Why I’ve had a gutful of this generation’s intensive parenting
I’ve had a gutful of this generation’s intensive parenting where success is the new metric and character apparently counts for nothing, writes Angela Mollard.
Parenting
Mum’s devastation as baby boy turns blue
A Queensland mother has shared the devastation and trauma of watching her beautiful baby nearly die in her arms before he was rushed in for treatment on his walnut-sized heart before undergoing three open heart surgeries.
Heartwarming update on Cleo Smith
Three years after Cleo Smith’s kidnapping in remote Western Australia, her parents have shared a heartwarming update.
Popular toy recalled over choking fears
A common baby toy gift set sold across Target stores all over Australia has been recalled due to a potentially fatal issue in one of the plastic items.
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Family ‘shattered’ as teen son dies in shock cardiac event
A Queensland community is grieving after the death of a 14 year old who is being remembered for his “loving heart”, “infectious laugh” and the “warmest hugs you’ve ever had”. His final gift to others is expected to save at least six lives.
‘Absolutely vile’: Shocking drag show comment sparks fury for charity founder
The founder of a domestic violence charity called a family-friendly drag show ‘absolutely vile’ in a council candidate’s Facebook group — but experts in youth mental health have hit back. What do you think? VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘She waited’: Miracle home birth after dad’s traumatic brain surgery
An Aussie father entered an operating theatre for lifesaving brain surgery not knowing if he would see the birth of his precious daughter but his “unicorn baby” had ideas of her own.
‘Be the wind under their wings’: Winkler on how to parent dyslexic children
It has taken Hollywood star Henry Winkler more than 50 years to come to terms with a learning disability that tarnished his relationship with his parents. Now he has spoken about that challenge to an enraptured audience.
Identical twins give birth 22 minutes apart
Identical twin mums never expected to have their babies born on the same day, but they both welcomed their newborns only 22 minutes apart.
‘Stay out of it’: Home-schooling parents in revolt over forced curriculum
The Queensland government is facing a backlash from thousands of parents who are home schooling their children over plans to enforce rigid guidelines on what they teach. One MP has accused the government of eroding parents’ rights.
‘My body was shutting down’: Mum reveals dark side of parenting
After nearly succumbing to homelessness and the daily battle of feeding herself, a single mother-of-five has shared her struggles with peri-natal depression as she fights to survive for her beautiful children.
Snuggled up in her special crib, this tiny Aussie’s life is on the brink
A baby girl, born so tiny her feet are no bigger than her parents’ thumbs, has instantly captured their hearts after she was born weighing just 600g.
‘Destroyed lives’: Family ripped apart over $1m lotto windfall
A family drama over nearly $1m in TattsLotto winnings has played out in a Brisbane court, with family members on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast labelling the saga “tragic” and “terrible”.
‘Oh my god, I’m glad we’re weren’t here’: Flood heartbreak after dad dies
A family has been devastated by floods just five months after their father died in a car crash. Watch the heartbreaking video of the mum’s experience visiting it for the first time.
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