child care
The mere mention of the word 'child care' can make the toughest among us go pale. For parents new to the childcare game, it can seem extremely challenging to get a handle on the different types of childcare available and then to match that information with your own individual needs.
Warning to parents choosing babysitters on Facebook
A 41-year-old woman sourced from a Facebook parenting group is suspected of harming two Queensland newborns. more
Two men with terrorism links charged with running fake daycare business
The men have allegedly been claiming child care benefits and shipping the money offshore. more
'It's a total mess!' Waleed Aly fires up about childcare policies
The father-of-two has hit out at the current model of childcare in Australia and agrees with the Prime Minister’s proposed...more
Daycare 'gives child a haircut' - and parents get NO explanation
An angry dad has sparked a debate on Reddit after his 15-month-old daughter came home with a haircut … and the daycare staff...more
Lisa Wilkinson blasts Bill Shorten for "stereotyping" mums
Dinosaur, sexist or realist? Lisa Wilkinson takes on the Opposition Leader following childcare comments. more
Male child care worker accused of abusing a two year old girl while nursing her to sleep
A co-worker claims to have seen her colleague Max Rowe with his hand on the young girl’s vagina area. more
Breastfeeding mum pleads guilty to "failing to provide" for baby for three months
A mother and naturopath faced court today over the treatment of a little boy who was allegedly only fed water and a raw diet for...more
"I worried too much about sending our baby to daycare"
After making the decision to send her 10-month-old to daycare, Lucy Kippist couldn’t shake the feelings of guilt. But two...more
"I earned just $10 a week after paying my three kids' child care costs"
With the Turnbull government putting flexible child care on the agenda in a bid to lure women back into the workforce, busy working...more
Pay-by-the-hour child care to help mothers get back to work
Mothers for the first time will be able to pay for the daycare hours they need, under a Turnbull Government plan to boost female...more
Hackers are stealing footage of sleeping babies. Here's how to stop them
The use of wireless camera monitors could lead to huge security concerns – but by updating your security settings, there is...more
Need a babysitter? Here’s how to find one that’s right for you and your child. more