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Parenting 2

SEPTEMBER 2014

"Dear Parents. We need to be nicer to teachers."
This is the one thing that's worse than seeing your child in pain.
"To that little boy at the beach, I hope you are safe."
"This is the one thing I didn't expect to see in the kids-wear department."
Why a mother told her daughter's horrific story on national television.
We are on Kate Middleton's side.
13 reasons to let dads do things their way.
“The mistakes I’ve made (and you have too) as a wife.”
"10 things that drive me nuts about other people’s children."
"Two kids, 3000km, six days in the car... and I can't wait."
The names parents come up with for THOSE body parts.
"I want my daughter to break up with her best friend."
The 5 warning signals that your sex life is boring. And how to fix it.
If you're a middle child, you've been waiting for this for a long time.
The secret to why your kids won't eat. Solved.
This is how to make your kid fall in love with reading.
This family broke the streak with this adorable little arrival.
Naomi Watts has one regret about being a mother.
The heartbreaking moments working parents are missing out on right now.
"10 things I can no longer say to my 10-year-old."
The one thing you never need to tell a single parent.
How many kids are too many for a birthday party?
How to get your kids to bed (in a few dozen easy steps).
How to get more time in your day. And who doesn't want that?
This is the parenting no-no that every single parent in the world is guilty of.
The 8 school holiday activities that cost absolutely nothing.
Your baby cries. What you do next has experts deeply concerned.
"She calls me Mummy and says she loves me. Should I quit?"
"When did I sign up for this?"
12 ways to get the kids to brush their teeth - tantrums not included.
7 parenting classes that don't exist, but should.
"I never appreciated my single mum... until I became one myself."
"Stop telling me your kid has never seen a doctor, like it's a good thing."
A message for my beloved children who think their lives are really really hard.
Are these the worst onesies ever? (Hint: Yes, yes they are.)
"I missed the birth of my first child."
"I don't want your hand-me-downs."
15 reminders you're a working mum.
"I confess...being a mum is really boring."
"My MIL is giving my 2-year-old daughter coffee. And I'm furious."
This mum told the Internet she's pregnant. And what happened next, is just lovely.
Can we please stop trying to the make the ‘bumpie’ happen?
Sex while pregnant, the results are in.
What's the ideal age gap between children?
If you've had a preemie baby, or were one yourself, you need to read this.
How your car needs to change when you have kids.
"Dear everyone. Please stop telling me to not wrap my kids in cotton wool."
7 sneaky ways to exercise as a working parent
The little girl who is literally eating the house she lives in.
Why I WON'T be shedding the 10kgs I put on with my pregnancies.
"I confess...I hate my husband."
What would you put in a pre-baby contract?
"I thought my biological clock was broken. It’s not."
Today's the day to ask a new mum you know, "Are you okay?"
"My son hates his new preschool. Help!"
"My daughter asked me why I wear makeup. This is what I said"
When it comes to raising babies, there are 'Mum jobs' and 'Dad jobs'.
Why your baby might just be part of the ‘perfect’ generation.
"These are the things I will never do with my kids."
Is it ever okay to do the school drop-off in your pyjamas?
"If you neglect your health, you're a neglectful mum."
Dear Kate, Here's what to expect when 3 become 4.
"I try very hard not to judge other parents. But at times like this, it's impossible."
6 life hacks that will give you 30 minutes more in a day.
The three words to say to every overwhelmed new mum.
"I've got a story for you, kids, and it's all about mum's calorie intake..."
"6 lies I told my kids this weekend."
She was told she couldn't have kids. Then she had 5 babies in 27 months.
11 new parenting 'lasts' that will make you cry.
Don't judge me, but... I left my kids home alone.
There are exactly six types of school volunteer parents.
7 things fathers should teach their sons.
The 5 things no mum needs to hear when they're choosing child care.
The top 10 reasons couples fall out of love.
"I confess... I pierced my baby's nose."
I confess - "I love you, but I hate your kids."
"Why we should give up on toilet-training."
The 5 types of mum you'll meet at Mothers' Group.
The "OMG it's Father's Day on Sunday" gift guide.
One Dad's life lesson goes viral.
Why we're not celebrating Father's Day this year.
5 Frozen secrets that we bet you didn't know.
"There isn't a Thank You sticker big enough for this wonderful man."
Don't judge me, but... I'm mad at the women who ruined my daughter's party.
4 reasons I'm happy I had 3 C-sections.
Welcome to Tinder - for parents.
This man has forgiven his ex - and it's beautiful.
The 12 rules your toddler lives by. And simultaneously drives you insane with.
So, is 'high class call girl' really the perfect job for a busy mum?

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