My son survived a brain tumour — we now have this incredible bond
Leo was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour at just sevenmonths old, beginning a five-year journey of hospital stays. This is what is now he and his mum’s “lifeline”.
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‘Gamechanger’: Secret to cracking Gen Z kids
Half of parents of 16 to 30-year-olds are uncomfortable talking to their children about their wellbeing, although a third want to. This is why they don’t.
Reason your kid is not listening to you
Teenagers are navigating a complex world of physical changes, peer pressures and identity formation, and it might be time for parents to change their approach.
Nightly tradition keeping Aussie family close
New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.
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Mum’s maternity leave cancelled via text after newborn death
Priya was six weeks old when she died. Her mother was grieving when she received a text from her employer cancelling her pre-approved maternity leave.
Embattled fertility giant Monash IVF scores legal win
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Monash IVF after the clinic took legal action against a former employee.
‘Take it day by day’: Influencer reveals baby health scare
A Queensland influencer has opened up about the moment her joy following the birth of her first child quickly descended into three weeks of terror.
Monash IVF doctor in legal stoush over ‘intimidatory’ email
The former Chief Operating Officer at the embattled fertility clinic – at the centre of two embryo mix-ups – claims he was sent an “intimidatory” email.
‘Series of horrific events’: Boy tries to take own life over IVF bungle
An 11-year-old Queensland boy at centre of an IVF baby swap scandal was so traumatised, sparking demands for national legislation to end laboratory mistakes.
‘Freaked out’ IVF parents consider drastic move after embryo debacle
Families that have used to Monash IVF to conceive are “freaked out” and “anxious” amid shock revelations of a second embryo bungle in just two months. Here’s what parents are considering.
‘Lively debate’: US doctor touches down to spruik gender selection
An influencer’s decision to travel to the US to select the sex of her baby sparked nationwide debate and a surge in interest about the practice. Now, her American doctor has touched down in Australia.
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.
‘Twenty plus seizures a day’: Family’s horror baby diagnosis
A Queensland family of four have opened up about their nine week old’s shocking diagnosis, and grim timeline.
TV presenter reveals his response when told he had 3 months to live
Barry Du Bois opens up like never before on how he spiralled into the darkness of depression – and came out the other end – after going through things that would break most people.
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