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NOVEMBER 2013

"We passed on an illness we'd never ever heard of to our little boy".
10 days without your kids. Bliss or unbearable?
Five easy family dinners (where cutlery is optional).
Why your son wants to wear a tutu and your daughter hates dresses
This Australian school is forcing girls to dress like it's 1950.
Pass the tissues: Three love letters to pets no longer with us.
Pet shaming: trust us, it's hilarious
When was the last time you had some ‘ Me Time '?
Childcare costs and waiting lists driving you mad? You are not alone.
This mum is about to teach her daughter to drive. Any tips?
41 weeks pregnant and completely over it.
WATCH: These real life love stories will have you smiling all day.
My 5 year old daughter called another woman 'mummy'.
"I've got whooping cough. Thanks a lot, Jenny McCarthy."
What do stay at home mums do all day, anyway?
Backseat Heroes: The awkward questions your kids ask in the car.
Weekend activities to restore your sanity.
Quick question: What's for dinner at your house this week?
Kid-made gifts: 26 easy presents for everyone on their list
Who should teach our children about money - parents or teachers?
The pregnancy bag check list to rule them all.
People without kids? You. Just. Don't. Get. It.
Forget The Bachelor, this real life love story will melt your heart.
When recreating family portraits gets awkward. REALLY AWKWARD.
She spent $50,000 trying to have a baby she didn't want.
How to parent (without moving a muscle).
Think you don't look like anyone in your family? Think again.
Newborn twins gently embrace in their first bath. Prepare for ovary-implosion.
Five weddings you'll wish you were invited to.
"We want her to eat one chip. Just one chip."
Would your kids ever speak to you again if you did this?
EM: "It was as though I had been given someone else's child."
Real life after death: 18 months after Simon died, he became a father.
7 great dog breeds for families
Conversations with a 2 year old girl, reenacted by a fully-grown man. Episode 5.
Conversations with a 2 year old girl, reenacted by a fully-grown man. Episode 4.
Conversations with a 2 year old girl, reenacted by a fully-grown man. Episode 3.
Conversations with a 2 year old girl, reenacted by a fully-grown man. Episode 2.
Conversations with a 2 year old girl, reenacted by a fully-grown man. Episode 1.
Your marriage might have failed, but that does not make you a failure.
Want: Five easy dinners that don't take hours to create.
BEC: Is this the easiest way to save a marriage?
The moral of this story? Writing a will pays off.
How could our government separate this mum from her sick baby?
Should new mums be paid to breastfeed?
"Next year, I'm really going to miss just 'us'..."
Millions of motherhood dreams would be shattered without this
Was this nurse being inappropriate or just doing her job?
Forget the seven-year-itch. The new danger year for married couples is...
Moment of hope in the Philippines typhoon disaster
We're calling it: These are the most terrifying kids toys in the world.
Her son couldn't fit into clothes off the rack. So she did this awesome thing.
Holidays with kids. Think you've seen it all? Think again.
How to create active kids (without them even knowing).
You could be our next national mental health leader.
Would you throw a half-birthday party for your kid?
Awesome or icky? Anne Frank and Hillary Clinton get Disney Princess makeovers.
Group Therapy: "My marriage is perfect, except for the sex."
10 reasons raising kids isn't that different from training a puppy.
NSFW: The baby shower cakes to bring if you hate baby showers.
How could anyone still describe a child like this in 2013?
Here's how never to be late for school
A letter to my neighbours: "I know. I KNOW. We know. Sorry."
Em was asked: "Do your kids even know what you look like anymore?"
When was the last time your kids saw their grandparents?
To my friend who lost a child: "I'm grieving for you. Tell me if I'm not doing it right."
The most memorable birthday party ever. Go.
BEC: I lied to my daughter this morning.
Our Reality Road Test of the LeapPad Ultra tablet. Episode 2.
The Packer divorce settlement and why Kyle and Jackie O really quit their radio show
"My four-year-old is begging me to buy condoms."
What can I do to help my son?
The global campaign giving hope to meningococcal survivors.
Forget about hiring a clown, this the only entertainment aid you need
I've fallen in love with the Tardis of refrigerators
It's time to play: IKEA or death.
iBlog Friday: Why all mothers are witches, how a miracle saved a little girl and the weighty struggles we all face

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