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I’m unlikely to ever have children, but perhaps this is the prize instead

Becoming a childless aunt started with sadness, then guilt, and now joy.

  • Pip Jarvis

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Australian mother Catherine Birmingham with her British husband, Nathan Trevallion, and their children. 

‘Empty inside’: The Australian family fighting Italy for their ‘unschooled’ children

The authorities in Abruzzo have taken a dim view of a couple’s off-grid style of parenting.

  • Amelia Adams, Natalie Clancy and Nichola Younger
Dr Zac Seidler with his son, Artemis.

Raising boys isn’t as scary as you think. These experts are here to help

Parenting boys in 2026 can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to manage it without losing touch with your son.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Diya Asthana is in no hurry to get her licence.

Why Gen Z are putting the brakes on this rite of passage

For the past few decades, youth licensing rates around the world have declined. Experts cite stricter regulations, better public transport and rising costs as reasons why.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Skye Edwards, of Morcheeba, had two children from each of her major relationships, the latter through IVF.

After our relationship was discovered, my partner was fired. It exposed a double standard

After Morcheeba singer Skye Edwards’ husband beat cancer, the couple struggled to conceive.

  • Jane Rocca
The school WhatsApp chat ... lifeline, or virtual laundry?

When a school mum wanted to keep the WhatsApp after graduation, this was my reaction

Parent chat groups can sometimes feel like laundry, but they can also be a lifeline.

  • Lisa Moule
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Former NRL player Todd Carney and his wife, cosmetic nurse Susie Bradley, have welcomed their second son. The problem? His given name is banned in Australia.

Todd Carney wants to call his son King Daryl. Problem is, it’s one of 89 banned baby names

Ikea, Smelly, Cyanide and Dalai Lama are also not allowed in Australia, but Methamphetamine Rules has been leaving a few people very confused.

  • Bronte Gossling

Big vitamin is coming for your kids. But do children really need supplements?

When it comes to nutrition, vitamins can sometimes feel like a simple fix. But are they necessary? And what are the risks?

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has enjoyed worldwide musical success, but family is what keeps her grounded.

My husband and I dated quietly at first. Six weeks in, I learnt I was pregnant

Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her husband, musician Richard Jones, now have five sons. “Having kids felt very grounding,” she says.

  • Jane Rocca
Dominica’s children attend school in the UK while she is based in Saudi Arabia.

Dominica’s children go to school on another continent. This is how they stay connected

Expat parents share their secrets to raising their kids from afar. And best of all, their advice can apply to everyone.

  • Kim Wilson