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Parenting 2

SEPTEMBER 2018

"The latest social media parenting trend is making me glad I wasn't born in 2018."
'A cashier shamed my child with Down syndrome. Here's what I wish I'd said.'
On the birthday of her twin boys, Bec Judd has shared photos from her high-risk c-section.
The alarming truth behind those strange black marks you see on baby change tables.
Prince William on the one thing he gets to do that makes Kate “immensely jealous”.
Everything parents need to know about anxiety in children from a clinical psychologist.
"As a dog trainer, these are the 4 rules to follow if your dog is difficult around guests."
"In just two minutes, a man demonstrated every behaviour I didn’t want my kids to ever see."
The incredibly generous gesture Ashton Kutcher made to his ex-step daughter Rumer Willis.
Does this teacher's parting message for her students sum up everything that's wrong with the world?
This playful $9 reversible quilt cover and a bunch of other new BIG W homewares out now.
This desperate dad's hack to stop his kids fighting in the car is genius.
"The horrific thing my two-year-old ate that meant I could never trust his dad again."
A paediatric nutritionist on the top 10 causes of fussy eating in children.
"I have come to the realisation that I am an Imposter Mum."
One of your favourite, affordable fashion brands has just launched a maternity collection.
These are the unexpected perks that'll get you cool parent cred at the Women's International Cricket.
A newly-single mum wants to change her baby's name. And her suggestion is dividing parents.
"When a kid attempts suicide over a NAPLAN test, we need to stop and think."
Flat Out Mum knows how to keep her four boys flat-out busy during the holidays.
Jacinda Ardern took her baby to the UN, like it's no big deal.
"The act that made me realise 11-and-a-half is the best age of a kid."
The Barefoot Investor's jam jar theory is the perfect way to teach your kids about money.
Prepare yourselves... this is what the new Coles Little Shop collectables could look like.
'These are the 15 questions my husband and I asked before deciding on a third baby.'
The reason Prince George was forced to wear shorts at a wedding in 10°C weather.
A 16-year-old Australian girl was lured to the US by a sex predator. He's now been jailed.
Serena Williams tells Mamamia the first thing she did when she left that US Open court.
Katie's sister Anna was 28 weeks pregnant when her family got a sickening phone call.
What you need to know about sex for the first time after birth, from a mum who has been there.
'The lunchbox item my husband packed that caused a pre-school scandal.'
"I stumbled upon a YouTube video that truly shocked me. Now I’m freaking out about my kids."
THUMBS-UP: The pet rescue playset that's teaching my children to care for animals.
Jamie Oliver just admitted to spying on his teen children... this is how he does it.
'What I have learned after surviving eight years of long haul travel with kids.’
It's official: lunch box-shaming has just reached peak-level hysteria.
“I want to stay! Please Mummy!” What really happens when mums go to prison.
The awkward moment Carrie Bickmore realised a "lie" had been spread about her pregnancy.
'Despite me asking them not to, my parents won't stop kissing my baby.'
"I'm a parent of a four year old, and I wish I was his age again."
Just a bunch of hilarious stories of kids throwing their parents under the bus.
The baby name that went from 3rd most popular to the 1129th in 43 years.
"What happened when my husband left me and made it clear he was never coming back."
'She does the mum's manicures.' The most ridiculous demands parents have for their nannies.
Kelly's son told her the words no parent wants to hear. Now, he's an Australian hero.
'Real Housewife' Teresa Giudice has been called out for her daughter's birthday outfit.
'After our first son was born, I experienced mania that turned into postpartum psychosis.'
Natalia Cooper was presenting the weather when she delivered an unexpected announcement.
'My daughter's friends chopped off all her hair as a prank and I don't know what to do.'
"Seriously mean": Daughter's bizarre rant after her parents made a Christmas request.
"I'm a childless parent known as 'Parent C'. And here's what that means."
Lillyth's son wasn't even one when he started hurting her. Then things got far, far worse.
A school's decision to implement fees at certain drop-off times is dividing parents.
'I write about sex for a living. And no, I'm not worried what my daughter might think.'
"People with young children need NOT apply": The job ad infuriating parents worldwide.
A dad gave his son a name that is a deliberate joke. He's explained why did it.
The powerful breastfeeding photo that shows what it really means to be a parent.
"I woke up to my baby face down in his cot. The horror, the chaos, the falling to the bottom of the earth."
"I was sick of my husband being gross and lazy. So we tried the Sexy Flatmate theory."
Rachael lost her daughter Mackenzie at seven months. Then she scrolled past a harrowing image.
"I'm only going to say this once." The rant about school drop off lines going viral.
The creepy story behind how incubators came to be used for premature babies.
James Van Der Beek's powerful message for miscarriage sufferers.
We now know Prince George and Princess Charlotte's favourite children's book and OMG SAME.
"From the moment my son could talk he'd tell me about 'The Men' who'd come into his room."
'Here if you need': An open letter to my daughter since she started learning netball.
"As a police officer, dealing with distraught parents was the worst aspect of my job."
Probiotics for kids: Here are five ways to improve your child's gut health.
A mum of four shares her lunchbox hacks that keep apples fresh, fibre up and costs down.
After a controversial 60 Minutes, other parents share harrowing reality of gaming addiction.
Why Tommy Little thinks Carrie Bickmore just gave her son "the worst presents of all time."
The perfect kids party ideas made to suit any budget.
"Five things I learned when I became a step mum at 25."
'We were at a family dinner when my daughter suddenly went from coughing to choking.'
A teacher has compared the parenting of baby boomers, Gen X and millennials and... woah.
An Aussie mum writes: 'Please stop making these comments about my daughter.'
Every parent can relate to this photo of Nick Lachey's daughter on her first day.
Everything you need to know about the Family Tax Benefit in one place.
The Winnie the Pooh-isms that we should never forget.
"No. We are not there yet." In vigorous praise of family road trips and all their little rituals.
“I always thought attempts at abduction were rare. Then this happened at my kid’s school.”
PARENTS REJOICE: Solo holidays have been officially sanctioned so say bye to the kids.
10 people share the strangest experience they've ever had with a friend's parent.
Kate Middleton's shopping mistake is one all parents have made at some point.
'My husband made a mistake in our new home. But it saved ours and our children's lives.'
What happened when a principal hired a pole dancer for kindergarten orientation.
The one fashion rule Victoria Beckham has for her seven-year-old daughter Harper.
This week Lauren Brant celebrated a very different kind of parenting milestone.
'Birdnesting' is the new non-traditional parenting trend following a divorce.
"When our family cat passed away, my daughter only had one question."
Teachers share 10 (hilarious) definitions that their students got completely wrong.
"My first night out after having a baby was a little unexpected."
These boys haven't been to school in 2 years. But don’t judge the parents just yet.
"What no one knows about the photos I post on Instagram as a parent."
The unsettling issue that's come about over teens and sports betting apps.
'I have a beautiful baby boy, but I think I regret becoming a mother.'
The 'other' men Hamish Blake wants us to remember and celebrate this Father's Day.
At eight days old Leo was rushed to hospital with a bleeding mouth. Two days later he died.
Jess thought her two-year-old just had a runny nose. Then she opened the car door.

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