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It's wonderful to watch our 10-year-old think up new ideas and pursue opportunities.
There are plenty of opportunities, and a few risks, to think about when your kids leave home.
Supermarket giant Coles has banned trolleys from being used at some of its self-service checkouts, sending some customers off theirs.
The possibility that they might have to rely on someone else’s money at some point in their adult life should be keeping women up at night.
When we chose to let our hearts prevail and try for another baby there was a caveat that was led by the head: we planned to enlist help in the form of an au pair.
New Australian study shines light on family finances.
Days off work are essential both for performing well and protecting yourself from exhaustion and work-related stress.
Being rich and world famous doesn't exclude Chris Hemsworth from worries that affect most people, like how much having a family has affected their career.
Can I be bold and suggest that if you can, you do it too?
Travelling with kids as a solo parent brings unique challenges, but the rewards make it well worth the effort.
Even though most of us don't have nine kids, we can relate.
A fun and quality road trip is all in the pre-planning.
Apparently she's not alone.
It didn't happen on purpose, but I've been surprised to find I'm loving it.
Why can't everyone be as perfect as we are?
It's about thinking about the things that bring you joy.
The advantages are more worthwhile than you may have thought!
‘Children belong in the suburbs’: with more families in apartments, such attitudes are changing.
Petty domestic crimes can pile up enough to make a person want to run away, and it seems I'm not alone.
Violent video games have long been blamed for increased aggression and decreased empathy in the teenagers who play them, but thankfully the news is not all bad.
"But Mum! Everybody has one except me!"
From YouTube videos that aren't what they seem to internet "friends" who aren't who they seem, parents have reason to be concerned.
Dog owners say their pets are in tune with their emotions and will offer support in times of crisis, but it has never before been scientifically tested.
Research confirms talking to your dog is a good thing.
Accepting that life is random can be incredibly liberating.
It is possible - and desirable - to be happy even when your kids are going through challenges.
I was "fat shamed" twice in two weeks by young men on the street.
There are a lot of reasons.
After 12 years, companies have begun finding ways around the Do Not Call Register. This is how you can keep them off your back.
Shockingly, holding in pee isn't the only way to achieve a thrilling rush of pleasure.