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Nannies can be a super option

Lisa Wachsmuth The nanny is not just limited to the wealthy anymore. With many families having both the mother and father working, hiring a nanny is becoming a more popular option, writes Lisa Wachsmuth.

Off-road with the rugrats

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Sheridan Rhodes Mum's the word as two daredevil parents take their bubs on a 4WD tour of outback South Australia.

Tips for choosing a family-friendly car

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You've agonised over the stroller, now it's time to figure out which car is going to fit you, your new baby, other children and stroller with ease, style and safety.

Bipolar disorder in children

Margaret Rice Diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children has increased dramatically in the US, and Australia is struggling to resist temptations to follow suit, writes Margaret Rice.

Play it safe with car seats

Safe car restraints

Fiona Surtees The rules are out of date, exposing our children to danger because they are not in appropriate car safety restraints, Fiona Surtees warns.

Fiji with Toddlers

Travelling overseas with your family

Tracey Spicer As a singleton, I could never understand the attraction of Fiji. By all reports, the food was lousy, the service appalling and there were screaming children everywhere.

Gen Z: digital natives

Peter Hawkins & Lucinda Schmidt Generation Z is the first generation born into a digital world. Will Generation Z - history's most technogically adept - evolve into tomorrow's realists or idealists?

Free tickets! Pregnancy, Baby and Children's Expo

If you're in Adelaide March 19-21, come along and display a yellow ribbon to show you're part of the EB family.

Specialised pregnancy support groups

If you are experiencing pregnancy-related problems, rest assured you can find support on Essential Baby.

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The bedtime shuffle

Putting kids to bed is one of those exercises that seems to get harder the more you practice it. A lot like golf, only far less fun.

Who's your favourite child?

My favouritism towards my children is variable and transient. My love, however, is solid and given freely and unconditionally, to each one of them.

Aurora's Gluten Free Life

Eating gluten with coeliac disease can lead to health issues of all kinds, so a proper diagnosis is essential.

Weekly guide to your pregnancy

Find out what changes are happening to your body and see how your baby is developing each week of your pregnancy.

Public or private hospital?

I could be out of pocket by going private - money that I could otherwise use for my maternity leave. Is it really worth that cost or should I think about going public instead?

Planning for the first six weeks of a baby's life

They're a hugely unsettling time, so a little planning will go a long way.

New child restraint laws FAQ

Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about the introduction of new national child restraint laws for 0-7 year olds.

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Date nights are essential for the health of your relationship and family life. Take the time out to just relax and enjoy one another's company. Find a local babysitter today!

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