This hour-long pilot episode of magazine style series Families: Good for Life tackles issues affecting new and potential parents. They include "the best age" to start a family, recognising when a baby or toddler needs medical attention, choosing a pet and making homes safer by fixing hazards. Presenter Hine Elder introduces the 'Triple P' parenting guide and author Matt Sanders explains its key themes. Actor Robbie Magasiva launches the 'Family Album' section. He chats to reporter Greg Ward about working on sketch show Skitz while sharing a meal with his Samoan parents and four brothers.