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Articles about Newborn & infancy

Social media and a child's right to privacy

If there was ever a topic to divide parents, it would be the question of whether it’s okay to use your children as social media talent.

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The vital role of grandparents in families

Grandparents have always played a vital role in a child’s life. Beyond the treats, cuddles and words of wisdom, grandparents have become increasingly indispensable as they take on a more visible role in raising the next generation.

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Aussie trend toward older parenting

Why does this generation of parents feel an increasing responsibility to be “ready” before starting a family?

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Supporting parents of pre-term babies

The trauma of a pre-term birth can be long-lasting. Kylie Pussell, CEO and co-founder of Miracle Babies talks about how when babies are born prematurely, parents feel guilty and how that feeling stays with them for years.

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Your First Steps – baby product safety

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Your First Steps, a new website parents and carers can use to get the latest, most reliable information on baby product safety in the first six months of a child’s life.

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Managing children and work from home

Busy parents are doing the best they can but many will agree that working from home with children can be tough. Dr Jade Sheen from Deakin University's School of Psychology says there are ways for parents to get the children to work 'with them".

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Home or hospital birth: Which is best?

While home births used to be standard practice, with the advancement of medical science there has been a shift to hospital births. However, hospitals are recognising the importance of choice when it comes to birthing and ensuring safe home birth options.

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Allergies in children: How to help

Parents fear their young children developing an allergy and in particular their children having a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. With allergies on the rise, what can parents do to reduce the likelihood of their child developing an allergy?

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