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Mums and dads across Australia are rushing to their nearest Kmart to pick up a popular Bluey toy which cost as much as $130 now marked down to just $39 at Kmart.

Researchers from a study in the journal "Child Abuse & Neglect" systematically reviewed evidence on childhood verbal abuse, advocating for its clear definition and recognition as a distinct form of maltreatment. Their findings highlight the severe psychological, behavioral, and even neurobiological consequences of verbal abuse across all age groups.

The family, whose younger children have to share a room because the adult son still lives there, will struggle to make ends meet without his contribution while he's away

Shouting at children puts them at greater long-term risk of engaging in self-harm, drug use and being jailed

I suspect bullying may be an issue, but he refuses to discuss it

Challenges to books in schools libraries have led to heated debates across the suburbs, from Antioch in far northern Lake County to Barrington in the Northwest suburbs and Downers Grove in DuPage County.

A mum has issued an urgent warning to parents after he son suffered horrific burns to his chest. She said she had no idea the food he was eating could cause burns when exposed to sunlight.

Why are mums saying no to sleepovers? Here, one mum shares why she's not allowing her daughter to have sleepover in another house. Read more.

Plus: foster a lifelong love of reading, recycle your batteries, and look at the achievements of Black and bi-racial Irish people

A father and real estate mogul has received backlash online after he said he puts his children in economy while he and his wife fly first class - but some people agree with his decision