A mum has sparked a heated debate on social media after creating a lengthy list of house chores for her babysitter. Katrina Ivan works as a school teacher while running a small business so she has little time to clean her home. Instead of hiring a professional cleaner or maid, the American mum decided to … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
An Aussie mum has dished out the “wild” baby names she now feels relieved she didn’t pick for her kids. Tammy Hembrow, a fitness star with more than 17.6 million Instagram followers, is known for her unique baby name choices — with her eight-year-old son named Wolf and daughters Saskia, aged seven, and 18-month-old Posy. … Read more
A mum has detailed the harrowing moment her eight-year-old daughter nearly drowned after she was pinned underwater when her hair became entangled in a spa. Adrienne Exum, from the US, said her little girl Elizabeth was taking a bath in their jacuzzi at home when she started screaming for her help. The parents raced in … Read more
