‘Resilient’ baby Remi set to face his toughest battle yet
At 12 weeks pregnant, Caitlin Grant was told her baby had a one in two chance of having Down syndrome. She decided not to take the confirmation test, but it did reveal a challenge ahead.
Parenting
See the incredible moment this baby hears for the first time
This is why a simple hearing check is important for newborns – it can help give them the best start to life. See this video of the incredible moment little Reggie hears for the first time.
Mum’s plea after son’s eye removed
When a Queensland mum looked at her four-year-old’s eye in the sunlight she knew something was terribly wrong. Now she wants others to know what to look for.
Five questions to ask your child during the school term
It can be a tricky time for kids during the first few weeks of the school year. But there are ways you can make it easier – especially by asking particular questions.
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Aussie kids struggle with basics: How to help your child
Children are taking longer to settle into daycare or school in the new year because they’re more anxious, can’t focus and don’t know how to play with other kids, experts say. Find out why.
Heel prick test to start screening babies for new condition
The test which screens babies for genetic conditions by pricking their heel to get a tiny sample of blood will now be able to check for a new condition.
‘Truly blessed’: Miracle team helps tiniest newborns get home for Christmas
The tiny Christmas miracles at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital NICU have met Santa for the first time, while their parents navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their unexpected early arrival.
‘I was spiralling, overwhelmed’: Aussie mum’s ADHD journey
Rebecca Boyd has revealed how she tackled her neurodivergent journey as a young mum, and shares her tips to coping at stressful times, including the festive season.
How doctors saved my little boy after drowning
When Melina Pereira pulled her boy’s blue body from the family’s pool, she feared the worst. What happened next, even his doctor has described as a miracle.
Phenergan warning: What parents need to know
An over-the-counter medication popular with young families has come under a new health warning. This is what you need to know.
Brutal reality facing premmie babies just got even harder
Premature babies born as late as 37 weeks face even more difficulties later in life than many had first thought.
Outrage over X-rated shops near school
“If they ask ‘What’s that shop, Mummy?’, what should I say?” asked a concerned parent, who is demanding the southwestern Sydney adult-only shops to shut.
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