Life insurance may be something that very few people think about but is something that should be mandatory for every individual. Too few people actually have sufficient life insurance. It’s easy to avoid buying a life insurance policy when you are younger and in better health but, the longer you wait, the more expensive the…
Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to new research from the University of South Australia. Published in Nature’s Scientific Reports, the research explored the genetic relationship between female reproductive traits and key psychiatric disorders, finding that the genetic risk of ADHD in children was strongly associated with early…
Forty-one percent of drowning deaths among children under five in Australia occur in one-year-old toddlers, according to data published by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia. Research figures show that, over the past 17 years, 496 children aged 0 to four years drowned. Of these, 202 (41%) children aged one year drowned – within the…
Being pregnant can be a joyous occasion for many parents-to-be. For many, there is a sense of excitement and wonder as they get ready to welcome their newborn. But for others, the 9-month journey can seem like an eternity fraught with stress, anxiety and worry with parents-to-be finding it hard to wait that long to…
We know how exciting (and nerve-wracking!) it is to anticipate a new arrival. We also know (only too well) that carrying a baby can cause a lot of discomfort, especially pelvic and back pain. Stretching ligaments and a growing baby need support, and many mothers find relief in maternity support belts. But, how to choose…
Motherhood is a great joy for any woman, but it could derail your career. Returning to work after maternity leave can be extremely challenging! Most industries today are still male-dominated, and many women sometimes find ourselves working in an environment that is not supportive. A good number of expectant women find themselves quitting even before…
First-line health professionals must vastly improve their communication and engagement with parents if they are to help address the growing prevalence of autism among children, say researchers from the University of South Australia. Undertaking a meta-synthesis of 22 international studies, researchers consolidated the voices of 1,178 parents advocating for their children with autism, finding that parents…
Choosing a baby name that is unique can be a difficult task. You are probably searching for something interesting and different, while still being easy to pronounce (and preferably not too hard to spell!). To get you started we have compiled a list of 8 unique baby names for Australian parents. If you still want…
Hands up if you like FREE BABY STUFF? ✋ How about a whole Baby Box with $200 worth of freebies?!? As a new parent I know I was certainly excited for anything free and my bank account appreciated it too! Enter the Amazon Baby Wishlist Welcome Box! To be honest, I was expecting a shoebox-sized…
Sometimes, you look at the rooms in your home and you just wish that there was more space. Things are starting to look cluttered and you realized it’s about time for you to do something about it. But what is it that you could possibly do without having to spend a fortune? There are actually…
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