The Fututure is Female: Bonus Mums Matter
Stepmothers have often been portrayed as ‘evil’ in fairytales and popular culture. Hoping to change this narrative for toddlers, Yuri Schneider wrote a children’s book telling the story of Ian, a boy who splits his time between two homes and calling two women his ‘mom’. Melisa Idris speaks to Yuri Schneider, author of ‘Two Homes, One Family’ about bringing more awareness about blended families.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Social Welfare Dept, police rescue girl abused by stepmother
A 10-year-old girl was rescued by protection officers from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and police from her abusive stepmother at a house in Sikamat, last Monday.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Man who slashed stepmother to death in remand
Police have obtained a remand order against the man who allegedly slashed his stepmother to death with a parang in an incident at Kampung Batu Machang, Jerek, in Gua Musang, yesterday.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Anne Douglas, the widow of Kirk Douglas and stepmother of Michael Douglas, has died at 102
Douglas died at her home in Beverly Hills.
Fri Apr 30 2021
Raine Spencer, princess Diana's stepmother, dies at 87
The aristocrat died peacefully at her London home on Friday "after a short illness", her family announced in a brief statement.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Child abuse: Father, stepmother remanded
A husband and wife was taken to the Magistrates Court to help facilitate investigations in the case of an abused five-year-old.
Mon Jun 29 2015
'Cinderella' fits into top US box office spot
The Disney movie, featuring Lily James as enchanted princess Ella and Cate Blanchett as her cruel stepmother, took in $70 million.
Mon Mar 16 2015
New Cinderella Trailer Released
New ‘Cinderella’ Trailer Shows Off Cate Blanchett as Wicked Stepmother! And she does it flawlessly.
Mon Feb 16 2015
Butterworth police to record statement from abused girl's stepmother
The child was weak and famished when she was found by police on Thursday, following a report by the victim's teacher.
Sat Jan 17 2015
Police record four statements on child abuse case
Police have detained the stepmother of the three-year-old boy who was abused by his stepfather following a video clip of the incident going viral on Facebook.
Thu Dec 13 2012