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Things to consider when naming a baby

While some parents are hiring professional baby-naming consultants, you don't have to go that far to come up with a perfect name for your baby.
How to raise your pain threshold in labour

Your pain threshold isn't actually set to low, high or somewhere in between. It can depend on range of psychological factors like perception, environment and education.
Why I breastfed my son until he was three

The fact that I not only breastfed my son, but breastfed him for three and a half years, seems pretty incredible in retrospect.
Do babies and young children see ghosts?

Do babies and young children see ghosts? If you’ve pondered the question, you’re not alone.
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