How mum’s world was torn apart after her toddler drowned in a hot tub: ‘It doesn’t feel real’

A mum has told of the devastating moment she found her toddler face down in the water after he drowned in a hot tub. BrieOcea Harris enjoyed swimming with her two-and-a-half-year-old son Romeo every day at their apartment complex. But things quickly took a tragic turn when her little boy went missing — just three … Read more

Outpouring of love as Barry Du Bois reveals biggest fear for his children

The Living Room star Barry Du Bois has opened up on the thing that scares him the most about being a parent. The TV presenter and RUOK ambassador was chatting with parenting author Maggie Dent when he made the emotional confession. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Barry Du Bois talks about his biggest fear as a … Read more

Indy Clinton called her baby Soul. Now she’s sharing the list of controversial names she didn’t use

Indy Clinton named her baby daughter Soul — after leaving her 1.7 million social media followers guessing for months. The 27-year-old is known for her unique baby name choices — with her three-year-old son called Navy and her other daughter, aged one, named Bambi. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie mum’s top baby names. For more … Read more

This 30-year-old American teacher moved to Denmark—now she spends $2,100 a month and is ‘much happier’

In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in 2016 and had been dating long-distance for much of our relationship. We were excited to get married and build a home and life together. We found a wonderful apartment online in a … Read more

Mum labelled ‘selfish’ and ‘stingy’ for refusing to buy food for her 11-year-old daughter’s friend on playdate

A mum has been been labelled “selfish” and “stingy” for refusing to buy a $2 snack for her 11-year-old daughter’s best friend at a playdate. The woman, believed to be from the US, and her daughter Ellie were invited to join 12-year-old Sophie and her mum at an indoor playground over the weekend. “Sophie’s mum … Read more

I raised 2 successful CEOs and a doctor. If you’re doing these 7 things, you’re a better parent than most

The key to successful parenting is understanding that you are the biggest role model in your child’s life. From a very young age, they will watch closely and model themselves after you, so how you act has a significant impact on their behavior. I like to think that mindful modeling helped me raise highly successful … Read more

How to keep bathrooms safe from young kids: Horrifying reason Aussie mum is forced to lock away her bath plugs

Illi can’t help but wonder what could have happened if she never woke up one morning at 4am. The Melbourne mum was asleep when her panicked four-year-old son raced into her bedroom shouting that his little brother Archie was in the bathtub — with running water flooding the floor. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Mum’s warning … Read more

What are the best baby names for 2024? The old-fashioned boys and girls monikers tipped to make a comeback

Australian parents are increasingly opting for old-fashioned baby names for boys and girls — with the likes of Margot and Vincent predicted to make a major comeback in 2024. According to McCrindle’s top 100 baby names of the year, it seems parents of Generation Alpha — children born between 2010 and 2024 — are bringing … Read more

47% of parents want to be more consistent with discipline in 2024

About half of moms and one-third of dads are making New Year’s resolutions related to their parenting, according to a new University of Michigan survey of 2,044 parents who have kids under the age of 18. One goal 47% of parents said they are setting is to be more consistent with discipline. And 78% of … Read more