YouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case

YouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case

SALT LAKE CITY — Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice to millions via a once-popular a YouTube channel, shared a tearful apology to her children for physically and emotionally abusing them before a judge delivered a sentence that could put her in prison for years, if not decades. Franke also … Read more

Adelaide boy Enzo Cornejo who lives with progeria shares words of wisdom with other youth: ‘What’s important is being happy’

Adelaide boy Enzo Cornejo who lives with progeria shares words of wisdom with other youth: ‘What’s important is being happy’

Enzo Cornejo has a condition that’s prevalent in about one in four million births worldwide, but while his life experience is incredibly unique, the lessons he’s learnt in his lifetime so far are relevant to everyone. Cornejo was diagnosed with progeria, a condition that causes rapid ageing, just before he turned three. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more

How to know if head injury is minor or serious: Paramedic explains why you want your child to cry after a bump

How to know if head injury is minor or serious: Paramedic explains why you want your child to cry after a bump

A former paramedic has explained why a child crying after suffering a knock to the head is considered a good sign. Nikki Jurcutz says if you notice your kid isn’t crying immediately after a head bump, you need to seek urgent medical attention. “Sometimes it can be hard to tell with little ones, but one … Read more

SA Government bans fairy bread and other products featuring sprinkles from school canteens

SA Government bans fairy bread and other products featuring sprinkles from school canteens

New guidelines for school canteens in South Australia have left a bad taste in mouths, after it was revealed an iconic Australian food will no longer be on offer. Sprinkles of any kind, including 100s and 1000s, are now in the “red 2 category” — meaning they “should not be promoted or encouraged in schools … Read more

Parents for Climate CEO Nic Seton exposes ‘serious’ temperature danger lurking in Sydney park on hot day

Parents for Climate CEO Nic Seton exposes ‘serious’ temperature danger lurking in Sydney park on hot day

A Sydney dad has exposed what he describes as “serious” dangers hidden in his local park. Parents for Climate CEO Nic Seton went to his local park in Camperdown about 4pm on a recent 33C day to check the temperature of the equipment, using an infrared thermometer. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Parents warned about danger … Read more

Paramedic’s grave warning about ice cubes every Aussie needs to hear: ‘Super scary’

Paramedic’s grave warning about ice cubes every Aussie needs to hear: ‘Super scary’

A former paramedic has warned everyone about the dangers of giving ice cubes to young kids. Nikki Jurcutz, who worked with Ambulance Victoria for eight years, shared an eye-opening video explaining how ice cubes are a choking hazard for children under four. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Paramedic’s warning about ice cubes. For more Lifestyle related … Read more

What is hair tourniquet? Aussie mum’s terrifying warning after discovering strangulation mark around son’s neck

What is hair tourniquet? Aussie mum’s terrifying warning after discovering strangulation mark around son’s neck

WARNING: This article contains distressing content. A young mum has told of the harrowing moment she woke to find her toddler gasping for air in the middle of the night when he became entangled in a chunk of her long hair as they slept. Madi, from Melbourne, shared distressing pictures showing a deep strangulation mark … Read more

I’ve studied over 200 kids—here are 6 things kids with high emotional intelligence always do: Parenting exert

I’ve studied over 200 kids—here are 6 things kids with high emotional intelligence always do: Parenting exert

As parents, we want so many things for our children — good health, success, happy relationships, and purpose in life. One thing we can do to try to guarantee these things is to help them develop emotional intelligence skills, which are key predictors for happiness and success. How do you know if your child is … Read more

The little-known Centrelink rule hurting Australian families of twins

The little-known Centrelink rule hurting Australian families of twins

A little-known Centrelink rule has shocked Australians, with a young mum going viral on social media for calling it her “Roman Empire” — a new slang term for something you can’t stop thinking about. Rachel March revealed that parents of twins do not qualify for the government’s Multiple Birth Allowance, as only triplets or higher … Read more