Siblings: Tips for Bonding & Harmony

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15 signs you’re ready for another baby

Your newborn is officially no longer a newborn and you’re beginning to cluck over the idea of adding to the clan. But are you ready […]

Preparing siblings for a new baby

Making the decision to grow your family from a team of three into an awesome foursome is an exciting time. But soon your mind turns […]

12 best books for new siblings | Mum's Grapevine

Book List: 12 Books to Help Siblings Welcome a New Baby

Congratulations. The stork is circling your house carrying your newest priceless package. But while you might be ready to welcome baby to the family, what […]

First-Borns Are Smarter Than Their Siblings, Study Finds

It’s an age-old debate, but science has now proven that birth order matters when it comes to intelligence, and the differences are apparent even in […]

Book Review: F**K, Now There Are Two of You

F**K, Now There Are Two of You by Adam Mansbach & Owen Brozman Mums with a second bub on the way, this books for you. […]

Best age gap between babies | Mum's Grapevine

Best Age Gap Between Babies: What Science Reveals

Tossing up when to start trying for another bub? You may want to hear what science says about the ideal length of time to leave […]

Age gaps between kids – the pros and cons

How long you wait between children is a personal choice, and every age gap brings its own challenges and benefits. Once you add different personalities […]

20 tips to entertaining a toddler while feeding a newborn | Mum's Grapevine

How to Entertain a Toddler While Feeding a Newborn

Feeding a newborn with an energetic toddler twirling around the house can be tricky, but keeping two tots happy at once is possible. We asked […]

Three is most stressful number of kids to have

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 […]

8 tips for bathing a baby and toddler together

Soapy siblings getting squeaky clean together can be a challenge, especially when you’re own your own. So we asked the Mum’s Grapevine community of been-there-done-that […]

18 beautiful baby and toddler shared bedrooms | Mum's Grapevine

Room for two: 19 beautiful baby and toddler shared bedrooms

Putting a baby and older child in the same room can be a wonderful way to save space, build a bond between siblings right from the start and, […]

Tips for transitioning from one child to two

Congratulations! You’ve decided to take the plunge and return to the realm of pregnancy and newbornhood. The second time around can be a lot more relaxed emotionally […]