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What to do when your child won't nap
Young children need to nap, but getting them to sleep can sometimes be a real challenge. We look at some of the reasons children resist naptime, and give solutions to help you restore their natural sleep patterns.
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How to handle a clingy toddler
The way parents handle clinginess can have a big impact on how long it lasts and how bad it becomes.
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Toddler becomes internet sensation with Rocky moves
He's got the eye of a toddler, but the heart of a prize fighter.
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'If only I knew how much I would love you': dad's letter to his baby
"You were home I didn't know what to do. Some parents instantly fall in love and others take some time for that flame to alight. Is that an awful thing to say?"
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Inside the world of little brand reps and brand ambassadors
Meet Arthur. He's almost two. He's got the most beautiful blue eyes, and a smile that can melt hearts. He's also a brand rep on Instagram.
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Lost toddler walked 2km from home, police say
A panicked mother has found her missing three-year-old daughter in bushland 2km from their southeast Queensland home.
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4 tell-tale signs that your child is a threenager
The metamorphosis from cheery toddler is not usually identified until full threenager evolution has occurred.
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'He was ash gray': strangers pull toddler from collapsed sand tunnel at beach
The holiday afternoon spiralled from pleasant to disastrous in an instant.
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Parents of toddler twins hand out goodie bags on plane
Anyone who has boarded a plane with a baby or toddler in tow might remember the look of dread on the faces of other passengers.
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Perth mum gets hairy on Facebook after her boys mistaken for girls
A famously sweet Perth mummy 'vlogger', sick of being told her long-haired boys look girlish, has shown the general public her sharper side with the open letter, "Little Boys' hair 101."
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Why this packet of nappies is a toddler's best friend
Nappies definitely play an important part in the life of a toddler, but they don't often fill the role of best friend.
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Why you should never be quick to judge another parent
If there is one golden rule which everyone should follow when it comes to parenting, it should be this - never, ever judge another mum or dad based purely on what you believe is the unacceptable behaviour of their children in public.
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Is it ever okay for children to lie?
At around age 3, children understand the concept of lies – and can tell porky pies themselves.
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