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Devastated grandma seeks support as grandkids grow closer to ‘other grandparents’
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Grandparenting
Grandparents stir the pot after dropping hints about the price of grandkids’ gifts
Grandparents stir the pot after dropping hints about the price of grandkids’ gifts
After repeatedly hearing about the cost of their gifts, one frustrated mum decides to pay back her in-laws, sparking a heated debate online about the boundaries of gift-giving.
Grandparenting
Too much of a good thing? Gran overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits
Too much of a good thing? Gran overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits
A grandmother shares the struggle of balancing love for her daughter and granddaughter with the overwhelming feeling of constant daily visits that leave her longing for some personal space and relaxation.
Dating
Gran reveals her suspicions about younger suitors competing for her attention
Gran reveals her suspicions about younger suitors competing for her attention
Is dating younger really all it’s cracked up to be? One gran shares her concerns about the motives behind younger men’s interest in older women.
Grandparenting
Worried grandma’s plea for help as grandkids become ‘glued’ to their phones
Worried grandma’s plea for help as grandkids become ‘glued’ to their phones
A concerned grandmother is asking for help, saying her grandkids have "too" much free time and not enough family duties, a sharp contrast to the way many Baby Boomers were raised.
Divorce
Moving on and living life after a divorce
Moving on and living life after a divorce
Divorce can be just as difficult to handle as any other tragedy, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Divorce
10 ways you can support your grandchildren through divorce
10 ways you can support your grandchildren through divorce
Family law expert Ella Hickman from Hickman Family Lawyers in Perth has compiled 10 ways to support your grandchildren through their parents' divorce.
Dating
A woman’s journey of reconnecting and embracing late-life romance
A woman’s journey of reconnecting and embracing late-life romance
Dating after 60 might seem daunting, but this woman’s journey into love after years of being single reminds us that it’s never too late to open your heart to new possibilities.
Grandparenting
Grandma sparks outrage after cutting grandson’s hair despite mum’s objections
Grandma sparks outrage after cutting grandson’s hair despite mum’s objections
A grandma has come under fire after being accused of crossing the line with her grandson after cutting his hair without his mother’s permission.
Sexual health
5 Lovehoney toys to add to your collection and spice things up in the bedroom
5 Lovehoney toys to add to your collection and spice things up in the bedroom
Did you know 1 in every 3 older adults will use sex toys? If you're curious, here are a few great ways to get started...
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Relationships
Woman contemplates extreme move as husband’s hoarding spirals out of control
Woman contemplates extreme move as husband’s hoarding spirals out of control
A woman considers leaving her home as her husband's out-of-control hoarding leaves her struggling with constant dust and a lingering cold.
Relationships
Grandparents dish on their intense in-law rivalries
Grandparents dish on their intense in-law rivalries
In-law rivalries: How competition between grandparents is straining family bonds.
Relationships
In-laws’ ‘tacky’ wedding day behaviour leaves bride infuriated
In-laws’ ‘tacky’ wedding day behaviour leaves bride infuriated
When it comes to the big day, there are a few obvious dos and don'ts, but this "tacky" wedding day act truly takes the cake and has understandably left the bride fuming.
Grandparenting
Why a grandma is facing criticism for offering healthy snacks for her hungry grandkids
Why a grandma is facing criticism for offering healthy snacks for her hungry grandkids
The generational clash over parenting practices has once again reared its head, leaving a grandmother on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from her own daughter. The issue? An innocent suggestion to have the grandkids snack on fruit before dinner.
Relationships
Gran seeks advice on spicing up her sex life with stubborn husband
Gran seeks advice on spicing up her sex life with stubborn husband
A grandma seeking a bit more excitement in her romantic life has sought advice online after struggling to broach the topic of intimacy with her husband.
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