Anita
Anita has 25 years media experience. For the past 16 years, she's been immersed in the parenting field, researching and writing everything from breaking news to potty training tricks. Anita lives in regional Victoria with her husband and two boys.
Early Pregnancy Loss Certificates Now Available in Victoria
Victorian parents who’ve suffered an early pregnancy loss can now apply for a commemorative certificate in honour of their baby. An early pregnancy loss is […]
SAMPLES: Try Bellamy’s Organic baby food pouches
Hi mummas, Welcome to the Mum’s Grapevine product sampling program. We have loads of products to trial and the best bit is you get to […]
Birth Story: 51-Year-Old Mum Gives Birth to Own Granddaughter
A 51-year-old woman has given birth to her own grandchild, after carrying her daughter’s baby as a surrogate. Julie Loving gave birth to baby Briar […]
Kinder Fees Scrapped for Victorian Children Next Year
All Victorian parents will be able to send their children to kinder for free next year. The state government this morning announced the scrapping of […]
Thrifty Mum’s Insta-Worthy Nursery on a Budget
Creating a soft, serene baby space doesn’t have to blow the family budget, as one clever and super stylish mum has proven. Catherine Ryan has […]
After 14 Boys, Michigan Couple Welcomes First Daughter
Almost 30 years after having their first son, and 13 more boys later, a Michigan couple has finally welcomed their first little girl. Kateri and […]
Study Reveals What Happens When Children Play with Dolls
Cuddling, rocking to sleep and chit-chatting to dolls isn’t just sweet pretend play for little boys and girls, a new study has found it’s also […]
Book Review: The Birds and the Bees and Giraffes that Drink Wee
The Birds and the Bees and Giraffes that Drink Wee by Dave Hartmann and Justin Sweeting What’s the perfect way to tackle chatting to kids […]
WIN 1 of 70 Amazon Baby Gift Boxes
We’re celebrating the launch of the new Amazon Baby Wishlist UX by gifting 70 mums a box full of goodies from Amazon, including sweet surprises […]
Button Battery Warning: Hidden Dangers for Kids
Parents are being urged to check their homes for button batteries. Australia’s consumer watchdog has launched a new safety campaign, to warn parents that one […]
Q&A: When will my bump start to show?
Waiting for that cute little baby bump to pop can feel like waiting for paint to dry – hurry up already, bub. So when can […]
Playing in Dirt Improves Kids’ Immune Systems, Study Finds
Playing in the dirt, lush lawn, and forest undergrowth at daycare for just one month is enough to improve children’s immune systems, according to a […]
What makes November babies so special
From their sunny, positive nature to their need to always be on the move, a November baby is a free spirit that’s destined to keep […]
Q&A: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?
It’s pretty normal to wonder if having sex during pregnancy will somehow hurt your baby. So we’ve asked resident expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock to give […]
Children’s Book of the Year 2020 Winners Announced
If you’re on the hunt for your little book worm’s next great read, look no further than the stories that have just been honoured in […]