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Choosing extra-curricular activities for your children
Extra-curricular activities give children the opportunity to develop their skills in various areas so children develop a number of interests and talents - but be care ful not to over-schedule.
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Over parenting is a new normal for today's mums and dads who, as dedicated as they may be, still succumb to overindulging, overprotecting and overscheduling their children.
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Helping teen girls through the dark times
If a girl is going to struggle with her life, you will know it by the time she's 14.
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Helping girls find 'happy sex'
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Girls need to feel connected to feminism
If your daughter knows she is part of a global fight, she'll feel strong not frightened.
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The treacherous journey of friendship for girls
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Would you put your six-year-old in a taxi alone?
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I hope they remember it forever, and not just because it was a brilliant show.
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When your perfectly healthy four-year-old thinks they’re fat
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Kids receiving up to $40 per tooth as Tooth Fairy expectations rise
Warning: potential Tooth Fairy spoilers within.
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