Money
'I was shocked': why mum won't help daughter pay for driving lessons
A mother has asked for reddit users opinions when it comes to giving money to her children.
'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.
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
‘They're going to be in therapy for life!’ Mum mortified after kids catch her and husband ‘in the act’
"Its 9.30pm on a Wednesday what could possibly go wrong?"
'We were shocked': Does your child own the world's messiest bedroom?
From teetering piles of laundry to empty chip packets, some of us have no shame when it comes to mess.
‘Stop letting YouTube raise your kids’ Mum divides internet with screen time statement
The mum started a heated debate after declaring parents need to stop letting YouTube 'raise' their kids.
Elsa, Batman, Ben 10: The secret to get kids helping around the house
Time to bust out the Paw Patrol costumes!
'Excessive': Mum's giant co-sleeping bed divides the internet
Everyone has an opinion about the huge 'family bed'.
Mum chastised by husband for 'throwing' twin daughter over fence during dog chase
"The dog was right behind me, and my daughter on the left side was slipping."
Technology
It's official: spending time on your phone does not make you a bad parent
Researchers have discovered that parental phone usage is often a sign of warm and attached parenting.
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
Pets
Australia’s top trending dog names have been revealed
Move over, Fido!
New study finds that young kids with a family dog are better behaved
Good news for kids trying to convince their parents to let them get a dog!
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.