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Blurring the role of Mum and Dad

Rachelle Unreich Stay-at-home dads, working mums: modern parents are slowly, sometimes uncomfortably, blurring the traditional lines between breadwinner and caregiver.

Billion dollar baby

Helen Signy Marketing to toddlers is big business. The niche market of newborns to three-year-olds is booming, with toys and educational materials developed for this sector now a $20 billion global industry.

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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?

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.

Cooper's story

When Cooper came into our world it changed everything. It turned our world upside down, it changed us, it changed our family.

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.

Has a midwife made you cry?

Not all midwives are created equal. I’ve had some amazing midwives throughout my three pregnancies. And I’ve had some shockers.

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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