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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
It seems picking the perfect name for baby is a point of contention for mums and dads up and down the country.A survey of 1,236 first-time UK parents, conducted by MyVoucherCodes, revealed choosing baby's name caused the most arguments, followed
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New test can detect red-haired DNA from parents
By Claire O'Donnell on 28/01/2013 11:03:16
How couples can find out whether they might carry the ginger gene
Couples who want to know if they could have ginger babies are being offered red hair-detecting DNA tests.Ginger gene carriers can have redhead babies, even if neither parent has red hair.According to Dr Jim Wilson, chief scientist at Britains
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Celebrity parents' twit pics of the week
By Emma Daly on 07/12/2012 09:54:43
Danielle Lloyd's family gets in the Christmas spirit while Hilary Duff tries some green juice with Luca...
Just who is this little helper? Why it's Danielle Lloyd's son Archie of course! Danielle tweeted, "Archie with his Santas and reindeer - he is actually obsessed!" Who wouldn't be with three (to Archie) lifesize Santas?! That'll make the present drop easier, ah?Santa's little help...
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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
While most of the nation is digging out the bunting and enjoying another reason for a bit of British pride, Noel Gallagher appears to have got the grumps on at William and Kate’s baby news. Following the royal couple’s pregnancy announcement Noel said, “They’re not the first peop...
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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
’ are in England, is designed to help potential parents get clearer information on children waiting to be adopted in their area.A new telephone hotline has also opened today, offering advice on different routes of adoption and what support is available.The current
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Survey reveals new mums’ fears over leaving baby
By Fiona McKim on 26/11/2012 10:13:20
Why parents feel guilty about going out without their child
time could be in for a blue Christmas.Commissioned by Cussons Mum & Me, the study has revealed new parents’ trepidation about going out without their child for the first time, with over 50% saying they felt guilty leaving their baby with someone else
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US TIME magazine cover puts spotlight on ethics of DNA testing
By Emma Daly on 14/12/2012 10:32:52
Latest issue questions whether parents should know health issues their child may face
in the future. But is this too much information? Should parents know what health problems their child may have, when this, as the magazine suggests, points only to risks, not cures. Doctors are reportedly starting to use genome sequencing, which scans a person
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Babies, bumps and proud new mums at the 2013 Golden Globes
By Fiona McKim on 14/01/2013 10:54:00
Adele, Claire Danes and Ben Affleck among celeb parents honoured
With a biting the chill in the air, a couple of noughts missing from our bank balance and evidence of reckless festive overindulgence showing on our tums, January can sometimes feel pretty bleak.So, thank goodness then that Hollywood’s awards season has kicked off, beginning with...
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Do babies of anxious first-time mums feel more pain from injections?
By Sophie Westnedge on 09/01/2013 10:20:24
New research suggest babies can sense their parents' nerves
Babies of first-time mothers may feel more pain from injections as they can sense their mother’s anxiety about the procedure, a new study has suggested.Researchers claim new mums could pass their fears about vaccinations onto their children, because their baby can sense their str...
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10 of the best celebrity family New Year’s Eve celebrations
By Emma Daly on 02/01/2013 10:32:56
From Mariah Carey to Jessica Simpson, celeb parents ring in the New Year with a lot of family love
Mum-of-one Hilary Duff was so excited to tell her Twitter followers how much she'd loved 2012, she started her New Year’s Eve celebrations two days early. Taking to Twitter on the 29th December Hilary tweeted, “Having a child is so special! I know it’s not NYE yet, but I’m just t...
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