Study finds sharp increase in GLP-1 use among children ages 8 to 11
While it is still relatively rare for young children to be prescribed GLP-1 medications, researchers say their use…
Dad: Autism ‘miracle drug’ drastically improved my son’s symptoms
Like most 4-and-a-half-year-olds, Lev Bielski loves playing with his big sister, spelling his favorite pastime “pool” on the…
Positive parenting, consistent discipline reduce children’s behavioral and emotional problems
There’s no one right way to raise a child, but different patterns of parenting are associated with how…
150 miles from home, hours from help: Mum speaks out over Bristol’s teen mental health crisis
The mother of a teenager from Bristol who suffered a mental health crisis and was detained by doctors…
Sam Mac outed as an accidental hospital baby blanket thief by followers
Last weekend I shared a little video of our family camping trip where there was a very brief…
Childhood hobby tied to better mental health, brain function as adults
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. A growing body of research suggests…
How to talk to your kids about the dangers of sexual choking
Sexual choking or strangulation is common among young people and, following the recent death of a 16-year-old girl…
Pets improve kids’ mental health — except one, which makes things worse
Thinking about getting a pet for your family? You may want to avoid this faux-paw. Growing up with…
Sunrise presenter Sam Mac thanks the famous father who inspires him to be a better dad
To celebrate Father’s Day, I’ve written this little note to a dad who truly inspires me … Dear…
Aoife Hearne: How can I get my picky son to eat in school hours?
My youngest recently started secondary school. He’s always been a picky eater, but the early finish at primary…
Corazon Miller: ‘At 37 I realised becoming a mum was up to me, and me alone’
TVNZ reporter Corazon Miller was still dreaming of meeting her soulmate and creating a conventional family when an…
How millennials and their parents are avoiding the grandparent trap
When Jessie Stephens gave birth to her eldest daughter Luna, two doting grandmothers were waiting in the wings.…