Parenting
The day her father died, Alisha decided to have a baby on her own. It was a ‘lightbulb moment’
Does finding a partner need to come before starting a family? An increasing number of Australians, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, don’t think so.
- Nell Geraets
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People might feel sympathy for Millie and me. There’s one thing I wish they knew
For a doting parent, the first weeks of school for a child with additional needs take on their own special focus.
- Tatyana Leonov
‘They’re guinea pigs’: The new nicotine fad targeting teens
Encouraged by social media influencers, more young Australians are taking up an illegal, unregulated nicotine product being marketed as a “healthier option” to vapes.
- Lauren Ironmonger
- Opinion
- Pregnancy
Of all social media platforms, I hated Facebook the most. Then I fell pregnant
The very thing that once drove me away from the platform soon became the things I craved the most throughout my first trimester.
- Melissa Mason
Lucy expected many things to change when she had her baby. Her brain wasn’t one of them
The transition to becoming a mother is a brain-altering experience that experts suggest can dwarf puberty. It’s no wonder women are left reeling.
- Sarah Berry
I lied to my kids about TV, Santa and lamb. They can thank me later
All the time we’re telling our kids not to lie, we’re making sure they don’t know the truth.
- Anson Cameron
- Two of Us
- Good Weekend
Artist Paul ‘likes order’: Sarah got a glimpse of how much on their second date
On the day they met in 2006, this couple shared an instant attraction. They’ve been together ever since – experiencing new life as well as loss.
- Fenella Souter
Men reckon they do their fair share of housework. Their female partners don’t agree
Women are carrying more of the housework burden than their male partners, especially when they have children.
- Wendy Tuohy
- Opinion
- Meghan Markle
Foraged petals, present parenting: Meghan Markle’s ‘working mum’ life is far removed from reality
If the Sussexes really were genuine working parents, they’d have a better idea of what it entails.
- Camilla Tominey
- Opinion
- Family holidays
Your kids won’t remember that expensive overseas holiday. So what?
The reality is that the people who say this simply don’t want your kids – or any kids – around when they’re on holiday.
- Ben Groundwater
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