The advice every parent needs to hear
Australia’s top cop is demanding parents start paying more attention to child exploitation, warning no one saved their kids by covering their ears or eyes.
Teens
Hand gesture that proves we’re old
A man who asked his family to complete a common hand gesture has gone viral after the test uncovered a shock truth about kids today.
Mum’s heartbreaking secret tears
As a child, Shannon Molloy would hear his mum as she quietly cried in secret, carrying the weight of the world – and his burden – on her shoulders.
Kids COVID-19 symptoms different to adults
New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shed light on COVID-19 in children, including the common symptoms which are less likely to occur in adults.
Bloody great emoji coming to phones
A tiny drop of blood will be a huge conversation starter when it comes to smartphone keyboards soon. The ‘period emoji’ is here.
Child who wants to block puberty
Olivia Purdie, 11, is taking medication to deliberately delay puberty because Olivia doesn’t identify as either a boy or a girl.
Cindy’s ‘dark day’ over son’s face tattoo
Parenting is rarely easy, but spare a thought for Cindy Crawford, whose son debuted his horrific new face tattoo on Instagram this week.
Mum reveals ‘brilliant’ fridge hiding spot
A woman has shared the hilarious way she stops her son from finding her treats — and it proves the best hiding spots are always in plain sight.
Teen’s huge lunchbox sparks furious debate
At first glance it looks just like a regular school lunch — but this photo has sparked a fiery debate among mums online.
Gamer son’s ‘violent’ act against siblings
He’s 19 and finished school two years ago – but instead of getting a job or going to uni, he plays games all day and terrorises his family by night.
Holiday risks for kids with diabetes
Holidays can be distracting for children and teens with diabetes, a University of Adelaide study shows.
Teen beaten by friend in jealous attack
Deanna Burrows thought she was about to hang out with a friend she’d chatted to on Snapchat, but that’s not who turned up to meet her.
Scary replies to ‘teen’s’ messages
It’s a social media platform that teenagers love using — but some of its users are TikTok for a disturbing reason leaving parents terrified.
The big problem with teen sexting
There’s a lot at stake for Australian teens who engage in sexting, which is more common than people think — and a big one is a criminal conviction.
Wallaby fans want son of Lynagh
Wallabies great and retired rugby superstar Michael Lynagh wants his son to wear green and gold before the door closes on him representing Australia.
Teen influencer’s lies exposed by dad
A dad who’s “sick of being disgusted” by his teenage daughter’s behaviour has taken to social media to set the record straight and beg for help.
‘He was brutally bullied for sewing’
Shilo was trying to be a good mum by showing off her son Nate’s sewing skills on Facebook. When his classmates found out, his life became a living hell.
Kendall Jenner sparks ‘sadfishing’ trend
When Kendall Jenner teased that she was ready to reveal her “most raw story” yet, it sparked a worrying new trend for troubled teenagers online.
Fury over teen’s ‘excessive’ $40k party
Most 18th birthday parties involve a bar tab at the local pub and some drunken dancing, but this girl’s “Swan Lake” soiree is something else.
Dad’s epic response to daughter’s shorts
A dad has been praised for his ability to leave his teenage daughter in stitches while sharing his concerns about her love of “butt-cutting shorts”.
Mystery surrounds teen’s death
New reports suggest a 17-year-old Dutch girl who was reportedly euthanised after being raped as a child actually died after refusing food and water.
Child ‘gangsters’ film their sick crimes
School-aged Australian kids are taking part in a disturbing trend of filming their crimes and acts of violence and boasting about it online.
Dad’s epic response to daughter’s phone
A British dad has won fans around the world after posting a picture of his drastic action to get his daughter off her phone.
Mum’s accidental X-rated brag
A mum shared her innocent Kmart set-up online — where people pointed out her teen son probably had another X-rated use for it.
Nation bans unvaccinated kids from school
Anti-vax parents have been warned not to send their kids to school, and told ignoring the new rules will cop them hefty fines.
Mums made porno film for their kids
Mums and pornography don’t usually mix, but a group of four UK mums rallied to make a porno film their friends, family and kids could watch.
Boy defies ‘anti-vax mum’, gets vaccinated
A young teen never got the chance to line up at school for those painful vaccination jabs because of his mum’s belief. This all changed when he turned 18.
Teen tricked into sending naked photo
A teenage girl was left feeling “disgusting” and “worthless” after being tricked into inadvertedly taking part in a naked sexting scandal.
Parents, it’s time to have your say
Parenting has never been more stressful, and The Sunday Mail has joined with child experts to give mums and dads a voice. TAKE OUR SURVEY NOW
Scandalous reason this pic went viral
A dad with a wicked sense of humour has set the internet alight with this seemingly innocent snap — can you tell why?
Porn making teen boys ‘impotent’
Australian kids are accessing graphic pornography more and more, and its ready availability is having disastrous effects — including a worrying new sex trend.
Dad makes app that forces teens to reply to texts
A frustrated dad was sick of his 13-year-old son ignoring his texts. So he developed an app that enables parents to lock their kid’s phone until they write back.
Social post could save your kid’s life
A heartbroken aunty has shared a post about how she lost her nephew in tragic and avoidable circumstances. It’s a warning to all parents.
Schoolies’ drug confessions
Schoolies might be drinking less and behaving better but they have just replaced one dangerous habit with another.
Most important thing I’ve learnt about being a parent
My family is unconventional and I was often made to feel awkward and incompetent about that. Not anymore, writes Melissa Hoyer.
$5 meal that will feed the whole family
IT costs just $5 to make, will satisfy fussy eaters and for exhausted mums and dads, it gets dinner done in just 10 minutes. It’s no wonder this recipe went viral.
‘Tired mum’ costume goes viral
A YOUNG girl has nailed this year’s Halloween costume and it’s so relatable that mums everywhere don’t know whether to laugh, or cry.
Desperate problem schools are ignoring
ON MORE than one occasion Tillie Osgood has had to talk a friend out of suicide one night and hand in an assignment the next day.
Mum’s beautiful post about boy’s reaction
HOW this unlikely hero reacted to a young girl getting her period on the school bus is garnering praise all over the world.
Why do men send dick pics?
EVERYBODY loves sexting, with stats showing that couples and single people are finding ways to show off their stuff in an increasingly normalised practice.
Mum’s furious rant at drivers
IT’S an everyday activity that should be safe for all. But Aussies are so aggressive behind the wheel that they’ve spoiled it for everyone.
Sinister ‘Momo’ game linked to child deaths
THE ‘Momo’ challenge has been linked to two child suicides in Colombia as the disturbing craze sweeps South America and Asia.
Dad writes brutally honest CV for teen
MOST CVs try to show off the person in the best possible light — but the one written for Lauren Moore by her dad takes a very different approach.
YouTube star’s seedy texts to teens
YOUTUBE star dad Chris Ingham desperately wants his teen fans to stop revealing his seedy text messages to the public.
Teen’s letter five years after she vanished
THE overjoyed mother of a missing teenager who vanished five years ago says she has received a letter from her daughter, now aged 19.
Remember Zach who wanted a job at Kmart?
BORN blind in one eye, Zach has had more struggles than most. That’s why social media users were so keen for the teen to land his first job. So, did he succeed?
Mum finds disturbing texts on son’s phone
SMARTPHONES can do all sorts of amazing things, but for Louisa Simmonds’ son, they only made it harder to escape his dark past.
Mum discovers son’s disturbing messages
A DEVASTATED mum has reached out for advice after she saw a string of manipulative messages her teenage son sent to a girl bullying her to send nude pictures.
Kmart job Australia wants this teen to get
BORN blind in one eye, Zach, 15, has had more struggles than most. That’s why social media is so happy he’s in line for a job at one of Australia’s biggest retailers.
Shooter’s family wants answers
IT’S the deadliest school attack since the Parkland shooting. Now the parents of shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis have spoken.
NRA boss’s bizarre excuse
THE president of the National Rifle Association has blamed school shootings on the ADHD drug Ritalin and film violence.
Dangerous online trend led to boy’s death
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy in the US has died after playing the “fainting game”, a life-threatening online trend that’s making a frightening comeback.
Schoolgirls pranked strangers with porn
IMAGINE you are sitting on a train and are suddenly confronted with pornographic images dropped to your phone by a nearby group of schoolgirls.
Devious reason 12-year-old was abducted
A NSW man will be extradited to Queensland on Monday charged with kidnapping a schoolboy over a money dispute.
Boy awakes as parents donate organs
A YOUNG boy who was presumed brain dead, woke up moments before his parents agreed to have his organs donated.
Accused ‘slut-shamer’ speaks out
THE guy accused of dissing his ex-girlfriend’s provocative prom dress, has spoken out about the backlash he copped.
Teenager: ‘I can’t live off $1000 a month’
THIS spoiled 15-year-old from Beverly Hills won’t get a job, is furious her pocket money was cut from $5000 a month and “needs” a $231,000 car.
Parents share heartbreaking story
THE parents of a teenager killed in a 2013 car crash have shared the devastating story of their loss as a caution to others.
Reason teen was wiped out by train
ONE moment, a teenager from Perth was on his way to soccer training, the next he blacked out when a 180-tonne train smashed into him.
Dolly’s parents break their silence
IN A heartbreaking interview, bullied girl Dolly Everett’s parents have revealed their daughter’s hopes and dreams, and how her sudden death rocked their lives.
Sex teacher ‘ruined student’s life’
A TEENAGER who had “kinky” sex with his much older teacher has labelled her a sexual predator who ruined his life.
Insult that made this dad crack
THE father who lunged at a 14-year-old boy and choked him has revealed the insult which made him snap and attack the teenager.
Mum of autistic girl receives brutal note
LEAH SOLOMON’S jaw dropped when she read the letter her neighbours sent her about her “hefty” autistic daughter.
Teen athlete murdered by close friend
L.A. POLICE said a murder suspect helped look for a missing friend and purported to find his body before he was arrested.
Mums throwing ‘Kmart birthday parties’
CHILDREN attending birthday parties are being given bags of money and told to “go for it” to see who can buy the strangest things in Kmart.
Staff shocked by teens wielding a machete
THREE teens wielding a machete, steel bar and knife, terrified staff at a Queensland IGA store, demanding hundreds in cash.
‘Just let me die Mum, it’s too much’
A TEENAGER who was stung by the world’s deadliest jellyfish has finally left hospital after two weeks of agonising pain.
‘Sleeping Beauty’ photo’s heartbreaking story
BED-BOUND, tube-fed and completely unresponsive: meet the Swedish children with the medical anomaly “Resignation Syndrome”.
Teen humiliated by nipples request
A STUDENT was humiliated when reportedly asked to hide her ‘protruding’ nipples with Band-Aids because they were a distraction.
Parents ‘poured hot oil’ on daughter
A SIXTEEN-year-old girl was allegedly beaten and had ‘hot cooking oil’ poured on her after refusing an arranged marriage in exchange for a large amount of money.
Teen ‘harassed’ in Myer blunder
SHEM’S son was in the change rooms trying on clothes for his school formal. The next thing he knew, security had been called.
Mum’s rant over teen’s bikini win
A MUM has unleashed a furious tirade online after her 16-year-old daughter won a Brazilian-style bikini in a competition.
This was the year we lost our childhood
LESS than a decade ago our kids could grow up with limited external pressure. But the year our kids got phones changed that, and it’s affecting their whole lives.
‘My daughter was manipulated to cut me off’
TRACEY Atkinson hasn’t seen her 12-year-old daughter for five months and there is nothing she can do about it.
Bindi Irwin’s shock transformation
SHE’S a wildlife warrior and now Australia’s Bindi Irwin has taken on a new role, like you’ve never seen her before.
Moment dad confronts daughter’s bully
A VIDEO allegedly showing a father confronting and choking his daughter’s 14-year-old bully has emerged after an argument at a skate park.
Neighbour’s sick anonymous letter
A MOTHER in Brisbane was stunned and flabbergasted when she found this letter from a neighbour.
Modern problem causing parenting pain
IT’S now a major battleground between parents and their children, and it’s very much a symptom of our modern world.
Teen’s farewell text: ‘Please forgive me’
CHARLOTTE took her own life after accidentally revealing to her boyfriend on Snapchat that she had cheated on him.
Dad ‘forced daughter to cut off hair’
A MUM claims her daughter was forced to chop off her hair as punishment by her father after he discovered that she had been treated to new highlights for her birthday.
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