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Apparently this is the new rite of passage for 12 year olds. Seriously?

Kate Hunter — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:32:28 PDT

By KATE HUNTER ‘Children these days generally move into a double bed once they hit double figures,’ said the saleslady at the bed shop. ‘Really? All of them?’ My friend Jules was shocked. ‘Well no,’ the saleslady paused. ‘A lot go straight to a queen size.’ I was shocked too. [read more] Apparently this is the new rite of passage for 12 year olds. Seriously? is a post from Mamamia (2) (2) (30)

“The night Mum died was both surreal and yet, perfectly expected.”

Bern Morley — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:34 PDT

By BERN MORLEY The night Mum died was both surreal and yet, perfectly expected. I’m not really sure that can make sense unless you’ve watched someone actually stop being right there in front of you. It’s both terrifying and also, an unbelievable privilege. My Mum died of cancer. It took hold of her suddenly, savagely and [read more] “The night Mum died was both surreal and yet, perfectly expected.” is a post from Mamamia (1) (1) (1)

The gutsiest interview you’ll ever watch: “I’ll wear this veil for God but not for you.”

Mamamia Team — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:15 PDT

In this clip, television host Riham Said shows that she’s got serious guts. In an interview for Sabaya el-Kheir on Al-Nahar TV – an Egyptian television channel that has come into conflict with religious clerics in the past – Said clashes with Cleric Yousuf Badri. Before the interview, the two have had a discussion about [read more] The gutsiest interview you’ll ever watch: “I’ll wear this veil for God but not for you.” is a post from Mamamia (1) (2) (3)

A hospital birth would have saved Kate’s baby.

Mamamia News — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:11 PDT

By MAMAMIA NEWS Kate has three children, two of whom were born via caesarean section. When she became pregnant with her fourth child, she went to the Internet in search of more information about the possibility of having her baby at home. Convinced by endless data and statistics she found online, Kate made [read more] A hospital birth would have saved Kate’s baby. is a post from Mamamia (1) (1) (75)

EXCLUSIVE: The brand new Jamie Cullum album

Mamamia Team — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:02:39 PDT

It’s not often that we get to write the word Exclusive” in a headline – but today, we do. And that’s a little bit exciting. Today, we’ve got the brand new Jamie Cullum album, Momentum, for you. It’s not available anywhere else in Australia until Friday, but you can listen to it right here, right [read more] EXCLUSIVE: The brand new Jamie Cullum album is a post from Mamamia (0) (0) (0)

Open Post: What’s happening in your world?

Jamila Rizvi — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:20 PDT

By JAMILA RIZVI So, I have a new boyfriend. Well not that new. He’s been around for a while now but I tend to be kind of slow off the mark with putting a name on these sorts of things. Anyhoo. Things are moving along nicely, although we do live in [read more] Open Post: What’s happening in your world? is a post from Mamamia (0) (2) (27)

Wednesday’s news in just two minutes.

Mamamia News — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:19 PDT

1. At least 24 people – including 9 children – have died after a 1.6 metre wide tornado ripped through areas of Oklahoma yesterday. There have been reports of entire neighbourhoods completely disappearing. Rescuers are continuing their search for survivors. 2. A new study has found that babies have an increased [read more] Wednesday’s news in just two minutes. is a post from Mamamia (1) (1) (8)

3 ways to layer in winter (without the bulk).

Nicky - Mamamia — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:37 PDT

By NICKY CHAMP Brr it’s chilly outside and with electricity prices the way they are you’re probably piling on more clothes than ever to stay warm. And as cosy as it is to wear your snuggie/matching tracksuit/beanie/ugg boots ensemble inside the house, it’s probably not going to go down so well with [read more] 3 ways to layer in winter (without the bulk). is a post from Mamamia (1) (1) (9)

Kaitlyn Hunt is 18 and facing 15 years in jail. All because she fell in love.

Lucy Ormonde — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:32 PDT

By LUCY ORMONDE So this is Kaitlyn Hunt. Kaitlyn – or ‘Kate’ as she’s known to her friends – doesn’t look like society’s stereotype of a sex offender. She doesn’t look like a person who could be about to spend 15 years in prison for child abuse. But that’s exactly what’s happening to 18-year-old [read more] Kaitlyn Hunt is 18 and facing 15 years in jail. All because she fell in love. is a post from Mamamia (1) (2) (125)

Why do we talk about our kids ad nauseam on Facebook?

Ginger Gorman — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:18 PDT

By GINGER GORMAN Facebook and I recently had an altercation. I logged on at the end of the day to idly flick through a few posts before bed. One day I’m going to have kids just so I can bore my friends to death on Facebook , a ‘friend’ of mine [read more] Why do we talk about our kids ad nauseam on Facebook? is a post from Mamamia (1) (1) (41)