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30 women step up to be surrogates for couple
Almost 30 potential surrogates have contacted a couple who went public with their fertility issues.
Every parent's nightmare: The science behind stepping barefoot on Lego
"The physical sensation of walking on the bricks, as thousands of parental feet have felt before him, was clear..."
Kerre McIvor: More to parenting than rules
COMMENT: There seem to be two extremes of parenting - ignorant slacker and obsessive perfectionist.
Sex after babies: The male perspective
While there's a lot of discussion from the female point of view about sex after babies, men are more reticent on the matter, writes Greg Bruce.
Beck Vass: How my kids bummed me out at the doctor
COMMENT: You know you're sucking pretty badly as a parent when your children behave so badly at the doctors that they suggest a parenting course.
'Cash me ousside' teen kicked off flight
The teenager whose appearance on Dr Phil turned her into a viral meme has been kicked off a plane after punching one of her fellow passengers.
Beyonce needs to know the truth about twins
COMMENT: Being a twin mum is a very blessed journey indeed. But OMG Bey, pull your hair back into a pony and buckle up tight cos s***'s about to get real.
Kate Middleton's life lesson for George and Charlotte
At a special assembly in London, Kate Middleton revealed one of the most important lessons she is teaching her two young children.
How do you know if your child is ready to start school?
Will my child be happy at school? Will they make friends? Will they do well?
Two or more kids? Why you're at risk of heart disease
If you have more than two children you're at risk of heart disease, new research suggests.
Babysitter's incredible sacrifice for toddler
Just weeks after becoming a nanny to 2-year-old Talia, Kiersten Miles put herself on the line to save the little girl's life.
Parents divided over daycare centre sign
A daycare has sent a strongly worded message to parents which has gone viral. Do you agree with the message?
Why children find 'poo' so hilarious
While most of us can appreciate a joke about poo, preschoolers and children often find it hilarious on a completely different level. But why is this?
Foods that protect against miscarriage
Experts say women should make sure they eat certain foods to avoid a miscarriage.
What will Beyonce and Jay Z name their twins?
Hollywood A-listers are notorious for choosing wacky names for their offspring. So what will Beyonce and Jay Z go for when it comes to naming their twins?
Beyonce pregnant with twins
Pop star Beyonce Knowles-Carter has shared some exciting news with her fans about two new additions to her family.
Grandma fined over tot's dangerous ride
A grandmother has been fined after a 2-year-old was filmed standing up in a convertible travelling on the Southern Motorway.
Aussie mum gives birth to big 6kg baby
They say the best things come in small packages. Well, that's not quite the case when it comes to 6kg baby Brian Junior.
Tiny fighter: Newborn who weighed 630g
Olivia Agnew weighed just 630g when she made her premature arrival into the world last October - almost a year to the day her brother passed away.
School lunch should be tasty and fun
Having something tasty and fun to eat is perfect lunchbox fare.
Teen learns she was abducted at birth
At the age of 18, a teen has discovered that the woman she believed to be her mother had, in fact, kidnapped her at birth.
Why no one believes these girls are twins
Even their mother was shocked when they were born.
Are these the best surname options for kids?
These days there are options galore when it comes to bestowing a surname on your child. To help new parents navigate this minefield, here are six possible approaches.
Nicole Kidman: My biggest parenting challenges
Nicole Kidman has revealed the toughest elements of raising her two daughters.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to autism
Woman who have a lack of vitamin D while pregnant are more likely to have a child with autism, a study has found.
Opinion: What makes a good mother
OPINION: These summer holidays have presented me with umpteen long and uninterrupted spells with my children, writes Megan Nicol Reed.
'Free' education costs $40,000 per child
The cost of putting a child through state school has risen by 15 per cent in 10 years, new figures show.
'My husband, daughter having an affair'
A woman has opened up about a desperate situation involving her husband and her daughter.
Are these the worst baby names ever?
From Xerox to Pyjama, parents have shared the worst baby names they've ever heard of.