‘I used to judge mums who did this to their kids’
“Anything to keep them safe,” the mum-of-two wrote.
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Mum fumes after daughter is left out of class sleepover invite
A frustrated mum is calling out parents who exclude certain kids from sleepover invites after her daughter was the only one left out. She argues…
Social media set to be banned for kids under 16
“I want to see kids off their devices and onto the footy fields and the swimming pools and the tennis courts,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Babies at risk as ‘serious infection’ spreads
Pregnant mums and parents with little babies are being urged to get vaccinated as a dangerous infection wave rises.
Dad speaks out after three kids trapped in house fire
Witnesses described hearing loud banging coming from the Melbourne home, where three children under five were trapped inside.
‘I can’t keep babysitting my granddaughter’
“I’m just a wreck and feel like a terrible person,” Bettina confessed.
Massive update after 9mo burned by coffee at park
“It has ripped this part of motherhood – a happy, joyful time – from beneath me,” the heartbroken mum said.
Hilarious moment toddler asks for a different mum
We’ll bet every parent can relate to this.
I won’t name my baby after my hubby’s dead best friend
“She always talks about how they were supposed to get married as adults…”
A teacher left a pas-agg note in my daughter’s lunch box
“What is wrong with the things we always had at school?”
‘You want it, pay for it’: Mum with baby vents about plane problem
“We got the bassinet… but not the seat, so what’s the point?”
Teacher slammed for ‘unfair’ in-class bathroom rule
“They’re just on a power trip over children’s bladder and bowels,” mum-of-two Sita said.
My son wants me to cancel his birthday party for a girl
“It didn’t even cross my mind to check this,” the sad mum writes. Would you have thought of it?
Mum calls out airlines for playing the seat swap game
mum Marae, she recounts a frustrating airline seating situation during her long-haul flight with a baby and a 4-year-old. After booking bassinet…
‘Mum Club Karen’ clashes with scooters over kids being at park
All parents will have been in at least one of these positions. Whose side are you on in this divisive clip with 7m views?
My sister’s punishment for her 12yo is out of line
“I know it’s not my place … but I think this should have been met with compassion, not anger and punishment.”
Wild confrontation between mums and users at Aussie skate park
Have you been asked to remove your little kid from a skate park?
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Sydney mum shocked after teacher bans bringing berries to school
A Sydney mum has been left stunned after her child’s teacher banned berries from being brought to school.
Three kids in critical condition after house fire
The kids, believed to be under the age of five, were all trapped inside as flames engulfed the property.
Wild brawl erupts at Sydney under-12s rugby final
“We’re here for the kids, you know?” a witness of the scuffle said.
Aussies point finger at ‘harmful’ TikTok
No country in the world has successfully mandated age restrictions for social media, but a new survey shows Australians still want the age limit raised.
‘Betting kids’ lives’: Mum’s pill test fury
The mother of a young woman who overdosed at a music festival says the NSW government is ‘betting’ with the lives of children.
‘Never seen’: Image that should horrify all
The sight of an empty Suncorp Stadium in the dead of night should send a chill down the spine of every Australian because of the horrifying crisis it represents.
‘I sleep with married men … I’m doing their wives a favour’
“I love meeting married men and I’m having the time of my life, if I’m going to hell I’m going to have fun getting there.”
My daughters don’t go to school and won’t ever work
“They’re homeschooled and make cash online while we’re out for ice cream,” the mum said in a clip that’s divided parents.
New baby name trend is very mindful, very demure
“Please say sike,” someone wrote – and we agree.
‘I cried in a cafe and not a single mum helped me’
“I usually find other mums the most supportive people in the world, but not today.”
Vile predator trapped by ‘13-year-old girl’
An elite squad of monster-hunters scours the internet in search of “the absolute worst of humanity”, here is just some of the horrific things they uncover.
Mum names her baby after a TikTok trend
One mum has taken inspiration from TikTok for her baby’s name.While some find the choice charming and on-trend, others are questioning whether…
Baby boy found dead at Brisbane family daycare
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a one-year-old boy on Monday afternoon.
I decided to make a tea – minutes later, I heard an awful scream
“She looked up at me with big eyes and said, ‘Don’t cry, Mama’.”
‘They told us to just go home and love him’
“They said he’d never walk or talk, and would need support for the rest of his life.”
‘Witch is dead’: Savage obituary for mum
A daughter’s scathing obituary about a malignant mother has gone viral — for both its brutal honesty and savage delivery.
‘If she hadn’t been on the e-scooter this never would have happened’
“There needs to be newer laws to prevent this from happening again. What we’ve been through is awful. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
Mum asks ‘WTF just happened’ after exchange with stranger at park
“She said ‘Ah, Chlamydia’ to my four-year-old then just walked off.”
Frantic breastfeeding mum calls emergency cops for formula
“My milk just literally dried out. This is my fifth kid, and this has never happened.”
Major update on baby burned in park
The mother of a baby boy burned by coffee in a horrific alleged attack has made a heartwarming update.
Influencer mum promotes ‘dangerous’ plane tip with baby
She called it a “lifesaver”, but others thought it was quite the opposite.
‘It’s not just Kmart and these shorts’
“And it doesn’t get better as they get older.”
‘I took a solo holiday to Disney without my kids’
“You ditch your kids to be surrounded by strangers’ kids … make it make sense.”
‘My brother risked his life for me to be a mum’
“I was so worried – what if it didn’t work? Would I get to meet our daughter? What if something went wrong with Maciej?”
Influencer faces backlash for using makeshift baby hammock on plane
An influencer has come under fire after sharing a travel hack involving a hammock for her baby on a plane. While she praised the makeshift setup…
Mum wants to name her daughter after her own dad
“People don’t even call their sons that anymore, why would you do this to a girl?”
Mum calls 000 for formula
Would you consider feeding your baby an emergency?
Insane difference between Kmart denim shorts for boys and girls
Have you noticed this double standard?
Woman’s ‘disgraceful’ car park act infuriates parents
“I have never seen something like that in my life before,” the shocked mum said.
‘Bratty’ tennis player faces backlash for ‘petulant’ ball kid act
“Ball kids should never ever get dissed, since so many former players were ball kids as well.”
Vindictive wife pulls ‘dog move’ with pet during divorce
Her “bitterness and resentment” cost the husband big time – but she didn’t get away with it.
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