Mum sparks family feud over her unique baby name choice
A new mum has sparked a family feud over her baby name choice. The woman shared a post on Reddit describing the situation and asking for advice. The mum said …
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The Gen X names so popular they’re nearly dead with today’s parents
It was only recently that the top baby names for 2024 were announced, with Oliver being the favourite yet again for baby boys and proving to be the most popular …
Childcare is near non-existent for 700,000 Australians, new report reveals
One in four Australians have severely limited access to childcare, while 700,000 have virtually no access at all, a report has revealed. Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute mapped childcare access across …
I’m a former paramedic and this is exactly what we wish everyone calling triple-0 knew
A former Aussie paramedic and mum has revealed a list of what she says paramedics wish everyone knew when calling triple-0 in the event of an emergency. Nikki Jurcutz, who …
South Australian government calls for more foster carers for hundreds of children without a family home
Margie and Gary* couldn’t have children of their own but they had love and a safe place to offer — so they became foster carers. Across 30 years of fostering …
John was abused by a family member. He wants to save others from the same trauma
At six years old, John Cardamone should have been having fun playing with friends. Instead, his childhood innocence was stolen by a family member who sexually abused him over a …
Discipline or punishment? What is effective to guide a fraying child |
The early years of a child’s life are a critical period for shaping future behaviour and character. Parents and caregivers often face the dilemma of choosing between discipline and punishment …
Mum’s white shoe cleaning hack stuns millions
White shoes are all well and good until you go out on one vaguely wet or muddy walk and they get all dirty. But a mum and cleaning expert has …
Most Australian baby foods fail health test, feature dodgy claims, research finds
Most Australian baby and toddler foods fail to meet international nutritional guidelines while featuring dodgy health claims in their marketing. More than three-quarters of 309 food products featured in a …
I hate my baby’s name, and I can’t stand to say it out loud. Here’s why
Choosing a baby name is one of the hardest things on the to-do list for a soon-to-be parent, and it can lead to regret if you choose the wrong one. …