Parents

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I read yet another study about toddlers, screen time and language development, and it sent me off the deep end. 

How many goddamn words should I be saying to my baby?

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The gut-wrenching Lauren Dickason case raises questions about our approach to maternal mental illness.

We need to dismantle the idea of perfect motherhood

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My husband says this a lot: 'We're good parents'. Astoundingly, he genuinely seems to believe it.

Why do I find it so hard to say I’m a good parent?

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Celebrities and 'civilians' alike have good reason to look out for their kids' privacy online.

Will hiding their face protect your child online?

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It's hard to argue parents-to-be are getting the full picture when bottle-feeding is never even mentioned.

Are antenatal classes still fit for purpose?

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At times, navigating the unpredictability of a Covid world can be overwhelming for all of us. For neurodivergent kids, it can make life hard to bear.

Autistic children are suffering in this pandemic

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Maternity care is meant to be free in Aotearoa. So what gives? 

Why aren’t pregnancy scans free in NZ?

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With Covid spreading in the community, increasing numbers of parents want to keep their kids at home. 

‘There’s nothing I won’t do to keep my child safe’: The rise in pandemic homeschooling  

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It's natural to be nervous, so here are some practical tips for keeping kids safe. 

How to best protect your young children against omicron

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Nothing can prepare you for the first weeks of parenthood. 

A blur of vomit, shit, sleeplessness, and unrequited love

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He was another little boy deciding books weren't for him. And then, he wasn't.

Ben can read

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Worried about getting your kids to sleep amid all the excitement of Christmas Eve? Don't worry – it's easy when you know how.

How to get your child to sleep on Christmas Eve in 10 easy steps

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Yes, the climate crisis is scary. But that doesn't mean you should try to shield your kids from it. 

It’s time to have ‘the talk’ with your kids (the climate talk, that is)

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Increasing proportions of children are among those testing positive for Covid-19. Here's what the research tells us.

How vulnerable are children to Covid-19, and can they develop long Covid?

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Emily Writes on why a kid being told they don't have the 'right' food can do real damage.

Lunchbox shaming is out of control

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Across about a third of the country, parents are staring, empty eyed, into the middle distance, while their beloved kids unleash a special hell around them.

Tips to keep your children engaged while not destroying yourself during lockdown

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'We must never forget out aim: to break the parents.'

A meeting of NZ’s children on how to ruin the lives of parents in lockdown

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'I know you don’t need me any more and I’m happy with that. It’s the way it should be.'

Class of 2020: A parent’s letter to her child

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The Friday Poem: ‘Mitochondrial Problem’ by Evangeline Riddiford Graham

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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending April 18

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The Ministry of Health has delayed the release of its evidence brief on puberty blockers. While we wait, Julia de Bres speaks to those with firsthand experience.

What access to puberty blockers means for trans young people and their whānau

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Barcelona's city streets have gone from traffic-clogged to pedestrian-friendly. How? And why can't we do it here?

How superblocks can help reimagine city life

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Yes, they're better for the environment. No, that's not a good enough reason for me to use them. 

Hear me out: You can shove your reusable period products

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The government's plan to get 50,000 people off jobseeker support by 2030 has had a rocky start.

20,000 more on jobseeker benefits than this time last year

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Student advocates are calling for 'drastic measures' to force the university to take their concerns seriously.

Auckland uni students threaten rent strike over rising accommodation fees

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A new novel set in Wellington is a narrative of grief, and an ode to beautiful food writing. 

A love letter to Wellington: when i open the shop by romesh dissanayake, reviewed

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The government has made it well known it expects departments to cut roles. We break down the numbers as they currently stand.

An updated tally of the public sector job cuts

Were you a baby once? If so, you’re perfectly equipped to tackle the second quiz from Figure.NZ for the Spinoff, all about babies and parenting in New Zealand.

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Were you a baby once? If so, you're perfectly equipped to tackle the second quiz from Figure.NZ for the Spinoff, all about babies and parenting in New Zealand.

The Spinoff

ParentsSeptember 2, 2016

The Figure-Friday quiz, #2: Baby, baby, baby

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ParentsSeptember 2, 2016

The Figure-Friday quiz, #2: Baby, baby, baby

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