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Mum wants to breastfeed until son is 8
THIS image of a mother breastfeeding her four-year-old child is confronting, but she is on a mission to make breastfeeding of older children normal.
The statistic that breaks Aussie hearts
STATE and federal ministers this week will meet to discuss ways of changing a worrying statistic about a cause championed by the likes of Hugh Jackman.
Couple adopt four children in 24 hours
A COUPLE in Utah finally realised their dream of adoption in a big way when a series of coincidences led to them taking on four children in just one day.
Gisele’s smug comments about her kids
MOST parents spend Halloween trying to pry kilos of sugary treats away from their children. But not Gisele Bündchen, because her children are perfect, healthy angels who hate sugar, so she says.
The statistic that breaks Aussie hearts
STATE and federal ministers this week will meet to discuss ways of changing a worrying statistic about a cause championed by the likes of Hugh Jackman.
Gisele’s smug comments about her kids
MOST parents spend Halloween trying to pry kilos of sugary treats away from their children. But not Gisele Bündchen, because her children are perfect, healthy angels who hate sugar, so she says.
How to better manage screen time
TECHNOLOGY has become an integral part of everyone’s life. Here are five ways to stop it from taking over the time you and your family spend together.
‘Octomom’ reveals her biggest regret
EIGHT years after giving birth to octuplets, and posing nude on the cover of a magazine — Nadya Suleman is looking to shed her “Octomom” persona.
Adele: ‘I felt very inadequate’
ADELE has always been a straight-shooter when talking about her personal life. But this is one topic no-one could see coming.
How to better manage screen time
TECHNOLOGY has become an integral part of everyone’s life. Here are five ways to stop it from taking over the time you and your family spend together.
The letter that came too late for Abbey
WHEN the Family Court finally accepted that Abbey had been abused by her father, it was too late. Her tragic story is why changes are needed.
The best country in the world to be a girl
A NEW report has ranked the best and worst countries to be a girl. And we’re sorry to say Australia is far away from the top spot.
Mum’s letter to dead son’s bullies
A GRIEVING mum has written a heartbreaking letter to bullies who drove her son to suicide after he was teased for not being allowed to play Call of Duty.
Teacher says student seduced her
A TEACHER-turned-stripper claims she’s the real victim of a nine-month affair she had with a teen student.
Student’s rant ‘followed cancelled strip show’
THE principal of an elite Melbourne school that was slammed by a student in a recorded speech has hit back at his claims.
‘I never expected a reaction like this’
WHEN Rachel Corbett wrote an opinion piece about a HSC discussion group, she didn’t expect this kind of abuse. It’s frightening.
‘9-to-5 school days worst way to go’
A NEW study from the US suggests a 9-to-5 school day could be the solution for working parents. But not everyone agrees this is the best answer.
Mum wants to breastfeed until son is 8
THIS image of a mother breastfeeding her four-year-old child is confronting, but she is on a mission to make breastfeeding of older children normal.
Mum had ‘three-week orgasm’ after birth
THIS woman says she had four pain-free labours using hypnotherapy and breathing exercises, before enjoying a three-week orgasm. As you do.
‘Cruel and ugly’ horror of meningococcal
THE grandmother of the 16-month-old boy fighting for his life in an Adelaide hospital with meningococcal is urging parents to be educated about the “cruel and ugly disease”.
PM: New PPL start date still looms
CHANGES to the Paid Parental Leave scheme designed to stop mothers from “double dipping” could come into effect as soon as New Year’s Day.
The baby who was born twice
A BABY girl was born twice after doctors removed her from her mum’s womb to perform life saving surgery before putting her back inside.
‘They struggled to rip my baby out’
GRAPHIC: Fitness guru Chontel Duncan rocked a six-pack during pregnancy, and now she’s revealed it caused serious complications during birth.
PM: New PPL start date still looms
CHANGES to the Paid Parental Leave scheme designed to stop mothers from “double dipping” could come into effect as soon as New Year’s Day.
Janet spotted in Islamic-style dress
JANET Jackson recently announced her pregnancy at the ripe old age of 50. It seems she’s also keen to adapt a more conservative style of dress.
‘These are the PPL losers’
THE debate over parental leave double-dipping has not included the mothers who dip out on paid leave entirely — our female entrepreneurs.
Crackdown on paid parental leave
THOUSANDS of pregnant mothers will lose money under a government crackdown on paid parental leave that could start as early as January.