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  1. Sleeping Angels

    Photo Gallery: 7 Secrets to get your baby to sleep by Jo Tantum, baby sleep expert

  2. Baby's first foods

    Now your baby’s started solids and happily devouring basic smooth purees, mix up the flavours and textures with Annabel Karmel’s recipe ideas.

  3. Smart kids: Nature versus nurture

    While genetics has a major part to play, smart kids are also shaped by their very first teacher – you! We looks at ways to give your child a wonderful head start.

  4. Help! How can I stop my baby crying?

    Some babies find a lot to cry about, & it eventually ends in tears for mum as well. We asks babycare experts for advice on how to cope.

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Photo Galleries

  1. 7 secrets to get your baby to sleep

    7 secrets to get your baby to sleep

    UK author and babycare expert Jo Tantum's seven secrets for desperate parents to get their babies to sleep

  2. Tips to avoid saying 'No' to your toddler

    Tips to avoid saying 'No' to your toddler

    If you want to avoid the meltdown that comes with saying ‘no’ to your toddler, then you just need to be creative

  3. The 'Green' Party: Simple kids birthday ideas

    The 'Green' Party: Simple kids birthday ideas

    These days kid’s birthday parties have become bigger than Ben Hur. Debbie Hodgson helps you get back on track for a good old-fashioned bash

  4. Baby horoscopes - Your child's star signs - Astrology

    Baby horoscopes - Your child's star signs - Astrology

    Your little star: We look at your child's star qualities with our baby and child horoscopes

  5. Celebrity Photo Gallery: Australian Celebrities Pregnant in 2010

    Celebrity Photo Gallery: Australian Celebrities Pregnant in 2010

    Congratulations to these pregnant Aussie celebrities set to have babies in 2010

  6. Pregnant belly photos - The beauty of pregnancy

    Pregnant belly photos - The beauty of pregnancy

    We celebrate the beauty of pregnancy with this beautiful pregnant belly belly gallery.

  7. Brain food for toddlers

    Brain food for toddlers

    ''Get smart about feeding your toddler.'' From 12 months to around 3, your child's brain goes through huge growth. In fact it will triple in size. Here's the food he or she needs...

  8. 5 of the best: Kids tents & cubby houses

    5 of the best: Kids tents & cubby houses

    Play indoors with these fun kids tents and cubby houses!

  9. Winter warmer recipes for the kids

    Winter warmer recipes for the kids

    These comforting meals from Annabel Karmel will keep little bellies full and satisfied

  10. Toy Story 3 - New Characters Photos - Disney Pixar

    Toy Story 3 - New Characters Photos - Disney Pixar

    Return to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters and meet the new cast.

  11. Kids Fashion: Girls & Boys Winter Style

    Kids Fashion: Girls & Boys Winter Style

    Your little one will be warm and stylish this winter in these fashion mini masterpieces. Photography by Chris Walsh, Styling by Alissa Thomas

  12. Best iphone apps for kids

    Best iphone apps for kids

    Keep your kids amused in restaurants, shopping or in the car with these best iphone apps for kids

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  • Teaching your baby to sleep

    Teaching your baby to sleep

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  • Start signing

    Start signing

    Sure, your baby can’t talk yet, but he can be taught to communicate with you using sign...

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Baby, you've got what it takes!

  • Baby, you've got what it takes!

    Practical Parenting Editor Mara Lee's commentary on parenting topics in the news.

    Many parents think their little one has what it takes to be a model...Mara Lee's Blog »

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