patience when it comes to setting - and attaining - financial goals.
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Need a few clues on navigating the latest gadgets or social media sites?
Style and beauty
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Choose not to retire poor
OPINION: One of the biggest financial challenges is how to develop a sustainable retirement income framework.
End of the holidays
Miss K is heading back to Playcentre, she is excited and a little nervous, but Matt is sure she will slip back into her routine easily enough.
Soap complaint upheld
TV3 should not have shown Home and Away date rape episode with a G rating, BSA finds.
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App helps furniture choices
Adam Hutchinson wants to revolutionise the way we shop for furniture with his new app.
Beached as
An OE for Three
After months of inland European heat, we finally got something that actually felt like our kind of summer. The beach.
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Dirty weekends
Reconnecting with your partner can be as simple as a well-planned change of scenery.
How to break bad food habits
Do you binge eat or drink after a long day at work? Here's how - and why - you should stop.
"When I win Lotto…"
I want Tom to feel as if anything that he wants to do is achievable – not that he needs to sit around for "when he wins Lotto".
Updating Austen
A raft of bestselling modern authors have updated Jane Austen's classics.
The awkward stage
I'm at that stage of pregnancy where I am getting too big for my "normal" clothes but am not quite big enough to fit pregnancy clothes just yet..
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