Mum’s honest share: The state of her home after mental burnout
A mum has candidly shared the state of her home after reaching a breaking point of mental burnout. Her honest post shows how the stress and exhaustion…
Parenting
My daughter was the only one excluded from the party
“She’s been in her room sobbing, wondering what she’s done wrong,” heartbroken Amber said.
Shock as twin girls mixed up in hospital
A distraught mum has been left in a state of permanent confusion after hospital staff mixed up the her twins, leaving her unsure which baby is which.
Fans rally around Ms Rachel after she opens up about ‘rainbow baby’
Ms Rachel, beloved by millions of parents and children alike, has left fans heartbroken after bravely revealing she experienced a miscarriage…
I won’t raise a ‘dusty’ son – but that’s for me, not your daughter
“Trust me, I don’t want ‘dusty’ sons either, but did this mum-shaming need to become a viral trend?”
The viral ‘Dusty’ trend about raising kids
Would you describe a future match for your child as ‘dusty’?
My husband told a waitress about my traumatic birth
“I was my birth. My body who did it. My heart who feels it. My decision to tell who I want to tell.”
Major update after two boys found dead in NSW home
The boy’s father made the tragic discovery in the NSW property on Tuesday afternoon.
The public party move that has mums fuming
Em and Leah discuss the ethics of reserving public park benches for children’s birthday parties and whether school mums are becoming your core group of friends.
Grim update after coffee thrown on baby
Police are investigating a new line of inquiry after a man allegedly scalded a nine-month-old baby with hot coffee during a terrifying random attack.
Mum fails spectacularly trying to make cast of newborn’s hand
Talk about a kid with sass.
I boarded a flight without my wife because she was late
“Your wife was acting like an entitled child. No, we’re not holding the plane up so she can get coffee,” wrote one. Do you agree with this dad’s reasons?
Mum’s ‘entitled’ iPad request on flight with toddlers
“I know how hard it is to travel with a cranky child, but that’s simply not a reasonable request to make of a stranger.”
My wife wants to send our daughter to a private school
“Is sacrificing our current financial stability for the sake of potential future success the right thing to do?”
My kids are sick; I’m still sending them to school
“In the meantime, I guess they will infect their teachers and classmates…”
Why working from home is adding to your mental load
We love to work from home, but is it actually just making us work harder than we need to?
#AdviceNeeded: Is my husbands ‘work wife’ taking things too far?
A work wife that is making lunches, a toddler commenting on wobbly bellies and is a financial allowance appropriate between husband and wife?
#AdviceNeeded: Mel Buttle is here to answer your questions!
TikTok’s favourite mum and all-around legend, comedian Mel Buttle is here to help Em and Leah answer all of your questions.
Down with school WhatsApp groups
We’re joined by the brilliant Dr Sam Hay to talk more about why mums are on struggle street right now with their mental health and how we can improve things (get rid of the school text groups for a start).
Is homework really necessary?
It’s the start of so many fights at home, the age old question of do you have homework…Em and Leah tackle whether homework should be given at school.
The school debate that’s causing a stir
It’s an unexpected debate that’s had parents all over the country up in arms. Where do you stand?
#AdviceNeeded: Can you comment on other people’s parenting?
Em and Leah answer your burning voice notes about annoying school WhatsApp groups.
#AdviceNeeded: I’m jealous of my boyfriend’s ex-wife
Today Em and Leah answer your burning questions about dealing with different parenting styles, being jealous of Exes, finding out your child is bullying someone and tattoos!
What you need to know about the virus making all our kids sick right now
Mate, we are in the winter virus wars right now. Leah and Em discuss the latest bug that’s taking down school-aged kids across the country
#AdviceNeeded: Should kids be at weddings?
Whether your child should play with naughty kids, should you let your child have sleepovers, stranger danger!! Should parents be instilling a greater fear of strangers and the Leah gets controversial about having children at weddings.
I asked my friend not to bring her 6mo on holiday
“The only cries we want to hear on this trip are from the seagulls stealing our snacks, not a baby.”
I want to confront the mum who pulled a no-show at party
“You are moaning that this woman was rude, yet given what’s she going through, it would be even more rude for you to text her.”
Don’t send your kid to a rich school if you’re not rich
“I swear I still cry some nights because of this.” Please note: sensitive topics.
‘My son handed me a business card from his friend’
“I’m always met with positive feedback from the other adults about how much easier it is to do it this way,” the mum said.
Parents outraged over mum-of-two’s bizarre parenting ‘hacks’
“When they can’t keep the dummy in their mouths…”
MIL demands mum stops kissing her own baby
“Apparently I’m breaking the ‘rules’… but the rules don’t actually apply to me!”
Parents slammed for taking sick baby on 8hr flight
“Ahhh, so this is why my son is always sick after flying…”
I prefer doing groceries with my kids: we stick to two rules
“No one is fighting, and I’ve barely lifted a finger. I’m feeling super smug.”
Mum hack to stop babies from losing pacifiers
One mum is raising eyebrows after sharing her bizarre ‘parenting hack’ that has left the internet divided.
Mum shares ‘genius’ solution for helping kids make friends at playdates
A clever mum has shared her ‘genius’ strategy for helping kids make new friends during playdates. Her simple yet effective solution encourages…
My toddler hates getting his nappy changed
There’s no stopping those wiggly worms when they’ve soiled themselves and want to keep playing. So is it ever OK to leave them for a little longer to save the tantrum?
My husband died after I gave birth, then his secret came out
“It’s bizarre to be angry with someone who is no longer alive,” she admitted. Please note, this article contains sensitive topics.
Parents slammed for taking baby with a 40-degree fever on long-haul flight
Passengers and medical professionals are appalled by the decision, sparking a heated debate on when it’s appropriate to travel with sick children…
Mum accidentally spends $15k on Disney+ vouchers
“This is why my parents aren’t allowed to make these types of decisions without a child present.”
Why I’m leaving home with my son after the police returned my Husband’s things
A heartbroken mum shares her decision to take her son away from home after the police returned her husband’s belongings. With emotions running…
Sydney cafe slammed for surcharge on popular menu item
“This is sneaky, and cafes get away with these charges because customers don’t ask or challenge them.”
‘My best friend uninvited me from her wedding’
“One of the first things Dana said to me was how excited she was for me and our other friend to be her bridesmaids … then she changed her mind.”
Parents of baby with ‘self-harm’ syndrome share incredible progress
Parents of baby with ‘self-harm’ syndrome share first warning sign that started days after birth
‘My son’s parent-teacher interview had me in tears’
“I sat down in front of his PE teacher, and she said, ‘I think you need to hear this’.”
Now my stepdaughter’s an adult, I want to confess I love her
“I’m just a stupid old man thinking this way, but I can’t help it. I can honestly say I’m in love with her.”
Disgusting secret behind this Zoom call
Pedophiles are finding sick new ways to share their disgusting content online, and it’s something every Aussie parent needs to know about.
Bride’s wild request for refund from photographer
“You did a wonderful job on them, but four years later, things have changed…”
‘Get it yourself’: Here’s how I got into my ‘lazy mum’ era
“Before this epiphany, if my kids would say they’re thirsty, I would run to the tap as fast as I could to quench their thirst as if they’d been wandering the desert for days.”
Do less for your kids
Could you do what this mum suggests and do less for your kids?
I gave my husband a choice – it’s me or his parents
When Amanda first met her in-laws, they were nice as pie, but it didn’t take long for their relationship to sour. Amanda’s next moves were drastic.
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