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Sydney's favourite new chocolate haven, Boon Chocolate has partnered with Opportunity International Australia to launch "You indulge, We donate: Boon Chocolate month of giving to Opportunity Australia", proving that business can be creative about helping to alleviate world poverty. Starts July 1... read more

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Are you pregnant? If you are within the first 18 weeks of pregnancy, RMIT University invites you to complete a confidential survey about your health habits (eg. eating and physical activity). This survey will help to identify factors that influence women's health habits during pregnancy... read more

Dads and their kids cooking together - Iain 'Huey' Hewitson and daughter Charlotte
Most Mums know how much their kids enjoy cooking. But why should it just be Mums? Dads should be cooking with their kids too and Iain 'Huey' Hewitson is leading by example. Huey often has his 7 year old daughter, Charlotte, on his show, Hueys Cooking Adventures... read more

Food and Finance Trumps Yummy Mummy
Australian mums reveal their top concerns in 2009 are the family’s nutritional needs and household finances, taking an enormous priority over their own desires including clothes, cosmetics and time out. Westfield surveyed 1100 mums and found that mums are selflessly sacrificing everything for their family... read more

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Planet Ark is calling all green thumbs to help contribute to Australia's future generations and environment, by becoming a Site Coordinator for Schools Tree Day on July 31 or National Tree Day on August 2. Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day, now in its 14th year, has mobilised more than two million volunteers to plant over 13 million trees nationally, since its inception... read more

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Healthy, Low Fat, Gourmet Recipes from Weight Loss Guru Geoff Jowett

Over the coming weeks, Bodytrim weight loss guru Geoff Jowett will be sharing some of his deliciously tasty, healthy, low fat gourmet recipes of various cuisines.

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Useful Books for Pregnancy, Babies, Parenting and Toddlers

Useful Books for Pregnancy, Babies, Parenting and ToddlersCheck out some book reviews on some favourite books for pregnancy, babies, parenting, toddlers and just for mum. See our Useful Books section.... read more

Great newborn gift ideas

Great newborn gift ideasIf you are stuck on what to buy for a newborn baby, try our ever-growing list of great newborn gift ideas! Contributed by Mum Zone readers, you are sure to find something tried and tested by a real mum.... read more

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Spare Formula Just In Case
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Winter - the perfect time for kids to learn to swim!
Often we think of swimming as a summer sport and that summer is the best time to teach your kids to swim - but is it? On the surface this seems reasonable and logical especially when most outdoor swimming pools and learn to swim facilities close during the colder months of the year. But is this reasonable and logical assumption correct?... read more

Teaching your kids good organising habits
The way our brain is built dictates our natural level of "organisedness". Certain parts of our brains are responsible for logic, organised, sequential thought. For some of us, it's the most dominant part of our brain. For others, it's the opposite! If your kids struggle to keep their time and their spaces organised, there are a few measures you can take to help them... read more

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Guidance on Your Child's Behaviour and Child Care

Mum Zone's new resident Child Behavioural and Child Care Expert Ruth Powell, author of
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Topics include: Guiding children's behaviour, setting developmentally appropriate limits / rules, holistic parenting, children's spiritual growth, establishing routines, activity ideas, setting up the home environment to help support routines and limits, strategies for dealing with sibling rivalry / establishing positive relationships, choosing a child care centre that meets your child's and family's needs, settling children into care outside of the home, being involved in your child's day when they attend care.

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Breastfeeding and PND

Lorraine Cuadro is Mum Zone's resident breastfeeding expert and has written a collection of articles about various breastfeeding issues and aspects. Visit Lorraine at
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Postnatal Depression affects many mums all over the world, it's nothing new (although it may have been called different things over the ages) and it's certainly nothing to be ashamed of. While we're not exactly sure what causes postnatal depression the symptoms include a loss of confidence or self esteem, memory difficulties and loss of concentration, feeling guilty and inadequate... read more

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Preventing Neural Tube Defects During Pregnancy

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