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.
Q&A: When Is the Best Time to Go on a Babymoon?
Spending some one-on-one holiday time with baby daddy before bub comes along, is always a great idea, but when is the best time in pregnancy […]
Tips for setting up the perfect newborn feeding space
There a sweet little corner of your newborn’s nest where both you and bub will spend many, many hours feeding. So before your little birdie […]
Baby and woman diagnosed with measles in NSW
A baby who is too young to receive the routine measles vaccine and a woman in her 20s have been diagnosed with the highly contagious […]
Confirmed: mums do get less sleep than dads
It’s official – mums get less sleep than dads. A new study has revealed what mums have known since the dawn of time, dads manage to get […]
Virtual Reality Eases Pain of External Cephalic Version
In a world-first, virtual reality is being used to help mums-to-be cope with the pain of having their babies turned out of a breech position. […]
Breathtaking birth photos featuring LGBTQ parents
Every family is unique and beautiful and worth celebrating. Family is our home, our heart and when a baby comes along there’s a whole other […]
Aries Babies: What To Expect (+ 27 Name Ideas)
Aries babies: March 21 – April 19 A sweet, little ram this way comes – but don’t be fooled, Aries babies are strong-willed firecrackers. Affectionate […]
Dads are happier than mums, study reveals
Mum life is pretty awesome, but apparently, dad life is even more awesome, according to a new study. Researchers say that mums aren’t as happy […]
This is why children under 5 shouldn’t eat popcorn
A mum is warning about the dangers of giving popcorn to young children after her toddler’s frightening choking incident left him with popcorn in his […]
YouTube Kids warning after mums find disturbing hidden content
Parents are being warned that sinister clips giving tips on committing suicide are being buried in YouTube Kids videos in a disturbing trend. Several mums […]
Best Age Gap Between Babies: What Science Reveals
Tossing up when to start trying for another bub? You may want to hear what science says about the ideal length of time to leave […]
Q&A: Is honey ok to eat when pregnant?
While our mums may have put honey on our dummies when we were babies, we now know that’s incredibly dangerous because bacteria in honey can […]
Listeria death prompts warning for pregnant women
Pregnant women are once again being urged to be vigilant about the food they’re eating, following the death of a woman in her 80s from […]
Q&A: Should I Stop Cleaning the Cat Litter Tray During Pregnancy?
You probably already know that your fave soft cheeses are off the menu and hot spas are a no-no now that you’re pregnant – but […]
Q&A: Gawd, when will my morning sickness end?
Here’s the good news: if you have morning sickness it’s actually a good sign and linked to a lower risk of pregnancy loss. You’re also in […]