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Activities & Play

Fab and free outdoor fun for your tot

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What’s that tingling feeling in my wrist?

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Should you give rice water to your unwell baby?

If your little one is unwell, offering rice water can help to rehydrate her. Does it have other benefits?

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7 tips to get baby eating

If bubba’s still not eating, overhaul your lunch strategy with these tips.

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I need some time alone! Tested baby routines

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Pregnancy and delivery: 24 do’s and don’ts for dads-to-be

Fathers-to-be, you play an important role during pregnancy and delivery even after, ahem, you’ve made your biological contribution!

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5 things you will learn during pregnancy

Besides physical changes, here are other life lessons you’ll acquire along the way.

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3 ways to relax once the kids are asleep

The kids are in bed, but you’re still buzzing. Zone out with these tips.

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I don’t want a baby sister

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8 baby firsts — haircuts, shoes and jabs

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6 ways to show off your baby bump

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9 easy ways to feel great during pregnancy

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Was Supernanny wrong? How should we discipline our tots?

You’ve seen the reality show Supernanny, and the “naughty step” is used by many parents. But new perspectives suggest this popular mode of discipline might do more harm than good.

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5 ways to deal with twin rivalry

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10 warning signs you’re a helicopter parent

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Meet the gramps!

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8 ways to ease your baby's gas

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Top questions to ask your doula

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CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Preschool Teacher

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CONVERSATIONS WITH…An Award-winning Violin Prodigy

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Dr Oz: “Eat food you love that happens to be good for you” [Video]

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Fertility Advice

EXPERT ADVICE: Why do women undergoing fertility treatment get Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome?

You may be at risk of getting swollen ovaries if you are doing IVF, so look out for these symptoms.

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