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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

Childcare

Greystands

Crayons Child C...

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Small Business

CARLISLE

Kidz Paradise

Kidz Paradise

0894728655 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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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Independent Boo...

Fitzroy

Brunswick Street Bookstore

Brunswick Stree...

0394161030 http://www.face... [email protected]

A Good Old Fash...

Hawthorn

The Toy Workshop - Hawthorn

The Toy Worksho...

0399732146 http://www.thet... [email protected]

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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Sing YOUR Song.

Bunbury to Augusta

One Sheet Studio

One Sheet Studi...

0434167502 https://www.fac... [email protected]

#1 for dog wash...

BELMONT

Blue Wheelers Dog Wash Belmont

Blue Wheelers D...

0428208401 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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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Fitness & Fun w...

ALBANY

Albany Ballroom Dance Studio

Albany Ballroom...

0417093722 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Childcare

MANDURAH

Laugh and Learn...

0404544437

Getting dads involved boosts breastfeeding

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

  • 5504

Rocky chocolate road to Easter

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

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Housekeeping/Cl...

World Square

Alex Cleaning S...

0410493498

Organic baby cl...

KARAWARA

Baby Gift Works

Baby Gift Works...

0432273007 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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...

  • 2

For All Your Pr...

Surrey Hills

Ross-Hunt Real ...

0398304044 http://www.ross... [email protected]

Gateway to the ...

DERBY

Kimberley Entrance Caravan Park

Kimberley Entra...

0891931055 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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...

  • 6309

Expert advice is know the game

Teens are under more stress than ever, it seems.

  • 6365

Bridal/My Famil...

HILLARYS

Bridal/Family Photeegraphy

Bridal/Family P...

0402839604 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Professional Se...

Lathlain

Beccy-Ann Photography

Beccy-Ann Photo...

0413161861 https://www.fac...

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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Awaken Your Hid...

Canning Bridge

Extraordinary Mind Project

Extraordinary M...

0488755088 http://www.extr... [email protected]

Quality Phone &...

REDCLIFFE

G&T Mobile Spec...

0420289337 https://www.fac... gtmobilespecial...

Looking for love in all the cyber places

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

  • 6446

Get the spark back

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

  • 6477

Learn to speak ...

PERTH

Fra Amici Italian Courses

Fra Amici Itali...

0893411522 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Children's Clot...

Carnegie

Mum and Me Melbourne

Mum and Me Melb...

0398268228 http://www.face... mumnmemelbourne...

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 — ...

  • 5236

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 ...

  • 5230

Florist

Castle Hill

Castle Flowers

98940550 [email protected]

Boarding Kennel...

ALBANY

Borda Be Myn Pet Care

Borda Be Myn Pe...

0898464306 http://www.bord... [email protected]

This one’s for you Mum

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

  • 6540

Happiness in the doghouse

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

  • 6591

Gentle Care for...

Camberwell

Dynamic Chiropractic

Dynamic Chiropr...

0384889767 http://www.dyna... dynamic.chiropr...

Education

COCKBURN CENTRAL

Kip McGrath

0894148088 http://www.kipm... [email protected]

The alternative way to a baby

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

  • 4869

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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When you want t...

BUNBURY

Express Mobile Dog Wash & Grooming

Express Mobile ...

0411984574 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Flights Charter...

KUNUNURRA

Shoal Air Charters and Kingfisher Tours

Shoal Air Chart...

0417824690 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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 ...

  • 6963

Photography to ...

Freedom Images Photography Studio

Freedom Images ...

1300432822 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Bridal

STIRLING

My Petite Sweets

My Petite Sweet...

0407055944 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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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Only vet in the...

KUNUNURRA

Kimberley Vets ...

91691229 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Let yourself go...

BROOME

Blue Seas Resort

Blue Seas Resor...

0891920999 https://www.fac... [email protected]

WA childcare meals lacking

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

  • 6982

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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On Demand, Reli...

Service All WA

Babysitters on Demand

Babysitters on ...

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Real Estate Pro...

APPLECROSS

Salt Property

Salt Property

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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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Education

MUNDIJONG

Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar School

Serpentine Jarr...

0895259140 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Rescue is the b...

SHENTON PARK

The Dogs Refuge Home

The Dogs Refuge...

0893818166 http://www.face... [email protected]

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...

  • 7235

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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24/7 Perth Pet ...

MOUNT LAWLEY

Katya's Aniwell

Katya's Aniwell

0467558039 http://www.katy... [email protected]

Art Gallery, Cl...

Ormond

Atelier 451

Atelier 451

0428788226 http://www.atel... [email protected]

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...

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Guarding against injury

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

  • 574

Pilot/Flight Tr...

PORT HEDLAND

Polar  Aviation

Polar Aviation

0419955210 http://www.pola... [email protected]

A Good Old Fash...

SORRENTO

The Toy Workshop - Sorrento

The Toy Worksho...

0359844227 http://www.thet... [email protected]

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.

  • 7609

For the Love & ...

GOSNELLS

Rhiannon's Devine Pet Grooming

Rhiannon's Devi...

0437879514 https://bakerrh... [email protected]

Melbourne's Lea...

South Melbourne

Australian Colo...

0396908948 http://www.aust... [email protected]

Yay! School’s Out!

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

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Ready to snap?

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

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Pets/Veterinary

Sterling

Top Dog

0893443490 http://www.face... [email protected]

Perth’s Bouncy ...

BYFORD

A Bonza Bounce

A Bonza Bounce

0429141362 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Valentine Day Blues

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

  • 7625

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...

  • 7648

Childcare

Oakville

Oakville Presch...

96272927 [email protected]

Osteopathy & My...

Flemington

ConnectOsteo

0393761600 http://www.conn... [email protected]

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...

  • 2405

Work to keep the flame alive

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

  • 2415

A Good Old Fash...

Hampton

The Toy Workshop - Hampton

The Toy Worksho...

0395216998 http://www.thet... [email protected]

A Good Old Fash...

Berwick

The Toy Workshop - Berwick

The Toy Worksho...

0397961281 http://www.thet... [email protected]

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...

  • 8157

Fotos for Life'...

Doonside

Everything Foto...

0410001643 Everythinggamer...

Because everybo...

ROCKINGHAM

Scream N Shout Dance Studios

Scream N Shout ...

0895929009 https://www.fac... [email protected]

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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Dental Practice

Brighton

Dental Care on ...

0395968557 http://www.dent...

Pet Boarding

Southern River

Early Bird Boar...

0893988301 http://www.face... [email protected]

No need to be shy

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

  • 8164

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...

  • 8174

Photography Stu...

Sandringham

Sue Stone Photography

Sue Stone Photo...

0395218577 http://www.face... [email protected]

Headstones & Ma...

BIBRA LAKE

Forever Shining...

0419945950 [email protected]

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...

  • 8181

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...

  • 8194

Honouring birth...

BROOKDALE

Capturing Adventures Photography

Capturing Adven...

0459912283 https://www.fac... capturingadvent...

Provides Suppor...

Surrey Hills

Anxiety Recover...

0398300566 http://www.arcv... [email protected]

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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Maths & English...

Surrey Hills

Kumon Surrey Hills Education Centre

Kumon Surrey Hi...

0411403355 http://www.kumo... Kumonsurreyhill...

Maths & English...

Surrey Hills

Kumon Balwyn Education Centre

Kumon Balwyn Ed...

0411403355 http://www.kumo... [email protected]

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...

  • 8311

One Stop Toy Sh...

Brighton

Pop Toys

Pop Toys

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Toys Clothing G...

Middle Park

Tiny Polkadots

Tiny Polkadots

0396961253 http://www.face... [email protected]

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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Commercial and ...

Blacktown

Prestige Carpet...

1300721355 http://www.face... [email protected]

Mortgage Broker

Highett

Ultimate Mortga...

0418991028 http://www.ulti... ultimatemortgag...

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...

  • 11233

Pet Groomer Gif...

Hampton

Happy Tails on Hampton

Happy Tails on ...

0411031057 http://www.face...

Pet Boarding

Southern River

Early Bird Boar...

0893988301 http://www.face... [email protected]

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...

  • 11572

Capturing the b...

BALDIVIS

T & C Photography

T & C Photograp...

0449894037 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Childcare

Winmalee

Rainbow Prescho...

47544910 http://www.rain... [email protected]

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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Mobile Pet Groo...

Hocking

Mia's Mobile Ca...

0418947604 http://www.miao... [email protected]

We Create Dream...

Oakleigh

Travel Destiny

Travel Destiny

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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...

  • 13127

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...

  • 13146

Travel/Tourism

WEMBLEY DOWNS

Short Stay Pert...

0417928605 http://www.shor... [email protected]

Tuition: Maths,...

JANDAKOT

Kip McGrath Education Centres

Kip McGrath Edu...

0894148088 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Go outside and play

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

  • 13159

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...

  • 13167

We Can Take You...

Chelsea

Chelsea Cruise & Travel

Chelsea Cruise ...

0397731900 http://www.chel... [email protected]

Capturing the m...

PERTH

Fifty-Two Photography

Fifty-Two Photo...

0437295251 https://www.fac... fifty2photograp...

Fatherly love

Why every dad should make a date with their child

  • 13175

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...

  • 13196

Exquisite Costu...

PERTH

Storm Dance and...

0892275199 http://www.stor... [email protected]

Small Business

PERTH

Kart World Belmont

Kart World Belm...

0894791200 https://www.fac...

Families encouraged to get outdoors

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

  • 13196

All about Maine Coon cats

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

  • 13196

Care for Homes,...

Pert Region

Walshy's Homecare

Walshy's Homeca...

0412400056 https://www.fac... [email protected]

The grooming se...

KARNUP

The Doggy Depot

The Doggy Depot...

0498574838 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Five common pet food problems

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

  • 13196

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 ...

  • 29658

Pet Care & Bord...

Lower Kalgan

BordaBe Myn

BordaBe Myn

0898464306 http://www.face... [email protected]

Good Manners Pl...

Perth Wide

Good As Gold Dog Training

Good As Gold Do...

0438916961 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Food vans replace tuckshops

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

  • 34141

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

  • 13196

Memories are ou...

SOUTHERN RIVER

7to1 Photography

7to1 Photograph...

0400091742 http://7to1phot... [email protected]

Dog Behavior Ex...

West & South West Sydney

Unleashed K9 Training

Unleashed K9 Tr...

0450192171 https://www.fac... samantha.symons...

Healthy brain food the key

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

  • 13197

Love your passenger

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

  • 22213

Toys, Clothing ...

Port Melbourne

Tiny Polkadots Pty Ltd

Tiny Polkadots ...

0396762532 http://www.face... [email protected]

Relax & Enjoy

ALBANY

Emu Point Motel & Apartments

Emu Point Motel...

0898441001 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Son inspires colourful book

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

  • 13196

Psychic Mediums

Panania

Mediums Ezio & ...

0419236220 http://www.face... [email protected]

Proudly Indepen...

Brighton

Thesaurus Books

Thesaurus Books

0395910811 http://www.thes... [email protected]

Professional Se...

Sydney

AABakan Glass

0416041612

Childcare

Camden

Buzy Bee Kindy

46571943 http://www.buzy... [email protected]

Authentic, Crea...

All Over WA

Rhianna May Photography

Rhianna May Pho...

0425356437 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Pet Boarding an...

Drome

Borda Be Myn Pe...

0898464306 http://bordabem... [email protected]

SMSF Set-up, Ac...

Mentone

Superannuation ...

0411241215 http://www.smsf... [email protected]

The Perfect Rel...

GREENOUGH

S Bend Caravan Park

S Bend Caravan ...

0899261072 http://www.sben... [email protected]

24/7 Vet|Cuddle...

CARABOODA

Happy Cats Cattery

Happy Cats Catt...

0894075194 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Pet Grooming

Smithfield

Doggies Pet Bou...

97268215 [email protected]

Do you love you...

PERTH

Early Bird Boarding Kennels

Early Bird Boar...

0411751569 http://www.tint... [email protected]

Osteopathy & Cl...

Kensington

Connectosteo

0393761601 http://www.conn... [email protected]

Your Health is ...

Elsternwick

Nemeth Chiropra...

0398884897 http://www.neme... [email protected]
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