Mamamia Parents

A Lot Of Different Humans With Kids

Susie Burrell

Mother of pre-schooler twins. Dietician. Psychologist. Common-sense guru.

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Melanie Dimmitt

Mum. Journalist. Author of the book Special - Antidotes To The Obsessions That Come With a Child's Disability.

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Dr Justin Coulson

Father of six girls. Doctor of Psychology. Broadcaster. Speaker. Founder of Happy Families.

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Rebecca Sparrow

Sherpa to three small people. Founder of the Light House Plan, helping daughters navigate the tween and teen years.

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Zoe Marshall

Mother of one, writer, podcaster, host of women's wellness events, What Women Want.

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Mandy Nolan

Mother of five kids with three different dads,. Queen of the blended family. Comedian. Writer. Podcaster. Byronite.

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Carly Abrahams

Mum of one. Founder of MumsPages and Mums The Word - Aus. Business woman. Walking parenting directory.

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Helen Vnuk

Mum of two freethinking school-age kids. TV expert.

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Evie Farrell

Solo mum of one. Adventurer. Author. Rejecter of the 9-5.

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Shona Hendley

Mother of seven: three goats, two cats and two humans. Ex secondary school teacher. Animal advocate.

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Christie Hayes

Solo mum of two primary-school kids. Radio host. Actress. Podcaster. Ray of sunshine.

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Laura Jackel

Mum of two boys (born six years apart), freelance writer, podcaster and book lover.

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Sean Szeps

Wrangler of twins, writer of blogs, speaker of pods, dad to "gaybies".

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Andrew Daddo

Dad to three young adults and teens. Podcast and TV host. Prolific kids and YA author. Dad-joke expert.

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Jessica Smith

Mum of three under five. Former paralympic swimmer. Writer. Speaker. Body image warrior.

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Nama Winston

Solo mum of one almost-teen. Former lawyer, now writer. Proud WOC. Single parent advocate.

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Constance Hall

Mum and step-mum to seven kids. Head of the million-strong Queen Army. Truth teller. Business Owner.

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Leigh Campbell

Mum of one baby boy. Face expert. Podcast host. Ever-curious seeker of truth.

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Laura Byrne

Mum of one baby girl. Business owner. Bachelor winner. Lifestyle guru.

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Gabbie Stroud

Mum of two. Former teacher. Best-selling author. Education truth-bomb dropper.

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Amelia Lamont

Mum to two small people. Midwife, sleep consultant, blogger.

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Holly Wainwright

Mum of two primary school kids. Podcast host. Author. Queen of the 'I Don't' list.

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Mamamia Parents

A Lot Of Different Humans With Kids

Susie Burrell

Melanie Dimmitt

Dr Justin Coulson

Rebecca Sparrow

Zoe Marshall

Mandy Nolan

Carly Abrahams

Helen Vnuk

Evie Farrell

Shona Hendley

Christie Hayes

Laura Jackel

Sean Szeps

Andrew Daddo

Jessica Smith

Nama Winston

Constance Hall

Leigh Campbell

Laura Byrne

Gabbie Stroud

Amelia Lamont

Holly Wainwright

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"I never felt good enough or smart enough": 9 signs you were raised by a toxic parent.

29 women share the single worst thing their in laws have ever said to them.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: Anyone who's experienced secondary infertility knows what this picture represents.

'At 6 months, our son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. He was never expected to live past school.'

On-air at night and "chaotic" mornings: A day in the life of sports presenter Tara Rushton.

An 'evil' dad and a 'semi-separation' from Grimes: The complicated life of Elon Musk.

The 5 ways I stay productive in lockdown... with a toddler.

"The 5 entertaining things I learned from my kids' intense fascination with Minions."

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were once the world's most famous twins. Their lives have changed a lot.

Your Pregnant Body

Ready For School

"I never felt good enough or smart enough": 9 signs you were raised by a toxic parent.

On-air at night and "chaotic" mornings: A day in the life of sports presenter Tara Rushton.

An 'evil' dad and a 'semi-separation' from Grimes: The complicated life of Elon Musk.

The 5 ways I stay productive in lockdown... with a toddler.

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"The invitation was retracted when they got a better offer." The problem with NSW's 'friends bubble'.

'At 6 months, our son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. He was never expected to live past school.'

From Forest to Prairie: Why nature-themed baby names are trending right now.

"I felt robbed of hearing her first cries." Hayley gave birth under general anaesthetic.

My Birth Story: 'I almost gave birth at a Wiggles concert.'

Pregnancy

LEIGH CAMPBELL: Anyone who's experienced secondary infertility knows what this picture represents.

"Mastitis is a b*tch": 6 things I've learnt in 6 weeks of breastfeeding.

Kate had a routine check-up with her obstetrician. Just three hours later, she gave birth.

"The sight of your vulva after birth is harrowing": 6 things I didn’t expect about childbirth.

'I'm single and working part-time. And I'm having a baby by myself.'

It's official. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are expecting their second baby together.

Birth Trauma: As a doctor, here's what I've learned.

"The hormones really do suck." 5 things I wish I knew before freezing my eggs.

The real abortion stories that put faces to what's happening in Texas right now.

Ellidy's partner Alex Pullin died in a freak accident. 11 months later, she's pregnant with his child.

'I lost my baby in the cruellest way. I feel like I'm not allowed to talk about it.'

"You’re trying to find where you belong": Nobody tells you about the pregnancy limbo.

"I blamed myself." In 2020, while on set for Neighbours, Sharon Johal miscarried.

Mel thought she was constipated. But after some time on the toilet, she felt a baby's head.

'Today, I miscarried at home. My 8-year-old daughter was my rock.'

'After a traumatic birth, my doctor told me he had "some bad news" about my baby girl.'

'I was waiting for a man to have a baby with. Then at 40, I decided to do it on my own.'

From ‘in and out’ of hospital to 40 days of rest: The reality of having a baby in 7 different countries.

'You should prioritise growing your baby!' I was bullied at work for being pregnant.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Please don't feel bad if your birth didn't look like this.

'I'm a former school principal and counsellor. Here are 11 things I want to tell parents.'

Pets on zoom and students "so lonely it hurts.": 12 teachers on the best and worsts of remote teaching.

"Handle with care": The genius text a teacher wants parents to send her.

"Our kids are just as scared as we are." The principal's letter every parent needs to read.

Teens

'One of the hardest decisions of my life.' When Tina Arena turned 16, the life she'd known was over.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were once the world's most famous twins. Their lives have changed a lot.

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