My wife always misses pick up: I have a plan for the late fees
“I can’t get him because I work for a living. But I know what will get her attention.”
“I can’t get him because I work for a living. But I know what will get her attention.”
“He is saying we can’t get too involved as there’s 20 years between us, but I already am involved, so it’s a bit late for that…” Warning: Contains sensitive content
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the housework? You’re not alone. One mum shared her honest experience of not cleaning for a…
Do you think this is fair on the SAHM?
“We tried to be very thoughtful about where we went. So, for instance, parents can see who a teen messages with, but they cannot see the content.”
“I even had it in my undies … so much I had to change underwear while my mother was trying to dry out my dress.”
“$950 a week for that place PLUS all the conditions that go with it??? I know it’s in Bondi Junction, but it’s not even that nice of a place.”
Women who give birth to or adopt babies after July 1 next year will be eligible for an increased cash boost aimed at lowering the “motherhood tax”.
Feeling guilty because your child is a picky eater? You’re definitely not alone! Many parents face the same struggles, wondering if they’re…
“I’m heartbroken for him,” the mum said, but others told her to “toughen up.”
The woman was walking to her car at a popular Coogee beach when the bird came “out of nowhere” and attacked, nearly costing her an eye in the process.
“I’ve been told a few stories, and Wren is the type to just leave her kid anyways, regardless of the conversation…”
Aussie families who can’t catch a break and would love access to an essential service will be buoyed by this recommendation.
Dozens of students at Sydney’s Catholic high schools have been banned from taking a date to their year 12 formal under a new policy.
“My darling baby angel is gone because I didn’t make a big enough noise for her. I’m sorry baby, I’m sorry.” Warning: This story contains sensitive content
The school’s principal said the initiative “represents a vital step in preparing our students for the challenges and opportunities of this rapidly changing world”.
“I guess they would prefer it be left on the ground,” one person said. “You can’t win with some people.”
Em and Leah discuss jokes about your partner’s body, how milestones can vary between children and Em opens up about when your own child gives you the ‘ick’.
“I am shaking and fuming, my neighbour just yelled at me from across the fence,” mum-of-three Renee shares her outrage after a heated exchange.
“Everyone has their own parenting style.” But is it strange, or actually quite common?
“What’s her problem? She should feel honoured for her home to be the site of the magical moment – like the stable in Bethlehem.”
Another classic case of monkey see, monkey do.
In a surprising and heartwarming twist, a parent has shared how their baby sleeps soundly in the shower—and the reason behind this unique sleep…
“I’m living proof of why it’s better to play it safe – and I can give you my four, big, annoying reasons to consider.”
“Today I had about three examples of a time where I did not let the children go to the toilet.”
“I left her a note in case she woke while I was out,” the mum justified.
“We’re both foreseeing a lot of McDonald’s runs after the reception.”
Em and Leah discuss overly friendly child care workers, tips for managing bath time and bedtime when you’re unwell, and how to navigate wanting a second child but not wanting to go through pregnancy again.
“He is just the most amazing little boy and we couldn’t be more grateful for how far he has come.”
Ever wondered what The Wiggles would say about childbirth? Brace yourself for a hilariously unexpected and heartwarming segment as our favorite…
When Sarah met her boyfriend’s mother for the first time, she thought it would be the start of a lovely friendship. She was wrong.
Lock her up! (The mum, not the child – who we hope never has to give the cops her name.)
“Hudson had to grow up a little bit more than what he should have… Now he eats peanuts all the time,” the Australian mum told Kidspot.
“Man, that brings back memories of running to the school bus with my bag on my head.”
A mum has confronted a “Karen” about harassing a young pregnant woman – and her epic final words have delighted the internet.
From passive-aggressive behaviour to outright meddling, this woman shares the outrageous things her ex-mother-law did.
Magpie swooping season has returned, and one woman found herself in the middle of it when she was swooped while on a bike ride.
“We cannot understand how our boys have been taken this way, and we appreciate the kindness and compassion shown by the community.”
“It was a huge time saver for me and kept my toddler happy. It saved me so much time and way less anxiety standing still while being checked out with a toddler going nuts.”
PAUL’s POV on the proposed ban for under 16s: “Good luck with that, Albo.”
Woolworths is taking convenience to a whole new level with their new smart carts, allowing shoppers to go straight from the shelf to the bag—no…
Is it ok for a pregnant woman to use a pram park?
“It’s not ‘fair’ to kneecap one child, so another can pretend they won the race.”
It’s believed the three kids were trapped in the house for 30 minutes before firefighters came to the rescue.
“Nothing good can come out of the plan to weigh students. Shame is not a weight loss tool.” Please note: sensitive topics.
Brett Button was behind the wheel of a wedding bus when it crashed, killing 10 people and injuring 25.
“I feel sorry for your neighbours, they need to complain to the council.”
“I was shocked,” Amanda said. “I cried. And then I told her that was completely unacceptable.”
“The fact that it’s the same colour palette and embroidery – seeing it for the first time gave me a sick feeling in my stomach.”
“Only it wasn’t. The Registrar let me name my baby after a class A drug and we have the birth certificate to prove it,” the mum-of-three reveals.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/page/4