I'm Not Going to Punish My Kids for Using "Naughty" Words
My 10-month-old was crawl-stomping (he’s kinda aggressive when he wants to get somewhere fast) into the bathroom just as my daughter had emerged from the bath. "F*ck the hell!" she said (translation: f*cking hell).
Read full storyA Family-Friendly Holiday 3 Hours North of Sydney
We haven't wanted to venture too far from home with the pandemic still running rampant. But heading into the third year of lockdowns, masks, avoiding crowds, and being cooped up at home with two small children, we decided it was time to find a mini holiday that's not too far away and not in a busy city location.
Read full storyDog Attacks Can be Avoided if Dog Owners Act Responsibly
My dog was attacked by another dog, and not for the first time. It’s a horrible, stressful experience and something I hope doesn’t ever happen to your dog. In recent years, I've encountered at least one dog off-leash every couple of days when I'm out for a walk with my dogs. And I'm not the only one. TV veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren has noticed an increase in the number of dogs off-leash in public areas that aren't designated off-leash areas.
Read full storyMy Child Doesn’t Owe You Physical Affection
It’s the goodbyes that stress me out the most. “Can I have a hug and a kiss?” someone asks my three-year-old daughter. “No,” she replies as she clutches at my skirt and tries to hide.
Read full storyNSW Police Appealing for Dashcam Footage to Assist with Investigation into the Murder of 9-Year-Old Charlise Mutten
Nine-year-old Charlise Mutten was reported missing on Friday, January 14 from a luxury property in Mount Wilson, which sparked an extensive search by authorities. Her body was found in a barrel along the Colo River on Tuesday, January 18. Justin Stein, the fiance of Charlise's mother, Kallista Mutten, was charged with Charlise's murder.
Read full storyAustralian Cartoon 'Bluey' is Great for Teaching Parents About Play-Based Learning
As an avid reader, I’m usually learning about parenting techniques through books, as well as good old Google for questions like Is my 3-year-old a sociopath? and What are the symptoms of a concussion? (Okay, so I haven’t really googled the former but it does cross my mind every time my daughter looks me in the eye and does the very thing I told her not to do.)
Read full storyScott Morrison's Pandemic Response Causes Drop of Coalition's Primary Vote for the First Time
Resolve ran the first main opinion poll for 2022 that resulted in the Coalition dropping from 39 percent to 34 percent, with Labor in front for the first time at 35 percent in the primary vote.
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