Life’s everyday tasks are challenging enough, without worrying about how to cope with juggling the demands of family and work life. For modern families sometimes an Au Pair or nanny is a must-have rather than a luxury.

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A prominent liberal commentator in the UK has said that women do not want high powered careers and find more fulfilment in motherhood than work, published in The Daily Mail.

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Halloween is nearly upon us and Australia’s largest toy store, Toys”R”Us has teamed up with Safe Kids Worldwide to help children and families enjoy fun and safe celebrations on the spookiest day of the year. Follow these tips and you’ll have a safe and fun night on Saturday October 31.

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A recent report published by The Daily Mail says that children of working mothers tend to have a less healthy lifestyle than those whose mothers stay at home.

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There are a handful of childhood illnesses that you should be aware of the symptoms of. While most are not as common as they used to be, with fewer parents choosing to vaccinate illnesses such as mumps, measles and rubella are on the increase again. Most are now treatable if caught at the right time but they do carry the risk of serious, potentially fatal, complications.

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Never interviewed a nanny before – he or she will be looking after your child so you need to make sure they they’re the perfect fit for you.

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Obviously there is no 100% steadfast answer to this question, but there are some things to consider…

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It’s easy to see why breast milk is the best possible start for your baby, after all it was designed by Mother Nature to contain everything your baby will need to thrive for the first six months, and it is also the perfect complement to first foods for the first year and beyond. However some people don’t have that option, the baby might not take to it, you might not want to breast feed or sometimes it takes a while for the mum to learn this new skill so don’t be afraid to ask for advice. 

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Can’t get your little one to sleep? Here are some tips on getting your little one to get some shut-eye.

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Nowadays quite a lot of publicity is being given to the suspicion that cows’ milk-based infant formula may be responsible for an increase in Type-1 diabetes among Australian children. (more...)