I spent $45k to pick the gender of my baby
Caitlin already has two sons and a daughter. But to balance her family, she joined the thousands of Australians that have flocked to the US for IVF sex selection.
Parenting
How to plan the perfect baby photo shoot at home
You’ve had a baby, and quickly your phone storage is filling up with never-ending snaps and videos. But how do you make sure they’re actually good? Herald Sun photographer David Caird has all the tips.
Radio host’s drastic move to protect baby from predators
A popular radio presenter and first-time mum has vowed not to overshare when her baby arrives, warning hackers “almost always have bad intentions”.
Carrie Bickmore’s ‘relaxed’ parenting hack divides fans
TV star Carrie Bickmore has caused a stir by revealing a new time-saving trick for busy parents.
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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.
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.
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