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 long-awaited drama about the new Interislander ferries reaches a pivotal moment.

An ‘announcement of an announcement’ of two new boats

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From 'testing' to 'tiring', there's a clear theme.

The world in 2024, in one sentence

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From fried chicken and franchises to fusion and fine dining, Korean cuisine has taken over Tāmaki Makaurau.

The inside story of Auckland’s Korean culinary boom

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The government says it's a 'technology-led approach'. Critics say it's an 'abject failure'. 

The finalised second Emissions Reduction Plan is out – what’s in it and what’s not?

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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

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Our legendary guide is back to help you through another silly season.

Kirihimete gift guide 2024: cool stuff from Māori and Pasifika-led brands

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A much maligned old friend is reborn as a field of dreams. 

How Mt Smart turned into the most electrifying Auckland destination of 2024

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Leaked emails and documents show that the media giant will soon break apart – opening up a range of options for owner Sinead Boucher.

Stuff ‘consciously uncouples’ into two separate digital and print businesses

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With funding stagnant since 2008, the broadcaster is racing to adapt to a digital world – but at what cost?

With its daily news bulletin scrapped, what’s next for Whakaata Māori?

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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