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February 26, 2010
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Top baby names of 2011
We've collected the official stats for the top Australian baby boy and girl names in 2011. Here are the 100 most popular names for each gender.
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Best positions for labour
Once labour is underway, the positions you decide to take will certainly have an effect on your comfort level.
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The wonder weeks
Two Dutch doctors came up with the term ‘wonder weeks’ to describe the developmental leaps made in the first 20 months of life. Each one leads to exciting new skills.
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Night time tips for toddlers
A sleeping routine for your toddler doesn't need to be treated as a military-precise regimen, but can be a positive cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle.
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In defence of stay-at-home mums
Working mothers talk about how they are unfavorably judged for pursuing a career, but stay-at-home-mums are equally stigmatised.
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Qualities of a great dad
Being a dad is a tough job, but it can be one of the most rewarding a man will have. Fathers can really be one of the greatest positive influences in a child's life.
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Have you ever visited the land of empty threats?
Empty threats are often blurted out by parents in the heat of the moment, when frustration with our children trumps all else. Kylie Orr revisits some of the pearlers she's come out with, and a few classics from years gone by.
Meet the new Wiggles
A 20-year-old back-up dancer for the Wiggles will become the group's first female member, as part of a major line-up change.
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Can you ever be ready for a baby?
Before you get pregnant, you might have all the boxes ticked - with your career, home and travel plans all sorted - or you could be the ' let's just see what happens' type. No matter what your style, it can help to think about the emotional aspects of parenthood.
'I'm mum enough to know this cover sucks'
Essential Baby editor Amber Robinson comments on the controversial Time cover, saying that enough is enough; mums should be able to parent without judgement.
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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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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