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Thinking of laser hair removal? Here’s what you need to know
How well laser therapy works depends on your type of hair and skin, the type of laser and the skill of the person operating it.
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Women are more prone to burnout (no surprise to exhausted me)
We just don’t get a break.
![Julianne Moore experiments with a visor style at the Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic in New Jersey last weekend.](http://web.archive.org./web/20191207110947im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/h/1/f/0/g/v/image.related.landscape.300x200.p51stt.png/1559893588186.jpg)
The nine golden rules of shopping for new sunglasses
You wouldn't buy a bra, or a suit without some professional assistance.
![Cafes, this is the memo you need.](http://web.archive.org./web/20191207110947im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/x/d/e/y/image.related.landscape.300x200.p51oxj.png/1558490319460.jpg)
Dear cafes, you can do better
Here are some of the crimes against patrons the cafes in my area are committing without shame.
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How to start exercising if you’re out of shape
If you're unfit or overweight, there's lots you can do to make a new exercise regime both enjoyable and successful.
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How I learned to not hate Mother's Day as a single mum
In the years since my divorce, I've gained insight that might be helpful to others.
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Never mind child development, what about mother development?
It's time we asked, 'What about the story of the mother?'
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The average anxiety sufferer doesn't seek help for eight years
It's our most common mental health condition. So why are we so bad at seeking help for it?
![There are honestly just so many ways to butcher accepting a compliment.](http://web.archive.org./web/20191207110947im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/h/1/c/w/b/0/image.related.landscape.300x200.p5181f.png/1553834208023.jpg)
How to accept a compliment on your outfit
When accepting a compliment, many of us seemingly strive to ensure the experience is unpleasant.
![Mindfulness can refer to a specific set of meditation practices, but its precise definition isn’t clear.](http://web.archive.org./web/20191207110947im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/h/1/b/j/g/q/image.related.landscape.300x200.h1bjgu.png/1551169497186.jpg)
We don’t yet fully understand what mindfulness is, but this is what it’s not
There can be many benefits in practising mindfulness. But it's not a way to relax or escape from your problems.
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The fountain of youth for parents? Pillows
This is real life, and I can’t explain why I keep trying to be Supermum.
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