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MAY 2016

Australian man arrested on child pornography charges in Canada.
Editor’s Picks: The best ways to bring your kids’ imaginations to life.
The latest items banned at preschools are the "nail in the coffin of childhood".
'Why I'll teach my three-year-old son about the menstrual cycle.'
Michelle spent years fighting to bring her girls home to Australia. This is how she won.
Mother of 4-year-old who fell in Gorilla enclosure has hit back saying: “Accidents happen.”
The Block's Bec Douros was shamed by a fellow passenger for breastfeeding on a flight.
They left their son in the wilderness as punishment. Now he's missing.
Expert advice: let babies sit themselves up.
"Microchips for kids are like barcodes... people will get used to them."
Why is childcare such a hard sell in the Federal Election?
'I fear that letting kids opt out of homework will create a generation of self-entitled children.'
Out of control parents on the sidelines taught a silent lesson this weekend.
The unexpected fallout from Seven Year Switch's Michelle revealing her postnatal depression.
8 of the best hiding spots for treats so the people you love can NEVER EVER find them.
The nightmare that is grown siblings not getting along.
Comedian Christian Hull: "This was my mother. I am one of four children."
Brisbane father who tortured and killed his 13-month-old son to serve just 6 years in jail.
Kris Jenner wants to change her name BACK to Kardashian.
Netball association forced ‘hysterical’ 9 year-old girls to play in wild storms or pay $250 fine.
It's been 43 years since their daughter disappeared. But Greg and Christine Gordon won't stop searching.
Babies left to cry it out are no worse off than other babies.
Sorry, Sharon. The McCanns are not to blame for what happened to Maddie.
Parents caught faking child's illness in order to take sick leave.
6 ways to get prepared for your baby.
Do you really have to take a gift to a child's birthday party? Every. Single. Time?
Anxious mums are booking into sleep schools before their babies are even born.
We speak to a midwife on the best things you can do in the lead up to birth.
How to get your home ready for a baby.
How to cope during a winter pregnancy.
Shocked students find three-month-old baby on the doorstep of their Brisbane home.
“My children are innocent, they know nothing of the real risk their father poses to them.”
The peak hour traffic was so bad her partner had to pull over so she could give birth on the side of the road.
We talk to child psychologists about developing kids’ imaginations.
"Why my husband's jealousy is good for our relationship."
"Would you leave a peacefully sleeping 10-month old home alone for 7 minutes?"
Oshin Kizsko: Win for parents of boy with brain cancer as court refuses to order radiotherapy.
Seven-year-old's diary is the greatest tale of love and heartbreak.
It will cost $230,000 to keep this baby alive.
PASS IT ON: Batches of Children's Panadol have been recalled after contamination.
Childcare might be letting you work but in reality, it may not really be worth it.
The magical way Celine Dion told her sons their father died.
City living causes psychosis in kids.
Girl writes adorable letter to trick her mum into revealing her present.
Melbourne private school tells bullied children: 'Stop playing victim'.
10 realities of kids’ sport that every parent understands.
The best parenting advice the Mamamia team has ever received.
Anne Hathaway proves there's so much more to the first weeks of motherhood than a strict diet.
Parents of sick Perth boy, Oshin back in court fighting against radiotherapy.
Do you really have to wear the crappy presents from your kids?
“ Why is the school system so far behind the rest of society?”
Yes every child should be taught how to swim, but its PARENTS who should be responsible for it.
You might be a genius and not even know it.
Meet Marina, the mother-of-two who changed the course of Lisa Wilkinson's life.
We use fitness coaches, business coaches and now parenting coaching is on the rise.
The surprising way newborn babies are cast in movies.
Why we need to put mums back in the picture.
"I finally found the perfect way to stop my kids swearing."
Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski are trying for a baby.
5 reasons I’m grateful I was diagnosed with post natal depression.
Politicians don’t need focus groups, they need mother’s groups.
Borderline Personality Disorder fueled my mum's abuse.
Lara Worthington addresses those pregnancy rumours on Kyle & Jackie O.
Queensland man charged with rape of two young girls at daycare centre.
"It's incredibly hard": Heath Ledger's family's pain at not seeing his look-alike daughter.
"I am infertile. I am childless. I do not have a baby or child, but I want one. Desperately."
"Rachael Finch and husband Michael Miziner's weekends without their daughter make me sad."
Congratulations! Logie winner Adam Dovile has just become a dad.
Rachael Finch takes aim at people calling her a bad mother.
Is swaddling your baby safe?
David Ridsdale: Child sex abuse survivor accused of not being open about his own past as an abuser.
The letter every child sitting NAPLAN tests this week needs to read.
Home and Away's Christie Hayes on the child accident that taught her to forgive herself.
Nine things I've learned about myself since finding out I can't have children.
This young The Voice contestant has chronic Tourette syndrome. Until he's asked to sing.
Rebecca Judd compares her growing baby bump with her also pregnant sister.
Thanks Sheryl Sandberg, for your kind comments but single mums aren’t 'heroes'.
Why this very messy car has parents applauding.
Why I gave up on making 'mum' friends.
Lara Worthington may be hiding another BIG secret from us.
A man charged with abusing six-year-old girl on a bus.
Sheryl Sandberg honours single mothers in heartwarming post.
Austin Cotterill dies in hospital after Eidsvold house fire
State of Australia's Mothers: Queensland toughest state to be a mum, Save the Children report finds
Blac Chyna says her baby news was leaked. For publicity. BY A KARDASHIAN.
Mum shocked after daughter, 6, discovers sex toy in five-star hotel room.
Jackie O apologises for on-air comments questioning the paternity of Kieran Foran's young son.
A mother's warning: kids have strokes too.
Children who sexually abuse other children 'linked with pornography'.
Our kids are breaking down and we only have ourselves to blame.
Mum begs Channel 9 for help to release 60 Minutes kidnapping crew.
Lara Worthington shares the first photo of Rocket Zot's face. Only took over a year...
The woman who admitted she didn't like her friend's child.
Australia's Mother of The Year for 2016 is an inspiration.
Fitness blogger: "Having a baby changed the way I feel about my body."
Ryan Reynolds reveals the sweet reason his daughter has an "unusual" name.
Canberra childcare worker fined $400 for smacking children in her care.
There is a scientific reason why you call your kids the wrong name.
Family demands answers over the death of baby after gastroenteritis misdiagnosis.
"Brexting? You bet I do. Every single day."
What your favourite cheese says about you.
Kourtney Kardashian reveals what she bickers with Kim about the most.
All of his friends cancelled on his fourth birthday party so 55 strangers saved the day.