Babble Wrap: Cuddle Count Eases Angst Of Working Mums

Working mothers can shed some of their “mother guilt”, after a new study found their babies received just as much time being nurtured as the babies of stay-at-home mums. The Australian

Michael Jackson’s Mother Awarded Temporary Custody Of His Children
Michael Jackson’s mother was yesterday awarded temporary custody of his three children as the family fired the first shots in the legal battle over his estate. Times Online

Babies Born By Ceasarean More Prone To Asthma, Study Finds
Babies born by caesarean section undergo genetic changes which make them more susceptible to developing diseases including asthma and diabetes, a new study shows. Telegraph

Online Pedophiles Blackmail Children Into Meetings
Online pedophiles are becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of children, often using suggestive photographs or inappropriate online conversations to blackmail their victims into face-to-face meetings. The Australian

Good Samaritan Finds Dying Victim Is Son
A man who stopped at a nasty motorcycle accident in Britain was horrified to see his son lying dying on the road. Ninemsn

Heath Ledger’s Confidants Speak About Actor’s Last Days
The professionals closest to Heath Ledger have revealed how the Hollywood star battled with fame, a failed relationship and incurable insomnia in the lead-up to his untimely death. SMH

Tragic End To Sleepover
The mystery death of a four-year-old Tasmanian boy has been declared a major crime investigation. The Mercury

Mother Knows Best – But Does Gina Ford Know Better
The queen of routine is back with another parenting manual — but do we still want to hear what she has to say? Times Online