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This section contains articles with advice designed for aunts and godmothers.

From how to hold your best friends' baby to how to pack a first aid kit, from how to take a great photo of children to how to support your pregnant friend.

If you have some invaluable advice to offer aunts, we would love to hear from you, please email it to articles@greataunt.co.uk.

Big Questions Answered

Why is the sky blue? How much does the earth weigh? Prof Brian Cox shows you how to answer tough questions from inquisitive children...

Mother's Day: for Godmothers too!

Did you know that Mother's Day started as a Christian festival? And traditionally involved lots of cake?! Here's some more facts about the origins of the day...

Interview with: Baby Signing Mummy

Watch what happened during my Skype tutorial with Louise Lloyd and learn the 10 baby signs every aunt should know.

Can you be a Cool Auntie AND a Good Role Model?

Guest article by Auntie Fliss (aka the @bodycrusader) on how important it is for a cool auntie set a good example.

Top Children's Films of 2012

Pirates, monsters, Muppets, Scottish princess's and a Lorax - here's a list of films you'll want to take your nieces, nephews and godchildren to see in 2012.

Review: Disney's The Muppets

A British aunt abroad reviews the new film, coming to UK cinemas in February but already released in the USA. WARNING: SPOILERS

An Aunt's Guide to Nativities

Be warned: modern day school nativities (or Christmas plays) go far beyond tales of Mary and Joseph! Here are some thing you should know...

Fireman Sam's 10 Firework Rules

Please take one minute to read this. Let's make sure our nieces, nephews and godchildren's memories of bonfire night are happy ones!

DEBATE: Should Godmothers Celebrate Halloween?

What do you think? To add your thoughts, email halloween@GreatAunt.co.uk, tweet @greatauntuk or vote on Facebook...

Interview with Glam Vicar

We asked a glam vicar "how can I be a good godmother?" As you can imagine, she had some great advice (and comforting words) for all of us!

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