Anorexia shock: ‘I thought my daughter was too young’
When 11-year-old Abby started skipping and obsessively exercising, her mum couldn’t ignore the warning signs. See the check list.
Parenting
Search on to find Victoria’s cutest baby
Parenthood is a joy … and a challenge. As the Herald Sun and Geelong Advertiser launch our cutest baby competition, we’re looking for your stories of parenting struggles and successes.
Losing use of my legs 6 weeks ago won’t stop me starring on stage
Polly Mok lost use of her legs six weeks ago – but she has set herself the goal to be back on her feet next month to perform.
Warning to parents on junior sport amid study on AFL, NRL players
A study on former NRL and AFL players has prompted a renowned concussion expert to issue this warning about junior sport.
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Hundreds of kids falling ill from this dishwasher danger
New data shows the large number of calls being made to poisons hotlines. See the list of the most common reasons.
Lylah’s lucky to be alive – every bite could be fatal due to allergies
Meet the Aussie girl so allergic to so many food items that she can’t have a normal life.
‘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.
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.
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