Mind, Body & Fitness
The real reason sleep deprivation has you craving junk food
Didn't get much sleep last night and find yourself indulging in ALL the (unhealthy) snacks? You're not alone.
Pour a cuppa, sit back and relax - 'coffee naps' are a thing
I'm a big believer in naps. HUGE. Or maybe I'm not a believer, per se. Rather, I'm someone who can't help but succumb to the sweet, sweet call of a soft couch.
The skill that will make parenting a lot more enjoyable
Having children leads many parents to a greater sense of wellbeing and purpose, but it also leads to greater stress and a sense of having less time.
Why I forget about being a mum at least once a fortnight
Have you ever considered the possibility of taking some time off from parenting responsibilities while someone else takes over for a while?
Little girl teaches mum to love her 'glitter stripes'
My six-year-old son loves to prod me in the belly. He loves talking about how soft it is, and he points out the silver stripes that stretch along each side.
Why do mums find it so hard to ask for help?
Yesterday was a bad day for me. I started feeling ill a couple of days ago but battled on, as we do.
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
'I'm leaking, I stink, I moan and groan': the truth about pregnancy sex
When it comes to engaging in sexy time during pregnancy, most women tend to fall into one of two distinct categories: "I. Can't. Get. Enough" or "No freaking way. Forget about it." Modern Mumma Mel Watts is firmly in the second camp.
The heartbreaking reason baby Danika's dad is not on her birth certificate
New mum Natasha Hull is battling to have her late partner recognised on his daughter's birth certificate.
5 common standoffs new parents have with each other
When a baby arrives, your world is turned upside down. Life as you know it is no more. The definition of 'freedom' is challenged and your relationship with your partner changes significantly.
Career
Mum's emotional letter on the last day of maternity leave
A heartfelt letter from a mum to her nine-week-old son has a struck a chord with working mothers everywhere.
Jacinta Tynan: The BBC dad interview did us all a favour
Jacinta Tynan empathised with Professor Robert Kelly when his kids barged in on his TV interview. Like many women, she's been there.
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.
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 ...