Parenting book authors offers tips for the first days back at school and a successful year; from what's the best attitude to take, words on advice if your child doesn't like school, and scheduling conflicts.

Halle Berry has reportedly accepted a marriage proposal from French actor Olivier Martinez.

Babies understand what their mothers say, even if mum speaks in a language their child has never heard before, new reserach suggests.

If you're looking for love online Rod, Becky, Cameron and Mel seem to have all the luck - or know how to create it.

The longest-married living couple in the world have celebrated their 86th wedding anniversary.

Finding "the one" in 2012 is not about abandoning yourself to fairytale notions of romance.

Pregnant women have long complained that their baby bump makes them forgetful. Now a researcher has claimed there may be scientific truth in this ‘baby brain’ syndrome.

Watch any Hollywood family Christmas movie and chances are there'll be a scene where everyone unleashes their pent-up rage on one another. But it doesn't have to be tense times at the family Christmas do.

Ladies looking for Mr Right, call off the search. Apparently the "perfect man" doesn't exist. While many men have positive attributes, the majority are deeply flawed, according to a new survey of women.

The more a man believes a woman will fancy him, the more likely he is to try it on and therefore get lucky and procreate, according to a new study.

Kate Winslet’s former flame, male model Louis Dowler, claims the actress wasn't very kind to him when the two split.

A new study suggests that favouring friendship over merit doesn't necessarily damage chances of sporting success.

For the women racing to order the turkey, wrap the presents and write the cards, here's a handy Christmas tip - stop making it all such a big deal.

Christmas can be a potential minefield for step-families.

Australians are going under cover this Christmas to handle stress, with many using sex as a way to relax.

When your friend stifles a yawn as you chat, don't be offended. Instead, take it as a compliment.