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Christmas craft ideas for toddlers and preschoolers
Bring out the glitter, glue and pipe cleaners - it's time to get crafty and Christmassy!
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Awkward Santa Photos
He's the jolly man in red who brings joy to all the children he sees ... in theory. In reality, Santa can be scary, a bit creepy, or just plain odd looking. Here are some of the sketchiest Santas from around the web.
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Pets don't make a good Christmas surprise
Pets are not a good gift at Christmas unless the person knows about it.
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A newborn king does NOT want the gift of drum music
For my money, the worst Christmas song of all is Little Drummer Boy.
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Family's hilarious very Aussie Christmas card
We all know that the annual pilgrimage to see Santa and try to get a half-decent pic can lead to a less-than-perfect result.
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How to survive Christmas when you're battling depression or anxiety
If you're struggling through postnatal depression or anxiety this Christmas, here are a few tips that might make life just that little bit easier.
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Inappropriate, weird Secret Santa gifts
The office Secret Santa is always a bit of a hit and miss affair.
![Santa with baby Hayden's photo, and Kyle and Sasha Daniel with their son before his death.](/web/20161126105350im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/7/v/2/q/image.related.landscape.300x200.glnsbw.png/1450155670293.jpg)
The Santa photo that will break your heart
Like most parents at this time of year, Kyle Daniel just wanted a photo of his child with Santa.
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Christmas: The tradition feminism forgot
Feeling the pressure to create a perfect Christmas? Well, you must be female.
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Dear Santa: Here's what toddlers REALLY want for Christmas
I'm not going out of my way to be naughty. It's called being "spirited" which is exactly what Christmas is about, is it not?
![These Santas are winning Christmas.](/web/20161126105350im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/7/h/g/x/image.related.landscape.300x200.gli0jj.png/1449536342017.jpg)
The Santas who are spreading extra Christmas magic
This year we've seen some Santas go above and beyond their usual role in shopping centres and Christmas grottos around the world.
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