How to stay calm in an emergency
Michelle Fiddian 2:42pm I’m not expecting you to be as calm as you might be right now. What I mean is that if your panic levels are through the roof during a stressful situation, let’s bring them down to just under the ceiling.
Sheryl Sandberg's advice
'Choreplay': Help out at home to get more sex, Sandberg tells men
MICHAEL KOZIOL Forget foreplay. The new and improved route to intercourse is "choreplay" - it's good for your spouse, good for your house, and comes with the imprimatur of feminist du jour Sheryl Sandberg.
I'm A Celebrity
Why this 'I'm a Celebrity' tweet has outraged mums everywhere
Fairfax Media Entertainment commentator Peter Ford has sparked uproar online with a vindictive tweet about working mother Chrissie Swan.
How my iPhone addiction made me a terrible mum
Meredith Hale I embarked on an experiment. I decided to quit my phone, cold turkey, for one week. I wanted to see if I really needed all that connectivity.
In praise of growing up without a lot of money
Jade Warne It's about time I did an analysis of my life so I can celebrate all that’s good - and often overlooked - about the lower middle class.
The tidying trick that works for us
KYLIE ORR We have four kids. We could be the poster house for how not to display stuff. But I've discovered a new trick that's working ... for now.
Five second rule
Four times you shouldn't eat food dropped on the floor
LIVIA GAMBLE A survey found that 87 per cent of people would eat food after it was dropped on the floor - but here are four times you shouldn't.
Childcare centres and schools on alert over frozen berries-linked hepatitis
ESTHER HAN Childcare centres and schools across NSW are on heightened alert after a health warning on potential hepatitis A cases linked with recalled frozen berries.
How to create a Peppa Pig pancake
LETITIA ROWLANDS Thought your toddler could not love pancakes any more than they already do? How about if the breakfast treat came in the shape of every two-year-old's favourite cartoon character?
Second case of hepatitis A linked to Nanna's frozen berries
Brittany Ruppert and Timna Jacks A second person in NSW has been diagnosed with hepatitis A after consuming Nanna's frozen mixed berries.
Who will manage your Facebook account when you're gone?
Hayley Tsukayama This is not something that people like to talk about, but Facebook has announced that it will grant users more control over what happens to their pages after they die.
Wife forgives snake catcher husband for car surprise
LETITIA ROWLANDS With Valentine's Day coming up, Nat Gilbert could be forgiven for thinking her husband might be planning a surprise for her.
'It does not get much worse than this': baby fights for life after swallowing battery
An eight-month-old may never talk or breathe on his own after swallowing a button battery.
Mum banned from pool after pram altercation
Staff writers A mum is outraged after being banned from her local pool following an altercation over her baby’s pram.
Keeping kids safe in the right car seat
JO HARTLEY In Australia, 1000 children are seriously injured in motor vehicle incidents each year. Using a well-fitted, correct car seat could save a life.
When one parent travels
Samantha Shanley It happens several times a year: my husband takes a 10-day business trip, leaving me to juggle my own life, work, and the family alone.
Why I'm never calling myself 'just a mum' again
BIANCA WORDLEY I’ve grown three human beings. I feed them, dress them, teach them, care for them and love them 24 hours a day. Yet for eight years, when I meet new people and they’ve asked me what I do, I tell them: “I’m just a mum”.
22 handy hints for better living at home
It's time to wash those Legos (and 21 other tips for better living in 2015).
Forgotten Baby Syndrome claims the life of toddler
Liam Hyslop One baby dies every eight days in the back of a car in the US, victims of 'forgotten baby syndrome'.
11 tips to avoid buying a lemon of a car
Buying a second-hand car can be a bit like navigating a minefield. Here are 12 tips for dodging the old bombs and clangers.
10 tips to get your home cleaner
LIVIA GAMBLE How often do you wash your towels and sheets? Our experts say it's probably not enough.
Out with the clutter
Decluttering by the numbers: take the 30-day challenge
Victoria Lambert Forget the 5:2 diet - Twitter's 30-day declutter challenge will have your house back in shape in no time (well, a month).
So hot: 13 iconic Aussie ice creams reviewed
TOM COWIE We present a definitive ranking of ice creams you can find in your local freezer.
Toddler killed in grandparents' driveway
Jorge Branco A 15-month-old boy hit by a car in an Ipswich driveway has died.
I'm not a mum, but I can have an opinion on raising kids
Kitty Flanagan I think it's time childless people were allowed to offer an opinion on modern-day parenting.
How my happy-go-lucky husband became a monster
Cydonee Mardon Sharan Nicholson-Rogers watched her husband change from a happy-go-lucky police officer into an unpredictable man prone to violent and emotional outbursts.
Tips for studying while raising young kids
Kym Campradt Making the decision to return to study can be a tough one, no matter what stage of life you're at. But when you're a mum, it can be an even more tricky.
Dad films baby playing with snake
LETITIA ROWLANDS Most parents would not consider a snake an appropriate playmate for their baby, but a US dad who filmed his daughter playing with a python has defended himself against criticism.
It's time for the least-liked Christmas tradition
JESSICA RUDD Packing up the tree is the first domestic ordeal of the calendar year, which is why many of us put it off.
Victoria to make raw milk undrinkable
Melissa Laria Raw milk products produced in Victoria will have to be treated or laced with a bitter taste to stop humans drinking it.
10 things to cook with Christmas leftovers
CAROLINE VELIK Always left with mountains of ham, salmon and bread after Christmas? Make the most of your leftovers with these great tips.
How to deal with family on Facebook
Rashida Tayabali Feeling red-faced or angry with the oversharing sister-in-law or mum? You’re not alone.
How to take the perfect family Christmas photo
Kari Richardson Do you struggle to capture that perfect photo of your family in front of the Christmas tree? Here are some simple tips to help you succeed this year.
Help - we have a maternitywear misunderstanding
Andrea Bonoir I have a major, awkward misunderstanding with a friend. What now?
Lyndey Milan's 10 best baking tips
Lyndey Milan Whipping up a cake or biscuits need never instil fear again.
Ouch: study supports 'male idiot theory'
CATHERINE RODIE A new study has used data to claim that men are idiots.
Pineapple puts dog on high alert
Pineapples are certainly unusual looking – but to this dog, they're particularly alarming.
The 'Secret Santas' paying toy bills for strangers
Rob Crilly Wealthy 'secret Santas' are popping up across the country and paying off toyshop bills to spread festive cheer and help struggling families.
The danger of portable pools
LETITIA ROWLANDS They may seem like a great way to keep your family cool while having fun in the backyard over summer, but the Royal Life Saving Society Australia is warning parents about the dangers posed by portable swimming pools.
Marriage proposal goes horribly wrong
A Dutchman's attempt at a romantic wedding proposal was a smashing success, but not in the way he had hoped.
I accidentally became a stay-at-home mum - and I love it
Hannah Shuckburgh Much to her surprise, Hannah Shuckburgh finds that being a stay-at-home mum is just her cup of tea.
10 easy DIY Christmas decoration ideas
Babyology It's officially time to get into the Christmas spirit. Why not branch out when you put up your tree this year and add a personal touch with a few DIY decorations? We've found the perfect easy-to-make ways to put more festive fever into your home.
Not-so-bright spark disconnects street light for Christmas display
One bright spark has risked electrocution by disconnecting a street light outside his house to add that extra twinkle to his Christmas light display.
Copyright
Facebook 'copyright notices' won't protect your photos
LARISSA NICHOLSON A viral post doing the rounds says it will shore up your copyright if you post it. But does it work?
Dead mouse found in rice paper roll
A woman claims she ate part of a dead mouse after biting into a rice paper roll she bought at a Woolworths store in Queensland.
How to photograph food like a pro
Every good cook knows the mark of a great meal is how it looks cropped and filtered on your Instagram feed. OK, maybe not. But let's be real, you're going to take photos of this year's holiday spread, so it might as well look stellar.
Top tips for DIY nursery decoration
AMITY DRY While finding out the sex of your baby does make nursery decorating a bit easier, there are still plenty of options for those who want a gender-neutral look.
City to sparkle beneath a million Christmas lights for SIDS and Kids
EMMA KELLY Well known in his neighbourhood for his amazing Christmas displays, David Richards is lighting up Canberra for a good cause.
Nine household items dirtier than a toilet seat
LIVIA GAMBLE Cleaning up its bad reputation, here are nine household items that are dirtier than your toilet - and how to clean them.
Six commandments of eating healthily as a family
JODIE BENVENISTE How are children’s eating habits developed? How much control do we really have other them?
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