Top Ten Ways to be Awesome at Parenting

We are overwhelmed with an infinite supply of opinions and experiments and ideas on how to be an exceptional parent. So much advice, so many do’s and don’ts, so many rules.

Between morning shows, the interwebs and entire bookstores dedicated to parenting books (Jokes. No one reads books), there’s a tonne of information to get through to learn how to not fuck up your kids. Which is why I have graciously taken the time to compile a handy, bite-sized listicle of the top ten parenting tips you need to help you raise the best child you can.

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The Disgusting reality of
Being a
Working Mum With
Sick Kids

Guest Post By Vanessa Thiele

A disappointingly alcohol-free night, that was supposed to be dedicated to my business projects, was cut short because  Master three-and-a-half was doing an impersonation of an angry seal with this horrible chesty lurgy he had. Poor pet. I’d given him Panadol, rubbed him with a witchy brew of oils and had minty eucalyptus diffusions filling the air. All that he needed now was the comfort of his mummy. (more…)

Flashmo and the Passing of Time

Many moons ago when I was struggling to fall pregnant, someone told me of a couple they knew who was in the same predicament. They told me that they bought a dog and shortly after, fell pregnant. (more…)

Spending Time in
the House of
Calm

I spent the Christmas break with my extended family in Auckland for about three weeks. It was your typical Christmas. I drank loads, read books and got fat. Standard. But something else happened. I got to hang out with my sister in law and her family and allowed the kiwi calm to permeate my intense madness. I came out of that house of calm a whole new person. (more…)

I Actually Find Parenting Really Easy

Yesterday a friend got in touch and sent me the most absurd message. “How do you keep it together and do so well as a mum?”

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Samantha Maree

There was a whole lot going on when I first moved to Brisbane that my fragile mind was struggling to cope with. I got a wicked job on the sunshine coast that I absolutely loved. My manager at the time was a bit of hard ass. Let’s not mince words, she was a bitch and eventually led me to leave a job I really enjoyed.
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Annette Jane

When I moved up to Brisbane I inherited a wonderful Aunty and three cousins on my husband’s side. My aunt is a primary school teacher, her eldest daughter in the motor industry and the two youngest are both nurses. The four of them are all so different in personality and character, yet have an intrinsic Winslade quality that binds them.

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Olivia Claire

I met Ollie at a company called Sentis in Brisbane. She is a tiny English woman and a force to be reckoned with. A positive psychologist from Manchester, she is a wildly vivacious character with an infectious personality.

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13 Reasons Why Not

A while back, I was having a terrible time with my nemesis depression. Trying to look for a job, injury and a range of other factors led me spiralling into a dark place.

A friend of mine (oblivious to my mental state) suggested a good show to binge watch called 13 Reasons Why. Wow.Just wow.

If you’re not familiar with the show (what rock have you been hiding under?), it follows a young girl who has taken her own life and left behind 13 tapes to the people she felt contributed to her suicide.

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What even is privilege?

The Real Housewives of Sydney is a show everyone loves to hate. One of the housewives, Nicole, tells the other housewives that she walks her children to the back of the aeroplane to show them the horrors of the peasants flying in economy class. You have to see the video for yourself. As idiotic as this exchange may seem, I can somewhat appreciate the sentiment.

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About Me

About Me
Hello, My name is Suzi.

I was born and raised in Sydney and moved to Brisbane shortly after my 30th to buy a house, settle down and do those things a young responsible adult does. In May, 2014 my whole universe shifted with the birth of my first baby girl. Soon after (13 months) on a boozy trip around Europe I got a delightful shock that Elena was going to have a little brother - Enter Charlie. So here I am, mum of 2, stay at home writer/editor/homemaker and maker of humans. After years in the debaucherous media industry, I never dreamed I would live a domesticated life caring for small people. It's been one hell of an adjustment and a serious game changer. Just quietly, I fricken love it!!

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  • This week is proudly brought to you by the stunning Gunnedah. Birthplace of @mirandakerr and home to the most genuine, loveable country folk I’ve ever met. Love this place. #ineedanakubra
  • I’m feeling this today. #iamthecow
  • This is a fantastic photo. It stunningly captures pain, beauty, compassion, motherhood and sorrow..it’s incredibly warm, but feels very sparse...it almost has a classic “Mary” feel. Jacinda is the focus here...but if you look further down you also see James Shaw with his black eye from an unprovoked attack. This takes this image to another level. For me it throws up so many ideas of all violence affecting everyone. When a politician with a black eye stands in solidarity with a room full of devastated grieving immigrants and refugees it unwittingly shows us that anger and violence is all around. At any level it’s all about acceptance, understanding and listening. That’s what we all need to do more. Our televisions are full of reality shows that promote and encourage fighting and arguing, miscommunication, winning, pressure...our politicians yell and demean and scream at each other, our domestic violence and child death rates are proper fucked up. We cheer when our Rugby heroes get into a biff on the field. We need to turn that shit off and start listening. Please..Go and hug someone today. IMAGE AND WORDS COURTESY OF DR SANCHEZ, Facebook
  • @dantehan You say that children should stay in school today to support an anti bullying campaign. Yet here you are, a man in a position of power belittling children and parents for fighting climate change. Here I am with my child on our way to the rally. She started school just a few weeks ago. She is wearing orange to show her support in fighting bullies. You are the bully we are fighting. You and the rest of your colleagues that have no regard for my child’s future and more interest in lining your pockets. I am raising my child to fight for what she believes in and to stand up to bullies like you. #schoolstrike4climate
  • In this weeks episode of “where in the world is trash bag mama”, I bring you the wonderful city of Tamworth. Last time I was here, I was bitten by a red back spider. I’m happy to report an incident free trip. You’ve been fantastic Tamworth.
  • How else do you ride out a massive storm? On the couch watching @hughesywhap I’m not sure who’s more terrified of this whopping storm. It’s going to be great!! #storm
  • Oh how I wish they had these cards when my assholes were babies. @bantercardsshop #iwasntplanned
  • To all my powerful women everywhere, stay fierce, stand strong and slay! #internationalwomensday
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