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.
A parents’ guide to children’s head injuries
When toddlers start toddling there’s going to be plenty of knocks to the head. While eggs on noggins may be commonplace, parents should know the difference […]
Jetstar to charge parents to fly with babies on lap
Flying with your bub in Australia just got more expensive, with Jetstar revealing it will charge parents to fly with babies on their lap. Parents will […]
Put baby in the picture
Remember the #TreeOfLife breastfeeding selfie crazy that took Instagram by storm? There’s a new filter to fancy up your mummy snaps – and this one’s for […]
Federal Budget 2017 – what Australian families need to know
Need a quick rundown on how your family will fare from last night’s Federal Budget? We have your guide right here. Read on to find […]
Heartbreaking ad shows the incredible strength of mums with sick kids
As mothers across Australia prepare to be pampered and celebrated, there are many who will spend Mother’s Day cradling their sick children. Their strength is […]
Fertility boosting foods that will surprise you
When it comes to falling pregnant, there’s a lot you can’t control. But experts say tweaking your diet with fertility-boosting foods can give your body the […]
This is what midwifery looks like around the globe
Midwives hold our hands through our pregnancies, and by the time we’ve given birth they have a piece of our hearts. These incredible women and men […]
The ultimate gift guide for little Star Wars fans
There’s no need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get your hands on some of the most awesome Star Wars gear this […]
Children’s snoring – why you shouldn’t ignore it
While many parents dismiss their child’s snoring as normal and something they’ll grow out of, the latest Australian research has discovered it can seriously impact […]
Artificial womb creates new hope for premature babies
It may sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but scientists have managed to create a device that mimics a woman’s womb, and could eventually […]
National Simultaneous Storytime 2017
Put this date in your diary and get ready to gather the kids ’round. National Simultaneous Storytime is happening again, at 11am on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. […]
WIN a $5400 luxury mum-to-be prize package
This competition is now closed. Will E. Vranjes (VIC) please stand up. You’ve been selected as our very lucky winner. Enjoy xx Bringing a new […]
New app lets parents watch their IVF embryos grow
Anxious parents-to-be undergoing fertility treatment will soon be able to watch their IVF embryos grow in the lab, using an Australian-first smartphone app. IVF patients will get […]
Voted best 10 road trip tunes for family sing alongs
Australia is a sunburnt country. A land of sweeping plains. Of rugged mountain ranges. And that means road trips – lots and lots of road […]
Why mums are eating their placentas
While eating your placenta after giving birth may not seem like a culinary delight, placenta consumption is becoming an increasingly popular postpartum practice. That’s thanks […]