Advice The never-ending mother’s curse When teenager Thomas Kelly was brutally and fatally hit in Sydney’s Kings Cross a year ago I was hit by the fear of god.
Ed's Blog Stop shaming mothers for having children Yesterday I read something that had its intended effect.
Advice When is the best time to start your baby in daycare? It’s the question that can overwhelm a new parent with fear and guilt.
News & Views Having kids is not the same as buying a flat screen TV It has always surprised me to hear children referred to as though they are some kind of consumer product or accessory.
Advice When you feel your teenager is starting to outgrow you Most afternoons I phone my 14-year-old son at around 5pm to make sure he is at home and safe, following the bus trip from school.
Advice Why I sacrificed my dream job for my child This story first appeared on August 9 2012 Before having children I worked 12-14 hour days, often seven days a week.
Advice How I juggled my pregnancy and running a business When news of Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s pregnancy broke, I tweeted that I too had been appointed to a new role when I was six months pregnant.
Ed's Blog How a single mum of nine daughters navigates work, teenage angst & her cultural heritage In 2004, a single punch rendered Daniella Borg a single mother.
News & Views Ending the year in tears: The real reason we feel so emotional about childcare As we get ready to finish another year at the childcare centre and watch the next wave of children getting ready to go off to big school, I am overwhelmed by the gratitude and love that exudes from parents.
