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.

Measles warning after two babies diagnosed in NSW
Parents are being warned to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two babies too young to be vaccinated were diagnosed with the […]

50 places to hide Easter eggs
It’s almost time for little bunnies to start the hunt for chocolate treasure, which means the Easter Bunny needs to start a plan of attack […]

Gadget Helps Dads Breastfeed Their Babies
A Japanese company has unveiled a high-tech device that allows dads to ‘breastfeed’ their babies, and help them sleep better. Called the ‘Father’s Nursing Assistant’, […]

Q&A: Is It Safe to Go Tenpin Bowling While Pregnant?
Once you’re pregnant, things you did without thinking twice are suddenly questioned – particularly when they involve physical movement. Ever wondering if tenpin bowling is […]

Birth Story: Mum livestreams unassisted homebirth
A mum has live streamed the super quick, unassisted home birth of her fourth child in her bathtub. Kara Baker from Missouri in the US […]

50 things every mum thinks during labour
After nine months of growing a little human, it’s finally time – the contractions have started, the baby is coming and our minds are racing […]

Ita Buttrose has been immortalised as a Barbie doll
Australian journalist and new chairwoman of the ABC Ita Buttrose has been immortalised as a Barbie doll, with the iconic brand honouring female role models […]

Q&A: What’s with the shortness of breath?
Growing a baby is hard work, which sometimes leaves us literally breathless. But why do we get short of breath in pregnancy and when is […]

Jessica Simpson welcomes baby daughter
Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson have welcomed the latest addition to their family nest, a little girl named Birdie Mae. Jessica, 38, and Eric’s […]

11 fascinating birth traditions from around the world
Each day 360,000 babies are born in every corner of the world, from the wilds of Africa to the hospitals of Australia. And with each […]

Birth Story: When things don’t go to plan
While we’re growing our little babes, we all imagine how the birth will unfold and that incredible moment when our bundle of joy is finally […]

Q&A Can Babies Sleep Safely in a Bouncer?
Baby bouncers can be so soothing that bub often bounce themselves to sleep. But is it safe to leave a sleeping baby in a bouncer? […]

Q&A: What’s with snoring during pregnancy?
Don’t be alarmed – even if you’ve never been a snorer, pregnancy can bring out the nighttime freight train in all of us. Yep, it’s […]

Mum’s Vote: 52 TV series to watch during mat leave
There’s nothing quite like bingeing on your fave TV series until your eyes can’t stay open, we’ve all done it because #mumlife. New series are […]

The world’s worst 30 baby shower cakes
What more could a mum-to-be want at her baby shower, but a bloody, horrifying birthing cake taking centre stage? Strap on your sense of humour […]