‘Shouldn’t play’: Mum’s shock playground rant
A mum has divided the internet after sharing her opinion on children’s playgrounds.
Kids
Big change to paid parental leave
Expecting parents and carers will be in luck this new financial year, with a big change coming to the paid parental leave scheme.
Shocking rate of kids skipping school
Data has revealed a dramatic drop in children attending schools across Australia, but experts aren’t able to determine the exact reason.
Warning as popular baby product recalled
A popular baby product sold at Baby Bunting has been recalled over safety fears.
One phrase parents should stop saying to kids
Australia has officially been branded “too woke” and “too soft” on younger generations, but the brutal assessment of the country hides a much deeper issue.
Nursery worker ‘pinched, punched’ 23 babies
A court has heard shock allegations against a 22-year-old woman who worked at a $3900-a-month childcare centre.
31yo hits back at trolls over 4yo son
One of the women behind one of Australia’s biggest health and wellness brands has hit back at criticism over a “ridiculous” parenting detail.
Newborn Fisher Price toy recalled
A Fisher Price toy advertised as suitable for babies and toddlers has been recalled over fears a part could become detached and cause injury or death by choking.
Popular kids’ item pulled from shelves
A popular children’s hoodie has been urgently recalled from Spotlight stores over safety fears.
Influencer hits back at trolls over Bali act
An influencer has hit back at ‘mum-shamers’ during a recent trip to Bali, which has been plagued by criticism.
Popular birthday candle urgently recalled
A popular birthday product has been recalled and could possibly be banned in Australia amid fears of serious or fatal injuries.
Loophole exposes terrifying Aussie reality
Bruce Morcombe, the father of murder victim Daniel Morcombe, has backed Peter Dutton’s bold plan to set up a national public child sex offender register.
Sydney teens attack dad, little kids in park
Sickening footage shows the moment a pack of unruly youths set upon a Sydney dad in a park after he confronted them for attacking his kids, aged six and three.
Urgent warning to parents this Easter
Parents shopping for Easter gifts have been warned to look out for items that contain a potentially fatal component.
Mum finds toddler eating human ashes
A ‘mortified’ mother has found her one-year-old son eating the ashes of her dead father.
Star, 31, covered in blood after grim accident
A Byron Bay influencer has been left shaken and with a bloodied shirt after going through a traumatic parenting ordeal.
Why everyone is mad at Chappell Roan
Women have been left staunchly divided after pop singer Chappell Roan ignited the internet with her comments about parenthood.
Why you only see Elon with same child
Elon Musk’s four-year-old son Lil X has become a Washington star, even hanging out with the president, but the full picture is unsettling.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
‘Huge impact’ on Aussie kids finally revealed
Children’s brain patterns solidify in the first few years of their lives, and if your child went through this developmental phase during lockdowns, they may still be impacted today.
Why your kids should read this book
After enduring one of Australia’s darkest chapters, a Sydney mum turned to picture books to remind parents and kids that multiculturalism is something to be celebrated.
‘Manfluencer’s’ far-right threat revealed
Controversial “manfluencer” Andrew Tate is facing rape and sex trafficking charges and Aussie experts warn his rhetoric also overlaps with far-right radicalism.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
Horror number of creeps targeting Aussie kids
A shocking new survey suggests more than 40 per cent of Aussie kids have been contacted by strangers online.
WAG blasts ‘trophy-esque’ parenting trend
The mum-of-three, who is expecting her fourth child with former NFL star Jason Kelce, hit out at the new birthday party trend.
Aussie parents outraged as school bans fruit
Parents have been left fuming after finding out a school has banned fruit from their in-class snack break.
Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause
Nationwide trans rallies are expected to protest one state government’s move to review the delivery of controversial puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Influencer’s baby dies ‘without warning’
An Australian women’s empowerment coach and influencer has been rocked by a devastating family disaster no parent should have to go through.
‘Can’t unsee’: Aldi’s inappropriate detail
An Aldi shopper did a double take after spotting a seemingly innocent stuffed animal with a questionable design flaw.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
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