The family of a young woman who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident has warned families to be careful around water. Presentations to the emergency department for water-related accidents have more than doubled in children this summer, according to new figures from South Australian authorities. Hayley Sands was 13 years old in January 2013 … Read more
Australian mums and dads are getting more imaginative when choosing baby names. With popular names for boys and girls having become so common, it seems some parents of Generation Alpha — children born between 2010 and 2024 — are increasingly opting for unique monikers to set their little ones apart. According to Mater Mothers’ Hospital’s … Read more
Skincare guru Zoe Foster Blake has shared a warning about a new beauty trend influencing children, and how parents can help them navigate it. The wife of comedian Hamish Blake, who founded a beauty empire called Go-To Skincare, posted a video to Instagram talking about how tweens have become more and more obsessed with expensive, … Read more
US actor Kaley Cuoco has revealed her hit HBO show The Flight Attendant will not return for a third season. Calling the project a “dream come true,” the actor gave a shout-out to her “incredible” team who helped bring the first two seasons to life. “What started out as an attention-grabbing book cover quickly evolved … Read more
A former paramedic has warned parents of the dangers of hanging backpacks on door handles amid the death of a 14-month-old girl after she became entangled in the straps of a bag. Nikki Jurcutz, who worked as a paramedic for eight years with Ambulance Victoria, shared a harrowing story about a baby named Mia Macphee … Read more
The Australian Federal Police has urged parents to “have the talk” with their child before the 2024 school year kicks off. But it isn’t the birds and the bees the AFP is referring to, it’s about online safety, online grooming and inappropriate contact online. Conversation points appropriate for various age groups were published on Thursday, … Read more
If you want your kids to excel at a subject in school, you help them with their homework or hire a tutor. If you want them to be resilient, or able to recover from disappointment and handle stress, the path is less straightforward. In her new book “The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide … Read more
WARNING: Distressing content Just six weeks after giving birth to her son, first-time mum Dominique Daye fought back tears as she handed the baby over to a nurse. “I can’t do this anymore,” she said, as she desperately sought some relief from the overwhelming, crippling flood of post-partum emotions. Catch the best deals and products … Read more
Maddi Ross never once doubted her fertility. She had four siblings, and her mum had fallen pregnant easily — including having her fifth child as the result of a ‘surprise’ pregnancy at 42. And since she was young, Maddi had dreamt about one day becoming a mother herself. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked … Read more
As a retiree, when I look back at my life and reminisce with friends, it’s easy to focus on the negative. So for 2024, I’ve resolved to acknowledge and congratulate myself for things I did in the past. There were many choices I took for granted that turned out to be wise decisions. They’ve brought … Read more
