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10 lesser-known (but totally amazing) quirks about newborns

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraSeptember 19, 2020

Newborns are fascinating little creatures. They wow us with their tininess, intoxicate us with their scent and melt our hearts day-in, day-out. They also co... Read More...

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7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike

Hejira ConveryAugust 27, 2020

Learning to ride a bike is one of the great rites of passage for any kid, and proud parents get to join in the action. Once kiddo is keen to learn, get a... Read More...

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9 ways to support a growing toddler

Anita ButterworthFebruary 12, 2020

Toddlers are curious, cute and full of beans. They're making leaps and bounds in everything they do and it's so great to hear them chatter away with all tho... Read More...

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10 ways to make Christmas morning rock

Briony WalkerDecember 16, 2019

One of the best things about Christmas as a parent is the chance to experience the joy, wonder and excitement of this magical time all over again. It's also a g... Read More...

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Mum’s simple hack to stop Christmas shopping tantrums

Anita ButterworthDecember 5, 2019

'Tis the season for shopping centre meltdowns with overwhelmed children wanting all the things, all the time. Fear not, one enterprising mum has come up wit... Read More...

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What to expect when you bring a newborn home

Newborn life: 7 things to expect once baby comes home

Anita ButterworthOctober 24, 2019

We’ve all been inundated with countless platitudes surrounding the first few weeks with a newborn. And while they are true – the time does go by quickly, yo... Read More...

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8 tried and tested ways to survive toddler tantrums

Caroline TaylorOctober 23, 2019

Kids tend to save their meltdowns for the most inopportune moments - supermarket checkouts, quiet cafes, the moment you are trying to leave the house in the... Read More...

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When can babies start to drink water?

Anita ButterworthOctober 8, 2019

There are a precious few months at the start of a baby's life when they need nothing but breastmilk or formula. But as a whole new world of solid food opens... 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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Predict baby’s gender using the Chinese sex prediction calendar

Louise WeeksAugust 9, 2019

Yay! You're pregnant! But now you have an agonising wait until you find out whether that bump in your belly is a boy or a girl. Discovering the gender of yo... Read More...

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When can babies start swimming lessons?

Anita ButterworthJuly 22, 2019

Got a little water baby that giggles every bathtime? Lots of parents wonder when to take their tots to the pool, so we had a chat to Kingswim area manager A... Read More...

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The simple bathroom hack for mums with clingy babies

Anita ButterworthJuly 16, 2019

If dry shampoo has become your bestie, it's time to reclaim the shower and wash your hair mumma - and we've got the perfect hack to help keep a clingy baby ... Read More...

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50 ridiculous reasons behind toddler tantrums

Anita ButterworthJuly 3, 2019

Ah, toddlers, such curious little creatures who'll chuck a tantrum quicker than you can incorrectly cut their sandwich. From lamenting that their ice cre... Read More...

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Mums with five kids get the most sleep | Mum's Grapevine

Study: Mums with five kids get the most sleep

Anita ButterworthJune 21, 2019

More kids means less sleep, right? Not according to the latest research, which has revealed a rather juicy little sleep secret - mums with five kids are get... Read More...

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