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New Parenting Articles
  Saying No - how to get better at it!
I had an extremely busy last few months and I had to use all the skills in my time management toolbox to make sure I met all of my important commitments. I was so pressed I had to employ my not-often-used technique of culling items from my list altogether. I struggled with this and after thinking hard about it I realised I had a lot of trouble saying no.
So why do we over-commit ourselves and how can we avoid it?... read more
 Geoff Jansz shares his tips on how he gets his kids to eat healthy lunches
In my work as a chef, I am an advocate of fresh healthy food. In my life as a dad, I am the same. Any parent knows how difficult it can be to get your children to eat, never mind eat healthily. It can take hours of coaxing and bribing to get the plate cleared. The dilemma becomes even worse once your children get to school age. You can put healthy food in their lunchbox, but you can't be there to ensure they eat it... read more
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Latest Media Releases
 Meet the Founder of Australia’s Biggest Baby & Kids Market
Like many new mums, Anne Lewis had a great idea to save money and reduce waste by recycling small and large baby and kids' products. Most parents swap with friends and family and leave it at that. But Anne took the idea and launched a one-off market involving hundreds of people. Entering her sixth year of organising Markets, 2009 will see over 100 market days across six Australian states and territories, which will attract over 100,000 shoppers and 7,000 stallholders - all parents like Anne... read more
Virtually bridging the generational gap
As you cook dinner tonight, your toddler could be singing incy wincy spider with their grandmother, even though she lives on the other side of the world. This is the phenomenon of video-chatting. In recent years, the introduction of some amazing new communication technologies has dramatically changed the way we communicate with our loved ones. Swinburne researchers are looking for parents of children aged five years and under to complete a short online questionnaire... read more
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Thinking of Returning to Work?
 Mum Zone's new resident Professional Job Specialist Leigh Kostiainen of Hire My Mum is available to answer some of your questions!
Topics include: childcare costs, contributing financially to your household, returning to work, if it's been a long time since you worked in an office, keeping up your skills, how your partner feels about you returning to work, suitable child minding or support networks, where to start finding a job, the ideal work from home job, identifying a scam job that could cost you money and more.
Check out our new Help for Mums Returning to Work page now!
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Have your little one jive to The Beatles or appreciate the beauty of Mozart with Oricom's Secure 500 Baby Monitor
Soothe baby into a slumber using your very own selection of musical tunes with what is believed to be a one of a kind in Australia; Oricom's MP3 and CD compatible Secure 500 baby monitor. Not only can you introduce your little one to music giants but, in an Australian first, the Secure 500 also uses advanced Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) technology... read more
Who's Monitoring Your Kids' Lunch?
With increased talk about the childhood obesity epidemic, East Doncaster
couple Craig Hook and Kate Hawking, shared the concerns of many other
parents about what they should be giving their children for lunch. Certain
many children weren't eating a healthy lunch, Craig and Kate began
developing a business making and delivering their own school lunches... read more
Pregnant?
 Beating The Heat When You're Pregnant In Summer
The heat in the summertime can be quite unbearable for the average person. When you are pregnant, the discomfort increases tenfold. Learn how to beat the heat and stay safe while you are pregnant... read more
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Attention Small Business Owners
 Publicity and Press Releases - What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
(Emma Rhoades of Diva Promotions)
Publicity and writing press releases can yield plenty of new customers to your business. The best thing is that, done correctly, a publicity campaign can be completely free! Learn how the publicity experts do it. I was recently lucky enough to be part of a brainstorming session conducted by a professional and very successful Public Relations Expert. I want to share some of the information that came out of that session... read more
One Mum's Story
 Julie, Riley and Max's Story
After reading about Holly & Lilly's story recently, Julie felt inspired to share the story of her "Butterfly Boys" - Riley and Max. Of Julie's six children, two of her boys were born with hearing impairments. With her fourth child Riley it was realised at age two that there was a problem, then her fifth child Max failed his newborn screening test... read more
If you are a Mum who has a story to tell or you know of one, contact us at admin@mumzone.com.au. If you have a photo feel free to include it in your email.
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New Parenting Tips
Let your kids experience aeroplanes - for free!
We took our toddlers to watch the planes take off and land near the Tullamarine airport. It was a fun and educational outing that cost us nothing and the kids just loved it!
* Contributed by Kim, Victoria
Feed your kids something healthy before going out
to
eat
If you're heading out to eat with friends and you know your baby or toddler is a fussy eater or easily gets distracted, give them something healthy to eat either before leaving or in the car. Then if they refuse to eat the food there or they only seem to want to eat the less healthy options you know that they've had something healthy before hand so it doesn't matter as much.
Check out our tips for helping babies cope with hot weather
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Discussion Issue
 Does your baby keep sunglasses on?
It's hard enough to get sunscreen on let alone keep sunglasses on a little one. There are sunnies available with a strap around the back which can help, but some kids still flatly refuse!
Does your baby keep sunglasses on? If so, do you have tips you can share with other mums?
Discuss this issue with other mums in
our Discussion
Forum and cast
your vote!
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At La Toriana, Elizabeth's fresh approach, gorgeous products and exceptional customer service will soon having you place it as a firm favourite on your book marks! www.LaToriana.com.au - Synonymous with quality, stylish and affordable baby/kids designer clothing, toys and accessories, as well as great gifts for mums and dads, there is something here for everyone... read more
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The cool kids applique backpacks are perfect for preschool, day trips or trips to Nannie's!
They are brightly coloured with funky applique accents and are now on sale for just $19.95.
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Get in quick as stock is limited!
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 Classic Gifts for Classic Kids
Classic Emily has a Babies & Kids department bursting with beautiful toys and gifts for little people.
Our range includes Tippy Toes socks, Asthma & Allergy Friendly toys, gorgeous kids aprons and bath wash-mits plus products from Sesame Street, Playschool, Winnie the Pooh and more!
Our January Sale is now on and Mum Zone members receive an extra 15% off storewide (including shoes and handbags for mum and BBQ aprons and surfy cars for Dad)! Simply enter "mzjan09" when you checkout.
Look out for our new Babies & Kids department "BUBBALINA" - coming soon!
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Ever felt uncomfortable breastfeeding in public? Busy Butterfly Breastfeeding Covers offer a very practical, easy, stylish solution! They are simple, easy to use and are very effective for giving you and your baby the privacy you need, with no distractions. 15% off for Mum Zone Readers until 28/2/2009 - enter 'mumzone' at the checkout! www.busybutterfly.com.au
Capture your pregnancy and baby forever with Belly Casting Australia
Your pregnancy only lasts 9 months. Why not capture that moment forever? We provide kits to create your own belly cast, a perfect 3D memento of your pregnancy. These kits are a wonderful baby shower gift for any expecting mother. We also provide a lasting memory of your family preserved forever in a 3D baby cast.
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New Product Review
 Bright Starts
Dream Along Mobile
This is a great way to help baby get to sleep, or to occupy them for a short while after they wake up. My baby finds the bright colours and gentle melodies are interesting but not too stimulating... read
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The moment a child is born,
the mother
is also born. She never
existed before.
The woman existed,
but the mother, never.
A mother is
something absolutely new.
~ Anonymous
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