My MIL wants me to stop breastfeeding for sleepovers
“She said she had hoped to be doing overnights one to two times a week (erm, nope),” the mum reported.
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‘Is this fair?’: Teacher vents about common school problem
“The principal says we’re not allowed to do anything about it.”
My husband’s ‘pathetic’ excuse for not doing night feeds
“Shouldn’t I be extended the same opportunity?” the mum asked. But commenters weren’t so sure…
My parents named us after letters in the alphabet
“People remember our names because of it,” Lauren laughed.
She expected me to shout her friends because ‘the man always pays’
“It sounds to me like your wife doesn’t want a spouse, she wants a sugar daddy who will treat her and her friends.”
Dad ‘rescues’ son from daycare behind mum’s back
The clip of them busting out and running hand in hand to the car has been viewed more than 3 million times.
Woman explains why her siblings have such ‘unique’ names
A group of siblings have revealed the quirky and unique way their parents chose their names—by following the alphabet!
Tragic update on month-long search for missing dad
The frantic month-long search for the beloved dad-of-two has come to a tragic end, his partner revealed online.
‘My house was trashed while I was dealing with a family emergency’
“I walked into my home and the stench I was met with, I honestly thought I was being pranked.”
House sitter left my home a disaster!
Imagine coming home from a relaxing trip only to find your house in complete chaos! That’s what happened when one frustrated homeowner hired…
‘Killed twice’: Victims’ families outraged at pub crash verdict
Five people were killed when they were struck by a car outside a Daylesford pub almost a year ago. Now, the victims’ families are speaking out after a Magistrate handed down his judgment of the driver.
Stop telling me my kids look like their dad and not me
“You haven’t even met him…so I don’t want to hear it.”
Dad sneaks son out of daycare
Would you do this, or make them stay?
Mum-to-be lashes out at ‘weak’ and ‘lazy’ parents
“What’s wrong with saying ‘no’ and ‘keep quiet’?” the woman wondered. But not everyone was so quick to agree.
Mum’s devastation as baby boy turns blue
A Queensland mother has shared the devastation and trauma of watching her beautiful baby nearly die in her arms before he was rushed in for treatment on his walnut-sized heart before undergoing three open heart surgeries.
Horror as 4yo’s face is mauled by dog on playdate
“It’s like literally living in fight or flight mode all the time,” mum Jasmine said. Warning: Contains graphic imagery
#AdviceNeeded: Will my husband choose his car over my mental health?
Em and Leah discuss overcoming frustration when your partner doesn’t meet your expectations, managing the impact of postpartum depression on finances, and assigning age-appropriate chores to children.
Cost-of-living has forced me to give up my two kids
“I can’t live with them again until they’re working adults and can help with the rent,” the upset Adelaide mum reveals.
Sydney mum shows house after a week of not cleaning
“I wasn’t there, I didn’t make the mess.”
The internet left stumped by 7yo’s math problem
The question seems unsolvable, but we can’t stop thinking about one major detail.
Mum’s ‘Cat Wash’ Hack: The Trick to Get Kids Bathed Fast | Mum Club
Getting kids to take a bath is a battle many parents know all too well! But one mum has found a clever solution: the ‘Cat Wash’. Instead…
I want to announce my pregnancy at my cousin’s baby shower
“I’ve been called cheap and rude when I’ve mentioned my plan… so maybe I shouldn’t?”
My wife always misses pick up: I have a plan for the late fees
“I can’t get him because I work for a living. But I know what will get her attention.”
‘I lost my virginity to my best friend’s father’
“He is saying we can’t get too involved as there’s 20 years between us, but I already am involved, so it’s a bit late for that…” Warning: Contains sensitive content
I didn’t clean for a week because I was overwhelmed—And that’s okay
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the housework? You’re not alone. One mum shared her honest experience of not cleaning for a…
Heartbreaking details after Sydney schoolgirl’s suicide
“Charlotte made a mistake in a moment of grief. She did not mean to do this. She did not understand.” This story contains sensitive content.
‘Devastated’: Parents speak after son’s tragic daycare death
“These are memories we want to keep in our hearts forever.”
My 2yo uses the f-word as a very personal attack
“If you think I’m a bad mum, I’ll just take inspiration from Lily in response.”
‘Boring’: Unlikely new celeb baby name trend
The recent birth of Justin and Hailey Bieber’s first child has signalled the rise of an unexpected new baby name trend, experts say.
Parents share update of Cleo Smith three years later
Cleo’s parents have shared a heartwarming update on their daughter Cleo, who was snatched from her sleeping bag in WA three years ago.
Heartwarming update on Cleo Smith
Three years after Cleo Smith’s kidnapping in remote Western Australia, her parents have shared a heartwarming update.
I kicked my sister out after her remark to my 10yo
“She said I was overreacting and I was putting ‘my child’ before ‘my family’.”
Sad update after baby’s daycare death
The heartbroken parents of a toddler who tragically and suddenly died at a daycare centre have opened up about their horrific loss.
Aussie family’s ‘shameful’ $300k bill
Mark Bowness always wanted to be a dad – but he was forced to pay a shocking amount to realise that dream thanks to a “backwards” policy.
‘Literally a crime’: Kid’s name panned
A daycare worker has shared one child’s name that is so bizarre, the girl’s grandmother refused to use it.
‘Embarrassing’: Newborn baby name banned
A couple had their baby’s name rejected by a court over concerns it would case “future embarrassment to the child”.
Popular toy recalled over choking fears
A common baby toy gift set sold across Target stores all over Australia has been recalled due to a potentially fatal issue in one of the plastic items.
Needle prick horror at Aussie school
An Aussie primary school has written to parents assuring them they are remaining “vigilant” after a young girl was pricked while picking up a discarded needle on the school grounds.
‘We’ve been forced to live in a hotel … I’m worried we’ll die here’
The family can no longer afford private rentals in their city, and haven’t been able to secure any social housing.
My girl was invited to a party, but not the sleepover after
“She found out on the night that she was the only one not staying, the only one going home.”
My friend made a horrible comment about my pregnancy
“I know she probably meant this to be comforting, but it wasn’t at all,” Jess said. Warning: This article contains sensitive topics.
My mum’s always hated my girl’s hair, so she cut it off
“She violated my daughter, so I called the cops.”
My 7o has to sign forms to attend after-school care
“She won’t sign. She hates it. I even tried to forge her signature and was busted when the school questioned her.”
Boomers, please stop talking to my toddler in public
“She doesn’t know you and I’m allowed to set boundaries,” a mum explains in a very relatable viral rant.
Netflix slammed over show mirroring Hillcrest tragedy
The streaming service claimed the series is not based on a true story, but some viewers aren’t buying it, labelling it “poor taste” and “tacky”.
‘He looked like a vampire had attacked his face’
“We would hold his hands to stop him scratching at open sores, and tried all sorts of creams, but it had got so bad that he had stopped smiling. Nothing was working.”
‘I don’t want to see my kids every single day’
The single mum-of-two has her reasons – and they’re points even married mums will be able to relate to.
Sinister act of Australia’s worst paedophile
Former neighbours of the disgraced former childcare teacher have expressed their shock over his crimes.
Mum says she doesn’t want to see her kids every day
Aussie mum Lucy says that she’s okay with not having her kids full time
I leave my kid alone every morning to go for a run
“I left her a note in case she woke while I was out,” the mum justified.
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