‘Not great’: Old saying divides Australia
Parents have been left divided over a popular saying that promotes the idea that boys are incapable of controlling their actions.
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ADHD stole our sleep… and nearly our sanity
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“This loss has left the family devastated.”
‘There’s a strong chance I’ll outlive my son’
“I don’t get to keep my boy for long, so that’s why I’ve got to make the most of every second.”
We spent the weekend like parents of the 90s
Honestly, it reminds me of how we grew up.
‘I nearly died giving birth’
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‘We split parenting 50/50. He’s a hero. I’m judged.’
“You can call me a bad mum all you want. But I look at my girls and they’re thriving. That’s all the proof I need.”
School rule has Karl Stefanovic reeling
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