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When gastro strikes: 12 helpful tips for treating kids with gastro

Mums GrapevineMarch 10, 2021

Have children, expect gastro. It's part of the territory. Although some children are lucky enough to never encounter the vomiting bug, most will (and usually ... Read More...

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7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike

Hejira ConveryAugust 27, 2020

Learning how to ride a bike is one of the great rites of passage for any child. And for parents, being able to teach a kid to ride a bike is super rewarding... Read More...

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Mum and daughter’s delightful chalk art adventures

Anita ButterworthMay 14, 2020

Who knew a few sticks of chalk and one clever mumma could transport a little girl on all sorts of wonderous adventures. Abbey Burns Tucker and her four d... Read More...

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Change in pool fence laws across Victoria | Mum's Grapevine

Tougher backyard pool rules now in force in Victoria

Anita ButterworthDecember 17, 2019

Tough new laws have come into play for Victorian pool and spa owners, in a bid to reduce the number of children drowning in backyards. Victorian pool own... Read More...

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Mum’s brilliant hack on the Kmart beach trolley

Anita ButterworthDecember 17, 2019

A Queensland mum has transformed Kmart's famous beach trolley into a clever mode of transport for summer fun in the sun. The Kmart Foldable Beach Trolley... Read More...

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How to stop your child interrupting | Mum's Grapevine

7 tricks to stop kids interrupting you

Anita ButterworthAugust 27, 2019

In a child's little world, everything they have to say is super, duper important mum and has to be told right NOW. But learning not to interrupt is a critic... Read More...

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20 mummy secrets we’re all guilty of

Caroline TaylorAugust 9, 2019

We all take a shortcut now and again because, let's admit it, this being-a-perfect-mum stuff is hard. We asked you for your Mummy Confessions on Facebook an... Read More...

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Three is most stressful number of kids to have

Anita ButterworthOctober 1, 2018

Being a parent is equal parts incredible and maddening, all wrapped up into little humans that rule the roost. And now mums have revealed what they think is... Read More...

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World-first sonic kids toothbrush that cleans in 10 seconds

Anita ButterworthNovember 1, 2017

Keeping those first pearly whites looking pristine can be hard work for little hands, especially when brushing for two minutes feels like a lifetime when yo... Read More...

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9 excuses for why the Tooth Fairy didn’t come last night

Anita ButterworthOctober 19, 2017

When that first, wobbly tooth finally frees itself from a child's mouth, you can almost hear the distant sound of small trumpets being played by fairies, read... Read More...

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Benjamin Brush keeps kids brushing longer

Anita ButterworthOctober 18, 2017

When those first pearly whites appear, little ones are fascinated by brushing their teeth - and those teeny toothy grins are seriously the best. Eventual... Read More...

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How much sleep does each family member really need? [guide]

Jenna GalleyAugust 8, 2017

Sleep. Glorious, glorious, sleep. We all know we need it (well, except nap-resisting toddlers). But how much do we need? And what about our kids? The Cen... Read More...

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The simple trick to get kids to listen to you

Jenna GalleyAugust 3, 2017

Put away the chocolate, mums and dads. We've uncovered the easiest way to get kids (no matter how old they are) to listen to you. Whether you need to rem... Read More...

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Mum’s the Word: Moving house with kids suck

Jenna GalleyJuly 21, 2017

Moving house soon? Grab those boxes from Bunnings, stock up on the oven cleaner and prepare to hear, "Mum, are we done yet?" 8 billion times. Welcome t... Read More...

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18 ways to make brushing teeth fun

Jenna GalleyJuly 1, 2017

Most dentists recommend children (and adults) brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Try telling that to a kid. Instead, many kids prefer to spend ... Read More...

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