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DECEMBER 2015

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.
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.
How to get an 8-year-old boy to read.
Little boy gets block of wood for Christmas instead of PlayStation 4.
Four myths about allergies you thought were true - but aren't.
'In my marriage, sleep is currency.'
'We're on an exciting plane. All the kids want is an iPad.'
Would you ever lock your child in their room overnight?
'The parenting fear that consumes me.'
"We went technology-free for one day. I cheated."
Are nine-year-olds too young to be dating?
Rebecca Judd learns why you never post a photo of a pram on Instagram.
Was Princess Charlotte Photoshopped into the royal Christmas photo?
Michelle Bridges reportedly has given birth to her first child.
The perfect Santa photo is the one that captures a real-life moment.
“As a paediatric nurse, so many of the cases we see are easily avoided.”
Old school backyard games to introduce to your kids.
"I have boys and we loved 'Inside Out'."
You or Santa. Who should the present be from?
10 crazy ramblings of sleep deprived parents.
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."
What age should you stop getting presents from Santa?
How to entertain the kids every weekend in 2016 for only $63.
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.
Editor’s Picks: Healthy snacks the kids will actually eat.
"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.
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.
The one Christmas present that won't end up in a cupboard.
"The time I felt like a terrible mother."
Reese Witherspoon's advice to young women: "Be curious. Be brave. And don’t get a fringe."
“If you’re breastfeeding, going back to work presents some extra challenges.”
"Having children ended my marriage of 26 years."
The most common questions for midwives, answered.
"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.
Three parents share their real stories; when their child drowned.
"I can tell my kids the truth about Santa if I want to."
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."
Eight things that can go wrong when online shopping.
"My sons use the women's change rooms and I won't stop them."
Five ways to get through Christmas as a divorced family.
"Having two kids under 17 months was a shock to the system."
Japan's adorable Rice Ball Babies meme is taking over the internet.
How early is too early to have ‘the talk’ with your kids?
Teacher's Christmas presents are entering a new realm of extravagance.
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.
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."
Drum roll, please... Kim Kardashian's son's name has finally been released.
4 ways to give your child a good start in life.
The most important thing when it comes to talking to your teens about alcohol.
Dilemma: would you hire a male babysitter?
The present that will teach your kids what Christmas is really about.
How to make a healthier version of your children’s favourite "sometimes" foods.
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.
Children's Rights Commissioner urges national focus on children affected by domestic violence.
Chrissie Swan: "I had a lot of mother's guilt."
It may be awkward, but we need to talk to kids about porn.
"The 3 big lessons I learned from having an affair."
We’re calling it: It’s time to bring back the photo album.
"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."
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.
Ella has been through more health struggles than most will face in a lifetime.
The signs that show you're done having babies.
"I don't know how to deal with other kids being mean to my son."
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.
“Why my kids will never have a photo with Santa Claus.”
"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.