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Life with toddlers: How to leave the house (in 21 hilarious steps)

Jenna GalleyJuly 27, 2017

Life moves pretty fast, especially when you're chasing a toddler around the house. Most of the time we can all use a pause button to slow down and take a br... 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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Tips for transitioning from one child to two

Jenna GalleyJune 15, 2017

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 em... Read More...

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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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The funniest school letter ever!

Hejira ConveryFebruary 10, 2017

Well, school's back, the playgrounds are bursting with excited kids and it's fair to say that teachers have seen - and heard - it all. So spare a thought... 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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11 ways to parent with patience

Hejira ConveryJuly 28, 2016

Toddlers and young children are full to the brim with life and cheeky smiles. They've grown from babies into walking, talking little wonders and all of a su... Read More...

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Dads do hair too – and their daughters look amazing!

Domenica KielyMay 27, 2016

From a simple ponytail, to an elaborate Elsa braid, dads everywhere are arming themselves with the styling tools needed to get their little girls hair looki... Read More...

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11 ways to prepare first-timers for school

Mums GrapevineJanuary 10, 2013

The first day of school is often a complicated mix of terror and excitement. Avoiding tears is hard for little ones (and their mums!) as the hype of startin... Read More...

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Rewards for the rugrats

Mums GrapevineFebruary 23, 2010

Here's an alternative to the unoriginal, often unhealthy rewards we come up with when we're desperate for cooperation from the rugrats! This pack of 50 IOU card... Read More...

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