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Posted on October 7, 2015
Let kids be kids?
It seems that the phrase Let Kids Be Kids is having a resurgence. Don’t get me wrong – I’m into it. In fact, I say it a lot. And I believe it. But sometimes I’m astounded by the… Read More
Posted on June 10, 2015
They listened
I’ve sat on this blog post for a while now. One thing I don’t ever, ever, EVER want to do here is make anyone feel judged or shitty. We all have different experiences in parenting, and I know… Read More
Posted on May 27, 2015
Maybe tomorrow
I am nearing my 30th birthday and it has made me question a lot of things. At 2am, while writing blog posts in my head, and gritting my teeth through another painful feed, and gazing at my beautiful… Read More
Posted on May 12, 2015
You’d never know
When I meet new people I often have to explain that my son is recovering from a serious respiratory condition. I briefly cover off the fact that he’s had a bunch of surgeries and has improved a great… Read More
Posted on March 31, 2015
Thomas the colonialist tank engine and Sodor the capitalist nightmare
I hate Thomas the Tank Engine. I hate it. I think Thomas is a naïve arrogant asshole who sacrifices other trains to further his career and suck up to the Fat Controller. Sodor is quite frankly a capitalist… Read More
Posted on March 21, 2015
Pinterest Fail Mum
Sometimes when I want to feel bad about myself I go on Pinterest and look at what mums who have their shit together are doing. I look at their miraculous messy play ideas at 3am and resolve to… Read More