Parenting 2
DECEMBER 2017
"I'm a mum of six, and this is why I'm boycotting New Year's Eve."
Are you raising a little royal? These are the most aristocratic baby names.
"Why I decided to start talking to my six-year-old son about sex."
How a baby was born into her mother's abdomen, and saved by a 30 second surgery.
How an encounter with a stranger in the supermarket left Pink in tears.
Are you raising your son to be a 'boofhead'? This mum says there's a simple way to fix it.
The reason no one can decide if this three-year-old is too young for makeup tutorials.
New mums are loving this DIY hack to relieve pain after childbirth.
The mother-daughter photo an Aussie mum was almost too afraid to post.
Here are 7 of the most heartwarming celebrity mum moments of 2017.
How much it costs to raise a child, and how to prepare your finances.
Why parents should never spank children.
Linda Evangelista announces she’s a grandmother. Everyone's confused.
The biggest baby naming trends we'll see in 2018 have been announced.
The most dangerous item in your bathroom, for anyone with a newborn baby.
We asked 10 women to describe birth in one sentence. The results were eye-opening.
One mum holds particularly high standards when it comes to receiving Christmas cards.
Lily Allen just made the Christmas shopping mistake of every parent's nightmare.
Constance Hall just experienced the 'scare' every mum-to-be is terrified of.
'For months our daughter suffered through broken sleep. Here's how we fixed it.'
My life as a "secret child": What it's like to discover you're born from an affair.
Three killer Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you through to Christmas.
Mum temporarily stashes Elf on the Shelf. Accidentally murders him.
School sends letter explaining why it cancelled Christmas party plans. Parents strike back.
Two dads share the lessons they've taught their son in his first year of school.
Mothers were asked to share their biggest 'mum hacks'. And boy, did they deliver.
"I need a poo!" my daughter cried. And then IT happened. In the middle of the grocery store.
"Dear stranger from the park: I don't need your opinion on my children."
Eight ways to make your child a veggie lover, according to a child nutrition expert.
Mindy Kaling gives birth to her first child, bucks bizarre baby name trend.
How to conquer Christmas like a proper adult who doesn't leave everything to the last minute.
Selena Gomez's mother 'has been hospitalised' after they fought about Justin Bieber.
The nine unusual ways parents choose their baby’s names.
32-year-old Aerin fell pregnant after a month of trying one of the most basic techniques.
A grandmother's act while babysitting her granddaughter has divided mums everywhere.
A teacher writes: 'This year was the worst of my life, sitting in my car at school and willing myself out.'
The little children who kill wild animals. Then pose with them.
ROAD TEST: The kids' shoes that are almost barefoot, and better on growing feet.
'I love my dog more than my son': Helena spent $1750 on her dog's Christmas presents.
From fur babies to the actual thing, Dr Lisa Chimes talks us through the transition.
What to say when a parent tells your daughter 'you look pretty in that dress.'
Megan called the cops on another mother. Then she realised her huge mistake.
The Bachelor’s Snez shares ‘every parent’s fear’ after her first flight with her baby.
Husbands share their experiences of #PregnantWives. Forget women carry the babies.
This woman has a baby bump in the shape of a perfect heart and it's adorable.
"Why I’m asking you to think before you respond to my pregnancy announcement."
Parents are pimping out these simple $199 Kmart cubby houses, and the results are unbelievable.
One of the most iconic children's books has a heartbreaking backstory.
'Our child's grief-stricken nights inspired us to make what sleep-deprived families need.'
23 genius Elf on the Shelf ideas for desperate parents who are over it.
"I am a first time mother learning to raise a little girl who is rare."
"I'm here crawling to the very end of Christmas Day, while everyone else is just dandy."
A parenting expert says you shouldn't do this if your child asks if Santa is real.
Mum-of-six Madeleine West shares her hard and fast rules for kids' Christmas presents.
The best excuse to explain why your kids won’t be getting a puppy for Christmas.
"Dear Mum. Thank you for letting me believe in Santa - and for surprising me every Christmas."
The handwritten note George and Amal Clooney give to all their fellow plane passengers.
'If the NAPLAN results are telling us anything, it's that not enough boys read books for fun.'
A mum skipped her daughter's award ceremony to 'go to the gym' in the name of self care.
The heartbreaking photo that smashes the most favoured claim of anti-vaxxers.
This dad-to-be staged his own 'maternity' photo shoot. And the pictures are too brilliant.
'To my kids. I have a promise to make about caring for myself, so I can care for you.'
The new subscription boxes inspiring kids to get crafty.
Six children’s stories to bring calm to the holiday chaos.
Is it okay to lie to your child about Santa?
Two years in a row Mia Freedman's had a birthday cake controversy. Here's what went wrong.
When it comes to pregnancy, how long past your due date is considered 'normal'?
The early warning sign in newborn babies many parents mistake for 'genius'.
Celeb in 5: Wednesday's best entertainment and gossip news.
The 32 thoughts every parent has at the school carol concert.
She was unpacking her car when the door slammed. Then began one of her most terrifying life moments.
How to return to work on your own terms - from a mum who has done it twice.
Woman forced to deliver her own baby after doctor refuses her birth plan mid-contraction.
"At 14 weeks, our pregnancy journey changed course with an unusual test result."
There's a surprising meaning behind the name Rose Byrne gave her second baby.
Turia Pitt is going to parent Hakavai by her dad's two rules, and they're brilliant.
This three-year-old girl never sleeps, and the reason why is extraordinary.
All the terrible parenting advice I've gotten online.
Snezana Markoski on why raising a newborn is very different to what it was 12 years ago.
Libby Trickett is experiencing a "weird" pregnancy side effect we've never, ever heard of.
Kristen Bell just shared the hilariously harsh way her kids keep her grounded.
An excruciating checklist of everything teachers go through in the last week of school.
Shadow Minister writes: 'The things you may not have considered about childcare reforms.'
"Dear husband: This is why your wife doesn’t want to be touched in bed tonight."
When a mum read her 8-year-old daughter's letter to Santa, she burst into tears.
"Being raised by a single mother can be magical, and we don't talk about it enough."
Here's why toilet training your toddler is pretty much the same as toilet training your puppy.
Why every family needs a 'B tree' this Christmas.
"Why I needed to tell my daughter with autism the truth about Santa."
MIA FREEDMAN ON SUNDAY: "Are we creating a generation of Praise Monsters?"
The seven things no one tells you about those first months post-pregnancy.
BABY NEWS: Studio 10 host Sarah Harris has welcomed her gorgeous son.
The 'big O' after the 'big H': One woman's hysterectomy experience.
What uprooting our lives for 'the dream in the South of France' has really been like.
BEAUTIFUL BABY NEWS: Turia Pitt and Michael Hoskin have welcomed a baby boy.
A beauty salon owner has put an age restriction on spray tanning. But how young is too young?
This dentist says you can prevent kids' crooked teeth. No braces required.
'It's a question I have asked myself often.' Sia reflects on putting a child in spotlight.
A brave mum has "retired" her Elf on the Shelf. She is our new hero.
After 10 cycles of IVF, three miscarriages and $270,000, they finally got a miracle overseas.
Seriously, don't buy a puppy for Christmas until you read this.
A desperate mum's ad for a $90/hour potty trainer points to a little-known parenting problem.
“This is how my kids email Santa and get a reply. And it’s free.”
'My child was not a fussy eater. Then something changed.'
'I spent my first six months dozing in a Finnish baby box. Now, your bub can do the same.'
Exactly how much sleep children need at every age.
A father's hilarious letter to his daughter's school about sexist activities has gone viral.
The heartbreaking Struggle Street scene that sparked an unbelievable wave of kindness.
One mum asks: How many presents should I give my kids this Christmas?
A paediatric nutritionist shares her tips for transitioning bubs onto solid foods.
Why we're about to see much less of Sophie Cachia's life.
CULT BUY: The $5 Kmart Santa baby costume... that was never intended for babies.
The meltdown that convinced me this is the very last year of Elf On The Fricking Shelf.
"These people are just desperate." The baby deaths that are "unexplained" in Australia.
The secret Christmas present rule teachers have to abide by.
Six-year-old Anna has been called 'the world's most beautiful girl'. But there's a creepy side.
Raised behind bars, cared for by criminals: what it's like for children living in prison.
There's someone missing in celebrity family photos.
Last night, the ABC did something that caused parents around the country a lot of grief.
Mila is the internet's sassiest toddler. But there's a deeply uncomfortable side to this.
Teachers share the Christmas gifts they really don't want. It's a wakeup call to us all.
6-year-old boy asked to write letter to Santa at school. Is having absolutely none of it.
A guy sent a photo of his girlfriend to his mum. Then he noticed what was in the background.
Chezzi Denyer on the debilitating condition that's plagued her for years.
Julia Stiles has some fierce advice to those criticising her photo with her baby.
Everything that goes through a first-time dad’s mind in those confusing early years.
My baby making days are through, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that.
How you do deal with the guilt when your 'fur baby' takes a backseat to your newborn?
The most pinned nurseries of 2017 all have one thing in common.
When is the right time to start exercising and having sex after giving birth?
"I'm judging my sister for how much money she's spending on my nieces this Christmas."
"I didn’t post this photo while we were away because I hated how my stomach looked."
‘I love my daughter’s Saturday morning sport. It’s the getting out of bed part, though…’
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