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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.