‘I had dark thoughts of hurting my baby’
This psychologist, farmer and young mum tells of the shocking reality of post-natal depression – and how she’s now helping other women, especially those living on the land.
Parenting
‘My 16-year-old wants to share a bed with his girlfriend’
“I often leave them in the house for a few hours in the afternoon. I’m not sure what the difference is.”
‘Deeply concerning’ trend in Aussie schools
An Australian teacher has spoken out about a very troubling problem girls are facing in schools right across the country.
My son tried to take his life after bullying. The school’s response shocked me
“I never imagined in a million years that they would handle things as they did.” Please note: sensitive topics
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I left my baby alone in the car and I don’t know how
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‘My daughter wants me to be single forever’
“Her attitude is a red flag, but that’s my fault.”
‘I’m too scared of predators to date as a single mum’
“I’d never put myself in that position where my judgement could be manipulated by someone. And the number one way to avoid that is by not having anyone our home in the first place.”
Single mum confesses to putting fictitious ‘mate’ on rental application
“Just do what I do and get a good friend (who is a man) to go on the lease with you.”
Call to ditch fine for this road offence
A call has been made to cut first-time offenders some slack in a bid to educate parents about this “confusing” on-the-road requirement.
‘Renting gives my family something homeowners don’t have’
Caitlyn once felt “shame” for being parent who is a renter, then a rejection changed her mind.
200yo school’s back-to-the-future move
One of the oldest Catholic schools in the country is marking the start of a new chapter by welcoming these pupils for the first time in nearly six decades.
‘My husband’s job gave him a single day of paternity leave’
“It was as if his only role was to support; not to navigate his own emotional and mental upheaval.”
Witness speaks after 1yo girl found dead inside car
Local resident Roy Gomes recalled the moment he performed CPR on a girl who died outside a Sydney childcare centre.
‘This year, the school holidays broke me – literally’
“On the plus side, I got to lie in bed all day and didn’t have to make a single snack.”
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