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Cadence, 8, is challenging the way people see autism with her short but insightful blog posts.

Girl with autism shares heart-warming 'Autism Fairy' letter

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Gabi Shull was determined to dance on pointe again.

Teen becomes ballet dancer despite having her leg amputated

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Ethiopian girls, like many in Africa, often walk long distances to bring back jugs of water.

Girls spend 160 million more hours per day on chores than boys

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I'm a much better parent of older kids than of toddlers

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Ashley Steers paid $3000 for a single sausage.

Mum lost for words over $3000 sausage that will get her son moving

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Knock knees: what causes them, and how they're treated

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Teen becomes ballet dancer despite having her leg amputated

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Gabi Shull, from Missouri, America, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in her knee after an ice skating accident when she was nine years old.

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The couple's son tweeted the tongue-in-cheek message, which has been liked 68,000 times and retweeted by 35,000 people.

Wife creates 'lost-and-found' lanyard for husband who is on his first holiday alone

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When Kim Gip's husband said he was going on holiday without her, she wasn't take any chances with his safety.

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Actress Shailene Woodley was arrested in North Dakota on Monday on misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass and engaging ...

Fault In Our Stars actress Shailene Woodley live-streamed her arrest on Facebook

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Shailene Woodley, who had been broadcasting the event on Facebook Live, was seen being taken into custody and narrated her own arrest.

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Girl with autism shares heart-warming 'Autism Fairy' letter

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The young Queenslander regularly writes short pieces that challenge the common misconceptions associated with the condition, which she then posts on her blog 'I am Cadence'.

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A six year old boy has died in a backyard swimming pool at Raby, in Sydney's south-west.

Boy's drowning serves as tragic reminder of water dangers

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The drowning of a six-year-old boy in a backyard swimming pool in Sydney's south-west serves as a tragic reminder of the need for constant supervision of children around water, experts say.

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I'm a much better parent of older kids than of toddlers

MAKING TIME FOR ME

All about patience, and other qualities I lack.

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Robinson Crusoe: The Wild Life, the animated adventure comedy for the whole family.

October movie reviews: a guide for parents

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Give your kitchen a quick and easy healthy makeover by removing any foods that contain a long list of ingredients.

Halloween party ideas

Halloween is really just a great excuse to have a party so we've scoured the web for some of the very best party ideas.

How to survive your child's sleepover party

Just like going to the movies, the kids will need snacks. See the tutorial <a ...

Disney Princesses' side-kicks reimagined as Pokemon

Labyrinth-inspired goodies

â€œYou Have No Power Over Meâ€ necklace - <a ...

Three kids, a cool car and a blue tree: our staycation to western Sydney

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Creative 3 in a room solutions

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Do you have three or more kids and need to fit them in the one room? Here are some solutions to fitting three kids into one bedroom ideas from around the web.

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Girl with autism shares heart-warming 'Autism Fairy' letter

DEVELOPMENT

The young Queenslander regularly writes short pieces that challenge the common misconceptions associated with the condition, which she then posts on her blog 'I am Cadence'.