Lifestyle, Living With Kids

Here's why you need to close the toilet lid when you flus

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Mum shares why she’s so grateful for this cup of coffee

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'Has anyone ever seen the bottom of the washing basket?'

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David and Victoria Beckham "watching pennies" now they have four kids

Poor David Beckham has revealed he's not quite as wealthy as he used to be, now that he has four children to support.

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Mum makes five year old pay rent

Is this the best life lesson ever?

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Cassandra Fitzpatrick's son, 22-year-old Marcus, says paying board has made him more responsible when dealing with his ...

Why you should charge your kids board

It's the question most parents ask themselves at some point: Should I charge my adult working children board or allow them to live at home free so they can accumulate savings?

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Driving it forward: Melanie Winton-Holmes and her son Chris Holmes, who is a learner driver. They are offering to drive ...

Wollongong learner driver offers free car rides over Christmas

A Wollongong mum and her teenage son are offering to pick up people needing a lift and drive them to where they need to go, free of charge, but there's one catch.

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Since he was three years old, Ryan's parents have been capturing videos of him opening toys, playing with them and ...

Ryan, 6, makes $15m a year reviewing toys on YouTube

For kids these days, some of the biggest stars are not actors, but YouTube stars. Ryan is one of the biggest.

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Christmas can be more magical when seen through a child's eyes.

All I want for Christmas … is to not buy things people don't need

I'm reluctant to call myself a Grinch because there's lots I love about Christmas.

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Mum shares why she’s so grateful for this cup of coffee

It can be so easy to buy a cup of coffee and enjoy is caffeiney goodness without giving it a second thought. But one mum sees it as a practice of mindfulness and gratitude, after going through a period when she couldn't afford to buy herself a cup.

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"I didn't even look up from my phone when I replied to him"

Dad shares sobering story about being “too busy” to play with his son

The post served as a timely reminder.

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Would you take this nanny job for $162,000?

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Mums' workload equals 2.5 full-time jobs

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Is the so-called 'mumpreneur' myth over?

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Determined mum proves you should never give up on a dream

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It's your perfect day, not everyone else's.

Why you should help pay for guests at your destination wedding

If you want to stand barefoot on a beach in Thailand surrounded by your closest friends, then you should help foot the cost.

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Bianca Wordley

Sometimes a holiday is essential for your mental health – but it doesn't have to be an expensive one.

Most of us do it, but is going into debt for a holiday ever a good idea?

Families are going into debt for holidays they can't afford – but sometimes a break is important for mental health.

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Megan Blandford

There are things to
be learned outside of the school walls.

Taking kids out of school for holidays: how long is too long?

Lots of parents do it, but is there an acceptable time limit?

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Paul Chai

Police help forgetful mum find her 'stolen' car

Apparently she's not alone.

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'No one could hear him': Mum's warning about older children and hot cars

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Australia's 'big things'

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Three kids, a cool car and a blue tree: our staycation to western Sydney

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Bindi shared a cute snap of boyfriend Chandell Powell.

Bindi Irwin gushes over boyfriend

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Here's why you need to close the toilet lid when you flus

Beware, this is a bit gross.

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'Has anyone ever seen the bottom of the washing basket?'

When did you last see the bottom of your washing basket?

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Secondhand toys may pose a health risk to children.

Old plastic toys could be a threat to your child's health

Plastic used to make older toys could pose a threat to children's health, according to a new study.

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The Kmart pineapple. They're everywhere.

Why Kmart both excites and depresses me

I both love and hate Kmart. Okay, I said.

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The family has a piece of memorabilia that bring back memories for many years to come.

One mum's genius solution after son draws on wall

I have a family of little artists – over the years, they've drawn all over my walls, my new couch, and their own beds. I've spent countless hours scrubbing, rubbing and soaking – trying to remove all evidence of the little vandals.

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What happened when I stopped asking my teenage son to tidy his room

It was constant war, then I suggested something different.

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Over 94 per cent of Australian teenagers own a smart phone.

Teens who spend less time in front of screens are happier

In recent months, Silicon Valley executives have been speaking out about the purposely addictive designs of smartphones and social media, which make them hard to put down for anyone, but particularly teenagers. Now, a new report puts numbers to the warnings:, tying a sudden and large drop in adolescents' happiness with the proliferation of smartphones, and finding that the more hours a day teens spend in front of screens, the less satisfied they are.