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Woman was tricked by Nigerian doctor into believing she had given birth

A woman who was tricked by a Nigerian doctor into believing she had given birth has won a legal battle in her attempt to adopt the baby. The woman and her partner are fighting to regain custody of the little … read more »

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Staying sexy after childbirth – it’s tough being a man

Around the swimming pool of the beachside resort, a herd of 30-something mums and dads bathed offspring. One supervisorial eyeball from each adult pair was locked on their waterlogged pride and joys while the other roamed freely – voyeuristic microscopes. … read more »

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Why wives hate the mother-in-law who is ‘controlling’ and ‘interfering’

The stereotype suggests that it’s the husband who simply cannot bear their mother-in-law. But wives feel exactly the same, according to the latest research. One in four despises their mother-in-law and believes she is ‘controlling, interfering and bitchy’. Parental control: … read more »

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Babies left in Kenya camp

SOME parents fleeing conflict and famine in Somalia are abandoning their babies at the vast refugee complex at Dadaab, Kenya, Save the Children says. The charity said it had placed record numbers of unaccompanied children with foster families in recent … read more »

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Five easy daily steps to combat poor parenting

Mothers and fathers across the country should follow a ‘five-a-day’ pledge to become better parents, according to a think-tank. They must be taught how to improve their parenting skills, with the poorest families given extra child benefit if they agree … read more »

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The Stress of Parenting

Ever been in a situation like this? Your in-laws are planning a birthday dinner for 7:30 and you request an earlier mealtime because your toddler, who has just stopped napping, sometimes falls asleep in his mashed potatoes at 5:45. Someone … read more »

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