The toll on relationships when you’re in the sandwich generation
Lauren Black was 35 and raising a toddler when her mum died unexpectedly. “Mum was the centre pin…
The Mom Seeking Out-Of-State Abortion
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The ’90s parenting trend of feral child summer is back
Low-rise jeans and Abercrombie & Fitch aren’t the only divisive ’90s trends making a comeback. Nostalgic moms and…
Teen depression tied to academic, family pressure, say experts
The home environment plays a critical role in how well teens cope with pressure, says Dr Amer Siddiq…
Mater Hospital’s religious abortion ban left couple feeling ‘abandoned’
After a miscarriage and unsuccessful IVF attempts, Brisbane woman Elisa and her husband Brent were feeling cautiously joyful…
Last time I went on a trip without my daughter, disaster struck. I’m terrified it’ll happen again.
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I kicked my mentally ill kid out of my house
She gave her kiddo the old heave-ho — and social media is clapping in support. Megan Morris shamelessly…
Gen Z doesn’t know basic finances — here’s who they’re blaming
The kids aren’t alright. It’s no surprise that Gen Z — the generation born between 1997 and 2012…
‘Incredibly moving’ app lets you feel your unborn baby’s heartbeat through your phone
It’s making waves! A new AI-powered app is giving expecting parents the chance to literally feel their unborn…
I want to help my family through a medical emergency. But not like this.
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