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Like a Tasmanian devil, your little angel has demolished the kitchen and smeared jam on the walls. They're refusing to eat their greens, or food of any colour for that matter. They wanted the crusts cut off their toast but now they've seen it in its naked glory, they're crying because they wanted them left on.

Sound familiar? Parenting can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience but it can also be the hardest thing any of us have to deal with – and fussy eating is only the tip of the iceberg. Our parenting pages offer help and advice on everything from taming your little tyrant to choosing the right childcare. You are not alone.

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Breastfeeding
Facts about breastfeeding.

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Immunisation
How vaccination protects children.

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Don't shake!
The debate about shaken baby syndrome and advice for parents when the crying goes on too long.

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Disabled parenting
What are the issues and challenges faced by disabled people who become parents?

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Divorce without tears
Helping your child cope with break-up.

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Taming your tyrant
Simple techniques to help you regain control over a strong-willed toddler.

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Family at loggerheads
Practical advice for happy familes.

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Behaviour help
Feeling overwhelmed by your child's behaviour? Help is at hand.

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Practical parenting
Ten tips for keeping it together when they're testing your sanity.

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Childcare options
With more Mums working than ever before, we take a look at childcare options.

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Home-Start
Home-Start can lend a helping hand if you're struggling alone with parenting.

Q&A: MMR
'Where can we find out more about the MMR vaccination?'

Q&A: toilet training
'How can I get my four-year-old to use the toilet?'

Q&A Breastfeeding
'How can I deal with criticism at breastfeeding my two-year-old?'

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