Warning: Distressing content Every night, 14-month-old River points to a pink-hued watercolour artwork of her big sister and babbles: “Hello Harper”. A smile lights up mum Jade Redmond’s face as she gently kisses River and rocks her to sleep. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked by our team at Best Picks “They have certainly … Read more
A professional baby namer says new parents are now choosing names that sound “cool” as an Instagram or TikTok handle. Steph Coffield, from Minnesota in the US, helps parents-to-be choose the perfect moniker for their child — charging up to $500 ($A760). A mum herself, the 40-year-old said unique baby names are becoming more popular … Read more
A two-year-old has reportedly died after going to a government-run childcare centre in Cairns. The child, who suffered from a pre-existing condition, showed signs of illness when they arrived at the centre on Wednesday, the Cairns Post has reported. The child was flown to a hospital in Brisbane, where they later died. The Department of … Read more
Any parent living with young people who are navigating the gap between childhood and adulthood will know how bumpy the road can be. On one hand, your “children” are old enough to make you laugh, share some of your interests and perhaps even agree to watch a film you’ll both like on Netflix once in … Read more
In her new book “The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans,” Aliza Pressman outlines how parents can raise resilient kids. Pressman is a developmental psychologist and co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. One key step is self-regulation, or the ability to respond to experiences in a way that is socially … Read more
A bemused mum has sent her three-year-old daughter to preschool with a brilliant note in her lunchbox after being told she was not allowed to have her “bad” cookie until she finished her “good” foods. Caroline said her toddler Evelyn came home from school — explaining how her teacher had told her she had to … Read more
An Adelaide toddler with a rare genetic variation has “gobsmacked” health professionals with her flexibility. Xanthie Thea Wooldridge-Wright has a 22q11.2 duplication — a genetic variation present in about one in 4000 births. The variation means a portion of Xanthie’s 22nd chromosome is duplicated. Stream your local 7NEWS free on 7plus It can result in … Read more
As doctors raced to begin resuscitating her five-week-old baby, helpless first-time mum Adrienne watched on — in shock and despair. “It was this out of body experience,” she recalls, of her stunned reaction to the sudden and dramatic events surrounding her very sick little girl. The Sydney mum was standing in hospital Emergency, silent and … Read more
Former Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett has been praised for calling out a comment made to her young daughter about her weight. The mum-of-four took to Instagram on Thursday to share what happened. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Libby Trickett shares shocking comment made to her daughter. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime shows free … Read more
It’s a vital step many frantic callers to triple-0 forget — especially during emergency situations. But a former paramedic says it’s the one crucial thing you should always do when you call for help. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ex-paramedic’s one step after calling triple-0. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime shows free on … Read more
