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From 0 to woah: Couple welcomes triplets then twins in one year
A couple has had their dream of starting a family come true in a way they never would have imagined.
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Mother knows best ... or does she?
There’s an age old saying that claims ‘mother knows best’, but is it the case when it comes to our own parenting skills? Do we turn to our own mums for advice, or does the wealth of information available to us in today’s society override this need?
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From tragedy to triumph: one mum's story of strength
When Emma McLeod's daughter was stillborn, her world was shattered. But the grieving mum found the strength to stay positive, now she wants to share what she has learnt with others facing adversity.
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Maria Kang is not your wake-up call
'Fitness Mom' Maria Kang has hit the news again, this time with an airbrushed image of herself showing off toned thighs and a flat stomach, along with slogans such as “limited sleep”, “no nanny” and “works 8hr+ days”.
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To my girls on their first birthday
You don’t know is how the past year has affected me as a person. You don’t know how I’ve changed, and how my perspectives have been completely displaced and realigned. This is comforting to me – I want you to know me for who I am now.
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Birth
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Mother knows best ... or does she?
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To my girls on their first birthday
You don’t know is how the past year has affected me as a person. You don’t know how I’ve changed, and how my perspectives have been completely displaced and realigned. This is comforting to me – I want you to know me for who I am now.
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From tragedy to triumph: one mum's story of strength
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