Parenting

Wed 26 Feb 2020

Cairns minibus death an industry ‘wake-up call’

premium_icon Cairns minibus death an industry ‘wake-up call’

An early childhood education leader says the tragic death of a three-year-old on a minibus in Cairns is a major wake-up call for the sector.

Court told of final hours leading up to daycare death

premium_icon Court told of final hours leading up to daycare death

The final hours leading up to the discovery of a toddler’s body on a daycare bus have been alleged in court.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Modern parents shamed for parenting choices

premium_icon Modern parents shamed for parenting choices

SOCIAL media can be used to educate the public, but seven out of 10 parents feel there is now more judgment of parenting than in the past.

Why mums owe Kate Middleton a round of applause

premium_icon Why mums owe Kate Middleton a round of applause

The future Queen of England isn’t who I thought I’d take comfort from, but thanks to her honest conversations, the Duchess of Cambridge has given so many mums just...

Mon 24 Feb 2020

The amount of pocket money to give your kids

The amount of pocket money to give your kids

Parents are increasing the amount of pocket money they are handing over to kids but there’s more to do to to help children become good money managers.

Fri 21 Feb 2020

Cult $3 product almost costs boy his sight

premium_icon Cult $3 product almost costs boy his sight

A cult Kmart product that priced at just $3 nearly cost one boy his sight after a shock incident landed him in hospital.

‘Too far’: Kids’ cleaning contract angers

‘Too far’: Kids’ cleaning contract angers

A mum who made her three “messy” teenagers sign housekeeping contracts has been criticised online as people label the move “silly”.

Thu 20 Feb 2020

‘I wanna die right now’: Bullied 9yo boy’s heartbreak

premium_icon ‘I wanna die right now’: Bullied 9yo boy’s heartbreak

A young Brisbane boy has been left weeping and distraught after being repeatedly tormented by schoolyard bullies. A heartbroken mother has made a desperate plea

Wed 19 Feb 2020

Daycare ‘devastated’ by death of child

premium_icon Daycare ‘devastated’ by death of child

Police are searching for answers about the death of a three-year-old boy found inside a daycare minibus at a Queensland primary school.

Tue 18 Feb 2020

6yo boy damns teacher in hilarious letter

6yo boy damns teacher in hilarious letter

It all started when the teacher reportedly took “25 of my humming bird bucks” from Isaiah after he was caught talking with his friend Connor.

Mum’s breastfeeding ‘mistake’ goes viral

Mum’s breastfeeding ‘mistake’ goes viral

A mother is copping backlash online after sharing photos of a “relatable” parenting fail — that some have labelled “harmful”.

Mon 17 Feb 2020

‘She’s my world’: Husband remembers fun, outgoing wife

premium_icon ‘She’s my world’: Husband remembers fun, outgoing wife

A GRIEVING Hay Point father has paid tribute to his "fun, outgoing" wife of 10 years who died in Friday's horrific crash at Alligator Creek.

Sun 16 Feb 2020

Au Pair’s the fix for time-poor parents

premium_icon Au Pair’s the fix for time-poor parents

Time poor parents who once splashed the cash for part-time child care services are ditching overpriced care options, opting for cheaper live in support.

Sat 15 Feb 2020

Robbie Williams welcomes fourth child

Robbie Williams welcomes fourth child

British singer Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have announced they have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy.

Trip In A Van becomes a never-ending roadtrip for Aussie family

premium_icon Trip In A Van becomes a never-ending roadtrip for Aussie...

Young families are in hot pursuit of grey nomads, abandoning the nine-to-five for the freedom of nature’s classroom

Fri 14 Feb 2020

WARNING Graphic: $3 Kmart item puts girl, 5, in hospital

WARNING Graphic: $3 Kmart item puts girl, 5, in hospital

A mum has warned parents after claiming a cheap Kmart product led to her daughter developing a “horrible” infection. WARNING: Graphic

Thu 13 Feb 2020

New fertility hope for older women

premium_icon New fertility hope for older women

Queensland researchers have discovered a non-invasive treatment that could alleviate the biggest barrier to pregnancy for older women.

Big mistake in your kid’s lunch box

Big mistake in your kid’s lunch box

A mum blogger who runs Lunchbox Ideas Australia has revealed the one thing parents put in their kids lunch boxes that they shouldn’t.

Home schooling positive choice for Bucasia mum

premium_icon Home schooling positive choice for Bucasia mum

Northern Beaches family enjoys flexibility and freedom of schooling from home

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Why so many anti-vaxxers are total hypocrites

premium_icon Why so many anti-vaxxers are total hypocrites

Many of the people warning parents off vaccines show themselves to be total hypocrites by their advice on another issue, writes Keith Woods.

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