Mum
Blurring the role of Mum and Dad
Rachelle Unreich Stay-at-home dads, working mums: modern parents are slowly, sometimes uncomfortably, blurring the traditional lines between breadwinner and caregiver.
Tackling childhood obesity - get Mum fit too
Erin O'Dwyer Last year Anna Barwick was 95 kilograms and too embarrassed by her post-baby weight to join a gym. Tomorrow she will compete in her first team triathlon - at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast - along...
Dress-ups for real
Kellie Hush Toddler fashion has become serious business. It is a scary reality that Suri Cruise is now known as a style icon.
Nannies can be a super option
Lisa Wachsmuth The nanny is not just limited to the wealthy anymore. With many families having both the mother and father working, hiring a nanny is becoming a more popular option, writes Lisa Wachsmuth.
World of the cotton wool kids
JOHN ELDER PINT-SIZED crash helmets, baby- wipe warmers, baby GPS units, temporary tattoos with mum's mobile number and food allergy warnings … welcome to the world of the cotton-wool kids.
Toilet training: time to take a seat
Lisa Wachsmuth Toilet training can be frustrating for many parents, particularly those with little boys, says Illawarra GP Dr Margaret Perrott.
Don’t be afraid to get dirty
Brooke Wells The media know how to play on the fear of parents that germs are the source of family illnesses and infections. But is the opposite in fact in true?
How to beat night terrors
Allison Tait Night terrors and nightmares - while both presenting as similarly noisy and sleep-depriving - are two different things.
Off-road with the rugrats
Sheridan Rhodes Mum's the word as two daredevil parents take their bubs on a 4WD tour of outback South Australia.
Real-life Lara Croft defends her right to breastfeed
Georgina Robinson A British glamour model and former real-life Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, says she will defy the "dirty looks" and breastfeed her toddler son for as long as he wants.
Baby, you've got all the right moves
Kate Cox and Essential Baby Meet the new generation of nightclubbers. They're loud, have perfect skin and crazy dance moves. They are also aged between six months and seven years old.
Toddler bootcamp
Stiven Pucar Exercise for adults is essential for a healthier lifestyle but parents might find it hard to fathom that your toddler needs exercise also!
Bridging the gap between home and childcare
Claire Gordon I’m sure it’s not a generalisation to say that the vast majority of children experience some degree of anxiety when starting daycare.
Anticipating challenges with our children
Carole Disseldorp If we can anticipate problems and take active preparatory steps we will feel much more satisfied with our parenting and our children’s behaviour.
My two sons' anaphylaxis
Nicole Salinas My two gorgeous sons have a life threatening type of allergy called anaphylaxis. It's a very severe form of allergic reaction that must be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment...
Ready, Set...Read!
Sonja Walker For almost 40 percent of children, learning to read is a challenge. Yet strangely, most very young children can identify their favourite fast food restaurant or breakfast cereal packet without too...
Toddler snack ideas
The little engine of a toddler is constantly burning fuel, and your toddler will benefit from small meals spaced out during the day. Healthy, fun snacks will provide toddlers with energy to burn.
A-Z of home safety
When it comes to children and safety there is a lot to think about and it can be easy to overlook a potential hazard for your baby or toddler.
Your toddler's playtime
When you look back on your children's toddler years, you'll know that this wonder-filled time is over in the blink of an eye.
Navigating the toddler minefield
Dr Emma Little Many of us can't wait to get through that first year of our baby's life so that they are sleeping through the night, have predictable routines and can be a little bit more independent.
