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How having kids affects your life expectancy

Well, there you go.

Advice / April 05 2023

Five ways to beat fatigue that aren't coffee

Natural ways to feel more refreshed.

Advice / March 02 2017

Fix it with food

Practical Parenting shows you how to use food in sickness and health.

Advice / June 03 2016

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Advice

Study finds no long-term cognitive benefit to breastfeeding

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Advice

Alcohol and pregnancy

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Advice

The deal with dummies

Health - Advice

Parents have their say on Aptamil Gold+ Toddler

“Excellent toddler drink with essential nutrients.”

Safe skincare during pregnancy

Read on for our expert’s opinion

What is the best time of day to give birth?

It has nothing to do with mum and bub.

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Advice

Is it safe to use sunscreen on babies? The new sun protectio…

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Advice

The deal with dummies

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Advice

Alcohol and pregnancy

Health - Latest

How to teach your kids conversation skills

Master the art of conversation with these five tips!

Three tips for dealing with a sassy child

How to keep the attitude to a minimum.

How to handle your toddler’s selective hearing

How you can get your toddler to listen without yelling! Yes, really!

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Latest

NSW schools ban birthday cake

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EXCLUSIVE: Nutritionist Susie Burrell shares tips for gettin…

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7 practical tips for talking to your tweens and teens about …

Health - Opinion

Is screen time impacting your child’s eyesight?

We answer parents’ common questions ...

Aldi's $99 Dyson-like stick vacuum has shoppers in a frenzy

This deal does not suck!

Expert Review: DermaScar Platinum C&E

This little beauty targets scars, stretchmarks and more. Sign me up!

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Opinion

Mum Review: Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute+ Handstick Vacuum

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Opinion

I don't love my husband, but I will never leave him

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Opinion

How being “positive” can be bad for your mental health