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Lego faces are angrier, study finds
June 19 2013 at 14:50

According to a new study from researchers in New Zealand, Lego figurines have developed a bit of an attitude problem.

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Watching their children play together (32 percent) and reading their child a story (24 percent) were reasons given as the most satisfying role of being a parent.

The secrets of parenthood
June 19 2013 at 12:21

More than a third of mothers secretly have a favourite child, according to a survey.

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Unborn babies practice for big, bad world
June 19 2013 at 12:20

A group of unborn babies have been caught on film lowering their eyebrows, wrinkling their noses and stretching their mouths. [VIDEO]

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Obviously one sports drink isnt going to doom a child forever.

Sports drink vs water: Choice is clear
June 18 2013 at 15:00

What child actually needs 34 grams of sugar in order to replenish after a one-hour sports game?

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You'll have to stick to rigid bedtime and nap-time routines for ever more, and that means goodbye spontaneity.

‘Am I a wimp not to do controlled crying?’
June 18 2013 at 12:30

Louisa Saunders has some advice for a mother who is having trouble getting her 14-month-old to sleep...

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Do dogs grieve?
June 18 2013 at 12:29

Brian Palmer examines the evidence for mourning in the animal kingdom...

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To be fair, at least Daddy Pig, Fred Flintstone, pictured, and Homer have some virtues.

Time to celebrate dads - yes really!
June 14 2013 at 14:49

Shouldn’t we be celebrating and encouraging what dads do, instead of mocking them as useless twits, asks Jan Moir.

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The Duchess is the celebrity which other pregnant women follow most avidly.

Celeb moms-to-be a hard act to follow
June 14 2013 at 14:46

Nearly three-quarters of expectant mothers feel immense pressure to look good.

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You don't have to have given birth yourself to know that a drug-free labour is generally accepted to be at the very top of the pain scale.

Can you have a pain-free birth?
June 14 2013 at 13:01

Women who say they had pain-free birth tell how they did it...

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His quiet heartbreak over the death of such a loving and loveable man threw a blanket of sadness over the family as we went about our daily business, life just carrying on as it does.

How do you tell children about death?
June 13 2013 at 14:53

The loss of a parent forced Lorraine Candy and her husband us to face a parental dilemma.

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Beer, TV, doughnuts... Homer Simpson is the renaissance man of TV parenting.

‘TV’s stereotype dads are discriminatory’
June 13 2013 at 12:11

Modern dads? They're just beer-drinking, walking DIY disasters - if you believe what you see on TV.

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Nicolene Murdoch, executive director for teaching, learning and quality at Monash South Africa, believes students struggle with learning areas they'e not suited or skilled for. Picture: Matthews Baloyi

Only 15% of SA university students graduate
June 13 2013 at 11:20

The graduation rate among undergraduate students in South Africa’s 23 public universities is 15 percent.

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Video: Dad's pregnant too
June 13 2013 at 11:11

For any parents-to-be, the baby's kick inside the womb are exciting moments. But many a dad would probably admit to feeling a little left out at times.

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Red Cross treated 7 818 trauma cases during 2012. Of these, 1 183 were for burn injuries, while 3 114 involved falls. Nearly 900 children were treated for vehicle accidents.

New plan to protect kids
June 13 2013 at 11:11

Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital is raising R6.4m to build a centre for training and research into child safety.

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Plans to use non-GM maize in baby food
June 13 2013 at 10:57

Tiger Brands will start buying maize that is not genetically modified (GM) to use in its Purity baby food.

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Unlike most other Disney heroines, the animation character of Princess Merida looked like a real girl, complete with the 'imperfections' most people have.

Not a brave new world for Merida toy
June 12 2013 at 14:51

Merida, the plucky redhead from Brave has been given a controversial makeover for a new range of toys.

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Being a grandparent can be rewarding, but having to be a full-time caregiver can be demanding. Picture: Jennifer Bruce

Tips for grandparents
June 12 2013 at 13:33

Dr Anand Ramphal gives advice on how to make a multigenerational home work for all.

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Selfish men refuse to give up their bachelor lifestyle to become fathers, while women crave to have babies. Picture: Michaela Rehle/Reuters

Why women leave babies too late...
June 12 2013 at 13:17

Melissa Kite finds that men behave with terrible selfishness when it comes to giving up their bachelor lifestyles.

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The findings come ahead of a debate in the Commons over proposals to increase the number of children looked after by each childcare worker.

‘Mom’s work does not harm kids academically’
June 11 2013 at 14:49

Children's academic performance is not harmed if their mothers work, a large study suggests.

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Just over a quarter of couples longed for some time alone instead of constantly worrying about their baby.

Can a baby ruin your relationship?
June 11 2013 at 12:59

Experts warn that new parents may stop having sex, which can taint their marriage and ultimately drive them apart.

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