‘I moved away from my kids – I can’t cope when I see them’
“My mothering journey is the opposite of what I imagined – I’m a mum but not a mum.”
Parenting
‘I felt guilty and embarrassed telling people I’m a SAHM’
“I was always justifying things, saying ‘I have had a business, and I have contributed to society. I’m educated, and this is my choice’.”
I banned my husband’s parents from coming over Xmas morning
“He says I’m selfish, but they had their turn with their own kids, and this is now about us and ours.”
We went undercover on the horrifying video chat app that kids love
Remember Omegle? Em and Leah go undercover to explore the darker side of this platform and report back
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I had red wine dumped on me at my friend’s wedding
“I even had it in my undies … so much I had to change underwear while my mother was trying to dry out my dress.”
Outrage over extreme rules for $950pw Sydney rental
“$950 a week for that place PLUS all the conditions that go with it??? I know it’s in Bondi Junction, but it’s not even that nice of a place.”
Major cash boost for Aussie families
Women who give birth to or adopt babies after July 1 next year will be eligible for an increased cash boost aimed at lowering the “motherhood tax”.
Feeling guilty about your picky eater? Here’s why you shouldn’t
Feeling guilty because your child is a picky eater? You’re definitely not alone! Many parents face the same struggles, wondering if they’re…
My son’s friends cancelled on a playdate for ‘sad’ reason
“I’m heartbroken for him,” the mum said, but others told her to “toughen up.”
Mum terrified after magpie attacks her eye on walk
The woman was walking to her car at a popular Coogee beach when the bird came “out of nowhere” and attacked, nearly costing her an eye in the process.
I refused to watch my brother’s friends’ kids on holiday
“I’ve been told a few stories, and Wren is the type to just leave her kid anyways, regardless of the conversation…”
Big win for struggling Aussie families
Aussie families who can’t catch a break and would love access to an essential service will be buoyed by this recommendation.
‘Huge uproar’ over Sydney formal date ban
Dozens of students at Sydney’s Catholic high schools have been banned from taking a date to their year 12 formal under a new policy.
Mum’s tragic email to school after daughter’s sudden death
“My darling baby angel is gone because I didn’t make a big enough noise for her. I’m sorry baby, I’m sorry.” Warning: This story contains sensitive content
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