5 unspoken fantasies of mums of young kids

Samantha Rodman Every so often, you descend into one of these mum fantasies that so many of us have but don't usually discuss aloud.

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Wiggles' Emma and Lachlan a couple

KYLIE NORTHOVER The two newest members of preschool supergroup The Wiggles - yellow Wiggle Emma and purple Wiggle Lachy - are a couple.

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Managing your family photo overload

Lindsey M Roberts When technology gives us new solutions, sometimes, it also gives us new problems. Consider the ready access to the camera in your smartphone, and then the glut of photos that follows.

Dads give cheers for 'Cool Baby'

LETITIA ROWLANDS Next time you see a man toting a baby in a carrier, take a closer look before you admire him for being such a hands-on-dad.

Hilarious plea from the children of hipster parents

Letitia Rowlands A new video is appealing to mums and dads tempted to get creative with their baby's name to think beyond having a "six-month-old baby named Blueberry".

Video: Why mums get nothing done

Melanie Mahoney In spite of being in an almost constant state of motion while looking after the kids and trying to keep things together at home, it can seem as though parents have managed to get nothing on the to-do list done by the end of the day.

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The real deal for mums when it comes to turning up the heat

JO HARTLEY "Was there nothing this man could not do?" she wondered.

Chrissie, you're doing the right thing

AMITY DRY I read Chrissie Swan’s column about her decision to leave her kids to film 'I’m a Celebrity', and I immediately thought two things: I know how she feels, but we shouldn't have to feel that way.

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I'm a parent ... get me out of here!

Megan Blandford Watching 'I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!', I couldn't help but think of my life as a parent. A few scenes in particular that struck me as likenesses for life with a small child.

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The earworm, and how to let it go

ROBYN GRACE What causes an earworm? And, more importantly, how do you get rid of it?

'Mummy wars' clip strikes a chord

LETITIA ROWLANDS A hilarious new ad shows the so-called 'mummy wars' being played out among a group of parents gathered at a local park.

Disgruntled dad's pram ad goes viral

LETITIA ROWLANDS When buying a second hand pram, there are lots of things to take into consideration. 

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Sharing the secrets of midwives

LETITIA ROWLANDS When Sally Hepworth was pregnant with her second baby her husband would often come home to the sounds of a woman screaming her way through the final stages of labour.

Video: Funny 'Lips Are Moving' parody just for mums

MELANIE MAHONEY Meghan Trainor's song 'Lips Are Moving' was already a hit, but now it's been turned into a hilarious parody that is set to be very popular with frustrated mums everywhere.

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'Straya': an Aussie anthem for 2015

PETER VINCENT Just in time for Australia Day, a would-be producer's clever ode to living in Australia is getting noticed on social media.

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Video: Ten-year-old boy overjoyed by mum's baby announcement

Melanie Mahoney Young Ethan has been asking for the same Christmas present every year since he was toddler ... and this year, his dream finally came true.

5 most controversial videos of 2014

MELANIE MAHONEY Here are the five videos of babies and toddlers that really got people talking this year.

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Can nits be romantic?

Bryony Gordon And so I face the prospect of a Christmas with nits. It was inevitable, really, given the matter of my daughter's recent outbreak.

10 top parenting stories of 2014

Baby names topped our list of most popular articles last year, with a selection of parenting news from around the world completing our top 10.

10 cutest baby and toddler videos of 2014

Watch the top 10 cutest and funniest videos starring babies and toddlers from the year gone by.

Why I won't be posting pictures of my baby on Facebook

Emily Kaye Lazzaro There are pros and cons to this policy.

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The biggest YouTube hits of 2014

You may not realise how many strange and wonderful things popped up until you see this recap from YouTube.

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Tween gift guide

Babyology Tweens (around 10-12 years of age) can be incredibly hard to buy for. Here's a great list of Christmas gift ideas that the kids are sure to love.

Christmas stocking gift ideas

Babyology Babyology have found a great selection of gifts you can stuff into your kids Christmas stockings.

Party on, parents ... within reason

Lisa Pryor We may not be teenagers any more, but our fun nights still get cut short by vomit.

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Heartwarming prank gives single mum the house she was hired to clean

Laura Vitto Cara Simmons arrived at work to clean a large and beautiful house in time for a party planned for that evening. It was soon hers.

The podcast that reminds mums they are not alone

Heidi Stevens A mum's complicated, gruelling labour gave birth to two lovely beings: her daughter and her delightful podcast, The Longest Shortest Time.

How to get the best photos of kids' birthday parties

LETITIA ROWLANDS Children's birthday parties are often the subject of weeks, or even months, of preparation. But the job of photographing the celebrations is possibly the most important one of all.

Why we still need to capture the important moments

LETITIA ROWLANDS To me it is a tatty photograph featuring a gap-toothed smile and crooked ponytails, but to my five-year-old son my kindergarten class picture provided a window into the world "when Mummy was a little girl".

This baby minion costume just won Halloween

Laura Vitto Forget whatever costume you've got planned for your baby this Halloween. Your kid should be a minion this year.

8 tips for capturing great family photos

LETITIA ROWLANDS Thinking about getting a family photo shoot to catch this moment in time? Here are tips to help you make the most of it to capture an image everyone will love.

Video: Wild kangaroo brawl on Aussie street

A feud between two kangaroos spewed into a an ugly street fight in Australia - and the video has gone viral.

'God Only Knows' cover unites musicians for children's charity

Brian Anthony Hernandez How many artists does it take to properly cover a Beach Boys classic?

Gay dads share adoption story in touching ad

Melanie Mahoney It may be selling breakfast cereal, but the new Cheerios ad is giving people around the world a serious case of the warm and fuzzies.

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How to take the perfect baby photo

LETITIA ROWLANDS It takes patience and persistence, but there are few tips you can follow in order to capture a mantelpiece-worthy photo of your baby.

Rosamund Pike takes comfort in pregnancy after Gone Girl's tough demands

JENNY COONEY CARRILLO The psychological challenges of her role in director David Fincher's film were matched by fluctuating weight requirements.

Justine Clarke: Why kids are the best (and worst) fans

CANDICE BARNES Justine Clark is starting a new tour of Australia - and is going to make she all her audience members, no matter what their age, have a good time.

Pinterest hit 'My imaginary well-dressed daughter' now a book

Heather Schroering A new book, based on a satirical Pinterest board, take on hipster culture, trendy food and of-the-moment fashion.

Mummy-and-me dressing: cool or kitsch?

Elizabeth Clarke Does dressing like your children make you haute or not? And, more importantly, are we all enjoying ourselves?

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Video: Dad sings 'Hallelujah' to his daughter every year

Melanie Mahoney It's a gorgeous song to begin with, but this dad's version of Hallelujah, sung for his young daughter, is especially touching.

Video: Love from a mum with Alzheimer's

Get the tissues out, folks - this mama and daughter moment is made of pure joy, with a big old sprinkling of heartbreak.

Special offer: The Baby & Toddler Show 2014

At The Baby & Toddler Show, you’ll find everything you need to get ready for your new arrival and guide you through the early weeks and years of parenting.

Dad's amazing videos with his action hero son

What do you get when you combine a dad with awesome animation/CGI skills, his enthusiastic son, a bit of spare time and a camera?

Young boy 'exasperated' at mum's pregnancy

Hearing that his mum was pregnant this young man voiced his opinion: "What were you thinking?"

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15 classic Aussie ads

Melanie Mahoney Watch some of the classic Australian ads of the 80s, 90s and 00s, and remember the catchphrases and jingles we all used to know so well ...

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Video: Man gets stuck in highchair

Letitia Rowlands Man + beer + highchair = ridiculous hilarity.

Video: emotional 60-second Robin Williams tribute

Take a minute to remember some of the greatest films of your childhood ... and have a few tissues close at hand.

Photos of rare baby panda triplets released

Colin Gorenstein These newborn panda triplets, born in China two weeks ago, fit inside a human palm.

Fifty Shades of Frozen: video

Melanie Mahoney It’s the mash-up absolutely no one was asking for, but this 'Frozen'/'Fifty Shades of Grey' video has combined the popular kids' movie and sexy book series in a very memorable way.

Australia Zoo films giraffe's birth and first steps

NATALIE BOCHENSKI Australia Zoo has filmed the birth a baby giraffe after first-time mum Penny went into labour earlier than expected.

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