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Firstly, we'd like to wish every bunny a very Hoppy Easter for later in the month. For children (little and big!), it can be one of the most anticipated arrivals in any household, second to that of the big man in red or the much awaited arrival of new sibling. But Easter means different things to different families, and we'd love to get your feedback on what significance it has in your household, so check out our poll section below to share your views.

Are you a member of our Review Hall of Fame? A big thank you to everyone who takes the time to add their personal reviews. We pride ourselves on our Review Section and love that it is the perfect tool for parents to use before they spend up big unnecessarily.

If you're looking for extra work, contemplating returning to the workforce or wanting more information on how to start your dream business, a visit to our Jobs Portal is a must. We've partnered with two incredible organisations which specialise in helping parents merge calmly back into the workforce.

As you could well imagine, at Bub Hub we literally get 1,000's and 1,000's (did we mention 1,000's?!) of emails through our in-boxes each week. One that caught our eye recently stood out as a darned good idea. It is the ICE (In Case of Emergency) Campaign, a safety message being spread by the NSW Ambulance Service. The concept of ICE, thought up by a paramedic, is a method of contact during emergency situations. As most of us carry a mobile phone, all you need to do is store in the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during an emergency under the name of ICE (In Case of Emergency), ICE1, ICE2 etc. That way, hospital staff or emergency workers can ensure you have the support around you in a time of need.

Lifes Little Treasures are currently compiling photos for a Coffee Table Book and are looking for more premature babies to be photographed. Whilst there is a fee to be included, proceeds from the book go back into supporting families of premature babies. If you are interested in being involved, please visit their website.

Diary Dates
Adelaide is set to host the annual Parents, Babies and Children's Expo so make sure you're free to come and meet some of the Bub Hub team March 14-16. FREE tickets for Bub Hub viewers!

Multiple Birth Awareness Week takes place from March 9 to 16. See our article below for a great read, especially if you have friends who have multiples.

March 5 celebrates IBCLC's Lactation Consultants Day. A big pat on the back goes to these wonderful women who work hard to keep things flowing.

Read on to check out our articles for this month, see what we've added to the site and to enter our fantastic competitions! Some close early this month so get in quick!!

new site features this month

Latest Viewer Polls

We've got a couple of juicy ones this month.
> Easter. Is it all about the chocolate, 4 days off or is it a time of religous worship?
> Upcoming school holidays and Easter timing. Will the Easter Bunny need a GPS to find you, or will he find you relaxing at home?

NEW! Online Expert

Dr Shari Read, a mother and psychologist, understands how vital good mental health is to the overall wellbeing of families. Shari is available as our online expert to chat to and ask questions that you may not feel comfortable in asking your family and close friends about.

FREE Organiser for School Days

They may have been back at school for a few weeks now, but have you found it's still hard to get the kids ready for school on time? So did we! To help take the drudgery out of getting to school, we've created a handy and fun check list for your little Einstein to get it all together, with time to spare for a play before the first bell goes. They'll love it and so will you.

competitions & giveaways

Melbourne viewers can enjoy a really good belly laugh with comedian Nelly Thomas at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival later this month. 60 double passes available. Be quick - competition closes March 14! Total prize pool is $1,320.

Three expecting or new mums will look great through pregnancy and breeze into motherhood with one of these fantastic Fresh Mums prize packs. Total prize pool is $600.

Five lucky South Australian viewers have the chance to win their very own Bubzilla Baby Sling and choose it from the Bubzilla stand at the Adelaide Parents, Babies and Children's Expo this month. Total prize pool is $450. Competition closes Tuesday 11 March, 2008.

FREE tickets to the Adelaide Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo.
14-16 March, 2008, Adelaide Showground, Wayville. The Bub Hub will have a stand there, so come along and say hello, find out about what's new on the site and get your FREE pram ribbon!

articles

Multiples
Twins? Triplets, quads and even more...! The discovery of this being a reality in a family is usually a huge shock, as you can imagine! Often accompanying the shock is the anxiety and a multitude of questions ...

Babies Best Chance at a Healthy Life
With the national celebration of IBCLC's (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) Lactation Consultants Day taking place on March 5, we invited the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) to remind us all why it is important to give our offspring the best chance at having a healthy and happy life ...

Strategies for Good Mental Health During Pregnancy and Parenthood
We all have beliefs and ideas about the way things should be. Buddhists believe that it is our attachment to these expectations that leads us to suffering - stress, disappointment, anxiety, anger and so on. If we can learn to let go of our expectations we are free to take each moment as it comes ...

Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo
In 2008, the Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo will continue its tradition of providing a top quality event with the most comprehensive range of products and services on show for your pregnancy and early childhood raising years. Here is a sample of what some of the visitors in 2007 had to say about their expo experience ...