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Dad's guide: Bringing home baby from hospital

LUCY PERRY 2 Sep | Many men report an odd sense of concern that they are handed this little child with no instruction manual, no test to pass or interview process to go through in order to prove their aptitude for fatherhood. Together with your partner, you’re out on your own and this can feel a little scary.

Sports stars need to lift their game

KYLIE ORR 17 Aug | A sports hero who behaves recklessly, immorally, or illegally may well present a perfect opportunity for us to teach our children the consequences of bad behaviour.

Baby 'brought back to life' by mum

AMBER ROBINSON 27 Aug | Little Jamie Ogg was pronounced dead by doctors after his premature birth, but his mother claims she revived him with skin-to-skin contact.

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Growth Chart

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Needles and natural killer cells

I thought I would do a bit of a run-down on what is involved with a fresh IVF cycle, because unless you have done it, why would you know?
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Rainbow choc-pops

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Mountain Buggy Terrain: review

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Sports stars need to lift their game.

Poorly-behaved sports heroes may well present a perfect opportunity for us to teach our children the consequences of bad behaviour.
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Have you ever accidentally hurt your baby?

You can’t help bad luck. No matter how under or over protective you are, accidents happen!
Motherhood: it's all a matter of perspective

No Jacinta Tynan, motherhood is not a piece of cake. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to find the joy where we can.
Home-made best for baby

It seems home-made baby food is the best health option and the cheapest in today's economic climate. Fiona Purdon reports

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My Weekend

Totally different weekends

AMBER ROBINSON 19 Jul | Tired of doing the same thing every weekend? Look around and you might be surprised to find a host of interesting, family-friendly experiences on your doorstep – from picking strawberries to whale watching. Here are a few of our picks.

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Should you keep breastfeeding?

18 Aug | Wondering when is the right time to stop breastfeeding? Here’s why feeding into toddlerhood and beyond can be more beneficial than you may think.

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Navigating the toddler minefield

Many of us can't wait to get through that first year of our baby's life so that they are sleeping through the night, have predictable routines and can be a little bit more independent. And then they turn two!

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Nine steps to a healthier, greener household

NATALIA FORREST 5 Jul | It is becoming more and more apparent that substances such as Bisphenol A (BPA) and Phthalates are a potential danger to ourselves and especially our children. Here are nine steps – five relatively easy, and four that might be a bit more of a challenge, but well worth considering – that you can take to start eliminating BPA and Phthalates from your life.

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My Weekend

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Needles and natural killer cells

I thought I would do a bit of a run-down on what is involved with a fresh IVF cycle, because unless you have done it, why would you know? It's easy for some, difficult for others, both emotionally and physically.

Kylie Orr's BlogSports stars need to lift their game.

Poorly-behaved sports heroes may well present a perfect opportunity for us to teach our children the consequences of bad behaviour.

Amity Dry's blogMotherhood: it's all a matter of perspective

No Jacinta Tynan, motherhood is not a piece of cake. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to find the joy where we can.

Just ask JustineShould I have an amnio?

Justine gives advice to a mum who had a scary pregnancy dream.

Joseph Kelly's blogHave you ever hurt your baby?

You can’t help bad luck. No matter how under or over protective you are, accidents happen!

Feature MemberJuliana's Triplets

Documents the journey of falling pregnant and finding out they were expecting triplets. The trials of carrying a multiple pregnancy, and now the birth and after effects of emergency c-section and health difficulties of Juliana and one of her precious triplets.