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New parent arguments - what you argue about and how to solve it
By Roisin Johnson and Kyrsty Hazell on 01/05/2011 14:42:00
Before, you were a couple. Now, you're parents. To avoid a battle of 'who does what' follow these easy steps from both experts and new mums
When you're overwhelmed, sleep-deprived and cranky from adjusting to life with your new baby, it doesn't take much to ignite an argument! Whether it's who gets up in the middle of the night or who works the hardest, we've rallied the experts
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Active listening: What it is and how to do it
By Maria Muennich on 04/10/2007 01:34:08
Good communication is at the heart of every successful relationship, and at the heart of communication is the ability to really listen
with your partner does often seem stymied by argument and conflict then it might be time to put the spotlight on developing your active listening skills to help you understand each other better and use this as the basis for drawing up compromises
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Embryo regulator favours tests for more diseases
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/05/2006 09:38:26
The HFEA supports screening for more diseases in the process of IVF treatment.
, thinks there is a strong argument for parents to have the choice of screening for conditions such as breast cancer.This only refers to the treatment of embryos outside natural fertilisation. That is, currently a pregnant woman is offered the option
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Parents of a new baby lose out on 6 months of sleep
By Kimberley Smith on 23/07/2010 14:18:39
New parents lose 6 months worth of sleep in first two years, finds survey
of their child’s first two years.Adults need five hours of sleep in every 24 to function properly and many parents report feeling depressed or argumentative from sheer exhaustion. In the worst cases this bickering between sleep-deprived couples can lead
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The Great Dummy Debate
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/07/2008 00:02:03
Are dummies a good thing or just a gag on your baby? Opinion is divided – so what are the pros and cons?
on their knuckles or their fists. Babies have been observed even to suck their thumb whilst still in the womb!So what are the pros and cons of offering a dummy?Dummies: the argument in favourHaving a dummy can be a great comfort to a baby, long before he or she can
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Sneaky peek at Matalan's spring/summer collection for babies, mums and homes
By Daniella Delaney on 15/11/2011 15:51:05
Take a look at what savvy mothers will be buying for their brood next season
arguments amongst siblings.That leaves mum to concentrate on what's important - shopping for herself and buying gorgeous goodies to spruce up her home without breaking the bank.Matalan's summer fashion for mum covers a range of different themes, from
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Review: The Gina Ford Cook Book
By Sarah Lawson on 05/07/2006 01:30:51
Gina Ford's Baby & Toddler Cook Book includes over 100 recipes that are easy to prepare and usually freezeable - ideal for busy homes.
her arguments for strict guidelines on parenting. (Most of her books come with case studies of children who's potty habits were turned around in a matter of days by her, and so on.)Even if you're not a fan of her sleep and feed training from birth
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Review: The Complete Sleep Guide
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2006 10:54:24
...for Contented Babies and Toddlers. Gina Ford's sleep routine wisdom presented in an easy to follow paperback.
as a way of backing up arguments. If you're not entirely sold on her style of routines, it can get quite annoying after a while!However, Gina Ford has been a nanny and counsellor to many families through the years and her case studies - presenting
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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:47:47
Although there is no longer a need to avoid some of the foods that can cause problems in pregnancy, there are still a few no-nos.
's weight be a guide to a common sense approach to eating.As your baby grows and your feeds reduce you will be able to take your consumption down a little, but do this carefully so you don't feel too rundown.Foods to avoidThere is some argument for limiting
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Vote results: NHS IVF debate
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/10/2006 11:11:11
A review of NHS IVF treatment suggested that overweight women should be made to lose weight before qualifying. We wanted to know what you thought.
everything to statistics to calculate the optimum birth experience, perhaps we would only be left with women aged 21 having babies! There is an argument for reducing further IVF treatment currently given to women who simply 'put motherhood on hold' until
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