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AUGUST 2021

PARENT OPINION: 'What I learned about preserving memories from my parents.’
7 women told us what being bold looks like in your 20s, 30s and 40s.
'From decision-making to advance care planning, here are the difficult things we need to all know about palliative care for the loved ones we look after.'
The worst part of owning a dog is a decision no one wants to make.
'My high school teacher laughed when I said I wanted to be an engineer. I proved him wrong.'
'Since splitting up, my ex-husband and I have remained best friends. People can't stand it.'
A bunch of cameos, plus 7 other things you didn't know about The Princess Diaries.
"He'd been supporting her for 28 years." I found out I had a half-sister at my dad's funeral.
"You’re trying to find where you belong": Nobody tells you about the pregnancy limbo.
The 6 things you'll be wearing in spring, according to a lifestyle editor.
What is a non-surgical rhinoplasty? 8 questions we needed answers to immediately about the cosmetic treatments we keep hearing about.
‘My 10yo daughter wanted to learn how to create video games. So she tried this game that shows us how.'
'I became a mother 15 years ago. Here's what I'd tell myself as a new mum.'
5 signs your relationship has become one-sided - and how to fix it.
From sexless marriages to ‘monogamish.’ 10 couples who do partnerships differently.
From laundry to groceries: 13 easy household hacks for living more sustainably.
Mel thought she was constipated. But after some time on the toilet, she felt a baby's head.
A quick beginner's guide on probiotics for your skin health, because who even knows where to start.
For children in remote communities, getting access to books can be tough. Here's what's being done about it.
OPINION: Please stop giving fat people 'advice'.
'Good birth' and 'bad birth': How we have tricked ourselves into believing there is a choice.
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: '2021 wasn't meant to be like this. So give yourself a f**king break.'
"How can you sleep so soundly?" A letter to every new father, from the mother of your child.
I have a favourite child. Here's why.
Just 23 photos that show you grew up in the 80s.
When I was diagnosed with cancer at 31, these are the five things I told myself.
ROAD TEST: 'I tried this permanent vegan hair colour to see how effective it actually is. Here's my verdict.'
What We Spend: Mother and son duo share their $1,463.50 week.
'Today, I miscarried at home. My 8-year-old daughter was my rock.'
"How is this possible?" 19 year old Prue discovered she was pregnant while she was in labour.
'After my husband died suddenly, I removed my wedding ring. I didn't expect the opinions.'
LEIGH CAMPBELL: Yep, I did my own balayage at home. Here's how it went.
The 10 basic pantry staples Masterchef winner Diana Chan can't live without.
'I was the child with unwashed clothes': What it's like growing up with an alcoholic parent.
'I've seen five counsellors over 20 years. Here's their best, most life-changing advice.'
'I went from being pregnant and homeless to a CEO. But there's more to my story.'
'After a traumatic birth, my doctor told me he had "some bad news" about my baby girl.'
SORTED: 16 of the best workouts you can do at home.
The unlikely story of how tinned fish became 'Hot Girl Food'.
'I was preparing for another day at work at Mamamia. Then a doctor's appointment changed my life.'
‘I’m a lifestyle editor who makes beaded jewellery. Here’s how I turned my hobby into a micro-business.’
The 7 best books for Father’s Day when you don’t know what the heck else to buy.
'I spent the weekend decluttering my house. Here's how much money I made selling my pre-loved stuff.'
'I'm 3 kids deep into motherhood. Here are 6 things I wish I knew as a first-time mum.'
An open letter to the parents sending their child to preschool for the first time.
'When my son was diagnosed with ADHD, the doctor said it might affect my marriage. He was right.'
'I thought having kids in my 20s would make my 40s easier. I was wrong.'