Is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, right?

Can dancing or twerking really bring on labour? asks Hannah Dahlen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back in the news in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video. The video was made four years ago when she gave birth to daughter Lilibet, but was only released recently. It shows the duchess in hospital, heavily pregnant, dancing...

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When Did You Last Wash That? The Surprising Truth About Our Most-Used Household Items
From bedding to bags, these are the hygiene habits many Aussies forget You might be diligent about tossing your clothes in the wash, but what about your reusable shopping bags, couch throws, or pet beds? A new guide has revealed how often everyday household items...
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26 June, 2025
Keeping Calm in Year 12: A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Final School Year
As children approach their final year of school, keeping a sense of perspective can be useful for students and over-eager parents alike, writes Elizabeth Quinn. Navigating Year 12: Why Parents Need Perspective Too Year 12 can be a trying time for both students and their...
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19 June, 2025
Who Gets the Dog? What New Separation Laws Mean for Families Who have ‘fur babies’
New pet custody rules, stronger financial protections and easier divorces – what Australia’s 2025 family law reforms mean for parents and pet lovers. A major shift in Australia’s family law could affect everything from your finances to who gets to keep the family dog. If...
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12 June, 2025
Travelling with Food Allergies? New Hub Helps Families Plan Safe Holidays
With school holidays approaching fast, here is a timely new website for those who have to navigate a holiday if your child has life-threatening food allergies. Plan well, eat smart and travel safe with Australia’s first Food Allergy Travel Hub For many families living with...
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05 June, 2025
How to Handle Your Child’s Hardest Questions—Without Losing Your Mind
From “Why do people die?” to “Do bees have knees?”, children’s questions can catch us off guard — especially when we’re tired or unsure ourselves, writes Dr Susan White But research shows that how we respond is more important than having all the answers. The...
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29 May, 2025
Why Kids Ask So Many Questions — And Why It Matters
Dr Susan White looks at why young children ask so many questions — and why do they so often catch us off guard at the worst possible times? As it turns out, their constant curiosity is more than a phase. It’s how they learn, grow,...
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22 May, 2025

Celebrating Mothers

When Mark Became Chloe: The Surprise That Redefined My Birth Story
Chryss Cada’s dreams end up being a little more accurate than science. When birth plans meet real life Childbirth instructors suggest you write up a ‘birth plan’ – but they should call it a ‘birth best guess’. About a month before I was due to...
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26 June, 2025
Thinking about using donated eggs to start a family? Here’s what you need to know.
In Australia, the donor egg industry is heavily regulated, but in countries like the US, it can feel more like online shopping. Here’s what you need to know, report Anna E. Hartman and Dr Erica Coslor Starting a family is an exciting and scary decision...
Editor
26 June, 2025
Is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, right?
Can dancing or twerking really bring on labour? asks Hannah Dahlen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back in the news in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video. The video was made four years ago when she gave birth to daughter Lilibet, but was...
Editor
25 June, 2025
What is the long-term impact of Premature babies being given sucrose for pain relief?
New research shows it doesn’t stop long-term impacts on development, reports researcher Mia McLean Infants born very preterm spend weeks or even months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while their immature brains are still developing. During this time, they receive up to 16...
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20 June, 2025