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.
Birth Story: Mum gives birth on the side of the road
Most mums-to-be spend a fair chunk of their pregnancy wistfully imagining their baby’s birth – the soothing music, the calming massage and pain relief just a […]
11 No-Bake, Kid-Friendly Breakfast Bites for Busy Mornings
Trying to head out the door in the mornings and get the kids to have a healthy breakfast can be tricky – but we’ve found a […]
Megan Gale and her beautiful Rosie
It’s exactly one week since model mum and all-round gorgeous gal Megan Gale gave birth to her precious daughter, and she’s finally given us a […]
WIN a Jumpflex & accessories pack
There’s nothing quite like watching your kiddo jump for joy on Christmas morning — especially when their bounce comes from a brand new trampoline. Perfect […]
Periods and pregnancy – can you still get them, and get pregnant again?
While there are plenty of pregnancy symptoms that are uncomfortable, painful and even embarrassing, most women agree that a period-free nine months is a major pregnancy […]
How To Give Your Newborn A Swaddle Bath
Bathing a newborn baby is one of the most precious joys of becoming a new parent; it’s calming, soothing and can take baby back to being […]
Bump in Disguise: 17 Pregnancy Halloween Costumes
Got a bump on board for Halloween? You’re going to need a costume with an extra evil twist of genius. As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, […]
30 life-skills that build kids confidence [guide]
Little kids love to be independent. It might come as a bit of a shock – one minute they’re a helpless little bundle in your arms […]
Birth Story: Mum delivers baby in car, still in amniotic sac
This amazing mumma went into labour early and delivers baby in the car, on the way to the hospital. But that isn’t even the most […]
Little Diggers: the Aussie kindergarten located inside an aged care facility
The elderly residents of Sydney’s RSL ANZAC Village gently nudge each other, whispering, “Wake up, the kids are here” Their eyes wide, their smiles even wider […]
New Regulations: Child Care Centres Must Sleep Babies On Their Backs
Child care centres across Australia will be required to put babies to sleep on their backs, in a bid to reduce cases of Sudden Infant […]
9 magical (and healthy) unicorn food ideas
We’re supposed to eat the rainbow, right? Then how about getting the kids to gobble up a pastel piece of perfection on toast. Whether you […]
The First 1000 Days: Crucial to Your Child’s Development
New research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found an unborn baby adapts to the world it’s going to be born into by taking cues from […]
Frozen Mango and Chocolate Dippers Recipe
Give the kids a mouthful of this heavenly mango treat and watch them float away to a tropical island (ok, not really but kids have […]
46 unusual signs you might be pregnant
We’ve all heard of the tell-tale early pregnancy signs – sore boobs, a missed period, morning sickness. But what about the more unusual signs you might […]