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In a parody of Sia's hit 'Cheap Thrills', mother-of-two Deva Dalporto shares the realities of socialising post kids.
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The 7 biggest lies holding you back from happiness
Over time, our consistent thoughts become our beliefs. This is a positive thing if our beliefs serve us in some way - like believing you are a healthy person, resilient or talented in your work. But when our beliefs are based on thoughts that do not serve us now or in the future, they become dangerous.
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Youth is wasted on the young, as they say – and I agree.
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The wear and tear of motherhood, it seems has, eroded my sense of play. But who decreed that female parents can't have fun?
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The weird and wonderful last texts mums sent to their partners
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I've stopped weighing myself. I used to weigh myself regularly. At least once a week, and for a time, every day. But now I don't plan to ever step on the scales again.
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All the ways you can't be judged now that you're a parent.
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80 year old retirees give Taylor Swift a run for her money with 'Shake it off' music video
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