Mind, Body & Fitness
Study confirms what we already knew: mums are more sleep deprived than dads
If you've long suspected that mums are more sleep deprived than dads then you're about to be vindicated.
Why seeing a psychologist is not just for the mentally ill
Almost half of us will experience some kind of mental struggle in our lives. Less than half of those will ever seek help, but it's not just when we're sick that we can use support.
'Today I wanted to tap out of motherhood'
"Today I wanted to "tap out" of motherhood for a bit," writes mum, Regan Long, in a post to her Facebook page, The Real Deal of Parenting. "I'm ashamed to admit that out loud as it sounds pretty terrible, but I'll be honest, it's the truth."
Benefits of multivitamins questioned
Vitamins are useful for treating specific deficiencies but most Australians who use multivitamins just have very expensive urine, Australian Medical Association President Michael Gannon says.
I never expected to be a stay-at-home dad, but here's why it works
Despite the gruelling work, I have fallen in love with caring for my son. I find deep joy in nurturing him.
Let's put an end to the 'My childhood was better than yours' wars
I really need my generation to get over itself.
Beauty & Fashion
'I look like a troll!': mum shares postpartum hair regrowth woes
Rather than hiding her postpartum hair regrowth, author Giovana Fletcher has photographed and shared it.
How to create a day spa at home
Motherhood doesn't mean you can't indulge in a few DIY pampering treats.
Relationships
Man proposes to woman he met on Frankston train
For most passengers, a ride on the Frankston line is something they would prefer not to remember. For one young couple, it is a trip they will never forget.
Beluga whale upstages bride, inspires Photoshop challenge
Being upstaged on your wedding day is a grim thought that crosses many a bride's mind during the planning process.
The woman who forgave her partner for crime you can barely imagine
The partners of men caught with child abuse material get little support, and are often shamed as if they committed the crime themselves.
Career
What it's like to be a 'fly in, fly out' mother
With more and more jobs demanding time away from home, it’s not only fathers who are flying in and out of the nest.
We need to start talking about working dads
Public debate about the difficulties and costs of managing work and family is still solely centred on women, writes Jane Gilmore.
Not your usual crowdfunding campaign
For the second time Roslyn Campbell is using alternative finance to advance her business.
Fathers need to join the conversation on paid parental leave
I recently asked my father if he took time off work after I was born. "Nope", he replied without missing a beat. He went to work the night I was born and taught his corporation law class at a local university.
Working mums and the 'gig' economy
The rise of peer-to-peer platforms such as Uber have given a new meaning to the term 'portfolio' worker.
Has anyone in the Coalition ever actually met a pregnant woman?
The Coalition's paid parental leave changes make it seem like the government is made up of men.
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 ...