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
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
