Baby fatally mauled by family dog while playing on trampoline in Connecticut, US

Baby fatally mauled by family dog while playing on trampoline in Connecticut, US

A US family is mourning the loss of their one-year-old baby boy after their dog attacked him in their backyard. Baby Lennox was playing on a trampoline with his mother when the attack happened on Wednesday afternoon at the home on Fuller Ave in East Hartford, Connecticut, the family said. The dog is a family … Read more

Australian Idol star Guy Sebastian shares ‘confronting’ method he used to stop kids’ tantrums

Australian Idol star Guy Sebastian shares ‘confronting’ method he used to stop kids’ tantrums

The Voice Australia coach Guy Sebastian has shared what he says is a fail-safe method of stopping toddler tantrums. The 42-year-old singer and his wife Jules have two sons, nine-year-old Archie and 12-year-old Hudson. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Guy Sebastian opens up on ‘secret’ split with wife Jules. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and … Read more

Perth mum forced to give birth in her bathroom as twins arrive seven weeks early

Perth mum forced to give birth in her bathroom as twins arrive seven weeks early

A Perth mother has given birth alone on the bathroom floor after her twins decided they were ready to arrive seven weeks early. It all unfolded in such a rush for mum Amy Turner that she had to be talked through it by St John WA officers over the phone until an ambulance arrived. WATCH … Read more

How parents can help their kids be more successful than most: experts

How parents can help their kids be more successful than most: experts

Parents regularly worry about how their children will navigate the world as adults. Will they grow up to be happy and well-adjusted? Will they get a good job and live comfortably? Every child is different, and everyone develops at their own pace. But some strategies are proven to be more effective than others, when it … Read more

Amal grew up fearful of food. She says new school food bans are doing more harm than good

Amal grew up fearful of food. She says new school food bans are doing more harm than good

There was once a point in Amal Wakim’s life when she wouldn’t eat her own birthday cake. The co-founder of nutrition app Equalution has worked hard to form a better relationship with food — but now she’s concerned about the impact that banning foods in school canteens will have on Australian children. Under controversial changes … Read more

Miles away from a hospital, women depend on Northern Territory midwife Nadine Tipping to get them through labour

Miles away from a hospital, women depend on Northern Territory midwife Nadine Tipping to get them through labour

Nadine Tipping has been a midwife for almost two decades and has experienced both the highs and lows of supporting women through labour. Despite her wealth of experience, the 47-year-old said, “the day I stop being emotional at a birth, is the day I need to stop going”. Tipping is a nurse and midwife with … Read more

Mum slammed over her four-year-old daughter’s lunchbox: ‘They’re delusional’

Mum slammed over her four-year-old daughter’s lunchbox: ‘They’re delusional’

A mum has been slammed over the contents of her four-year-old daughter’s lunchbox. The mum, known as Emily, has shared her shock online, after her daughter’s daycare complained “she did not send lunch” for the little girl. “Usually we send her a thermos with hot food, but this is what I packed today,” Emily wrote. … Read more

Aussie mum reveals ethereal bond between her ‘angel’ and ‘rainbow’ babies

Aussie mum reveals ethereal bond between her ‘angel’ and ‘rainbow’ babies

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

Professional baby namer says new parents choosing ‘cool’ names that sound good on TikTok or Instagram

Professional baby namer says new parents choosing ‘cool’ names that sound good on TikTok or Instagram

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

Toddler reportedly dies after going to government-run childcare centre in Cairns

Toddler reportedly dies after going to government-run childcare centre in Cairns

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