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Jarrad McVeigh with his wife, Clementine.

Michael Cowley The Sydney Swan opens up about his grief over losing his daughter, who died last year of a serious heart complication.

Michael Klim: Dad in Profile

Michael Klim at home with his children Stella, Rocco and baby Frankie.

Amber Robinson Michael Klim is a dual-Olympian and father of three.

Dr Andrew Rochford: Dad in Profile

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Amber Robinson Dr Andrew Rochford is a father of three. He talks fatherhood, work and healthy living with EB in this exclusive interview.

Dad in Profile: Damien Leith

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Amber Robinson Singer Damien Leith is a father of three, with his newest addition just 7 months old. He tells us how he juggles parenthood, marriage and a busy career.

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Wiggly road to recovery

Former yellow Wiggle member Greg Page.

Samantha Selinger-Morris Greg Page faced illness and heartache behind the headlines. His autobiography tells it as it is.

Dad in profile: Dave O'Neil

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One of Australia’s most versatile and loved comedians, Dave O’Neil chats to us about work and play and raising 3 kids.

Dad in Profile: Jay Laga'aia

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Amber Robinson Jay Laga'aia is a father of eight and one of Australia's most recognised performers, having starred in an extraordinary number of films, TV programs and stage productions.

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David Liddiard

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Anni Taylor As a first-grade rugby league player, David Liddiard played 15 seasons with the Australian Parramatta, Penrith and Manly Clubs and in the English competition with Leeds Rugby League Club.

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Sporting Dads

EB presents high-profile Aussie athletes who are fathers and great role models.

Celebrity dads

Family men are back in fashion. Celebrities like David Beckham or Brad Pitt are happy to be seen with a baby strapped to their front or pushing a stroller.

Fun with vegies

As any parent knows, getting kids to eat their vegies can be a real battle of wills. But by injecting some fun into the vegetable experience, you might just get your little ones munching on their greens after all.

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New dad Hemsworth sleepless but happy

Chris Hemsworth has said fatherhood is fantastic, despite being starved of sleep - and that he's learning Spanish so in the future he can take part in conversations with his wife and daughter.

Morning sickness: the basics

Research indicates that up to 80 per cent of pregnant women get morning sickness in pregnancy. You might feel sick and vomit - and get a few other not-so-fun side effects of pregnancy, too. The good news is there are ways to help ease the nausea.

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Eat, play, love: Bali with littlies

A seasoned traveller, Sheriden Rhodes shares her knowledge of the best places to stay with kids of all ages in Bali.

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Babyology looks at the Bugaboo Neon

Perfect for fun-loving parents and their babies, the Cameleon Neon is a boldly accented pram with all the bells and whistles you'd expect of the ever-stylish Bugaboo.

How to prepare for an unexpected birth

Perhaps you’re at home and haven’t had contractions for very long, or you’re in the car on the way to the hospital; whatever the case, you're going to be giving birth then and there. Learn what to do if you find yourself in this unusual situation.

Dad-to-be: Bonding with baby

So you've been told you're going to be a dad. You might think there's nothing you can do just yet, but it's never too early to start bonding with your baby.

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