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Census figures reveal more mums are making the work-life balance work
By Emma Daly on 17/12/2012 11:08:03
Latest figures show there are less stay-at-home mums than expected – but at what cost?
More mums are returning to work than previously estimated, according to the latest census figures. Mums who stay at home to bring up their children – whether this is down to want or necessity – are now becoming the minority, putting paid to age old thoughts of the ‘housewife’. In...
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X Factor star Tulisa can’t wait to start a family
By amanda pauley on 23/11/2012 10:16:52
Singer says motherhood and children will change her life
Tulisa Contostavlas says her life will really begin when she becomes a mum.The X Factor judge, who is currently dating Newcastle United football player Danny Simpson, revealed she can’t wait to have children, and will happily give up her showbiz
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More severely premature babies surviving, say experts
By Fiona McKim on 05/12/2012 10:25:46
Study shows improvement in healthcare after very early births
, including keeping the newborn warm, and providing steroids to improve lung development.But experts have been quick to point out that the improvement is largely limited to the first few days of life, saying, “we do have increased survival of these babies
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New hotline and map to simplify adoption process
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 10:40:34
Prospective parents can see where “approved” adoption children are in England
arrangement has been criticised for being too complex, meaning there are many children throughout the country waiting to be adopted and a deficit of adults able to navigate the system.Today’s changes are to be bolstered later in 2013 by a national ‘Gateway
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Choosing baby names is most common argument between parents
By amanda pauley on 04/12/2012 11:19:49
New poll reveals the top 10 things parents-to-be argue over
on everything at first,” said Mark Pearson, Chairman of MyVoucherCodes.“I am not surprised to see so many parents disagreeing on the choice of their baby’s name as it is something that will be with them for the rest of their life.”We wonder if The Duchess
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Extreme morning sickness - one mum's story
By Babyexpert.com on 03/12/2012 15:34:00
When does morning sickness become Hyperemesis Gravidarum? One woman shares her experience...
' and it was starting to control my life.I was left feeling like the life had been zapped out of me. I was miserable at a time that should have been happy. I couldn't face eating or drinking and even when I made the effort, I threw up anyway.By the time I was 12wks, I
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Noel Gallagher’s grumpy baby advice for the royals
By Emma Daly on 06/12/2012 10:15:22
Singer cuts straight to the point with his parenting pearls
for William, too. “Tell William he’d be better thinking about rejoining the army – he’d have a quieter life.” Kate's had some friendly faces around her hospital bed over the last couple of days. William has been seen visiting his wife, who is still in hospital
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Twin babies learn to swim 25 metres
By Fiona McKim on 10/12/2012 10:56:25
Nine-month-old tots going for swimming Olympic gold!
It has often been said 'don’t run before you can walk', but nobody told tiny twins William and Ellenita Trykush about swimming before they can crawl!The nine-month-old water babies have learned to swim the length of a 25 metre pool, before they have learned to walk, talk or even ...
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We must create better dad-friendly society urges charity
By Fiona McKim on 17/12/2012 11:09:13
Report recommends more support and services for dads-to-be
Children’s charity Barnardo’s has released a report recommending more support and services for fathers, in particular, young dads.The guidance, funded by the Department for Education advises that young men are not involved enough during their partner's pregnancy and subsequently,...
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Childrens' most wanted present for Christmas 2012 revealed!
By amanda pauley on 21/12/2012 10:23:29
Is it a toy, is it a pet? No, the top gift request this year is.......
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for your child is a challenge, but UK parents may be facing a whole new level of pressure this year.A survey of 2,000 British parents, conducted by Westfield London & Stratford, discovered that top of every child’s 2012 wish list is, apparently,...
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