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I was barely around for my kids. As a Grananny I get a second chance
I’ve worked as a diplomat in war zones across Yugoslavia and the DR Congo but nothing prepared me for how tough and rewarding it would be to care for infants.
- by Jaque Grinberg
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My family nominated Dad for the Order of Australia before he died. Today he becomes a member
Dad worked in hospitals for over 40 years and led a cardiothoracic unit for seven years, but he was humble about his achievements to the point of obfuscation.
- by Elissa Goldstein
Rob Schneider on working with Sharon Stone: ‘Her beauty intimidated me’
“When I later met supermodels, I remember thinking, ‘I just don’t know what I would do in a relationship with that’,” says the 60-year-old comedian.
- by Robyn Doreian
Two of Us
Good Weekend
They hit the road with four kids and no guaranteed work. Oh, and she was pregnant
Lyle and Helen Kent have spent 30 years travelling around the outback, equipping cattle stations with his handmade leather goods.
- by Cath Johnsen
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Parenting
Twenty minutes is all it takes: The sweet spot where kids’ boredom turns to play
There have never been more ways to keep our kids entertained, but parenting educator Genevieve Muir says the overscheduling of our kids is a problem.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Babynomics: Is starting a family good for you, or just for the nation?
Having children can be a joy, but they don’t come cheap. They are also important to the economy.
- by Rachel Clun and Shane Wright
The men in Stephanie Alexander’s life are mostly ‘husbands of friends or gay’
“I get plenty of hugs from them and I am happy with that,” says the 83-year-old author and cook.
- by Jane Rocca
‘My rock’: Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, dies at 86
A black woman who grew up in the 50s in segregated Chicago, Mrs R moved into the White House to watch her daughter become first lady of the United States.
- by Krissah Thompson
‘Nothing made sense until I came out when I was 19’: The Block judge opens up
“I orientated myself toward the women in my life because they felt safe,” says Darren Palmer.
- by Jane Rocca
In the midst of the grief of losing my mother, this is how I learned to cope
Even though motivation, energy levels and clear thinking take a huge hit, and the thought of simply making a decision can be exhausting, getting going helps.
- by Jane E Sullivan
Opinion
Pets
What’s a good death? For Maggie we chose a sunny day and roast chicken
A good death. On paper, the intersection of loss and dignity. For us, a crushing responsibility, noting it down like a lunch appointment.
- by Kate Halfpenny