The Families Commission says some new mothers are falling between the gaps as a result of poor information and access to services provided around the time of childbirth.
As parents become better informed about the positive and effective ways of disciplining children the less confusion there will be over New Zealand's law regarding physical punishment, the Fam
The Families Commission is concerned at findings in new research that immigrant parents can feel isolated when facing problems with their adolescent children, especially if they perceive their youn
"Maori are climbing aboard the anti-violence waka in increasing numbers", says Families Commissioner, Kim Workman today, commenting on the Leitner Center report on New Zealand's eff
People often discuss relationship problems, not with professional counsellors, but with their family, friends, GPs, nurses, school teachers, church ministers and community elders, a Families Commis
Police, construction workers, musicians, scuba divers, office workers and other men from all walks of life, begin wearing white ribbons this week to show their support for efforts to end violence a
