Influencer’s sad update on baby daughter
Her baby had been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, and fell into a comatose state for more than 100 hours.
Parenting
Toddlers escape daycare onto busy road
A young mum is demanding answers after her two young children walked out a daycare centre, onto a busy road.
Melbourne boy’s shock ‘childhood dementia’ diagnosis
Little Noah was diagnosed with a deadly genetic disease nicknamed childhood dementia because of its devastating symptoms. But his family are determined to fight for his future.
How brain ‘rewiring’ can treat cerebral palsy
It was thought treating children with a common physical disability couldn’t start until they were toddlers. Now new Victorian research shows the earlier, the better.
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Massive surge in accidental ADHD overdoses
Young children at high risk of severe reactions to newer ADHD medications as accidental poisonings soar.
Research shows a third of new mums diet to lose weight
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‘Very hard’: Jana Pittman reveals personal battle
Australian Olympian Jana Pittman has opened up about a new personal struggle and what she’s doing to cope.
How to give your child (and you) a good night’s sleep
Not getting enough sleep can cause all sorts of health issues – for you and your growing children, preparation and environment are key to getting it right.
Gen Z’s bizarre phone phobia habit revealed
The apparent inability for Generation Z to complete one old school phone action has become a growing frustration for countless parents. See what’s causing the chaos and how to fix it.
Land of the Giants: Why Aussie kids are getting taller
Aussie youngsters are getting taller, new data shows. But why are today’s kids on average taller than their parents and grandparents, and will future generations keep growing?
Childcare sugar shame: Kids fed up to 16 teaspoons a day
An investigation into menus at a number of childcare centres has found that some include up to 16 teaspoons of sugar a day. See five typical menus and their sugar content.
Should parents be entitled to a burnout retreat?
It’s time to take a time out
How studying baby poo could help kids’ mental health
From a scientist studying babies’ poo to another looking at how a brain can be repaired in a person with MS – meet some of Australia’s most inspiring women.
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