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11 outdated pieces of parenting advice to ignore

Navigating through the minefield of new parenthood can be tricky, especially when everyone has a different opinion on what is righ...

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How to safely introduce a newborn baby to your fur baby

Your fur baby has been the top of the heap in your family, but now there’s a new kid on the block. Bringing home baby is a b...

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How dads can cut their baby’s risk of colic

Here’s cheers to all the fabulous fathers out there, it seems your support can help reduce the chance of your baby getting c...

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The simple hair tie trick that makes you a better parent

We all have our angry moments. But if you are finding that you are snapping at your kids more than you want to, then this simple h...

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Advice for first time parents that’s actually helpful

Attention parents-to-be: we’re going to let you in on a few little secrets about being a parent. These are things we wish we...

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Tips for transitioning from one child to two

Congratulations! You’ve decided to take the plunge and return to the realm of pregnancy and newbornhood. The second time aro...

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The simple trick to get kids to talk about their day

Ask your child “What did you do today” and we can bet that you will likely be greeted with the same three responses: &...

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Bottom burps: 8 ways to help a windy baby

Newborns have it pretty good – eat, sleep, cuddle, poop, repeat. But this fun and fancy-free lifestyle can be put on hold wh...

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How to carry a car capsule so it won’t hurt your back

There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. But there is a right and wrong way to carry a baby capsule. And, as it turn...

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The secret cue to tell if baby’s getting enough milk

Have you ever worried that baby fell asleep at the breast or bottle still hungry? Have you ever been concerned that bub might not ...

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How to get kids to brush their teeth for longer than seven seconds

Most dentists recommend children (and adults) brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Try telling that to a kid. Instead, ...

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Why toddlers are little emotional firecrackers

Toddlers bring so much joy to our lives. They are energetic bundles of sweetness and any parent of a toddler will understand how i...

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The simple trick to get fussy eaters to try new foods

Have a fussy eater at your place? You’re in good company. One in five kiddos are fussy eaters at some point. That’s on...

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The simple test to tell if your child’s car seat is safe

Two paramedics, who also happen to be parents, have shared an incredibly important reminder about infant car seat safety. And it...

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The simple trick to get kids to listen to you

Put away the chocolate, mums and dads. We’ve uncovered the easiest way to get kids (no matter how old they are) to listen to...

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15 tips to help kids who don’t like the bath

Splish, splash toddler’s taking a bath. Some little ones love their daily dip, but there are other kiddos who’d much r...

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26 clever ways to help kids calm down

It’s a big world when you’re small, and sometimes it can all get a bit too much. Even little things can seem huge when...

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The clever way to stop losing dummies at night

A clever mum has come up with an expert-level hack to end dead-of-night dummy recovery missions, and it’s so simple, youR...

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DIY heart hugs buttons for anxious kids

Mum’s Grapevine reader Vikkie Triantafyllou shared her clever, no-sew way to soothe anxious feelings after it helped her dau...

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How to safely introduce a new baby to your fur baby

Your fur baby has been the top of the heap in your family, but now there’s a new kid on the block. Bringing home baby is a b...

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