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DECEMBER 2015

"I'm letting my sons choose their own faith, not force one on them."
Zoe Foster Blake has 'mastered the perfect family photo'.
Lara and Sam Worthington celebrate their first anniversary.
Magdalena Roze takes her baby son on very his first outing.
You can refreeze meat and 4 other food safety myths busted.
Why Bad Mum and Perfect Mum can both f*** off.
"I couldn't be happy for my friend after her pregnancy announcement."
More than half of parents say sex after kids is even better than before.
Women tell us their favourite moments of 2015.
Why a mother doesn't want to be touched.
'My sister says I'm not allowed to be friends with her ex.'
The simple spelling mistake that caught a murderous wife.
Maggie Alderson: When did sugar become such a big part of our kids' schooling?
"I messed up my marriage proposal. Badly."
How to divorce, celebrity-style.
"Caring for someone you love is not easy."
Little boy gets block of wood for Christmas instead of PlayStation 4.
Cate Blanchett opens up about adopting baby daughter Edith.
Baby Ruby was born with a large, hairy birthmark on her face.
Chrissy Teigen trolled for being pregnant and "unmarried".
My mother dies. Nothing changes, Everything changes.
The new Australian TV show that's set to change lives in 2016.
'In my marriage, sleep is currency.'
Would you ever lock your child in their room overnight?
Seven ways you know you’re married to an expat.
'The week I discovered my husband's affair, the STD & my pregnancy.'
What's your problem with my daughter having short hair?
Great Ocean Road fire: Devastation on Christmas Day as homes lost in Wye River, Separation Creek.
Not sure what movie to see on Boxing Day? We've got you covered.
How to enjoy guilt-free holiday overeating.
Robin Bailey: I was dreading this Christmas - until a friend answered my prayers.
"We went technology-free for one day. I cheated."
The question you should ask your family and friends on Christmas.
"We have three kids. We used to have four."
I finally understand why my Mum hates Christmas.
"My son has a fear of people in dress-ups".
Madonna's son doesn't want to come home for Christmas.
The Kardashian Kristmas kard is here, with no Kim K in sight.
Are nine-year-olds too young to be dating?
Why buying nothing at Christmas is harder than it seems.
What King Lear has taught us about families at Christmas.
The Ultimate Christmas Quiz. Impress your friends! Irritate your family!
Rebecca Judd learns why you never post a photo of a pram on Instagram.
"Why I just want cash and gift cards for Christmas."
"I've made a list to help me be the very best 'Christmas me'."
When 'What are you doing for Christmas?' is the most painful question of all.
'My friend said she 'doesn't do' Christmas, and I understand why.'
Researchers know what age we will be happiest.
Hugh Grant takes the accelerated path to parenthood.
"Post-adoption depression is a real condition. I had it."
"Please, give me an honest ad. One where the house is a mess."
Hunger, brutality and filth: Inside Pol Pot's unnerving social experiment.
The essential elements of an Aussie Christmas lunch.
Michelle Bridges reportedly has given birth to her first child.
The horrifying moment you realise YOU are in charge of Christmas...
The perfect Santa photo is the one that captures a real-life moment.
The simple changes you can make today, to help you become a whole lot healthier.
The 9 rules for binge viewing that are Not To Be Ignored.
How it feels when your parents get divorced as an adult.
"Dear Mum, on your 70th birthday, I miss you."
You or Santa. Who should the present be from?
10 crazy ramblings of sleep deprived parents.
"The one thing I don't want to say to my kids these holidays."
Baby found alone and eating leaves by side of road.
Giving your child an academic advantage - at what cost?
"Last year I was shamed for my 'big Christmas'. This year I don't care."
The biggest fear for mothers of boys.
Eight benefits of having a family in your twenties.
Finally, a school fundraising note that you won't dread finding in your kid's bag.
"To my baby boy, on our first Sunday without you."
What age should you stop getting presents from Santa?
Drowning doesn't always look like drowning.
'My friend fat-shamed an entire family at a cafe.'
A family day out that won't make you want to weep into your coffee.
If Christmas is about giving, then we truly have to live that and give to others.
Now, science says having kids later in life is better for your health.
Nine women share the last text message they received from their mum.
Editor’s Picks: Healthy snacks the kids will actually eat.
"I didn’t notice that she had turned blue."
A refreshingly honest letter to Santa from a stay at home dad.
Forget a doorknob. Parents have taken pulling out their kids' wobbly teeth to a new level.
Mick Fanning has spoken about losing his brother.
Tamara Ecclestone will continue to breastfeed her almost two-year-old daughter.
The best thing you can do for your family this Christmas.
Sarah Harris has given birth to her first child.
All the questions you had about Snezana's gorgeous engagement ring, answered.
"The time I felt like a terrible mother."
“If you’re breastfeeding, going back to work presents some extra challenges.”
Stop telling year 12 students their results don't matter.
The most common questions for midwives, answered.
"How a man in a red suit helped my son believe in Santa again."
Olivia Wilde has been shamed for sharing a photo of her nude toddler.
Mother alters her tattoo in support of her transgender son.
Editor's Picks: Your 2015 Feminist Christmas Gift Guide.
One year on from the Sydney siege two tiny babies carry a lasting tribute to the hostages.
"I can tell my kids the truth about Santa if I want to."
Jessica Simpson attacked over a picture of her daughter.
One Family. 12 days of Christmas. Approximately 10,000 social events.
Meet the woman who's delivered over 20 million meals to those in need.
"I met my father for the first time when I was twenty-four years old."
The most toxic person in my life was my sister. And there was only one solution.
Why Australian surrogacy laws are a total mess.
The little boy missing part of his skull finally met Santa.
Eight things that can go wrong when online shopping.
"The ultimatum that ruined my marriage."
'My brother-in-law and his partner are holding a wedding grudge.'
"My sons use the women's change rooms and I won't stop them."
Breastsleeping: An expert believes you should be co-sleeping with your baby.
"My wife is pregnant and I've just been diagnosed with cancer."
Five Christmas cheats to keep you from losing your sanity.
Child, stop asking me for money.
Kate Miller-Heidke is expecting a baby.
Five ways to get through Christmas as a divorced family.
"Dear Grandparents. We know it's Christmas. But it's time to back off."
All I want for Christmas is two lines on a stick.
"My husband hired an escort while I was in hospital."
Funeral held for slain mum and daughter in Alice Springs.
"Having two kids under 17 months was a shock to the system."
Japan's adorable Rice Ball Babies meme is taking over the internet.
"I don't have baggage... I have a life."
"The hunt for my son's perfect present is shallow. But the smiles won't be."
"You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone - especially at Christmas."
Teacher's Christmas presents are entering a new realm of extravagance.
Bindi Irwin opens up about why she doesn't speak to her grandfather.
How to build the perfect Christmas hamper for every person in your life.
Editor’s Picks: Things every mum should have in her handbag.
Bindi Irwin says her grandfather "hasn't had anything to do" with the family for a long time.
A love letter to my public school education.
Sheryl Sandberg: "No one quite knows what to say. Everyone looks at you like a deer in the headlights."
A mother's touching letter to the baby she tragically lost.
David Beckham is "devastated" by Romeo's choice not to follow in his footsteps.
Meet the family who aren't buying anything this Christmas.
"It’s not just schools that have lost their way. I think we all have."
'Kimye's baby name would not shock my mother's group.'
What's the worst thing your in-laws have done?
The mother who doesn't want her pregnant daughter to give birth naturally.
Five ways to deal with hormonal tweens (while staying sane).
4 ways to make this Christmas festive - without any presents.
When you want out of your marriage - but your husband doesn't.
"I am a worrier mum. I worry about my kids all the time."
Confessions of super (tired) mums.
The Facebook page sticking it to stock photos everywhere.
Drum roll, please... Kim Kardashian's son's name has finally been released.
4 ways to give your child a good start in life.
WATCH: Kids find their new adopted brother under the Christmas tree.
"It was a really hard time." Jennifer Hawkins speaks about her mother's cancer diagnosis this year.
A letter to my mum with dementia: "I miss you so much".
My cake is from Woolies. Yours is home-made. I'm OK with that. Really.
The present that will teach your kids what Christmas is really about.
Robert Urban, Keith Urban's father, has passed away.
Meet the world's oldest baby.
Bookies weigh in on the baby name Kim and Kanye are most likely to choose.
Safety concerns after popular Christmas toy catches fire.
Children's Rights Commissioner urges national focus on children affected by domestic violence.
Why sharing memories is soul food.
'I don't suck at motherhood just because I take antidepressants.'
How to survive the Christmas holidays when you're missing the ones you love.
Why mums need to stop apologising for their kids.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
"Four things my daughter needs to know before marriage."
Chrissie Swan: "I had a lot of mother's guilt."
"My fiancé cheated on me - with my sister."
"My mother sent me a breakup letter."
Bob Irwin's rift with granddaughter Bindi: "We are not in contact."
We’re calling it: It’s time to bring back the photo album.
When you get busted wearing your Dad's clothes...in front of 5.2 million instagram followers
"I gave my daughter a 'boy's' hair cut. And I have no regrets."
What not to say to a mother of twins.
"My fiance's grandma left me an engagement ring, but it's not what I want."
Editor's Picks: 11 presents to buy for the person who has everything.
"I have another idea about how Mark Zuckerberg can make the world a better place."
What most women need for Christmas is a clone.
"Kind of embarrassed to admit this, but I think I sort of cheated on my wife today..."
Katie Price has denied rumours she is expecting her sixth child.
The Santa who went to great lengths to reach a little boy with autism.
Keith Urban says his dad has "probably only got a few weeks, if that."
6 things to do at bedtime to make mornings easier.
"Dear divorce, I hate you yet I love you."
Parents are shaming their kids' accidentally X-rated art on social media.
Bob Geldof says he "half-expected" daughter Peaches' death at 25.
Teenage girls are stealing your baby photos for a weird new game
Ella has been through more health struggles than most will face in a lifetime.
The signs that show you're done having babies.
Being a Christmas orphan in New York: Thermals, frostbite, and unexpected pavlova.
Kim Kardashian's baby is no longer breech after a "painful and scary" medical procedure.
Sonia Kruger's luxury Sydney home is for sale.
"The five pieces of advice I wish someone had given me before my wedding day."
Thank you Andrew Leigh for your adorable Christmas card.
5 (extremely tempting) benefits of working from home.
'Everyone wants to think their family is close, but Christmas has shown me that's not the case.'
"I had 'the talk' with our nine-year-old daughter out in the paddock the other day."
"Yes, my daughter sleeps with me sometimes, and no, I don't care what you think."
The child safety video that will make you want to bolt everything down.
The perfect gift ideas for the foodie who has everything.
"Cut back my kids sugar intake for a week? Challenge accepted."
From tonight you might want to check what your kids are watching on TV.
31 things that only happen when you're a kid growing up in Australia.

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