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Dad’s honest confession about life as a stay-at-home parent

Jenna GalleyMarch 23, 2017

We've all done it: your partner comes through the door after a day at work and you immediately hand him the kids and mutter "you deal with them". While i... Read More...

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Silence and Sudocrem never mix

Jenna GalleyMarch 14, 2017

We've all had our fair share of messy moments and catastrophic cleanups. But Jem Armistead clearly wins the award for the 'messiest child of the day', thank... Read More...

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7 things to expect when baby comes home

Jenna GalleyMarch 10, 2017

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 habits baby & toddlers need to stop, and when to do it

Hejira ConveryFebruary 28, 2017

Parenthood is one wild ride. One moment you're decorating the nursery and buying your unborn child a bumblebee costume (blame it on pregnancy brain!). The n... Read More...

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Separated families: here’s one way to parent right

Pilar MitchellFebruary 27, 2017

Break-ups are hard. Break-ups involving children? Even harder. So we're saluting this former couple who have put their own hurts and feelings aside to paren... Read More...

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17 parenting facts all mums need to know

Hejira ConveryFebruary 23, 2017

Secret mum business ahead! Some things said between parents should stay between parents, so plonk the kids in front of something interesting (mashed bana... Read More...

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6 helpful ways to survive a public tantrum

Hejira ConveryFebruary 23, 2017

Ah, toddler tantrums. They happen to all parents, even celebs. Drew Barrymore just won our parenting hearts after sharing some photos of daughter Olive havi... Read More...

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Instagram vs real life: A mum’s honest posts

Hejira ConveryFebruary 22, 2017

Motherhood is one helluva ride. With more twists and turns than a bowl of spaghetti, it's full of excitement, wonder, unconditional love and - if we're fran... Read More...

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Babies remember their first language, even if they never speak it

Hejira ConveryFebruary 21, 2017

Babies are like sponges. They suck up information wherever they go. In their first six months, babies learn how to see in colour, smile at mum and grab stuf... Read More...

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What Valentine’s Day looks like now you’re a parent

Pilar MitchellFebruary 14, 2017

It’s Valentine’s Day and you’ve got kids. Love is in the air, along with the smell of dirty nappies. Once upon a time, romance was ripe, you showered eac... Read More...

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How to clean dirt and grime from soft toys

Hejira ConveryFebruary 9, 2017

Soft toys get a lot of love, which means they also get a lot of grime. Whether Granny is handing down an heirloom teddy from the attic (dust and all) or ... Read More...

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25 questions to ask your kid after school

Hejira ConveryFebruary 9, 2017

Something curious happens when a kid goes to school. They spend the whole day learning new stuff, sharing experiences with friends and poking around their l... Read More...

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7 ways being a parent can get you the career you’ve always wanted

Sarina SinghJanuary 20, 2017

If you’re heading back to work, looking for something new or thinking about going out on your own, you might feel like you need a little skills boost to com... Read More...

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20 tips for surviving shopping with kids

Sarina SinghOctober 27, 2016

Getting the weekly shop done is a necessary evil...grrr! With a tiny human in tow, it can be absolute mayhem! The little devils run out of patience very qui... Read More...

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Spit the dummy: 8 ways to get rid of the pacifier for good

Hejira ConverySeptember 8, 2016

For many babies and toddlers, a dummy is one of life's great pleasures. The humble pacifier takes tots to their happy place by providing comfort, calm and e... Read More...

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