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How having kids affects your life expectancy

Well, there you go.

Advice / March 15 2017

Five ways to beat fatigue that aren't coffee

Natural ways to feel more refreshed.

Advice / March 02 2017

Fix it with food

Practical Parenting shows you how to use food in sickness and health.

Advice / June 03 2016

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Advice

Study finds no long-term cognitive benefit to breastfeeding

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Advice

Alcohol and pregnancy

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Advice

The deal with dummies

Health - Advice

Talking to your children about periods doesn't need to be we…

Fostering open conversations about periods with children is an important part of…

15 delicious desserts you never knew you could make in your …

Take it slow!

Banish your family’s dry skin this winter by following these…

Expert skincare tips for the whole family.

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Advice

Dealing with sleep regression... and why it's an exciting si…

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Advice

Tackling post natal depression and how to spot the signs

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Advice

4 months and up: how to establish a sleep routine after 4 mo…

Health - Latest

7 reasons why cats are a great first pet for kids

Dr Jo Righetti shares everything you need to know about owning a cat

Spice up taco Tuesday with this epic Chicken taco recipe fro…

You won't believe these came out of your kitchen!

7 practical tips for talking to your tweens and teens about …

Bianca & Kritz Sciessere from The Big Sister Experience share their wisdom to he…

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Latest

Get spooky with less sugar: Healthy Halloween treats that br…

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Latest

10 of the best gluten free snack ideas for kids

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Latest

Recycling 101: Tips for Aussie families

Health - Opinion

Is screen time impacting your child’s eyesight?

We answer parents’ common questions ...

Aldi's $99 Dyson-like stick vacuum has shoppers in a frenzy

This deal does not suck!

Expert Review: DermaScar Platinum C&E

This little beauty targets scars, stretchmarks and more. Sign me up!

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Opinion

Mum Review: Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute+ Handstick Vacuum

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Opinion

I don't love my husband, but I will never leave him

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Opinion

How being “positive” can be bad for your mental health