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Google's most searched how-to questions prove that the internet has officially replaced your mother and best friend

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The term 'Google it' has become a phrase we all use at some point in the day. 

It's possible that we all have an unhealthy dependency on the search engine portal that's been around for more than 20 years. 

The baby refuses to sleep, you Google "How to put your baby to sleep"; your 5-year-old's got some weird rash and you're not sure if it's chicken pox or measles, so you check with Doc Google. 

Last month, the internet giant released its global top 10 how-to list – a round-up of what the world's internet-using population wanted to know. 

A scroll through the list essentially reveals that the days of picking up the phone to call your mom or best friend for advice are most definitely over. 

The how-to's that bind us, our collective top 10 need-to-knows: 

10. How to lose belly fat
9. How to make french toast
8. How to write a cover letter
7. How to make pancakes
6. How to make money
5. How to draw
4. How to lose weight
3. How to get pregnant
2. How to kiss
1. How to tie a tie

Luckily, Parent24 has you covered on the answers to a few of these:

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Pregnancy and birth leave lasting marks on your body. Find out what steps you can take to lose the baby weight in a healthy way. 

How to secure your child’s financial future 

Learn how to ensure financial freedom for your child.

WATCH: How to make delicious caramel and banana pancakes, with sprinkles! 

Looking for the perfect soft and sweet pancake recipe for a birthday party or rainy day? Never mind. Who are we kidding? You don't need a special occasion to whip up some gorgeous pancakes. Check out our recipe.

This is how to write a cover letter that will get you results  

Your cover letter is your chance to market yourself to your potential employer, which is why it’s vitally important that you put out nothing less than a perfect cover letter. Our friends at Career24 has advice.

How not to mess up French toast 

Golden French toast with crispy bacon, banana and syrup... Food24 has the perfect recipe!

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What's your burning how-to question? Tell us by emailing to chatback@parent.com and we could publish them. Do let us know if you'd like to stay anonymous.  

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