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Recent ABC Stories
The Sleep Coach
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23 February 2017
All new parents discover a breaking point that makes them wonder if they are ever going to cure their baby's inability to sleep during the night!
Wollongong swim school teacher defends tough love practices to prevent drowning
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23 February 2017
The owner of a Wollongong swim school that has been criticised for putting children in traumatic situations says her techniques are safe and focus on teaching the skills needed to avoid drowning.
'No jab, no pay' not the best way
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20 February 2017
The Federal Government's 2015 'no jab, no pay' bill hasn't had the intended consequences, according to new analysis. Why doesn't linking vaccination to access to financial assistance work?
Parenting in Pictures
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Our step by step guides include breastfeeding techniques, CPR and changing nappies.