Mum in profile: Cathy Freeman

Cathy Freeman

JO CASAMENTO From Olympic athlete to wife and mother, golden girl Cathy Freeman says raising toddler Ruby is the hardest thing she has ever done. But motherhood beats winning gold medals any day.

Mum in profile: Julie Goodwin

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We spoke to Julie Goodwin about life with her three teenage sons, motherhood, and how her career has affected her family life after winning the 2009 MasterChef title.

Mum in profile: Miranda Kerr

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KATE WATERHOUSE Miranda Kerr - model, business owner, Kids Helpline ambassador, and busy mum of one - talks about life with her husband, turning 30, and raising her son Flynn.

Leila McKinnon on being a new mum

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Kate Waterhouse Weekend Today co-host Leila McKinnon is on maternity leave after giving birth eight weeks ago to her first child, Edmund, already known as Ted.

PARENTS IN POLITICS

Meet Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

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Essential Baby has teamed up with Our Say to give Australian the chance to speak directly with the Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin. Find out more about this politican and mother of three.

A mother's fierceness

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Tara Moss, as told to Daisy Dumas Some say that motherhood comes with a softening edge, but author Tara Moss discovered a new-found "fierceness" once she became a mum herself.

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Tiffany Bakker Motherhood, therapy and a solid marriage have smoothed away some (but thankfully not all) of pop singer Pink's edge.

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PARENTS IN POLITICS

Tanya Plibersek: Cool, calm, elected

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Anne Summers Anne Summers on the rise and rise of the federal Labor MP and Minister for Health.

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Mum in profile: Danielle Spencer

Danielle Spencer, Dancing with the Stars

Christine Sams Danielle Spencer is a mum to two boys and married to a movie star, but says she's dancing her way to success just for herself.

Sarah Hanson-Young: "I'm no supermum"

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Amber Robinson In the first in a series of interviews with Australian politicians who happen to be parents, we chat to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young of the Greens about representation, motherhood, what her party is doing to help young families, and what her wish-list entails.

Mum in Profile: Rebecca Judd

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We chat to Rebecca Judd: model, TV personality and parent to six month old Oscar, her son with AFL star Chris Judd.

Mum in Profile: Sophie Smith

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Sophie runs marathons to help premature babies after three babies of her own. Read her remarkable story.

Mum in Profile: Candice Alley

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Mother of twins and wife to swimming legend Grant Hackett, Candice Alley talks to us about the issue of stress and anxiety, motherhood and natural ways to keep mums and bubs happy and healthy.

Love after motherhood

Nikki Gemmell

Karen Hardy Writer and mother-of-four Nikki Gemmell first attracted attention with The Bride Stripped Bare, now she's done it again with another look at ''the vexed issue of sexuality', in her latest book, With My Body.

Mum's 'crappy' blog a surprise success story

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Amber Robinson She's an artist whose decidedly lo-fi blog has captured thousands of international fans in five short months. Meet Amber Dusick from Parenting. Illustrated With Crappy Pictures™.

Mum in Profile: Karen Martini

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Karen Martini is an award winning Chef, Restaurateur, Writer, and Television host and a mother of two.

Mum in profile: Jessica Rowe

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Melina Cruickshank Jessica Rowe discusses her new book: Love, Wisdom, Motherhood, which features conversations with prominent Australian mums.

Mum in Profile: Tracey Spicer

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Tracey Spicer is a mother of two, a journalist and media commentator.

Mum in Profile: Annabel Crabb

Mum in profile: Annabel Crabb

Melina Cruickshank Annabel Crabb is a mother of two under four, Walkley award winning Annabel is one of Australia’s most respected media commentators and is currently the ABC Online's chief political writer and a regular presenter on THE DRUM.

Working mum

Model mum Miranda Kerr back on the catwalk

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Sarah McInerney Miranda Kerr has returned to work two months after giving birth to son Flynn, walking the runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Mum in Profile: Myleene Klass

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Joseph Kelly Myleene Klass has been a successful pop singer, released her pregnancy diary, her own range of baby clothes and was runner up in the UK's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Myleene is now in Australia co-hosting ABC3's Escape From Scorpion Island.

Mum in Profile: Alex Fevola

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Natalie Godward Alex Fevola, 33, is a a mum of three and in-demand photographer. Her latest challenge sees her fighting for the top tiara on Dancing With the Stars.

Mum in Profile: Hayley Lewis

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Amber Robinson Hayley Lewis is one busy mum. Well known for her Olympic swimming career, Hayley now hosts The Biggest Loser and owns and runs The Hayley Lewis Swim School. She lives in Queensland with her husband Greg and their two sons Jacob and Kai.

Georgie Parker - actor, performer and mother

Georgie Parker

Emma McDonald Georgie Parker is one of Australia's best known and loved actors. A wife, mother and talented singer, Georgie is also a regular presenter on Play School and was nominated at the 2009 Aria's for Best Children's Album.

Mum in Profile: Tina Harris

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Amber Robinson Mother, teacher and performer Tina Harris is talks to Essential Baby about combining motherhood with work as a children's musician.

Mum in Profile: Chrissie Swan

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Amber Robinson Media personality and mum Chrissie Swan was Australia's first female Big Brother runner-up. This year Chrissie has bought her intriguing sense of humour to two new projects, co-hosting The Circle on Channel 10 and acting as a Red Nose Day ambassador.

You can have it all, just not all at once

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LINDA MORRIS Juanita Phillips thought she could juggle the perfect life; career, kids, beautiful house; but, as she reveals in her new book, something had to give.

The power of mum

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Jennifer Lopez's priorities have changed since having children but her ambition hasn't.

Sophie Falkiner's glamour mum guide

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Stefanie Menezes Australia's yummiest mummy, Sophie Falkiner, offers her top tips to staying stylish in motherhood.

Witty woman

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Donna Walker-Mitchell Hollwood's reigning queen of comedy may be more glamorous these days but give Tina Fey the messy life of a mum any day.

EB Members

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Read about EB's feature members and their families - their amazing stories will surely inspire you!

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Hang out here at our forum of Entertainment - what we're watching on the big and small screens.

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Photo gallery: Celebrity parenting pictures

Keep an eye on celebrity parents and their offspring with our photo gallery, updated regularly. For more recent pics, visit our latest celebrity parenting gallery.

Mum in Profile

Famous Aussie mums discuss the juggle of high-profile careers and motherhood. Read how they do it here: Mum in Profile.

The accidental attachment parent

"Attachment parenting has set me up for ... well, I'm not going to say failure, but for a very difficult time," says one mum.

Baby love is worth the expense

Amidst all the arguing over which paid parental leave scheme is best for parents, is anyone talking about what's best for babies?

Immunisation, fever and pain relief

Find out the benefits and risks involved with protecting your child from harmful diseases.

Free: 'The First Year' ebook

Check out our new interactive ebook, part of the brand new SMH Shortbooks series, for free!

One mum's 'biggest mistake' offers lesson for all

A mother sparked conversations around the world when she declared, in a national newspaper, that she wished she'd never had her two children. But her story can teach us a valuable lesson on parenthood.

Ask an expert: My child is suddenly resisting toilet training

My child is resisting the toilet training process. We got off to a good start, but now she’s refusing to use the toilet. What can we do now?

Johnson's Baby 'how to' videos

We've learned a lot since we launched our first JOHNSON'S® baby powder way back in 1894, so we've put together this collection of 'how to' videos to get you started on your exciting journey.

New dads are sexy and they know it

While most women wouldn’t associate being a new parent with feeling more attractive, it seems men see it differently: they think they’re better looking than before they were dads.

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