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Childcare around the world: who's left holding the baby?
From Fiji's communal childcare tradition to China's boarding school for three-year-olds, childcare differs greatly around the world. But they all offer their own pros and cons, as Madeleine Morris discovered.
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Mothers discover babies switched at birth
When Argentine lawyer Maria Lorena Gerbeno gave birth via caesarean section doctors told her that her daughter weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. A few hours later she was handed a baby that weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.
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Has the family of missing Maria been found in Bulgaria?
Maria's biological family may be living in central Bulgaria, Greek website claims.
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My Great Cake Fails
I own up to my cake fails: I’m a self-confessed baking loser. Thankfully, my kids have been pleased with the results - clearly they have been conditioned to expect the worst.
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Prince George is christened during an 'intimate' ceremony, rich with tradition
The cosy Chapel Royal at the heart of St James’ Palace has seen joy and tragedy – and now has hosted another chapter in the story of Britain’s royals, as Prince George was christened in a small gathering of friends and family.
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