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A Lot Of Different Humans With Kids

Susie Burrell

Susie Burrell

Mother of pre-schooler twins. Dietician. Psychologist. Common-sense guru.

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Melanie Dimmitt

Melanie Dimmitt

Mum. Journalist. Author of the book Special - Antidotes To The Obsessions That Come With a Child's Disability.

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Dr Justin Coulson

Dr Justin Coulson

Father of six girls. Doctor of Psychology. Broadcaster. Speaker. Founder of Happy Families.

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Rebecca Sparrow

Rebecca Sparrow

Sherpa to three small people. Founder of the Light House Plan, helping daughters navigate the tween and teen years.

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Zoe Marshall

Zoe Marshall

Mother of one, writer, podcaster, host of women's wellness events, What Women Want.

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Mandy Nolan

Mandy Nolan

Mother of five kids with three different dads,. Queen of the blended family. Comedian. Writer. Podcaster. Byronite.

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Carly Abrahams

Carly Abrahams

Mum of one. Founder of MumsPages and Mums The Word - Aus. Business woman. Walking parenting directory.

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Helen Vnuk

Helen Vnuk

Mum of two freethinking school-age kids. TV expert.

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Evie Farrell

Evie Farrell

Solo mum of one. Adventurer. Author. Rejecter of the 9-5.

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Shona Hendley

Shona Hendley

Mother of seven: three goats, two cats and two humans. Ex secondary school teacher. Animal advocate.

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Christie Hayes

Christie Hayes

Solo mum of two primary-school kids. Radio host. Actress. Podcaster. Ray of sunshine.

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Laura Jackel

Laura Jackel

Mum of two boys (born six years apart), freelance writer, podcaster and book lover.

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Sean Szeps

Sean Szeps

Wrangler of twins, writer of blogs, speaker of pods, dad to "gaybies".

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Andrew Daddo

Andrew Daddo

Dad to three young adults and teens. Podcast and TV host. Prolific kids and YA author. Dad-joke expert.

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Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Mum of three under five. Former paralympic swimmer. Writer. Speaker. Body image warrior.

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Nama Winston

Nama Winston

Solo mum of one almost-teen. Former lawyer, now writer. Proud WOC. Single parent advocate.

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Constance Hall

Constance Hall

Mum and step-mum to seven kids. Head of the million-strong Queen Army. Truth teller. Business Owner.

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Leigh Campbell

Leigh Campbell

Mum of one baby boy. Face expert. Podcast host. Ever-curious seeker of truth.

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Laura Byrne

Laura Byrne

Mum of one baby girl. Business owner. Bachelor winner. Lifestyle guru.

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Gabbie Stroud

Gabbie Stroud

Mum of two. Former teacher. Best-selling author. Education truth-bomb dropper.

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Amelia Lamont

Amelia Lamont

Mum to two small people. Midwife, sleep consultant, blogger.

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Holly Wainwright

Holly Wainwright

Mum of two primary school kids. Podcast host. Author. Queen of the 'I Don't' list.

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baby

“I actually got quite resentful.” Why these women had to break up with their mother's group.

Chloe Flynn
Chloe Flynn
kids

'The lid comes off the bottle.' The 'Coke bottle effect' and what it says about kids' behaviour.

Jay Elizabeth Brownlee
Jay Elizabeth Brownlee
kids

Can you teach a 5 year old to code? We tried 3 genius little robots to find out.

Claire Murphy
Claire Murphy
kids

"Okay, I just remembered all the weird sh*t we used to do at sleepovers in the 90s."

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
kids

"It’s a choice I live with daily." 4 women on why they're estranged from their parents.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
teens

"I call him 'Little Donald.'" The lavish life and childhood Barron Trump.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
kids

3 kids and 18 years together: Inside Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen's ultra private life.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
kids

We need to talk about Ben, the 10-year-old kid from Junior MasterChef who's saved 2020.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
kids

Mia became famous for asking 'Why not both?' in an Old El Paso ad. It upended her life.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
baby

GOOD NEWS: Pets are now officially permitted in every single NSW apartment block, by law.

Katie Stow
Katie Stow

Your Pregnant Body

Early signs. Dark nipples. Acne... Everything that happens to your body when you're expecting.

Tell Me

Ready For School

What age should they start? What do they need? Can you go, too? All about the launch into school days.

Tell Me
kids

'The lid comes off the bottle.' The 'Coke bottle effect' and what it says about kids' behaviour.

Jay Elizabeth Brownlee
Jay Elizabeth Brownlee
kids

Can you teach a 5 year old to code? We tried 3 genius little robots to find out.

Claire Murphy
Claire Murphy
kids

"Okay, I just remembered all the weird sh*t we used to do at sleepovers in the 90s."

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
kids

"It’s a choice I live with daily." 4 women on why they're estranged from their parents.

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Chloe Flynn
Chloe Flynn
baby

GOOD NEWS: Pets are now officially permitted in every single NSW apartment block, by law.

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From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered.

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"It’s overwhelming at times." Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie and Dana Stephenson on life with twins.

Charlotte Begg
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Pregnancy

pregnancy

'He hated it.' Chrissy Teigen has shared the story behind the raw photos of losing her baby.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
pregnancy

"I didn’t expect the shakes." 16 women on what no one told them about c-section recovery.

Laura Jackel
Laura Jackel
pregnancy

Emily Ratajkowski is pregnant. But she will never tell you the gender of her child.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
pregnancy

Is it normal to have spotting during pregnancy? 9 red flags you should never ever ignore.

Erin Docherty
Erin Docherty
pregnancy

'My first symptom involved... stairs.' 6 things no one tells you about early pregnancy.

ksenija lukich
ksenija lukich
pregnancy

'Matt's mum was in the room': Laura Byrne's very candid birth story.

Laura Jackel
Laura Jackel
pregnancy

Emma Roberts' mum accidentally announced her pregnancy on Instagram. Then Emma blocked her.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
pregnancy

'Midwifery is a noisy job. Until it falls silent.'

Katherine Mabey
Katherine Mabey
pregnancy

"It was gut-wrenching." What it's like to watch your partner go through IVF.

Laura Jackel
Laura Jackel
pregnancy

Let's talk about two completely normal pregnancy hair changes. And one that's not.

Amy Clark
Amy Clark
pregnancy

What's really happening to your brain when you're pregnant.

The Conversation
The Conversation
pregnancy

Monique Bowley has shared the 13 things every mum needs to pack in her hospital bag.

Emma Gillman
Emma Gillman
pregnancy

Early pregnancy symptoms: 9 common signs you're pregnant (other than missing your period).

Amy Clark
Amy Clark
pregnancy

"My third arrived when I was in the shower." 8 women share their unexpected home birth stories.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
pregnancy

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts.

The Conversation
The Conversation
pregnancy

Breanna is 29. Her 51-year-old mother is carrying her baby.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
pregnancy

'My teeth were damaged from the vomiting.' What it's really like to be sick during pregnancy.

Nama Winston
Nama Winston
pregnancy

From discharge to body hair: A complete guide to 21 lesser-known pregnancy symptoms.

Sophie Aubrey
Sophie Aubrey
pregnancy

"I carried a lemon with me everywhere." 21 women share the pregnancy tip they swear by.

Tamara Davis
Tamara Davis
pregnancy

After 8 days in labour, 16-year-old Mamitu was close to death. Then she met Dr. Catherine Hamlin.

Sue Williams
Sue Williams
school

'I didn't just cry, I sobbed.' A letter to the teacher who failed my son.

Rebecca Zahra
Rebecca Zahra
school

'It was complete anarchy.' My honest recap of remote learning in Melbourne.

Katie Scoble
Katie Scoble
school

"I went to a private girl's school in Sydney. Here's what it was really like."

Zoe Carvosso
Zoe Carvosso
school

Why the Class of 2020 might be the strongest students we’ve ever produced.

Allan Dougan
Allan Dougan

Teens

teens

"I call him 'Little Donald.'" The lavish life and childhood Barron Trump.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
teens

Where are they now? The kids from My So-Called Life, 26 years later.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
teens

In a beachside NSW town, a suicide cluster has left a community - and all of us - seeking answers.

Fiona Higgins
Fiona Higgins
teens

I need to talk about a brutal parenting milestone: When they no longer want to hang out with you.

Nama Winston
Nama Winston
teens

Deborra-Lee Furness has been married to Hugh Jackman for 24 years. People keep telling her she's "lucky".

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
teens

Sweet Valley Twins, Point Horror: If you grew up in the 90s, here are 8 books you definitely read.

Emma Gillman
Emma Gillman
teens

'I was added to a group called: All the people that hate Natasha.' In 2020, cyberbullying is worse than ever.

Jessica Staveley
Jessica Staveley
teens

Just 10 thoughts literally every parent has while teaching their kid to drive.

Alex Merton-McCann
Alex Merton-McCann
teens

For 5 years Anita’s family were told they couldn’t stay in Australia. All because her son has Down syndrome.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
teens

'He doesn't...wash.' Just 12 things parents of kids going through puberty know to be true.

Helen Vnuk
Helen Vnuk
teens

'I couldn't prioritise my career.' Inside Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer’s relationship.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
teens

Ask Cybermum: "So your kid wants to be an influencer. Here's what you need to know."

Alex Merton-McCann
Alex Merton-McCann
teens

Lisa McCune lives with her 3 teenage kids and their father. She's 'happily single'.

Amy Clark
Amy Clark
teens

If you were a teen in the 00s, here are 19 horrific things you definitely wore.

Amy Clark
Amy Clark
teens

'Conscious uncoupling' and holidays with her ex: Gwyneth Paltrow's unconventional family life.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
teens

Five kids and a wife of 24 years: Inside Gordon Ramsay's very public family life.

Billi Fitzsimons
Billi Fitzsimons
teens

'Dear mum: As my eldest daughter slips away into her teens, I owe you an apology.'

Lidija Zmisa
Lidija Zmisa
teens

Emily became a single mum 12 years ago. Last week, her 14-year-old son wrote her a letter.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
teens

"That shattered me." What it's like to be a 15-year-old feminist, transitioning into a male.

Oscar Martel
Oscar Martel
teens

"I've vaccinated 1000s of teens." A nurse's plea to parents to help end HPV-related cancers.

Shona Hendley
Shona Hendley
kids

Where are they now? The kids from Modern Family, 11 years later.

Brielle Burns
Brielle Burns
pregnancy

'He hated it.' Chrissy Teigen has shared the story behind the raw photos of losing her baby.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
kids

"'Dear neighbours': A note slipped into our family's mailbox was a kick in the stomach."

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
parent opinion

PARENT OPINION: Why I'm no longer thanking my husband and kids for doing their 'fair share'.

Katie Scoble
Katie Scoble
kids

RICK MORTON: I grew up in poverty. As an adult, I make terrible decisions with money.

Rick Morton
Rick Morton
pregnancy

"I didn’t expect the shakes." 16 women on what no one told them about c-section recovery.

Laura Jackel
Laura Jackel
parent opinion

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Parents, I think it might be time to give up on 'family dinner'.

Holly Wainwright
Holly Wainwright
kids

"It just feels so indulgent." I was swimming pool shamed by a mum friend.

Anonymous
Anonymous
pregnancy

Emily Ratajkowski is pregnant. But she will never tell you the gender of her child.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
baby

From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered.

Emma Gillman
Emma Gillman
kids

"In my early 20s I made a very big mistake." Candice Warner's life in the spotlight.

Belinda Jepsen
Belinda Jepsen
parent opinion

"I was exhausted to the point of tears." What this mum selfie doesn't show.

Jaimie Allen
Jaimie Allen
kids

ROAD TEST: 'I gave my three year old a tablet to help prep her for school. Here's my verdict.'

Michaela Fox
Michaela Fox
kids

'I've worked in childcare for 25 years. Here's what I've learned about children.'

Nama Winston
Nama Winston
pregnancy

Is it normal to have spotting during pregnancy? 9 red flags you should never ever ignore.

Erin Docherty
Erin Docherty
kids

"I've paid $4." Excuse us, but absolutely no one can agree on the cost of a babyccino.

Chelsea McLaughlin
Chelsea McLaughlin
school

'I didn't just cry, I sobbed.' A letter to the teacher who failed my son.

Rebecca Zahra
Rebecca Zahra
kids

"I’m not sure why I never got around to having you." A letter to the baby I dreamed of but never had.

Lori Welch Brown
Lori Welch Brown
parent opinion

'People constantly ask why my son is the way he is. I don't have the answers.'

Shelly Sorrell
Shelly Sorrell
parent opinion

"I couldn’t understand why I was so resentful." Mum guilt stopped me from being a good parent.

Laura Fox
Laura Fox
kids

René was sexually abused from the age of 10. She was 26 before anyone listened to her.

Gemma Bath
Gemma Bath
kids

The 5 best things about having a grandparent in your life.

Naomi Foxall
Naomi Foxall
kids

The $10 brush that instantly cleans grout, plus 11 other genius cleaning tips courtesy of the internet.

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mamamia-team
kids

"Sensory needs, overwhelm, fear, anger and love." What it's like in an all-autistic family.

Deb Shepparton
Deb Shepparton
pregnancy

'My first symptom involved... stairs.' 6 things no one tells you about early pregnancy.

ksenija lukich
ksenija lukich
kids

From Kylie Jenner to Mandy Moore: Just 17 photos of overly organised celebrity homes.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
parent opinion

"The void is always there." What you know to be true if you grew up without your mum.

Danielle Snelling
Danielle Snelling
parent opinion

What we're really saying when we praise the 'tired mum'.

Gaby Rogut
Gaby Rogut
pregnancy

'Matt's mum was in the room': Laura Byrne's very candid birth story.

Laura Jackel
Laura Jackel
kids

'A message to the mums who send their kids to childcare for "me time".'

Katie Bowman
Katie Bowman
pregnancy

Emma Roberts' mum accidentally announced her pregnancy on Instagram. Then Emma blocked her.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
kids

Exactly how much maternity leave you're entitled to in 13 countries around the world.

Billi Fitzsimons
Billi Fitzsimons
baby

"It’s overwhelming at times." Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie and Dana Stephenson on life with twins.

Charlotte Begg
Charlotte Begg
kids

Blacklisted from Hollywood and a love triangle with Angelina Jolie: The story of Laura Dern.

Laura Brodnik
Laura Brodnik
baby

LEIGH CAMPBELL: Now I have a child myself, here’s the gifts I’d give at a baby shower.

Leigh Campbell
Leigh Campbell
kids

A model and a future tennis star: What Bec and Lleyton Hewitt's kids are up to now.

mamamia-team
mamamia-team
kids

"Your granddaughter's stopped talking about you." A letter to my mum across the border.

Anna Cusack
Anna Cusack
kids

Where are they now? The brothers from Home Improvement, 29 years later.

Brielle Burns
Brielle Burns
pregnancy

'Midwifery is a noisy job. Until it falls silent.'

Katherine Mabey
Katherine Mabey
kids

Easy, healthy lunchbox ideas that'll save you a whole lot of time. Promise.

Lee Price
Lee Price
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