Mummy wars: fact or fiction?

Megan Blandford Tensions are raised, high horses are at the ready, and defenses are up: let the Great Mummy Wars begin. But who's involved in this war? Is it really a war at all? And if it is, how can we call a ceasefire?

This Mother's Day, try saying 'thank you'

As Mother’s Day nears, you can forget about buying your mum flowers or splashing out on expensive gifts – according to one survey, she just really wants you to say ‘thanks’.

Antibiotics could be the death of us

Australians are facing an antibiotics health crisis, leading the National Prescribing Service to launch a campaign that encourages the public to become 'antibiotic resistance fighters'.

Making memories on the road

Chrissie Swan Nothing opens the mind quite like the open road – even when you've got a small child in tow, writes Chrissie Swan.

Baguettes and baby steps in Noumea

Nicola Walker After a rocky start to a family holiday, Nicola Walker found natural ancient beauty in New Caledonia's Noumea.

Bali: Family-friendly travel tips

Sheriden Rhodes Bali is a great travel destination for families with even the youngest of children. Here are some tips for making your tropical trip even easier.

Keeping it all in the business: workplaces that offer child care

Mel Hearse Tania Titman is a mother of four: and a pioneering employer.

How the budget affects you

Lisa Cox Whether you're a parent, child, a carer or a person with a disability, here's a snapshot of how the budget will impact you and your family.

'Strangers paid for our IVF and gave us a baby'

Mahesh Sharma Online crowdsourcing is being used to raise funds for all sorts of projects, including a very personal one - to collect enough money to create a baby via IVF.

Two kids in two weeks for Jillian Michaels

In two weeks, celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has welcomed a two-year-old and a newborn into her family, with the ex-Biggest Loser trainer adopting a girl from Haiti two weeks after her partner delivered a son.

Gisele pregnant with baby number two

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her husband Tom Brady are pregnant with their second child, sources say.

Should you renovate or buy?

Jason Clout The choice of finding a new home is often forced on growing families, who can quickly realise that their existing address isn't quite as spacious when another family member comes along. But is it better to buy or renovate?

Leave work at 5:30

Andie Fox Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg, recently admitted she leaves work at 5:30pm to be at home with her children for dinner - and Andie Fox encourages everyone else to do it too.

Woman breaks in, tries to breastfeed baby

Police have arrested a woman for breaking into a house and attempting to breastfeed a stranger’s child.

Cuisine

Rainbow choc-pops

With a little inspiration, imagination and forward planning, a day involving screaming hordes of children in summer can be fun.

Mini salad Nicoise

Healthy and bite sized, these Mini Salad Nicoise are perfect for kids or impress at the next party.

Tasty chicken balls

Children love finger food. Team these with some dipping sauce such as tzatziki, hummus or even tomato sauce and you're on to a winner.

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