Money
We have a weekly family budget meeting - and it's saved money and our sanity
When your budget is cut in half, you learn how to make a dollar stretch and how to work as a team with your partner.
'It's saved us': the drought warrior mums selling handmade goods to survive
Families on the land "don't want a hand out, just a hand up."
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher's 'privileged' kids won't inherit fortune
Their two children will not inherit their parents' millions.
Being a mum can have benefits when looking for a new job
While searching for a new job after a baby may be daunting, it needn't be.
We cut up credit cards, and life got so much better
We cut up our credit cards and it changed our family's finances for the better.
For the first time in a long time, we’re setting up a generation to be worse off than the one before it
A new Grattan Institute study finds that for the first time in a long time, young Australians are no better off than those who came before, and are likely to do worse.
Work
Yes, I'm lucky to have a flexible job - but there are downsides
Sometimes I wish I could just use the "can't leave the office" excuse.
How I stay connected with my kids as a working mum
I've come up with a simple way to connect with my kids even when I'm at work.
Travel
Four ways to keep kids learning while travelling
Your children can have a rich experience, seeing different parts of the world and understanding other cultures. And there are several things you can do to support their learning
Five things to consider when road tripping with kids
Like most households, my family's busy weeks are filled with work, school and the constant juggle of kids' extra-cirricular activities. So when an opportunity comes along to get out of the city for the weekend and have some fun times as a family, there is only one question - when do we leave?
Step-daughter creates care package for passengers on flight with snoring stepdad
"The snoring usually only lasts a short time - while he falls asleep."
Road Trips
What to pack for a family road trip
A fun and quality road trip is all in the pre-planning.
Police help forgetful mum find her 'stolen' car
Apparently she's not alone.
Home
'Daunting, intrusive, draining': Applying for rental homes as a family fills me with anxiety
It's the second time in two years we've had to pack up and move, and the process is so stressful.
We let our eight-year-old sleep in our bed, and it's the best decision we've ever made
Caring for our son meant parenting him differently, and taking his challenges into account.
Drowning in to-do's: Help, I'd rather do anything than life admin
A new survey has found that most people would choose almost anything over doing life admin. And I'm not surprised.
Who am I again? The truth about becoming an empty nester
I wish I could turn back time.
'Banana sundaes for dinner' and other ways to slay as a single parent
Kate Berry has two daughters and inspires many women with the creative ways she has embraced the challenges of single-parenting.
Mum calls critics 'prudes' after she gifts jar of condoms and booze for son's 18th birthday
Some aren't impressed, but this mum says 'Stop making sex taboo.'
Technology
Remote Parenting: I raise my kids via text messages - and I'm not ashamed to admit it
My kids know I am only a text away. I am here for them even when I'm not with them. And how can that be bad?
Nine-year-old exposed to naked pic challenge after dad allows her to have TikTok
What does she do when her child's father has seriously overstepped the mark?
A third of Australian kids own a mobile phone, study finds
Nearly half of Australian kids aged six to 13 own or have access to a mobile phone, a survey has found.
Pets
Desperate search for son's 'best mate' after fatal crash
The family of a man killed in a car crash in Queensland, have issued a desperate plea to help find his missing dog.
Understanding dog personalities can help prevent attacks
Humans and dogs have lived together for thousands of years, but we may be forgetting how to co-exist peacefully.
Making Time For Me
ESSENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL: I regret having my third child, but I can't admit it to anyone
I had given up on having a third child when my third child made himself known to me.
My weight is a constant battle, but I refuse to hide away this summer
"Every year around this time I start to feel anxious about my size."
Tears and tantrums: the family photographers who capture everything
Family photography makes most people think of awkwardly-posed group portraits. Everyone is dressed in their best outfits, but nobody wants to be there. Parents are stressed about snotty faces, messy hair and crying babies. They try hard to keep everyone happy while pretending to be happy themselves.
Having the house all to myself is my favourite form of self-care
One thing that I was quick to learn: self-care for mothers can sometimes feel like a pipe dream.
The day I decided to reclaim space for me
I reclaimed a space in the house just for me, showing my children I have interests outside of home and family.
Thinking of laser hair removal? Here’s what you need to know
How well laser therapy works depends on your type of hair and skin, the type of laser and the skill of the person operating it.