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How to talk to your teenager – and get them to do what you want

New research may offer a helping hand to parents struggling to communicate or engage with their teenage children.

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10 eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas

Turn crisp packets, toilet rolls and old linen into effortless wrapping paper this holidays.

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Should choosing your baby’s sex be legal?

Some describe it as creating ‘designer babies’, others say they’d only choose a particular sex for health reasons – whatever your view, the topic remains controversial.

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Have you appointed a guardian for your children?

While no one wants to consider the possibility of leaving their children behind, appointing a guardian can bring great peace of mind.

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Baby boy’s grieving parents send message to anti-vaxxers after whooping cough death

The parents of a baby boy who died from whooping cough have sent a message to anti-vaxxers.

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Cate Blanchett speaks about adopting baby Edith for the first time

Addition of a baby girl to Oscar winner’s family via U.S. channels reignites the Australian adoption debate. Why are thousands of children and aspiring parents still in limbo?

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What’s in a name? Trending and Endangered names

What’s in a name? We take a look at the names that will be heard at playgrounds of the future and the ones that won’t.

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The Ex Factor: coping with co-parenting

Coping with the challenges of a relationship break-up can be made all the more difficult when co-parenting comes into play. We share advice on how to ease the way when it comes to bringing up your children harmoniously.

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Woman gives birth after a womb transplant

A Swedish woman has become the first ever mother to give birth after undergoing a womb transplant.

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Parents make ‘bucket list’ for unborn, terminally ill baby

A couple who received a tragic diagnosis for their unborn son have decided to complete a ‘bucket list’ before he is born.

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Children’s eye health – the essential check list

Qualified Orthoptist Handan Otay shares preventative eye health tips for children that every parent must read.

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China gives new parents incentive to pass on mother’s surname

Chinese newborns who are given the mother’s maiden name receive cash bonus.

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Women more likely to have a baby when their friends do

Feeling clucky? You might have caught it from your friends, an American study claims.

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Prince George’ NZ play date, first official engagement

Prince George attends his first official royal engagement at a Plunket nurse and parents’ group playdate event at Government House in Wellington

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Parting ways: adult divorce

While the impact of divorce on children is well documented, what happens when Mum and Dad split after the kids have grown up? MiNDFOOD talks to the children of divorced baby boomers.

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Interview: Richard Louv

Richard Louv talks to MiNDFOOD about ‘nature deficit disorder’, the lure of the screen and shares his tips for helping kids reconnect with nature, ahead of his Australian tour.

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Emotionally equipping kids for school

Psychologist Lynn Jenkins explains how families can help children become emotionally equipped to face the challenges of school.

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Indian women’s group hopes to cap gold given at weddings

One Indian woman’s group hopes to cap the amount of gold given at weddings and ease the financial burden on families.

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Helping little people adjust to big school

Starting ‘big’ school can be a daunting experience for little ones, from the new routines, to the big new buildings and new rules.

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Baby illusion

A study has found there are biological reasons why youngest children remain eternally ‘the baby’ of the family.

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The future of foster care

By the time a foster child enters the system, the odds are already stacked against them. Which is why same-sex couple Kelli and Katrina decided to give it a go.

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Body Image & Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Over half of teenagers are concerned they are too fat or too thin, yet one in 10 would suffer in silence.

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French woman provides breast-feeding service for gay couples

A French woman has caused quite a stir after posting an ad offering to breast-feed the babies of homosexual couples.

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World gets first glimpse at royal baby

Besotted royal-watchers across the world were treated to their first glimpse of Britain’s new prince as his parents, Prince William and his wife Kate left the hospital.

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