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The top five animal issues

Veterinarian and animal behaviour expert Kate Lindsey, of Kalmpets, shares her tips for the most common compla...

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My Family

Your Health is ...

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Nemeth Chiropra...

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A Good Old Fash...

Berwick

The Toy Worksho...

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WA schools among the cheapest

WA is one of the most affordable States for parents to educate a child, according to a survey by the Australia...

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Peter Pan a gift for children

Renowned British sculptor George Frampton made only seven replicas of his famous Peter Pan statue that has sto...

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Awaken Your Hid...

Canning Bridge

Extraordinary M...

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Time to talk about the birds and the bees

With sex everywhere — from music videos to a plethora of images advertising anything from cars to ice-cream — ...

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Unsafe foods for pets

Pets are a part of the family and we all want to look after them as best we can. But did you know there are a ...

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Osteopathy & My...

Flemington

ConnectOsteo

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For the Love & ...

GOSNELLS

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Abuse classes in child care

YOUNG AT RISK: Children as young as three need to be taught how to deal with the threat of sexual abuse, accor...

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Made with love

Make anyone happy with one of these simple handmade gift ideas, created for Habitat by three stylish Perth wom...

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Pet Care & Bord...

Lower Kalgan

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Oakleigh

Travel Destiny

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The alternative way to a baby

We recently looked at ways for couples to improve their fertility. Georgia Sweeting discovers traditional Chin...

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Toilet training need not drive you potty

Children should be praised for the coming of age that it signifies. Alison Bennett Taylor reports.

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Proudly Indepen...

Brighton

Thesaurus Books

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Surrey Hills

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Get a furry family member

Pets are always glad to see you and also have a positive effect on children.

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Parents urged to name babies after Australian veterans in new pitch to honour fallen soldiers

School playgrounds may one day be crowded with Herbs, Berts, Clarries and Regs, with a new pitch to name newbo...

For All Your Pr...

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South Melbourne

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Animals stress at parting

AMANDA LEWIS finds help for a common issue.

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Playgroup for pooches keeps them stimulated

Day care for dogs is an increasingly popular option among pet owners.

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Family trusts can use quirky tax rules

Family concerns about how the next generation will receive the financial benefits of a life’s hard work often ...

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Best advice comes from hands-on mums

How to teach your kids the value of money.

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We Can Take You...

Chelsea

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MOUNT LAWLEY

Katya's Aniwell

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Burglars give tips of the trade

Despite regular police advice to lock your house when you leave, these interviews show that nearly two-thirds ...

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Parents ‘a danger’ to L-platers

Young driver risks.

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Middle Park

Tiny Polkadots

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Carnegie

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Time to nip fussy eating in the bud

Giving your children the best start in life may involve rethinking food, eating habits and family culture. KRI...

Guarding against injury

The middle of the season is no time to get complacent because many traditional winter contact sports carry wit...

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Ormond

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Surrey Hills

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Yay! School’s Out!

Check out some great activities, workshops and festivals on offer during the winter holidays.

Ready to snap?

Learn how to steer your family through the chaotic witching hour without losing it.

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Fitzroy

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How to embrace the single life

Living alone after a relationship breakdown can be tougher for those who moved straight on from being a “daugh...

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Work to keep the flame alive

Relationships Australia’s Bill Robinson, sexologist Gabrielle Morrissey and Family Planning WA’s Rebecca Smith...

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Hampton

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Kensington

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Parents can ease the pressure

Family support and efforts at encouragement rather than cajoling can help relieve stress for Year 12 students.

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Cold comfort

As we move into winter, here are some expert tips to ensure your pets are kept happy and healthy.

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Gentle Care for...

Camberwell

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Surrey Hills

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Writing skills worry for keyboard generation

Writing is not an easy process: Year 12 students’ poor writing emerged as a common theme in recently released ...

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Don’t discount word of mouth

Making the right educational choices starts early. The names of hundreds — barely in kindergarten — will go do...

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Hawthorn

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Sandringham

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Getting dads involved boosts breastfeeding

An informed and supportive partner can be an essential back-up to a struggling new mother.

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Rocky chocolate road to Easter

There are eggs in all shapes and sizes available, says OLGA DE MOELLER.

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Make pregnancy less painful with some strategic planning

Making decisions about pregnancy and postnatal care can be a daunting task. For many couples, achieving a succ...

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Expert advice is know the game

Teens are under more stress than ever, it seems.

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Looking for love in all the cyber places

Online dating is booming, but as the experts advise, there are pitfalls as well as rewards.

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Get the spark back

Put your relationship on the right track with these expert tips.

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This one’s for you Mum

Cut this out, stick it on your fridge and when stress strikes, follow our expert tips.

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Happiness in the doghouse

Finding a home for the holidays for their loved pets can be a headache for owners, writes JESSICA RULE.

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Driving test wait times ‘not timely’

Figures released by Transport Minister Dean Nalder show young motorists have to complete an average of 50 onli...

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More dads take on hands-on parenting

Gone are the days when nappies and the school run were women’s work as a new generation of fathers, including ...

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WA childcare meals lacking

Researchers say a big study into childcare meals is needed after a Perth pilot study found toddlers and presch...

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Let there be blue light

For most students, controlling the level of light they are exposed to can improve the amount of deep sleep the...

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Don’t be stupid on cupid’s watch

For any self-respecting bloke, Valentine’s Day can be risky territory to tread. Thankfully THE GAY GUY and THE...

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Spotlight on homework

To do or not to do it? How much? These questions have been a thorny issue for years and the jury’s still out o...

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Get your love on

Stuck for a Valentine’s Day gift? Here’s our top 10, compiled by BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER.

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More than pocket money

Managing work and study as a teenager can build lifelong employment skills.

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Valentine Day Blues

Spend Valentine's Day in the beautiful Araluen Botanic Park.

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The family sex talk

Questions about ‘the facts of life’ arise naturally in the course of a child’s growth. It is best to keep answ...

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Teen spirit

Get your teenagers off the couch this summer with sports they’ll love. Marnie McKimmie reports.

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Early start for phone smart

One of the big questions facing modern parents is no longer if they should buy their child a mobile phone, but...

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No need to be shy

The first-day jitters are often felt keenly by parents as well as children, especially those entering the syst...

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Alarming trend in driveway run-overs

Child safety experts are warning parents to take more care when reversing out of driveways amid an alarming ri...

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Adopt a pet? Just hop to it

If you’re looking for an animal to join your family, there’s both feel-good and financial reasons why rescuing...

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Treats teach kids to overeat

WA parents are teaching their children to overeat by giving them lollies as bribery to behave well and eat the...

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Perth summer fun isn’t always expensive

Summer fun in Perth usually revolves around sun, surf and sand. We have plenty of all three and we generally k...

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Removing stains

Remove four of the most common stains.

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Parents must learn the dangers lurking online

Like children themselves, the online landscape changes constantly.

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Outdoor fun the family resolution for new year

WA families are being encouraged to add “get outdoors” to their new year’s resolutions amid growing evidence t...

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How to love those leftovers

OLGA DE MOELLER talks to top chefs about recycling festive goodies

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Mood boosters

The experts agree that pets can bring significant mental health benefits to their owners. JESSICA RULE reports...

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Self-absorption tests Christmas cards tradition

The tradition of sending Christmas cards has proved to be gratifyingly resilient, even if it is probably uphel...

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When you’re not rapt in presents

It may be the season of goodwill but for anyone receiving an unwanted gift this Christmas, it could also be th...

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Deck the halls

It’s time to get creative and set the scene for a bright and stylish yuletide. Jazz it up with fluorescent yel...

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Only one in five teens reads books

Most teenagers do not read books regularly, putting them at risk of missing out on important academic and soci...

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The 12 hazards of christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . Stress? Indigestion? An unpleasant social indiscr...

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Christmas tree traditions

It’s hard to imagine Christmas without trees decorated with ornaments and lights.

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Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town and children around the world are hoping for some surprises in their stockings o...

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Lack of sleep affects millions

Getting enough sleep is a continuing battle for one-fifth of Australian adults and some of the world’s leading...

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Go outside and play

Most kids spend less time outside each day than prisoners in maximum security prisons do. In fact, research sh...

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Teach teens to play it safe with alcohol

Parents advised not to accept underage drinking after WA survey reveals that leavers who believe their parents...

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Fatherly love

Why every dad should make a date with their child

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Getting children to sleep is one big yawn

Sleep is the cornerstone of any child’s healthy development but toddlers, it seems, didn’t get that memo, as m...

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Families encouraged to get outdoors

WA families are being encouraged to add "get outdoors" to their new year's resolutions amid growing evidence t...

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All about Maine Coon cats

There's lots to love about this affectionate, lion-like breed.

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Five common pet food problems

Expert tips to tackle some of the most common animal dietary issues.

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Ten tips to decorate children's bedrooms

'You are creating their sanctuary so fill it with love.' Make a stimulating and stylish space for your little ...

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Food vans replace tuckshops

Mobile food trucks are muscling in on Perth high schools as a replacement for the traditional tuckshop.

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Play it cool when caring for pets

With plenty of hot weather ahead, be sure to keep your furry and feathered friends cool and comfortable

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Healthy brain food the key

Healthy food choices will keep kids more relaxed, active and better able to withstand the pressure of exams.

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Love your passenger

We can all push past bad singers or chatterboxes, but hours stuck in the car can get on anyone’s nerves.

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Son inspires colourful book

Counting Aussie Animals in My Backyard has a strong focus on Australian plants, animals and habitats.

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