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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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Dads urged to 'just take the photo' of their partners
While I sometimes wince when I see these shots of myself, I understand why my husband takes them - because he wants to capture the same essence of love I see when he's with the kids.
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Does the 'bird's nest parenting' solution really work?
When parents split, who gets the house? If they are bird's nest parenting, it's the kids. Cosima Marriner finds out how this novel trend works.
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10 apps to improve your sex life
There are apps for everything, right? Here are 10 to help in the bedroom.
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I don't want my husband to go on a buck's trip
My husband's best friend is getting married and has planned a men's bachelor party.
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Why are we still ironing our husband's shirts?
"We should no longer feel like we need to provide laundry services in order to make an adequate contribution to our families," writes Kasey Edwards.
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My friend was my bridesmaid, but I wasn't hers
Celeste Barber ponders the intricacies of wedding etiquette and she's not bitter at all.
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Why having a puppy is like parenting a child
Despite being a dog owner and a parent, I've never been able to relate to the idea that the two have many similarities – until now.
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Is divorce seasonal? This study says so
A US study has found there are two peak divorce periods each year
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Feeling valued in relationships improves your sleep, says study
Being valued by your partner is more important to your health than you might think.
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Why fatherhood scares many dads-to-be
Travis Bull vividly remembers discovering his partner was pregnant for the first time.
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I'm trying to keep my child-free friends in my life, but it's tough
I tried to prove to my single friends that I was the same I'd always been. But marriage did change me - and motherhood has, too
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