Money
'Life lesson': is asking a teenager to help pay her $10,000 dental bill unreasonable?
Teaching kids valuable 'life lessons' is an important part of parenting - but how far is too far?
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.
Work
'Do what you love' is terrible career advice
Some practical advice about what to factor into a potential career choice.
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.
Travel
Corona-cation: Sydney family recreate 10-day cruise at home after holiday plans cancelled
"We decided to take matters into our own hands", says Simone Scoullar.
Canberra bus driver hailed a 'hero' after returning lost school boy home
The driver went "above and beyond" to deliver the little boy to his parents, but insists he was "just doing his job."
My tween turned into an adult at 35,000 feet
Are you flying anywhere soon? If so, watch out, your tween may hit adulthood while you’re in the air.
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
Clever mum buys vending machine for kids to pay for their own treats
If your kids have been eating you out of house and home during isolation,then this clever mum may have found a solution!
Exhausting: Mum's epic chores list sparks house cleaning debate
'Whatever keeps you sane' is the motto here.
Can Marie Kondo teach a four-year-old how to tidy up?
We needed all the help we could get.
'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.
Technology
The social app your kids could be using that you should be aware of
While the app is not new, there are concerns it is attracting the attention of a new generation of tweens and teens.
Can Snapchat's new feature help troubled teens?
Social media platforms are increasingly offering mental health support tools to users. The jury is still out on whether it will do any good
Parental privacy: kids, we need to talk about Facetime
It might be popular with kids, but some parents are not so keen on Facetime.
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
It's not just kids who need their parents - we need them too
Richard Di Natale is the latest to step back for his children's sake—or is it for his own need of connection?
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.