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.
Post-baby ‘Mummymoon’: Why you need a holiday after having a baby
New mums are being encouraged to indulge in a post-baby ‘mummymoon’ with their baby to nourish themselves after giving birth. Australian tropical hideaways are opening […]
Q&A: Can I eat a McFlurry when pregnant?
A midnight preggo Maccas run because bub is craving all the nuggets is totally acceptable, but what about adding that Oreo McFlurry to the order? […]
Birth choices: hospital, home birth, private or public
Bringing baby into the world is one of life’s most magical moments. And living in this lucky country means we get to choose where our […]
Skip, hop, and jump activity centre
Bouncy babies stand to attention – it’s time to skip, hop and jump your way to fun in the Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Activity […]
Birth story: Identical twin sisters give birth just hours apart
Identical twins Katie and Nicki have proven twins really do have a magical connection, giving birth within just hours of each other. The Melbourne sisters, […]
How to safely cut baby nails without drawing blood
If you’re wondering how to tame those super sharp and scratchy baby nails, but fear cutting the tops of fingers too, we’ve got you covered. […]
Q&A: Should I take a day off to have a Glucose Tolerance Test?
Second trimester means taking the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). And if you’re planning ahead you’re probably already dreaming of the meal you’ll demolish after fasting. […]
WIN 1 of 4 Oricom Secure720 Digital Video Baby Monitors
Say goodbye to stealthy sleeping baby checks and hello to watching baby nap peacefully from any other room in the house when you win the Oricom […]
6 prenatal vitamins and supplements for pregnancy
Growing a bub makes you want to eat all of the things or none of the things (thanks morning sickness), which means giving your body […]
Tampon tax to finally be scrapped after 18 year battle
The tax on tampons and pads in Australia will be scrapped, after an 18-year battle to have feminine hygiene products GST exempt. All of the […]
Gourd News: 7 Halloween-Themed Pregnancy Announcements
Got a little pumpkin baking away and ready to tell the world? With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect excuse to add a […]
Tennis ace reveals first pregnancy at 38
A legend of women’s tennis has celebrated her 38th birthday by announcing she’s expecting her first little bub. Martina Hingis, who was the world’s youngest […]
Kate Hudson welcomes first daughter with touching name
Kate Hudson and boyfriend Danny Fujikawa have welcomed a baby girl, with a name inspired by the little one’s late grandfather. The actress shared the touching […]
Three is most stressful number of kids to have
Being a parent is equal parts incredible and maddening, all wrapped up into little humans that rule the roost. And now mums have revealed what […]
Q&A: What’s the deal with all the drooling during pregnancy?
From the strange but true files comes one of the ickiest pregnancy symptoms – excess saliva. A little embarrassing and a whole lot annoying, it […]