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This toddler and his duck BFF will melt your heart

A small boy in the US has struck up a quacking good friendship with an unlikely companion ... his pet duck.
Great news for coffee drinkers - caffeine is good for your heart

Researchers have found that, contrary to prior belief, caffeine does not cause health-threatening heart palpitations.
I always wanted children - but I've found other ways to be maternal

I've always been one of the most maternal women I know.
Parents have Major problem with baby's name

With three titles to his name in the past two years New Zealand basketball star Tai Wesley is used to winning.
When only one parents wants to know the gender

For some couples you either both want to know the gender of your unborn baby, or you don't. For others, it's not that simple.

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Parents have Major problem with baby's name

Bevan Hurley With three titles to his name in the past two years New Zealand basketball star Tai Wesley is used to winning.

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Best and worst potty party cakes

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