Mind, Body & Fitness
Sorry, sleep deprived parents, but coffee won't help
While coffee has long been the crutch of the sleep deprived, a new study has found that caffeine has little to no effect after just three nights of restricted sleep.
How to beat the bloat (a.k.a. food baby)
Do you feel so bloated you feel like you're having a 'food baby'? Follow this advice.
Dealing with new mum insomnia
So your baby's finally asleep, and now you can't get any shut-eye? You're not alone.
Mel Greig opens up on her battle with endometriosis
She's the bubbly host of breakfast radio, but behind Mel Greig's big smile lies a world of hurt.
The case for a four-day week, every week
It's not just gender equality to play for. More leisure time can be devoted to volunteering, with associated benefits to self-esteem and wellbeing.
How I learned to love my mummy body
When I had my two daughters, my body became all soft. Some bits wobbly, others a bit saggy.
Beauty & Fashion
Constance Hall schools us in the art of selfies
If you're a selfie enthusiast of any sort, you'll know getting a good one comes down to two things: lighting, and your angles.
Women's No.1 hair mistake
Celebrity hairdresser Tabatha Coffey says women often want "too much" when it comes to their hair.
Relationships
Paul Chai
'Aren't you lucky you had boys?'
"If I had a penny every time I heard this, I'd have amassed a lot of cash by now," writes Paul Chai.
Adult breastfeeding relationships are a thing now
An Atlanta mother, Jessica Mulford, has attracted worldwide attention for admitting she breastfeeds her boyfriend, thirty-six year old Brad Leeson.
Date night in a play centre? When hell freezes over
As venues for romantic nights out go, I would rank 'play centre' next to 'motorway service station' or 'local kebab shop'.
Career
How to work from home with a baby
When it comes to working from home with a baby, life can certainly be both challenging and different.
Flawed policies punish modern families: study
Federal Government policy is punishing families with caring responsibilities, according to new research.
Working mums on just $5 an hour after childcare costs and tax
If you feel like you're working just to cover childcare costs, the latest research proves that you are, in fact, doing just that. It's possible you are even paying for the privilege of working.
'I rarely take sick days'
The people who work more hours than a CEO and "soldier on" when ill.
The sad truth about 'mumpreneurs'
The rise in the number of working mothers switching to self-employment might appear a good thing, but the underlying causes point to a serious problem.
One woman's push for childless workers to get 'me-ternity' leave
Do mothers have an unfair advantage in the workplace? One woman certainly seems to think so.
Feature members
Beautiful in our eyes: Georgia's story
I will never deny the fact that grief has a place when you give birth to a child who brings a set of circumstances very different to what you imagined. Because for nine months, I thought I knew my Georgie.
15 years with Essential Baby: meet Therese
"Life has a funny way of giving you what you need when you need it the most."
Born too early: Shea and Tainn's story
In Australia, around 57 babies are born prematurely (before 37 weeks) each day. EB member Jannette tells her story about her twin sons, who were born at 24 weeks.
'I could not be more proud of her': A mum's story of life with a child with ASD
Essential Baby member Erin Law is a mum of three. Her daughter Bailey has autism, and Erin has Asperger's Syndrome herself. A year after her diagnosis, and on World Autism Awareness Day, she shares her story.
Feature member story: Emma and Big Dog Rescue
Essential Baby member Emma Bigwood always loved dogs - and now she's making a difference by helping save the lives of many canines. She shares her story.
Because of you: what we've learnt from our daughter with Down syndrome
As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we share a story from EB member Julia Watson, who has a daughter with Down syndrome. She recalls the ways her little girl has changed their family for the better ...