Just for mums

Are week-by-week pregnancy guides helpful or not?

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 13, 2010

When I was in the early stages of my first pregnancy, I couldn't get enough of mother and baby magazines. I was entering a ...

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Mum beats off wild animal, armed only with a duster

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 12, 2010

Never underestimate the power of a mother when her family is threatened. A mum in British Columbia fought off a wild ...

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Tips on managing your family finances

By Debbie Webber, Jan 9, 2010

Managing your money is never more important than when you have children. Many people are facing debts thanks to Christmas ...

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Ask Joanne - Baby won't take a bottle

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 7, 2010

What's your biggest challenge in family life? Send your questions and dilemmas to experienced life coach Joanne Mallon via ...

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What will you do differently this new school term?

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 6, 2010

So a new school term has started, hot on the heels of a new year. However you feel about new year's resolutions, there's no ...

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Ask Joanne - Is dad too tough on a child?

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 4, 2010

What's your question about family life? Our experienced life coach is here to help. You can send your question in via this ...

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New Year's resolutions for new mums

By Debbie Webber, Jan 2, 2010

It's that time of year again, the time when we add to the stress and guilt that is being a parent and try to set unachievable ...

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Tip of the Day: Don't make resolutions

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 1, 2010

So what were your New Year Resolutions last year? Can you remember – I can't. Making resolutions tends to be one of ...

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What were your parenting highlights of 2009?

By Joanne Mallon, Dec 31, 2009

We can all grumble and groan about the bits of our life that trouble us. But I don't think we take enough time to celebrate ...

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Tip of the Day - Go for a family walk

By Joanne Mallon, Dec 30, 2009

The Christmas holiday season is a stressful time for many of us. It's no coincidence that calls to The Samaritans, Relate and ...

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Celebrating the new year now you're a parent

By Debbie Webber, Dec 28, 2009

Everything changes when you have a child, and that usually includes your New Year's Eve celebrations. Of course, you may be ...

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What music did you give birth to?

By Debbie Webber, Dec 23, 2009

Giving birth, especially if you haven't done it before, can be scary and stressful but one way to help you relax can be found ...

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