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OCTOBER 2020

'Two years ago, my husband died suddenly. These are the lessons I've learned from his death.'
'I'm entirely happy being a child-free woman. But my friend says she doesn't believe me.'
“I actually got quite resentful.” Why these women had to break up with their mother's group.
'The lid comes off the bottle.' The 'Coke bottle effect' and what it says about kids' behaviour.
Two boys under 5 and "conception hell": What Anne Hathaway has shared about being a mum.
'He hated it.' Chrissy Teigen has shared the story behind the raw photos of losing her baby.
PARENT OPINION: Why I'm no longer thanking my husband and kids for doing their 'fair share'.
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Parents, I think it might be time to give up on 'family dinner'.
"I didn’t expect the shakes." 16 women on what no one told them about c-section recovery.
From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered.
"I was exhausted to the point of tears." What this mum selfie doesn't show.
Is it normal to have spotting during pregnancy? 9 red flags you should never ever ignore.
"I've paid $4." Excuse us, but absolutely no one can agree on the cost of a babyccino.
"I’m not sure why I never got around to having you." A letter to the baby I dreamed of but never had.
'People constantly ask why my son is the way he is. I don't have the answers.'
"I couldn’t understand why I was so resentful." Mum guilt stopped me from being a good parent.
"Sensory needs, overwhelm, fear, anger and love." What it's like in an all-autistic family.
From Kylie Jenner to Mandy Moore: Just 17 photos of overly organised celebrity homes.
"The void is always there." What you know to be true if you grew up without your mum.
What we're really saying when we praise the 'tired mum'.
'Matt's mum was in the room': Laura Byrne's very candid birth story.
'A message to the mums who send their kids to childcare for "me time".'
"I can't watch the news anymore." This week, I'm absolutely done with the COVID mental load.
LEIGH CAMPBELL: Now I have a child myself, here’s the gifts I’d give at a baby shower.
Exactly how much maternity leave you're entitled to in 13 countries around the world.
"Your granddaughter's stopped talking about you." A letter to my mum across the border.
21 things you'll feel deep in your soul if you're a sleep-deprived new mum.
"It was gut-wrenching." What it's like to watch your partner go through IVF.
A message to all the people who've told me I "let myself go" since giving birth.
In a beachside NSW town, a suicide cluster has left a community - and all of us - seeking answers.
SAM WOOD: “5 family meals Snez and I have been making in lockdown.”
Monique Bowley has shared the 13 things every mum needs to pack in her hospital bag.
The most popular baby names for 2020 speaks volumes about the year we've all had.
One mum's Instagram Q&A answers every legit question you've ever had about toilet training.
'There are certain things you shouldn't say to the parent of a child with Down syndrome. I've heard them all.'
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: 'I'm tired of hearing the way people talk about children like my son.'
I need to talk about a brutal parenting milestone: When they no longer want to hang out with you.
From 'kids on speed' to bad parenting: The 5 biggest myths about children with ADHD.
Albanese's proposal for universal childcare, and the other takeaways from Labor's budget reply.
You're juggling glass balls and plastic balls. What you choose to drop changes everything.
'I tried to organise my house like on "The Home Edit" and it was... a disaster.'
"My daughter was so bored, she cut her own fringe." 9 stories that sum up real parenting in 2020.
The 6 best things parents can do for their kid's mental health, according to a psychologist.
Brooke lived until the age of 20. She never grew beyond the size of a toddler.
From Helper to Loyalist: Your reaction to this simple scenario determines your parenting style.
We asked 6 mums from Melbourne how they're doing right now. This is what they said.
'There were times I would judge my mother growing up. Then I had kids of my own.'
"I am the mother of 'that kid'." The lonely reality of having a child with ADHD.
A definitive answer on whether ‘bird-feeding’ your baby is a good idea.
By sharing her miscarriage, Chrissy Teigen has given so many women a gift.
"I've never felt more broken in my life." 9 high profile women on the unique pain of miscarriage.
'No one talks about it, but we must. So here's what happened when I miscarried at home.'
"As someone who’s lost a baby too, this is what I want people to know."
'It was complete anarchy.' My honest recap of remote learning in Melbourne.
Toddler car seat scramble and 5 other strange talents you acquire when you're a parent.