Parents
Maths education: praise works
If your child thinks they are good at maths, then they probably will be. That's the conclusion of a major international study looking at data from more than 15,000 British and American… Audio
Parental leave increase 'right thing to do' - PM
Paid parental leave will be extended to 22 weeks from next July, rising to 26 weeks by 2020, the government has confirmed.
Undetected autism in girls threatening growth, learning
Parents with autistic girls say it's taking too long to diagnose their daughters, and their lives are being put at risk in the meantime. They say autism in girls often goes undetected because it's… Audio
Parents want more life skills taught at school
New Zealand parents want their children to be taught life skills as part of their education, however cultural influences, location and income all play a role in parental expectations of their child's… Audio
How to avoid dinner table dramas
Did your delicious dinner get the "Yuck!" treatment? Katy Gosset talks to families about fussy eating and a clinical psychologist serves up some tips. Audio
Should only people who can afford children have them?
The ACT Party's new deputy leader Beth Houlbrooke says parents who cannot afford to have children should not be having them. She says giving handouts increases dependency and says to really address… Audio
Grandparents say P epidemic is behind most family breakdowns
A group set up to help grandparents who are looking after grandchilden say the country's P epidemic is behind almost all family breakdowns. Audio
Insight: Online Porn - The New Sex Ed Teacher?
Online porn presents a minefield to young people and parents. Tim Graham explores what help is on hand to help navigate the way ahead. Video, Audio
Parents of transgender children struggle to find help
Where do parents with young transgender children find help? From each other and pretty much nowhere else, it seems. Our Insight reporter Teresa Cowie investigates. Audio
Govt rejects accusations people are abusing immigration clause
The government says the immigration category that allows children who have settled in New Zealand to bring in their parents is not being "grossly abused" as claimed. Audio
Tens of millions spent on emergency support for migrants' parents
The Immigration Minister has temporarily closed the Parent Category to new applicants saying he's concerned too many migrants are not honouring their sponsorship commitments. Audio
No Heartbeat - Clothing the Lost
Not every family that leaves a neonatal unit does so with joy. After losing seven babies one woman decided to help grieving families through their loss. Audio
Parents as First Teacher programme is to be scrapped
The long-running Parents as First Teacher programme is to be scrapped. Audio
Exercise in physical and emotional endurance
Antenatal depression affects at least one in eight mothers according to research undertaken by Auckland University's, 'Growing up in New Zealand' study, while other research suggests that one in six… Video, Audio
ACT confident over parental leave amendments
ACT Party leader David Seymour says he is confident he can negotiate changes to paid parental leave legislation relating to premature babies, twins and triplets.
Infant Sleep Study
Sleeping like a baby? How New Zealand families are managing night-time sleep for infants (under two years of age) - with Dr Carrie Cornsweet Barber, director of clinical training at University of… Audio
The Silences
Growing up in a house of secrets: memories and mementoes of a childhood to understand the unhappiness of her parents, with Sydney-based filmmaker Margot Nash on her personal essay compilation… Audio
Influential Kiwis talk about their influences: Phil O'Reilly
Business New Zealand chief executive Phil O'Reilly tells us about individuals, books and events that have influenced him. Audio
Influential Kiwis talk about their influences: Helen Kelly
CTU president Helen Kelly tells us about the individuals, books and events that have influenced her. Audio