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The heart hug button hack for worried kids

DIY heart hugs buttons for anxious kids

Anita ButterworthFebruary 20, 2018

Mum's Grapevine reader Vikkie Triantafyllou shared her clever, no-sew way to soothe anxious feelings after it helped her daughter's start to school. Vikk... Read More...

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13 clever ways to keep babies cool in summer

Hejira ConveryJanuary 6, 2018

Flushed cheeks, a damp neck and grumpy grumbles are all signs that bub is feeling the heat, and fortunately, there are ways to take the sting out of summer.... Read More...

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26 clever ways to help kids calm down

Anita ButterworthJanuary 3, 2018

It's a big world when you're small, and sometimes it can all get a bit too much. Even little things can seem huge when you're a child. If your little one... Read More...

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Happy drivers: 19 tips to help babies who cry in the car

Anita ButterworthOctober 12, 2017

Buckle up baby, we're hitting the road! Some babies adore being in the car, they're instantly calm and content - so much so some parents use little road tri... Read More...

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3 to 6 year old life skills: putting shoes on

30 life-skills that build kids confidence [guide]

Anita ButterworthSeptember 29, 2017

Little kids love to be independent. It might come as a bit of a shock – one minute they’re a helpless little bundle in your arms and the next they’re a tiny h... Read More...

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Family favourites: 5 reasons mangoes are mum’s best friend

Sarina SinghSeptember 13, 2017

The weather is warming up and, for mums with hungry mouths to feed, the heat brings an extra treat – summer fruit. And nothing says summer like a sweet Auss... Read More...

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Ready, set, cycle! 7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike

Hejira ConveryAugust 20, 2017

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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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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Baby Whispering: How to understand different baby cries [video]

Jenna GalleyJuly 6, 2017

We all know how frustrating and heartbreaking it is to listen to our baby cry and not understand what they need. But Australian mum Priscilla Dunstan has br... Read More...

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Why toddlers are little emotional firecrackers

Jenna GalleyJuly 4, 2017

Toddlers bring so much joy to our lives. They are energetic bundles of sweetness and any parent of a toddler will understand how incredibly rewarding this s... Read More...

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11 parenting gadgets you can’t buy (but wish you could)

Jenna GalleyJune 30, 2017

Every so often someone invents something for parents that just blows us away with its pure awesomeness. But for every self-rocking bassinet or cot which mimics ... Read More...

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The secret cue to tell if baby’s getting enough milk

Jenna GalleyJune 30, 2017

Have you ever worried that baby fell asleep at the breast or bottle still hungry? Have you ever been concerned that bub might not be getting enough milk if ... Read More...

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How to carry a car capsule so it won’t hurt your back

Jenna GalleyJune 29, 2017

There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. But there is a right and wrong way to carry a baby capsule. And, as it turns out, most of us have bee... Read More...

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9 effective ways to help a windy baby

Jenna GalleyJune 22, 2017

Newborns have it pretty good - eat, sleep, cuddle, poop, repeat. But this fun and fancy-free lifestyle can be put on hold when they're full of wind. Wind... Read More...

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The simple trick to get kids to talk about their day

Jenna GalleyJune 21, 2017

Ask your child "What did you do today" and we can bet that you will likely be greeted with the same three responses: "Nothing." "I don't know." Or,... Read More...

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