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When good kids say bad words
“Oh, bugger!” exclaimed my three-year-old son. It was the start of conversations I knew we all needed to have.
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When your baby is in jail
Having your kid in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a very strange experience. It's kind of like they're in jail, except you have no idea when they'll be eligible for parole.
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Chrissie Swan breaks down in emotional interview
Radio and TV personality Chrissie Swan has opened up in a revealing interview about her children, her weight, and online bullying.
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Can a working mum be as good at her job after maternity leave?
Working mothers seem doomed to feel they're failing both their career and children. So how do you break the double-guilt cycle?
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The Facebook competitions that fool thousands
Thousands of Facebook users have fallen for a competition promoted by a fake Jetstar page in part of a rising trend of 'like farming' scams.
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When good kids say bad words
JO HARTLEY “Oh, bugger!” exclaimed my three-year-old son. It was the start of conversations I knew we all needed to have.
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Can a working mum be as good at her job after maternity leave?
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The Facebook competitions that fool thousands
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