Confessions of a stay at home mum

The annual wine show is on this weekend at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. June 3, 2016

LET'S take a dive into the secret life of stay at home mums…

OPINION: Balancing your activities and kids an extreme sport

How do you juggle your activities and your kids?

This week's poll

Kids today versus 30 years ago... what are the differences?

Remember this as kids?! Research reveals kids these days are less likely to build cubbies and climb trees than their parents at the same age.

THE difference between kids then and now.

How you can help sick babies like Atticus

HELP WANTED: Ipswich mum Shannon Zografos and her son Atticus, who turns one this month, are just one of the many families helped by Children's Hospital Foundation. This year their Regional Wall Tokens campaign, being run through Woolworths, is hoping to raise $500,000 with all money donated locally going back to the Ipswich Hospital.

Mum says she instinctively knew something was wrong

How important is 'me' time?

RELAXING TIMES: All our local mums we spoke to agreed me-time is important.

Clarence Valley talk about the importance of 'me' time

YOUR SAY: Me time is important for busy mums

Me time is rare, but important for mums

OPINION: Choosing the right school not as easy as ABC

Arts and crafts during Grandparents Day at Bunnings Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer

For my son, I want lots of play and a midday nap

7 tips for parents if your child is getting bullied

BULLYING BLUES: A number of parents have recently taken to the Internet to express their concerns over school yard bullying after their children were targeted.

BULLYING is a parent’s worst nightmare.

10 signs you live with a toddler

infant child baby toddler sitting with raised hand up

CAN you relate to any of these?

MUMS' TOP 5: Tips if your child is falling behind at school

ENSURE your child is performing at thier best.

THE EXPERT: Public school kids do better at university

Dr Jill Blackmore said studies showed public school kids tended to do better at university than those who came through the private sector.

Public school kids do better at university, expert says.

OPINION: Choosing a school for your child is a mind-boggle

Picking a school for your kids can be hard - explore your options before deciding.

IT IS a mind-boggle deciding on the right school for your children.

'All I heard when my baby cried was ‘you’re a terrible mum'

APN Hey Mummy Feature for online - stock images of Katie Dykes. Photo Marc Stapelberg / The Northern Star

KATIE'S battle with PND is not unlike many mothers.

'I just thought all mums got no sleep'

MELTOPIA battled PND with all four of her children.

4 survival tips for mummas heading back to work

The few reminders every working mum needs to read.

'I apologise every day that I am not the person he married'

My battle with postnatal depression...

'My husband lasted 6 weeks as a stay at home dad'

APN Hey Mummy Feature for online - stock images. Katie Dykes being interviewed for the webisodes. Photo Marc Stapelberg / The Northern Star

FROM the outside, being a stay at home mum looks like a breeze.

OPINION: Why I returned to work after 2mths maternity leave

SUPER MUMS: Being a working mums comes down to perfecting time management.

I had this very workable situation to return to

3 easy dinner recipes your kids will love, and so will you

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THERE is a middle ground! Dinners fit for kids and adults.

How to reduce your child's risk of food allergies

ABOUT 90% of food allergies are caused by just seven foods.

OPINION: Feeding fussy kids is all about bribery

Thankfully he's now at an age where bribery is king

5 good mental health habits for kids (and parents)

CRYING OUT FOR HELP: The demand for counselling support for children and young people is increasing.

FORMING good habits early is critical for your child's mental health.

Introducing a step-parent into the family

Introducing a step-parent into the family can be stressful for the children, as well as the new parent.

THERE is no easy way to introduce a step parent into the family.

Susie O'Neill: Why I stopped smacking my children

Swimming legend Susie O'Neill says she has stopped smacking her kids.

“I (smacked) because that’s what I knew growing up."

OPINION: Smacking isn't discipline

I agree with those that say smacking isn't discipline and discipline isn't another word for punishment.

Discipline isn't another word for punishment

MUMS' TOP 5: Ways to reward a well-behaved child

“I don’t want ice cream”, said no child ever.

“I DON'T want ice cream”, said no child ever.

THE EXPERT: 'Smacking is not the answer'

EXPERT says smacking leads to resentment.

OPINION: Butt out of other parents' views towards smacking

Whether you are a smacker or not, it's not your place to judge other parents on their decision.

ALL right judgmental people, come at me. I smack my kids.

Technology and kids: Do you ever cut their wi-fi?

WELCOME to week one of Hey Mumma, where we peel back the covers on technology. Check out our special video chat with mums and join the conversation.

Like or dislike: kids on the web

WEB WORRIES: When is it okay to let children access social media?

When to let kids on social media.

Social media for children

What age do you think children should be allowed a social media account?

Addicted gamers wearing diapers to avoid pauses...

China has set up a military-inspired rehabilitation centre for video/internet game addicts. Photo: RT

GAMING addiction more prevalent than drugs and alcohol in China.

Cyber expert: 'If your child is online, they are at risk'

'Cyber Cop' Susan McLean says parents need to learn to parent in the online world.

BULLYING, naked photos and pedophiles are biggest issues online.

OPINION: Kids and screens - no one has a right to judge

Check out the activities to help get kids away from the TV these school holidays.

Kids and screens. It’s a tricky and touchy subject.

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