‘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.
Parenting
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.
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Aussies point finger at ‘harmful’ TikTok
No country in the world has successfully mandated age restrictions for social media, but a new survey shows Australians still want the age limit raised.
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.
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.
Body of evidence: Social media poisoning teenagers’ self-image
Nearly half of Australian high school children have skipped school due to poor body image and the majority of them report that social media fuelled their insecurity.
New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media’s “like” button is being blamed for mental health disorders — and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
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