Lifestyle
Tips for work-life balance
In Australia, we have a reputation for being laidback and carefree, but when it comes to hard yakka, our deeply ingrained preference is for a culture of long hours.
Spoiling Christmas
Mindy Laube Australian parents intend to spend an average of $584 on Christmas gifts for their children this year according to this week's "Toy Treasure Trove" report from BankWest.
Support for Mum when Dad works away
Department of Communities (WA) Does your partner spend time away for work? More and more families are developing their own strategies to deal with the challenges of the home and away lifestyle and are making it work for them.
Career Mums: give guilt the flick
Kim Kind Don't worry, career mothers, your children are on the right track, writes Kim Kind.
Help is in good hands
Marcella Bidinost A virtual assistant could claw back some time. Or you could become one, writes Marcella Bidinost.
What works best on the homefront?
Leah Gibbs Many people, women especially, whose work-life balance needs are unmet by their employer, tend consider two key options when weighing up job choices - working from home and self employment.
Cost of kids not so high after all
Adele Horin The cost of raising children is not nearly as high as parents have been led to believe, a study reveals.
Cuddle power
Louise Hall Parents need to be reminded to kiss, cuddle and talk to their babies to help prevent children growing up with developmental delays and emotional disorders, the NSW Government said.
Tips for managing your work-life balance
In Australia, we have a reputation for being laidback and carefree, but when it comes to hard yakka, our deeply ingrained preference is for a culture of long hours.
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