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From public housing to the world stage: The meteoric rise of 17-year-old The Kid Laroi.

Jessica Staveley

'For years, I've been physically and emotionally abused by my son. He's 13.'

“83,000 returns and $8,300 earned.” How this young Scouts group are making a difference.

A 25-year age gap and a quiet separation: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas' 20-year marriage.

"Dear mums of smelly, unmotivated, lazy, moody and confused 14-year-old boys..."

'Sick of your kids showing you crap online? Here's why you should look closer.'

In 2017, Jennifer Garner posted about 'yes days', now they've been turned into a Netflix film.

Chelsea McLaughlin

“It’s not right or fair, but it’s reality”: An open letter to my gay teen.

"Happy one month to my girl." JoJo Siwa has introduced the world to her girlfriend.

"It will get easier, they said. They lied." No one tells you how hard it is to raise a teenager.

When she was 12, Grace Hyland told her dad she was trans. The timing was crucial.

"Hurtful, spiteful and nasty." 14 mums share their kids' honest 'worst age.'

'It's time we take responsibility for the sons we raise.' The hard truth about sexual assault.

"The p*ssy pass has expired." The day I realised my teenage son is a misogynist.

"F**king poor people." Ivanka Trump's former best friend on what she was like growing up.

Jessica Staveley

'I challenged my teen to cook 5 meals for us this week. Here's how they turned out.'

Heartbreak High is coming to Netflix this month. This is what the cast have been up to.

'My 17yo is currently staying somewhere else.' 15 parents share their experience with teenagers.

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

Chelsea McLaughlin

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

Here's exactly how to approach your teenager's acne, according to a dermatologist.

The disturbing stories of sexual assault coming out of our country's wealthiest schools.

"It will get easier, they said. They lied." No one tells you how hard it is to raise a teenager.

'It's time we take responsibility for the sons we raise.' The hard truth about sexual assault.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'It could result in death.' Thousands of teens are passing out on TikTok for likes.

"My daughter and I talk about everything. But I don't know what to say when she hurts herself."

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