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Kids

MARCH 2018

This week, kids learned the consequences of cheating. Now it's time to show them the value of compassion.
Mums weigh in: How early is too early for kids to be LOUD?
Should we allow kids to play with toy guns? We asked a child psychologist.
The viral video of a kid who just wants someone to help him wash his hands. Oh goodness.
MyTribeofSix has found a genius way to avoid tantrums when re-fuelling.
Mum shares warning: 'In 24 hours our little girl went from 100 per cent healthy to this.'
Kinder is the new Tinder app for baby names, and it's helping parents everywhere.
It's only March but we already know the most popular baby names of 2018 so far.
A mother's bathtime ritual with her sons, aged 10 and 11, is dividing parents.
The brilliant way this mum taught her "entitled" 13-yo son a valuable lesson about money.
Roxy Jacenko shared a video of her son Hunter falling asleep at a slightly awkward moment.
The rule Grant Denyer made after his "nudie rudie" kids caused a gross "medical incident".
Ask a dog trainer: What if your dog is a nightmare in the car?
'My 6-yo son caught what we thought was a regular virus. He was never the same again.'
Does this viral video of a toddler constitute child abuse?
Snapchat 101 for parents: what is it, and FTLOG, what is the point of it?
"Touch my boy's hair and I'll break your arm."
Kids were asked to draw a picture of a scientist. The results were, actually, wonderful.
My son is uncircumcised. Have I ruined his sex life?
How to throw a magical fairy garden party at home for your kids.
Pregnant Lindsay was 15 minutes into a 63km trip when she gave birth in the boot of a car.
'Dear husband, I need more help. I'm waving a white flag.'
Elizabeth Debicki shares why Peter Rabbit is a very different type of children's film.
The packaged supermarket kids' snacks that are actually healthy, according to dietitians.
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: "What Zoe Foster Blake got exactly right about working from home with kids."
My horror housemate story beats 'Worst Roommate Ever'.
The very best new Netflix shows just for kids.
Is it okay to take my kids to the dog park? Dog trainer and mum Mel Ritterman responds.
PARENTING DILEMMA: "My toddler is touching herself. What should I say?"
The six books every new mum needs in their life.
Michelle Gigger collects her kids' phones every night. They decided to take their revenge.
How one Aussie museum is flipping the script on kids' gender stereotypes.
"I've had four kids go through their childhood vaccinations. Here's what I've learned."
This is how many hours you'd work as a mum. And wow, we're one dedicated bunch.
"You carry a baby for nine months and think nothing is wrong. Then this all fell apart."
A paediatric nutritionist explains: "Yes, your child can eat too much fruit."
Is your morning school run a horror story like this mum's?
Jimmy Kimmel shares the dark thoughts about his sick baby boy that he kept from his wife.
We're onto you, parents: It turns out you do have a favourite child after all.
This chilling x-ray image is a timely reminder for parents about the dangers of choking.
REBECCA SPARROW: "High school is all about the five minute moments."
Midwife Cath has taken on the breastfeeding versus bottle debate in an emotional Instagram post.
The 5 lessons you must teach your kids about money that they won't learn at school.
The gorgeous moment a dad realised his two-year-old could read.
An Aussie mum's picture book is helping kids understand autism. And it's all because of her son.
A mum posted this innocent photo of her living room and hundreds of parents blew up.
Kim Kardashian has shared how (and why) she chose to have a girl for baby number three.
"Parents are meant to protect their children. Instead, they're publicly humiliating them."
One of Australia's hottest names of 2017 has been plunging in popularity. Take a guess why.
Pregnant woman on maternity leave left shocked by partner's deeply "selfish" demand.
Grandparents are the best. But what can you do when the grandies go rogue with the treats?
The viral photo of a toddler's tantrum showing another perspective to the 'terrible twos'.
It's not okay to approach my child in the schoolyard: Why we pulled our son from his school.
Kylie Jenner just posted a photo of baby Stormi with her great grandma and damn, it's cute.
'I thought my toddler skipped the terrible twos. Boy was I wrong.'
'I've learned to accept that I'll never be an organised mum.'
There's an Aussie company paying kids to do their maths homework and it's working.
'When Blake began wetting the bed, I Googled his symptoms. But our GP knew straight away.'
"Posting a photo of a child when they're sick is about a parent's self promotion."
Here's exactly what you need to do if your child is choking.
Women and girls in STEM: The next frontier in Australia's push for full gender equality.
What parents need to know about the worrying trend of YouTube stars Logan and Jake Paul.
"I accidentally stole something from Kmart and my daughter caught me. Am I a bad parent?"
'Almost everyone I know that has had boys in the last six months has chosen circumcision.'
There's usually vomit and tears on school camps, but they're so worth it.
A couple has been taken to court for trying to name their baby daughter 'Liam'.
Ask Me Anything is the podcast you should share with the tween and teen girls in your life.
Amy planned a photo shoot to honour her "little zombie boy." What came next shocked her.
A baby is dead and two children are injured after three savage dog attacks. What can we do?
This video of a 10-year-old running to school in the rain has parents divided.
Road test: the DIY slime kit that made making slime easy.
Bullying aside, an unprovoked attack on a child is never okay.
"Easter is what Christmas should be. At least in my household."
'A list of all the crazy sh*t I've Googled since becoming a mum.'
Why Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis' kids won't be trust fund babies.
A 'flying nanny' shares her easy hack for soothing a crying child on a flight.
Johanna Griggs just became a grandmother for the first time.
An innocent photo has convinced people that Kylie Jenner can't change her baby's nappies.
The best reasons for taking your kids to Mardi Gras tonight.
No dairy? No gluten? No egg? A nutritionist on the chocolate alternatives you can eat.
When we pay for things by tapping a plastic card, how do we teach kids the value of money?
Think of the parents: 3 reasons taking your kid to playgrounds is an adult's worst nightmare.
A top teacher says he's not a fan of homework, full stop. He explains why.
This mum's Kmart pocket money hack is the secret to getting your kids excited about chores.
Commonwealth Games 2018: Six awesome things to do on the Gold Coast with kids this April.
"Dear people without kids...": An Aussie mum's open letter about life before children.

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