Money
Could we use pocket money to encourage kids towards a creative life?
We pay our children pocket money to teach them about money and foster their increasing independence, and there is more than one way to do this.
5 cash-free Tooth Fairy ideas - that won't disappoint!
The Tooth Fairy is awesome. She's this gorgeous little flying creature who takes away hideous rejected body parts and replaces them with cold hard cash. If I didn't have to touch those creepy teeth myself, I'd think she was perfect.
Dud gift? Three magic words to use when seeking a repair or refund
Faulty product? Here's what the laws says about your rights to a free repair, refund or exchange.
Meet the pint-size entrepreneurs moving beyond money basics
The financial future looks pretty bright for one pint-sized entrepreneur, who is already in business.
How much that airconditioner is really costing you
Aussies could blow $2.5 billion on bad air-con habits this summer.
Nicole helps… get your kids learning and earning
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon reveals the best bank accounts for kids.
Work
Quitting my job made me feel like a failed feminist
When Lauren Sams finally quit a job that made her unhappy, she felt relieved. But she also felt like a failure.
Mums are embracing Uber as a career option
The flexible working hours make it a family-friendly job
Travel
Nine ways to make travel with your teen fun
The low point of the trip wasn't when my husband, Andrew, and I hiked into the Grand Canyon without our teens, because Solomon and Celia opted to stay behind in our tiny cabin. As insane as it seemed for them to miss their chance to explore the most spectacular natural phenomenon our country has to offer, that morning, we chose to let it go.
Why holidays are worth a million toys
I dread to think of the monies worth of toys that are gathering dust in my son's room. Yet, my son doesn't even remember what he's got. Conversely, ask him about our family holiday to Thailand two years ago, and he remembers every single thing.
I went on a kid-free holiday, and I refuse to feel guilty about it
"We get a break from Mum and Dad!"
Road Trips
Australia's 'big things'
You've heard of The Big Banana, and the Big Pineapple? Here are a few more of the famous and not so famous big things around Australia.
Three kids, a cool car and a blue tree: our staycation to western Sydney
When you're in the thick of the weekly routine, a weekend away with the family can abstractly seem heavenly. Getting out of the inner city, breathing some different air and traipsing unfamiliar ground sounds so awesome you spend your weekdays dreaming about doing it.
Home
Psychologists explain why shopping at IKEA is a relationship 'death-trap'
For many couples, IKEA is the stuff of nightmares - and I'm not just talking about the putting-furniture-together part. Shopping there is argument-inducing too - and there are a number of reasons why.
The ten best countries to raise your children in
Whether it's the political climate, personal factors or employment opportunities, many families decide on a stint overseas, both in temporary or permanent capacities.
This mum's funny how-to-clean guide is one we can all embrace
A US mother, tired of seeing "cute cleaning" schedules on Pinterest designed to help mums stay on top of household mess, decided to create a more realistic how-to guide - and it's one we can all get on board with.
Always nagging your teens to clean their room? You might want to show them this...
If you're constantly nagging your teens to clean their room then you're not alone.
The mistakes professional organisers always notice
January is the month where finally declutter our closets, get our kitchen cupboards organised or conquer our bathroom product spillover. But while our intentions might be good and pure, our technique to achieving our goals may not be as solid as we think.
Call for compulsory CPR lessons for pool owners
Surf Life Saving Queensland wants all pool owners to undergo compulsory CPR lessons, following a spate of pool drownings over the Christmas period.
Technology
Six hours a day screen-time is OK for teens, new study finds
If you're worried about the amount of time your adolescent spends glued to their screens then take heart - new research suggests that teens are "resilient" to screen consumption for up to six hours daily.
Back to school: Keeping your kids (and their data) safe online
It can be a steep learning curve if your child needs a notebook or tablet in the classroom, especially if their school offers little guidance.
Woman burnt by iPhone 7 as she slept
A western Sydney woman says she has suffered severe burns after falling asleep on her charging iPhone 7.
Pets
Michelle Bridges explains why having a pet is good for kids
"Having a dog teaches you about sharing, caring and being responsible," says the fitness guru and mum to Axel, aged one.
Girl's heartfelt reaction to new kitten has 33 million views
When 9-year-old Pennsylvanian girl Marley Frost received a surprise gift of a rescue kitten, her reaction was priceless. Opening the door to her bedroom after school one day last August with her mother Nikki Frost filming behind her, the kitten can immediately be heard mewing from a large container by Marley's bed.
Making Time For Me
A man has designed a 'lipstick' glue as a solution to all your menstrual problems
Ladies, listen up - it's the period product we've all been waiting for. Or not.
I’m sick of looking after your kids when you leave them alone!
I'm done. I'm sick of babysitting your kids. I know you haven't asked me to look after them, but the moment you let your kids go out without you, they become someone else's responsibility.
Motherhood summed up in hilarious video about hiding from the kids
Have you ever hidden from your kids so that you can enjoy a piece of chocolate or sugar laden treat in peace?
Colour by Disney is the adult colouring app of your childhood dreams
If you grew up watching Disney films and you've jumped aboard the adult colouring craze, we've found the ultimate app for you.
An ode to Anne Cole, inventor of the tankini
The inventor of the tankini died this week but
Man complains about women shopping in pyjamas - and it doesn't go down so well
A British man who labelled two women "bloody disgusting" for wearing pyjamas while grocery shopping has faced a backlash online after his comments went viral.