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Should pregnant women be breath-tested to see if they're smokers?
A health watchdog has suggested that all pregnant women should be breath-tested to find out whether they are smokers. The ...
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The smallest girl in the world
Charlotte Garside is two years old but weighs just 7lb 8oz - the size of a newborn baby. At 58cm tall, she's smaller than ...
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Bringing up boys and raising girls
Which is easier, boys or girls? And how exactly are they different? We've gathered some facts here about the pink team and ...
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Montessori nurseries
My husband and I are in the process of buying a new house. Along with starting to plan where our furniture will go and what ...
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Average age of girls starting puberty falls below 10
More and more girls are hitting puberty before the age of 10, while they are still at primary school, a Danish study has ...
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New growth charts for breastfed babies
My son recently had his one year health check - along with me answering a lot of questions about his general development - ...
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Kids are more likely to own a mobile phone than a book
A new study has shown that children aged between seven and 16 are more likely to own a mobile phone than a book. Nearly ...
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Potty training for beginners
Potty training is an exciting stage and it doesn't have to be a daunting task. Read our simple guide to getting started and ...
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Ask Joanne: My daughter won't poo in the potty
What's your dilemma about any aspect of life as a parent? Our experienced life coach Joanne Mallon is here to answer your ...
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Television can make kids fat and lead to bullying - new study
Television can make toddlers less clever and fatter if they watch more than two hours a day, according to a new study. ...
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Children are missing out on bedtime stories
A new survey has revealed that many children are starting school without ever having been read a story by their parents or ...
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The Japanese baby-crying contest - harmless or mean?
Mums are usually trying to get their babies to STOP crying - but not at this bizarre event in Japan. The annual Naki ...
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