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.
Easy Alphabet Muscle Trainer for Toddlers
Empty out the recycling bin and get your hot glue guns ready, it’s time to make a genius toddler board. Aimed at teaching the alphabet […]
The Safest Way to Wear a Seatbelt During Pregnancy
Getting your preggo belly behind the wheel can be a little tricky in the last few weeks. But that’s no excuse not to buckle up […]
Coming Soon: 15 Clever Movie Poster Pregnancy Announcements
If there’s a little coming attraction joining your family, roll out the red carpet and tell the world about your Oscar-worthy premier. Clever, cute and […]
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo welcome baby number two
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his supermodel wife Behati Prinsloo officially have two under two. And their second daughter’s unique name is enough to rival […]
DIY Heart Hugs Buttons to Comfort Anxious Kids
Mum’s Grapevine reader Vikkie Triantafyllou shared her clever, no-sew way to soothe anxious feelings after it helped her daughter’s start to school. Vikkie had seen […]
How to make a witch hazel padsicle
A witch hazel pad, sometimes called a postpartum padsicle, is a hospital bag essential that’s easy to whip up at home, and you’ll be thanking […]
Q&A: Is It Safe To Use A Second Hand Breast Pump?
There are a host of baby things you can buy secondhand – prams, clothing even cloth nappies. But should you buy a breast pump that’s […]
Award winning birth photos of 2018 revealed
The way a photo can forever pause one of the most incredible moments in a woman’s life is like nothing else. All the emotion, every […]
New Test Predicts Premature Labour: What Mums Need to Know
A simple test could predict which mums-to-be will prematurely give birth. Melbourne researchers are conducting a world-first trial into pre-term labour involving more than 3000 […]
Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta Recipe: A Family Favourite
There’s nothing like a burst of fresh ingredients to liven up the trusty midweek pasta dish – and this one will be in front of […]
Expressing colostrum: what you need to know
Breasts change a lot during pregnancy. Tender boobs can be one of the first signs that you’re growing a little human. Then they get larger […]
Egg Russian Roulette: The Hilarious Gender Reveal Game
This has to be one of the most egg-cellent gender reveals ever – no yolk. All you need is a carton of eggs, some food […]
Virgin Australia teddy bears helping kids in need
Little ones find so much comfort in a snuggling with a cuddly toy. Even kids who have had their lives turned upside down find peace […]
Rush hour: the heart-stopping birth in a hospital corridor
This is a birth that’s much like pregnancy itself – a slow build with a huge rush at the end. Jes Hogan had laboured for […]
Birth Story: Mum’s Gut Instinct Saves Newborn from Meningitis
A mother’s instinct is an incredible thing – and as Melbourne mum Jaime discovered, it can be lifesaving. The mum-of-three knew something wasn’t right with […]