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Children exit swim lessons too early

By Melissa Grant Children are starting swimming lessons earlier than their parents did, but often stop before achieving essential life saving water skills. New research has...

Important message for bully victims

By Melissa Meehan You are not alone. It’s a simple, but important message, from Kids Helpline - made even timelier following recent media interviews with Amy...

Immunisation Week a timely reminder

By Melissa Meehan The tears can last a couple of minutes, but a simple jab can protect your kids for much, much longer. World...

Parents hopping mad over allergy scene

By Melissa Meehan Parents are hopping mad over a controversial scene in the Peter Rabbit movie that bullies a character who is allergic to blackberries. The...

Lunch box guru reveals secrets

By Angie Hilton Aaaarrrgghh school lunches!!! Sometimes I tear my hair out over them. I really do aim for the perfect blend of healthy food...

Free flu shots for kids on way

Young children in Victoria will soon be able to get free flu shots. Kids aged between six months and five years can get the jab...

Major changes to pool safety rules

Every pool and spa in Victoria will be inspected as often as every three years under sweeping changes to help prevent child drownings. Homeowners will...

Stay-at-home dad numbers rise slightly

By Melissa Grant The number of stay-at-home dads in Australia remains small but is slowly rising. An estimated 80,000 fathers in two-parent families stay at home,...

Angie’s Catch-Up – It’s now easy being Green

  I fell in love with Julia before we even met. To be honest I didn’t even know who she was at the time, but...

Book dreams for bully battler

By Luke Voogt After battling schoolyard bullies by writing a book, Wandana Heights' Brook Blaney is on a quest to win a publishing...

The wonder of mindful parenting

By Maxine Therese Even with the best intentions, we may find ourselves parenting in ways that are not as conscious or mindful as...

Author mum’s Unicorn with a difference

Anglesea mum Ali Villani’s first children’s book carries a powerful message for young people who may be struggling with self-acceptance. The businesswoman drew from her...

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Missta Mums are heating up

A dynamic mum duo is spilling the tea on parenthood in a new podcast. Geelong business partners-turned-best mates Demi Duncan and Melinda Baxter are better...