3am ‘curse’ plaguing Aussie mums
All parents worry about their kids’ health. But this mum’s obsession with her baby’s birthmark turned out to be something serious.
Can We Talk?
Four words dad can’t say to teen daughter
Jason King doesn’t want to talk about his daughter’s suicide, but he’s dedicating his life to it in an effort to make change.
‘Really hard’: Aussie TV star’s confession
Matty J is at the peak of his career and has a new baby on the way, but the popular podcaster and TV personality has revealed he’s more stressed than ever before.
Disastrous habit ruining lives
Even as a child, James knew there was something different about his dad. It was never spoken about, until one day he made a startling discovery.
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Reason Aussie soap star is headed home
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Issue 1 in 3 Aussie families don’t talk about
It’s one of the most significant problems impacting Australian society today – and one that many parents and their kids have “never” discussed.
Reason your kid is not listening to you
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Nightly tradition keeping Aussie family close
New research shows not enough Aussie families are having critical conversations about mental health. But one nightly tradition is this family’s secret to supporting each other.
The difference between regular anxiety and a disorder
Despite Australia’s reputation for a laid-back culture, the reality of poor mental health is affecting millions, writes Dr Elizabeth Scott.
This one thing can transform my mood in 45 minutes
This has become the nation’s go-to coping strategy, providing an unexpected lifeline during the pandemic and beyond.
Real reason Gen Z are so sad
If it seems like all the younger people in your life are sad and anxious, you’re not imagining it – but the cause might not be what you’re expecting.
‘Darkest days’: Influencer’s ‘constant’ struggle
From depression to anxiety and an “aggressive” eating disorder, mental health challenges have been a constant part of a hugely popular Aussie influencer’s journey.
‘Falling apart’: Mother’s lowest point
Throughout most of her life, Jaimi felt like she had everything together. As soon as she fell pregnant, her world turned upside down.
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