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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
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to 6-month-old daughter. New parent argument 4: Who gets up in the middle of the night?You’re up with your baby all day, every day, so you’d love some help from your partner for those exhausting night-time shifts. After all, you don’t get a lie
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Smoking as a Parent
By Sarah Lawson on 07/11/2008 02:06:45
Even if you managed to stop smoking in pregnancy, smoking around your baby or child can still be dangerous
on your determination.However, did you realise that smoking after your baby is born still presents dangers to your child?Smoking as a ParentIt may have sounded controversial when one UK council took the decision that they would no longer let smokers foster
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Are you a green parent?
By Debra Stottor on 25/02/2009 02:38:54
Are you doing enough to save your child's planet? Try our simple questionnaire and find out!
As you become parents, so you think to the future and wonder how the world will be when your little one grows up. But are you doing enough to ensure the wellbeing of the planet? In short, do you have a carbon footprint the size of a yeti – or a
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10 of the best pieces of parenting advice
By Sophie Westnedge on 15/05/2012 15:46:31
ThinkBaby mums share their top tips for baby bliss
We asked our mums for their best advice on caring for babies. From how to stop your baby crying to a foolproof way to get tots off to sleep find out what worked for them.
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10 things you never thought you'd say - until you became a mum
By Daniella Delaney on 26/09/2011 11:51:54
The funny things you say now you're a parent yourself
From talking about poo in everyday conversations to repeating stuff your mum used to say, these are the funny things you're uttering now you're a mum. How many do you say every day?
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New mum - money worries
By Maria Muennich on 03/08/2007 06:46:00
Few mums start off their parenting life without financial worries, here are some ideas for how to manage
Money worries are something that most new mums have to deal with. Even if you're planning on returning to work before long, for at least a few months you'll take a cut in income just as you take on all the new costs associated with a baby. If you
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Baby Cuddles
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/09/2009 02:04:05
Can you spoil your baby with too many cuddles or is it a vital part of parent-child communication?
a way to bond with their baby.Showing your baby that you careThere are many aspects to bonding that actually make up our day to day instinctive behaviour with our new babies.Talking to your baby, interactive playtime and even baby massage can quickly
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New mum - And your older children
By Maria Muennich on 21/04/2011 01:15:17
Dividing your parental attentions between siblings can be a delicate balancing act, here's how to make it easier
impact on how they feel about the new arrival. If the siblings are very much older then they may not be terribly interested in the new baby, but younger children particularly are often fascinated and keen to help out. Show your older child how you do
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Gorgeous ethical and eco baby products
By Kyrsty Hazell on 09/09/2010 16:05:40
Up your green parent credentials and do your bit for the environment with these lush eco baby products, from skincare to baby booties and teethers.
Organic baby productsWhatever your motivation is for being a green parent, buying natural, organic or ethically sourced products can require a fair bit of research. And this needs time - something new parents often don't have much of!So, seeing
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New Dad: Getting to grips with the new realities
By Thinkbaby on 30/01/2008 01:30:22
The bond between your partner and new baby may be strong, but that shouldn't leave any less chance for you to take up the parenting baton
this kind of selective parenting, it can backfire quite quickly, affecting your relationship with both child and mother. If you don't learn for yourself how to do all those less appealing tasks then your baby won't be used to you doing them, and may resist
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