‘Mum, I think I’m a boy’: Parents’ journey through transition
Determined to support their child, Kate and David learn that grief and love are not mutually exclusive.
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Should couple return baby? IVF error parents’ horror dilemma
The birth parents of a baby born from another couple’s embryo after an error at an IVF clinic must decide whether to continue raising the child.
Family ties may not bind forever: here’s how to handle estrangement
With adman John Singleton’s extended family dramas spilling into legal action this week, we take a broader look at the impact of family estrangement and how to stay emotionally safe.
20-somethings still living at home? Here are the rules, for them and you
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to children living at home well into their 20s. But how should we navigate a household of parents and children when everyone’s an adult?
What women need to know to support the men in their lives
After producing a guide to women’s health for the men in their lives, our expert GP columnist offers a baseline look at male health for mothers, wives, sisters and female friends.
‘The world is gone’: How two grieving mothers were saved by friendship and laughter
For a long time after her daughter died, Karol Barac never laughed. Then she met Karen Shuster.
Through thick and thicker: why marriage makes men heftier
We need to update our wedding vows to take into account the likely exploding girth of the groom. Or so says another international study.
MAFS is great couples therapy; what’s in it for singles?
More and more Australians are destined to be single. Where’s our reality TV show?
Ever heard of ‘sleep divorce’? It’s more common than you think
Poor sleep can be bad for your health and put unnecessary strain on relationships and intimacy, and new data suggests Australians are less likely to seek help for it.
The essential guide to women’s health for the men in their life
As a father, brother, partner or workmate, you want to understand some of the basics about the health of the women in your life. Here’s some practical information that will help.
Let’s talk about sex — and how good it can be for your brain
We know that in the right circumstances sex can be mind-blowing, but there’s increasing evidence that it can be beneficial for the brain in more tangible ways.
‘Our 20th IVF cycle worked’: the case for freezing your eggs
Everyone’s reason for choosing to freeze their eggs is different. Three women who have undertaken the process tell how they began, and share their hopes and fears | READ AND WATCH THEIR STORIES
What’s the ‘peak age’ for divorce? And why are more long marriages ending?
Divorce in Australia is changing. Why are couples taking longer to call it quits?
Is ‘gentle parenting’ ruining our kids?
The self-styled ‘dragon lady’ behind the unashamedly strictest school in Britain has some stern advice for soft, middle-class parents.
Women hesitating on ambulance calls, study shows
When Debra Clare had a sudden heart attack, her first thought was not to call an ambulance; she is not alone in that.
The love triangle that inspired the gourmet guide to sex
For all its hippy aspirations, The Joy of Sex was forged in a tempestuous open marriage. As the director of Bridget Jones prepares to turn it into a comedy, this is the true story.
‘We were hostages at the whim of a pint-sized madman’
A Melbourne lawyer writes of her family’s struggle to cope with their autistic son Harry’s pathological demand avoidance – during lockdown and beyond.
‘Hardwired to fight every demand’: what Harry’s family did to find happiness
From getting out of bed to teeth brushing, there are at least 32 steps to help Harry through each day. This is the story of how his family endured Covid lockdowns with an autistic toddler, and their search for answers to his complex behaviour.
The pill’s about to get cheaper for some. What are your new options?
Women might want to revisit their choice of contraception as changes are about to be made on price and availability. Here’s an expert’s take on what’s happening.
What to expect when you’re expecting: dad edition
Be patient with conception, be kind to your partner and remember that parenthood is one of the greatest gifts, says an obstetrician who has delivered more than 5000 babies.
Dissatisfied, stagnant or in a rut? You might be languishing
The state of joyless stagnation, emptiness and low wellbeing is a condition Kurt Annis is familiar with. It prompted the then insurance broker to take action.
Headspace flails under demand
The majority of headspace users see no improvement to health outcomes, and its chief executive is appealing for structural reform to change that.
Dealing with an angsty teen? Here’s how to navigate it
Social scientist and bestselling author Matilda Gosling shares her evidence-led advice on how best to guide our adolescents through these formative years.
How a DNA test united siblings separated by fate, and half the world
At 23, Will Seitam is simply overwhelmed at the joy he has found when he wasn’t even looking. On an unexceptional day in 2023, a message flashed on the screen of his phone. It was short, unexpected and startling.
How can runners prevent injury? Five tricks to try
Don’t let runner’s knee and shin splints slow you down – try these easy exercises to keep you speeding ahead.
Tracking the phones of loved ones is problematic. I’ll do it anyway
An illusion of control seems precious when so much of life is uncertain.
Life after the pill: why it feels like no one understands
The belief, popularised on social media, that the pill is to blame for all our health woes is seeing women shun it in record numbers – but life on the other side can be a shock.
They were told their baby would die before she turned three. How did she defy the odds?
Diagnosed with a life limiting illness at five months, doctors told Jess Schonberger’s parents their first-born would not see her third birthday. What happened next has astounded everyone.
‘I couldn’t get out of my house’: Aunty Bev lost 118kg and regained her health
When Bev Donovan lost her mother she fell into a depressive spiral that saw her reach a weight of 185kg and risk heart failure. Her journey home brought her back to good health.
Mental health bed closures for new mums a ‘national disaster’
The closure of beds in perinatal mother and baby mental health units holds potentially catastrophic risks.
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