As a psychologist, I’ve spent nearly 20 years studying how to care for and raise good humans. The overlooked skill I always tell new parents to teach is inner efficiency. Inner efficacy is an individual’s belief in their own capacity to do what it takes to meet their goals. Self-esteem might say, “I’m amazing!” but … Read more
A working mum-of-three has come up with a “genius” laundry system after being fed up with tackling huge loads of never-ending piles of dirty clothes. Sally Hepworth, a New York Times bestselling author from Melbourne, created an effective laundry routine comprising four individual baskets — meaning each person in her family has their own. Rather … Read more
Olympic triathlete Emma Jeffcoat is in full-swing training, with this year’s Paris Games in her sights. But this time last year, a rigorous exercise regime was the last thing on the elite athlete’s mind. Instead, the 28-year-old — who represented Australia at the Tokyo Olympics — thrust herself into fertility treatment, in the hope of … Read more
At 22 weeks pregnant, Marni Cochrane was already overwhelmed with “mum guilt”. She was struggling after hearing the words no mum-to-be wants to hear — that something was wrong with her growing babies. Marni and her husband Lee had been trying unsuccessfully for seven years to conceive, when Marni fell pregnant — with twin girls … Read more
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro got all choked up in an interview discussing his baby daughter Gia. The actor became a father for the seventh time last year, at 79 years old. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Robert De Niro cries as he talks about coming a dad again. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and … Read more
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
