Names on verge of extinction
9:00 AM If you're looking to revive an older name, or don’t want anything near the top 1000 list, check out these rare monikers for your unique baby.
Heading back to work?
I admit it’s a little scary going back to work. I’ve been at home now for 12 years and I know this “stay at home mum” job inside and out.
5 characteristics of great dads
It’s great to see a generation of dads who are more actively involved with caring, nurturing and loving their kids.
'Creepy' Barbie talks to kids
Privacy advocates are trying to stop Mattel from releasing "creepy" Hello Barbie.
I want PND mums to know this
If you've been diagnosed with postnatal depression and you're wondering what recovery feels like (or if it's even possible), I've been there.
5 characteristics of great dads
It’s great to see a generation of dads who are more actively involved with caring, nurturing and loving their kids.
Names on verge of extinction
9:00 AM If you're looking to revive an older name, or don’t want anything near the top 1000 list, check out these rare monikers for your unique baby.
Elton John calls for boycott over IVF comments
![Elton John [at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing Party]: "The boys stop by for a visit in the sweetest little black tie dinner suits. They are so happy to see Uncle Neil on the big screen!!@Ejaf #Oscars"](/web/20150317203300im_/http://www.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/3/m/b/p/n/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1450mz.png/1424661533655.png)
Sir Elton John has called for a boycott of Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana after the designers labelled children born through IVF "synthetic".
Man faces jail after giving woman abortion pill smoothie
A Norwegian man is facing jail after putting abortion pills in his ex-girlfriend's smoothie, causing her to have a miscarriage.
Early baby surprise for showering mum
A US woman stepped into the shower this week to help ease the discomfort of stomach pains and emerged holding a newborn.
'Creepy' Barbie talks with children
Privacy advocates are trying to stop Mattel from releasing "creepy" Hello Barbie.s
Disney can't Let It Go
The US studio Disney has announced plans for Frozen 2, the long awaited sequel to the blockbuster animated film.
The escape of the Houdini nappy
I hear about the tots that have a penchant for ripping their nappies off and the odd one that even smears the brown stuff on the walls and fine home furnishings, and I shudder.
Boys over 6 banned from ladies
Recently this image has been circulating around Facebook. And it makes me cross. Very cross.
Madonna OK with kids doing drugs
Madonna has told the world that it’s okay with her if her kids experiment with drugs but does she mean it or is it more a case of not wanting to be a hypocrite?
She died: Her kids needed a dad
He was getting the kids ready for bed one night when a Facebook message showed up on his phone: "Is it true? Oh my god, I'm shaking..."
Heading back into the workforce
I admit it’s a little scary going back to work. I’ve been at home now for 12 years and I know this “stay at home mum” job inside and out.
Answering kids’ questions about LGBT
When my son started school I knew he would be exposed to families different than ours and children different than himself.
A final love letter to my girls
This is blog #271: The final instalment. After more than two years of writing about life at home with my precious daughters.
Heading back into the workforce
I admit it’s a little scary going back to work. I’ve been at home now for 12 years and I know this “stay at home mum” job inside and out.
Rules for sex as a divorced mum?
Divorced mums can have a sex life – it's just that they have to jump through a few hoops.
I want PND mums to know this
If you've been diagnosed with postnatal depression and you're wondering what recovery feels like (or if it's even possible), I'm writing this for you. I've been there. e
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