Raising strong daughters in the 21st century
Two leading parenting writers—Maggie Dent and Madonna King—share the problems our girls face today, and the secret to raising strong daughters.
Hilarious photos of Prince Louis will make you feel better as a mum
Prince Louis’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee performances on the first and final days prove four-year-olds are all the same, royal or not.
5 kids’ toothpaste your child will love
We share five safe kids’ toothpaste your child could even swallow—although we wouldn’t encourage it. We even road tested some of them.
Teaching children about respect: New campaign pulls heartstrings
The Australian government’s latest ad against violence ticks all the right boxes and sends home a very strong message.
The dark web: What every parent needs to know
Shrouded in intrigue and mystery, it’s no surprise the dark web is alluring to kids. Here are 8 things parents can do to protect their children from the dark web.
Researchers learn how to identify babies at risk of SIDS
Breakthrough discovery means we know why SIDS happen and may be able to prevent it from claiming babies’ lives in the near future.
Jules Sebastian: Raising children is about surrender
“Of course, as we all say, we never want it any other way, but sometimes I want to have a leisurely brunch, I’m not going to lie.”
Former Bunnings transformed into Australia’s largest indoor play centre
You may never be able to leave when Australia’s largest playground opens later this year. Thankfully they have a cafe and a night market too.
Mum of school-aged girls? Watch out
Girls are doing worse than boys when it comes to their general wellbeing at school, a new study reveals.
Hilarious hobbies only mums will understand
These 17 activities will give you an insight into the hilarious lives of mums—hilarious because if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.
The easiest—and hardest—decision
The choice of becoming a mother is more fraught than you think. Reviewing Gina Rushton’s The Most Important Job in the World.
Pregnancy, alcohol and breastfeeding
Think a little bit of alcohol when pregnant won’t make a difference? Think again.