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Parenting 2

DECEMBER 2015

"I'm letting my sons choose their own faith, not force one on them."
The most memorable moments of 2015. Yes, we're nostalgic already.
Lara and Sam Worthington celebrate their first anniversary.
Magdalena Roze takes her baby son on very his first outing.
"I couldn't be happy for my friend after her pregnancy announcement."
"Yesterday, I was a judgemental jerk to a fellow mother."
More than half of parents say sex after kids is even better than before.
Two mothers have been forced to give back their daughter after raising her for almost three years.
If you are having a baby in 2016, take these names off the list.
Why a mother doesn't want to be touched.
How to divorce, celebrity-style.
Little boy gets block of wood for Christmas instead of PlayStation 4.
Cate Blanchett opens up about adopting baby daughter Edith.
Chrissy Teigen trolled for being pregnant and "unmarried".
"For every stabbing pain during my pregnancy, I'll be grateful."
'In my marriage, sleep is currency.'
The book helping parents talk to their children about sexual abuse.
Diary of a miscarriage.
Would you ever lock your child in their room overnight?
What's your problem with my daughter having short hair?
There are worse things in life than a poo-covered iPod, right?
"I had a baby - and my sex life has never been better."
"We went technology-free for one day. I cheated."
"We have three kids. We used to have four."
"My son has a fear of people in dress-ups".
Madonna's son doesn't want to come home for Christmas.
Man posts picture of himself in the bath with two-year-old daughter. World goes mad.
Rebecca Judd learns why you never post a photo of a pram on Instagram.
"I think my child's school is trying to break me."
Was Princess Charlotte Photoshopped into the royal Christmas photo?
It's time to stop trying to be perfect and cut yourself some slack.
From one control freak to another: Michelle Bridges, you're going to be just fine.
An IKEA ad reminds us of the most important present you can give a child.
"Please, give me an honest ad. One where the house is a mess."
"Where I live, being pro-vaccination makes me a weirdo."
The perfect Santa photo is the one that captures a real-life moment.
The simple changes you can make today, to help you become a whole lot healthier.
Old school backyard games to introduce to your kids.
An open letter to the baby boy we lost three years ago.
Why is school not working for so many young people?
"I have boys and we loved 'Inside Out'."
Ratbag teen goes on 'Bonnie and Clyde' crime spree with boyfriend after stealing her mum's car.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
How does becoming 'Dad' affect our partners?
You or Santa. Who should the present be from?
10 crazy ramblings of sleep deprived parents.
"The one thing I don't want to say to my kids these holidays."
Did you hit your 2015 parenting KPIs?
"Last year I was shamed for my 'big Christmas'. This year I don't care."
The biggest fear for mothers of boys.
Eight benefits of having a family in your twenties.
"To my baby boy, on our first Sunday without you."
People are upset about this breastfeeding photo for all the wrong reasons.
How to entertain the kids every weekend in 2016 for only $63.
A family day out that won't make you want to weep into your coffee.
If Christmas is about giving, then we truly have to live that and give to others.
Now, science says having kids later in life is better for your health.
Nine women share the last text message they received from their mum.
My son's best friend's mum hates me, and the feeling is now mutual.
"I didn’t notice that she had turned blue."
A refreshingly honest letter to Santa from a stay at home dad.
Forget a doorknob. Parents have taken pulling out their kids' wobbly teeth to a new level.
While she was in hospital giving birth, Crystal's fiancé and mother were killed in a car accident.
No one knows just how many Australian children are currently waiting for permanent homes.
Tamara Ecclestone will continue to breastfeed her almost two-year-old daughter.
Why Keola Birano doesn't care if his daughters are 'happy'."
Sarah Harris has given birth to her first child.
Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford has lost custody of her two kids.
Andrew Daddo: "You're still going to get in trouble. But we want you around to get in trouble."
"How much I've gained after two pregnancies."
"The time I felt like a terrible mother."
The most common questions for midwives, answered.
The Block's Bec Douros talks about her difficult 18 hour labour.
"How a man in a red suit helped my son believe in Santa again."
Olivia Wilde has been shamed for sharing a photo of her nude toddler.
Mother alters her tattoo in support of her transgender son.
Three parents share their real stories; when their child drowned.
"I can tell my kids the truth about Santa if I want to."
"I'm saying no to all the unnecessary Christmas expectations this year."
Jessica Simpson attacked over a picture of her daughter.
One Family. 12 days of Christmas. Approximately 10,000 social events.
"Why Elf on the Shelf won’t be in my house this Christmas."
"I still shift uncomfortably when I'm labelled as a mum."
"My sons use the women's change rooms and I won't stop them."
Breastsleeping: An expert believes you should be co-sleeping with your baby.
"My wife is pregnant and I've just been diagnosed with cancer."
Lindy Klim has faced the dilemma any parent with a pool knows all too well.
WATCH: Baby's contagious laughter over the word 'Papa'.
Five ways to get through Christmas as a divorced family.
"Dear Grandparents. We know it's Christmas. But it's time to back off."
All I want for Christmas is two lines on a stick.
"Having two kids under 17 months was a shock to the system."
Japan's adorable Rice Ball Babies meme is taking over the internet.
"The hunt for my son's perfect present is shallow. But the smiles won't be."
How early is too early to have ‘the talk’ with your kids?
6 questions every parent of a teenager will ask.
Teacher's Christmas presents are entering a new realm of extravagance.
To the caring teachers of our kids with special needs.
Mum shamed over how many Christmas presents she bought her children.
Editor’s Picks: Things every mum should have in her handbag.
Dating as a single mum: "He got in the car and sat on a cheeseburger pickle."
A mother's touching letter to the baby she tragically lost.
David Beckham is "devastated" by Romeo's choice not to follow in his footsteps.
Let's stop sweating the small stuff, shall we?
'Kimye's baby name would not shock my mother's group.'
The mother who doesn't want her pregnant daughter to give birth naturally.
Five ways to deal with hormonal tweens (while staying sane).
"I am a worrier mum. I worry about my kids all the time."
Confessions of super (tired) mums.
The Facebook page sticking it to stock photos everywhere.
Drum roll, please... Kim Kardashian's son's name has finally been released.
The most important thing when it comes to talking to your teens about alcohol.
The present that will teach your kids what Christmas is really about.
Meet the world's oldest baby.
Bookies weigh in on the baby name Kim and Kanye are most likely to choose.
Terry Biviano throws a party for her 2yo, nothing short of lavish.
Safety concerns after popular Christmas toy catches fire.
"Everybody told me parenting would be hard. Nobody told me it would be fun."
Online security isn’t just about the internet.
Why mums need to stop apologising for their kids.
Here's what Kim Kardashian will name her new baby.
Chrissie Swan: "I had a lot of mother's guilt."
It may be awkward, but we need to talk to kids about porn.
The terrible truth about being married to a well paid miner.
'Sometimes I felt like I was only a tit': Glee star Naya Rivera shares her breastfeeding struggles.
"I gave my daughter a 'boy's' hair cut. And I have no regrets."
What not to say to a mother of twins.
"How you look in a bikini has nothing to do with being a new mum."
The beautiful photo celebrating two years breastfeeding twins.
Katie Price has denied rumours she is expecting her sixth child.
All mothers must make feeding choices – but let them be informed.
6 things to do at bedtime to make mornings easier.
Parents are shaming their kids' accidentally X-rated art on social media.
Teenage girls are stealing your baby photos for a weird new game
The signs that show you're done having babies.
"I don't know how to deal with other kids being mean to my son."
Behold: The Hold. It's the fail-safe way to stop a baby crying.
Kim Kardashian's baby is no longer breech after a "painful and scary" medical procedure.
Australian dad finds his baby's daycare centre closed and his son locked inside.
Sonia Kruger's luxury Sydney home is for sale.
For anyone who thinks you have to choose between having a career or having a baby.
"Cut back my kids sugar intake for a week? Challenge accepted."
From tonight you might want to check what your kids are watching on TV.
Yet more research backs up the importance of early childhood education.

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