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When a child is born from an affair
Extramarital affairs and infidelity are devastating enough. But what happens when a child is born?
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Let me give you a tip: dealing with unwanted parenting advice
There's one thing you can be certain of when starting a family: you’re about to be inundated with advice. Here's how to deal with those unwanted opinions of others.
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A note on friendship and the loss of one of your 'tribe'
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The singles taking romance out of the search for a parenting partner
"Platonic parenting" involves two or more people who join forces for the sole reason of having and raising a child.
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Fifty per cent of Americans think women should be legally required to take their husband's name
Recent research shows that as many as 70 per cent of US adults believe women should take their husband's surname.
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Man's advice to all dads after beating testicular cancer
A dad who battled testicular cancer has shared a photo of himself and offered some wise words for others.
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Aussie blogger's plea to dads: 'Take the goddamn photo'
Aussie blogger Sophia Cachia, AKA The Young Mummy, has taken to social media to issue a plea to dads: "Take the photo. Take the god damn photo."
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Drew Barrymore: 'My third divorce was my worst nightmare'
Drew Barrymore says she is still recovering from her "worst nightmare" after splitting from her third husband Will Kopelman last year.
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Mum shares hilarious story about attempting shower sex
As most parents know, finding time for sex post-kids is one of life's not-so-little challenges.
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Putting it in writing
In this intimate letter to his wife, broadcaster and author Tony Wilson explains why he is so in awe of her.
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Dear Jess: my husband always lunches with a female colleague
Your most intimate questions answered by Jessica Rowe.
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This woman has a life-threatening allergy to her husband
The only way this man can show his wife love is to never go near her.
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Newborn helps with super cute marriage proposal
A new dad turned the birth of his son into a double celebration,
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