’Just wrong’: Man’s public shower shame
A dad was merely washing off after a swim when another man entered, took one look at him, and was unable to hide his “disgust”.
Parenting
Baby dies alone while dad works late shift
A US family has been left heartbroken after their baby died alone while the father was out working a 10-hour evening shift in order to help pay rent.
Unhealthy truth about toddler snacks, milks
New research finds parents are being misled by toddler foods marketed as healthy.
Deadly playpens named and shamed
The risk of a child being strangled is among the serious hazards posed by playpens for sale in stores and online, but a budget Kmart model has come up trumps.
Major rule changes for return to school
Schoolchildren and their parents will all be affected by major rule changes in NSW schools to stop the spread of coronavirus.
New law to halt gender lessons in schools
Mark Latham is heading a NSW inquiry into a controversial bill that could see gender fluidity banned from being discussed during school lessons.
School targets Muslim student
A student’s school has threatened legal action after the girl refused to wear a shorter skirt, saying it did not align with her family’s Islamic beliefs.
The deadly dangers of a packed lunch
6 simple food safety tips to avoid being among the 4 million cases of food poisoning each year.
Kids sent sick messages on online game
A popular online game has become the latest playground for predators – and parents have no idea what their children are being exposed to.
Thousands of Aussies to get $150 bonus
Thousands of school and preschool students in one Aussie jurisdiction will be given extra cash to help cover back to school costs.
Mum horrified by steroid cream side effect
A mum has been left horrified after her baby doubled in size and grew hair on her face after she was given steroid cream to treat dry skin.
Mother-in-law ruins pregnancy news
A woman has taken to TikTok to expose her “toxic” mother-in-law who announced her pregnancy online before she could.
Schoolgirl’s ‘rude’ spelling error causes stir
A mum who is currently homeschooling her daughter has shared the rather naughty spelling mistake her child made in a homework task.
SA faces alarming new outbreak
There have been at least 17 outbreaks of gastro in childcare centres across the state as the health department urges families to keep their children home.
Teen reveals how parents ‘track’ her
A 19-year-old has shared just how strict her parents are in response to a TikTok trend, leaving people stunned at just how little freedom she has.
Tony Abbott’s daughter expecting first child
Frances Loch, 29, has revealed she’s expecting her first baby with her Olympian rower turned weightlifter husband Sam with a touching photo.
Mum finds cruel note in pram car park
Spiteful scribble on a napkin greeted one Aussie mum when she returned to her car after a shopping trip with her family.
Dad realises adopted son is a different nationality
A dad realised his adopted son was a different nationality after 17 years.
Test everyone is sending their dads
A furious Twitter debate over an important life skill has sparked a flurry of text messages to ask the question: What would your dad do?
Household items poisoning Queensland kids
Queensland parents are being warned common household products pose a serious poisoning threat these summer holidays. Here are the top dangers at home.
Household items poisoning NSW kids
Parents in NSW are being warned common household products pose a serious poisoning threat these summer holidays. Here are the top dangers at home.
Household items poisoning Victorian kids
Victorian parents are being warned common household products pose a serious poisoning threat these summer holidays. Here are the top dangers at home.
Household items poisoning South Australian kids
Parents in South Australia are being warned common household products pose a serious poisoning threat these summer holidays. Here are the top dangers at home.
Aussie baby names you no longer hear
There’s been an upswing in “unique” names in the past decade, but these are the Aussie baby names you’re less likely to hear now.
Woman conceives while already pregnant
Yes, you read that right – one mum-to-be has revealed the crazy set of circumstances that saw her fall pregnant while already expecting twins.
Six toys deemed ‘choking hazard’
Six different toys have been taken off the shelves ahead of Christmas after investigators found they were a choking hazard to children.
Force’s touching tribute to fallen cop
Students across an entire Victorian council will receive letters from their local police officers each week in honour of a much loved country cop killed while riding his bike.
Man refuses to discuss wife’s pregnancy
A man has asked his wife to stop talking about her pregnancy symptoms over the dinner table but she either forgets or doesn’t care.
‘Contaminated’: Urgent child product recall
There has been an urgent recall of four children’s products, including a blanket and rattles, because of contamination that could affect kids’ health.
My wife ‘brainwashed’ our daughter to become vegan
“She deliberately appealed to our girl with talk of veganism being ‘heathier’ for your weight,” the frustrated dad tells Kidspot.
Xmas gifts you can’t give teachers
It’s that time of year when many teachers get end of year thank you gifts from students. But there are some gifts teachers have to outright refuse.
Look who’s talking: How to get bub babbling on
You might not have them talking like Bruce Willis, but there are some easy ways to get your baby on the fast track to language.
Teen’s shock discovery in hospital toilet
An 18-year-old who went to hospital with a bad back was shocked when she went to the bathroom and discovered the true cause of her pain.
Millionaire’s big offer to ‘silly’ teens
Two Sydney teens, busted by their parents for trying to hold a party by getting “married”, have been given a stunning offer by serial entreprenuer Fred Schebesta.
‘I don’t quit’: Erin Molan on her next big adventure
As she prepares to kick off a new chapter in her career, Erin Molan reveals the one big lesson motherhood has taught her.
The best Black Friday toy deals for parents this Christmas
From building toys for toddlers to board games and tech gear for older kids, here are the hottest deals on toys and gadgets.
Mum causes huge divide over kid’s lunch
A woman’s video showing what she feeds her toddler has gone viral after it sparked a huge reaction with some branding it “cat food”.
Man allegedly stabbed during dad brawl
A western Sydney father has allegedly been stabbed by another dad during a fight while waiting for their kids to finish school.
‘Bubble boy’, 3, dies in parents’ arms
A sick toddler has died in a Melbourne hospital after his devastated family were denied the chance to let him spend his last days in Qld.
Hanson’s explosive claims on child custody
Pauline Hanson has made explosive claims to a family law inquiry, which have been dismissed by the Attorney-General’s Department as simplistic.
‘Standard weekend’: Cops’ take on schoolies
School leavers across Queensland are letting their hair down this week. But they’ve behaved so well Gold Coast police had nothing bad to say.
Mum slammed for breastfeeding 5-year-old
A mum has been accused of sexually abusing her children for practising extended breastfeeding for more than five years.
Flu shot mix up results in pregnancy
A woman’s family has been awarded more than $13m in damages after she fell pregnant when a nurse mistakenly gave her the wrong injection.
8yo boy goes from homeless to homeowner
An American family who had to live in a shed have turned the tables, making enough money to live comfortably and buy their own place.
Mum hears creepy man’s voice on Kmart baby monitor
Mum hears a strange man’s deep voice on the baby monitor.
Mum lashed over daughter’s ‘manky’ lunch
Lauren Denholm had been excited to share the unusual meal her “fussy” child ate — only to be met with a barrage of abuse over the combination.
Mum’s daycare playdate requests with son get ignored
A QLD mum has shared how daycare parents have ignored her requests to organise playdates.
COVID’s cruel blow to kids’ cancer charity
As demand for its services surged in 2020, one of Australia’s leading cancer charities has been forced to turn to the public to help bridge the huge funding gap left by COVID-19.
Mum has baby with daughter’s husband
A mum has baby with her daughter’s husband.
Mum gives birth to twins in living room
The woman has given birth to seven of her eight children without medical assistance or even pain relief. WARNING: Graphic.
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