Mum sparks family feud over her unique baby name choice
A new mum has sparked a family feud over her baby name choice. The woman shared a post on Reddit describing the situation and asking for advice. The mum said …
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Country’s bizarre raw milk trend is putting children at risk
If there’s one thing that wasn’t on my bingo card for 2024, it was this: that amid a national outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows, sales of raw milk …
Busy Bees childcare review how baby was left unattended at Mirrabooka centre
Two childcare workers have been stood down as a daycare centre reviews how a baby was left unattended for more than 30 minutes after staff had left for the day. …
Busy Bees childcare review how baby was left unattended at Mirrabooka centre
Two childcare workers have been stood down as a daycare centre reviews how a baby was left unattended for more than 30 minutes after staff had left for the day. …
The Gen X names so popular they’re nearly dead with today’s parents
It was only recently that the top baby names for 2024 were announced, with Oliver being the favourite yet again for baby boys and proving to be the most popular …
Childcare is near non-existent for 700,000 Australians, new report reveals
One in four Australians have severely limited access to childcare, while 700,000 have virtually no access at all, a report has revealed. Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute mapped childcare access across …
I’m a former paramedic and this is exactly what we wish everyone calling triple-0 knew
A former Aussie paramedic and mum has revealed a list of what she says paramedics wish everyone knew when calling triple-0 in the event of an emergency. Nikki Jurcutz, who …
Preschool tablet use linked to angry outbursts, more screen time
They’ve become iPad pros. Preschoolers who use a tablet to entertain themselves may not learn to manage their emotions, leading to angry outbursts, which prompt their parents to give them …
South Australian government calls for more foster carers for hundreds of children without a family home
Margie and Gary* couldn’t have children of their own but they had love and a safe place to offer — so they became foster carers. Across 30 years of fostering …
John was abused by a family member. He wants to save others from the same trauma
At six years old, John Cardamone should have been having fun playing with friends. Instead, his childhood innocence was stolen by a family member who sexually abused him over a …