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Home birth v hospital birthIn the wake of the tragic death of home birth advocate Caroline Lovell, a mother of eight home-born babies and one who chose to have a caesarean section discuss their birth experiences. Home birth death stirs up mixed emotionsHome birth hit the headlines worldwide yesterday when advocate Caroline Lovell died after delivering her baby daughter at home. What all parents need to know about sexting"Sexting" is a new and worrying trend among teenagers – sending nude pictures of themselves via their mobile phones. Here's what all parents should know about this phenomenon. Getty ImagesSchool-day bluesNew people, new places, new friends, new faces — starting school is a huge change for any child. But what if the one struggling to adapt is you? Too tired for school? Chronic fatigue could be to blameFor many parents, getting kids out of bed and ready for school is a daily battle, but new research suggests tired children aren't just being lazy - they could have chronic fatigue syndrome. Parents DO have a favourite childParents who claim they love all their children equally are lying, a new book has sensationally claimed. Mean girls: Pre-teens want 'revenge' on bad friendsLittle girls may be sugar and spice, but they are anything but nice when friends let them down. Getty ImagesEssential tips to keep children safe in the waterWhile swimming is an important part of Australian culture, drowning remains one of the highest causes of accidental death in children. Getty ImagesResuscitation fast factsResuscitation is a skill every Australian should have - the life you save with this knowledge may be a loved one, and should an emergency situation arise, the precious minutes wasted before response... Home movies earn family $155kFor most people, home movies are nothing more than a way to embarrass your children at their 21st birthday parties - but for one British family, a short clip of their two sons has earned them a cool... My battle with postnatal depressionOne in seven Australian mothers experience postnatal depression, and thousands more suffer in silence. I wanted a boy and got a girlWomen often talk about their desire to have a little girl and some go to extreme lengths to make it happen. Jolanda Waskito was the opposite; she wanted a boy. When she set out to understand why she... Is 50 too old to have a baby?The cover of New York Magazine this week features a naked, pregnant, 50+ woman under the coverline: is she too old for this? How old is too old to become a mother? Is reality TV making girls mean?Since the first series of Big Brother Australia aired in 2001, the nation has been in the grips of reality TV fever - but are the constant arguments and vicious gossip captured on today's hit shows... Advertising exploits women's fear of infertilityThe focus on fertility has created a worldwide panic - and that panic is being exploited by advertising companies, writes Jordan Baker.
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Magda Szubanski comes out as a lesbianComedian and actress Magda Szubanski will today announce she is gay, as she joins the push to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia. Baking soda, bicarb soda, baking powder. what is the difference?Question: What is the difference between baking powder, baking soda and bicarbonate of soda? What are their different applications? Butter chicken1 cup (150g) unsalted raw cashews 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon chilli powder 3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely 4cm piece fresh ginger (20g), grated 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/3 cup (90g) tomato paste ½ cup (140g) yogurt 1kg chicken thigh fillets, halved 80g butter 1 large brown onion (200g), chopped finely 1 cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods, bruised 1 teaspoon hot paprika 400g can tomato puree ¾ cup (180ml) chicken stock ¾ cup (180ml) cream Note: This recipe is not suitable to make in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Use unsalted cashews in the roasted curry mixture or the taste of the finished butter chicken may not be as mellow as it could be. Angelina Jolie: How I avoided a horrible lifeAngelina Jolie has revealed how she escaped the "shallow" life many Hollywood stars live in a candid new video. How to cook a soft-boiled eggThere is a great debate and many points of view on how to boil the perfect egg. However, there are a few points that all the experts agree on.
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