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At Hello Baby, we care about what parents think, so we have launched a survey to get to know you better and get some feedback on our service. It is quick and fun to fill and if you fill it … Continue reading →

Smotherhood: oh, behave!

I often turn to Slate.com for a North American perspective on the issues I can’t quite keep up with in the papers: politics, society and especially motherhood. Its Life section is astoundingly replete with newsworthy dialogue and droll observations and … Continue reading →

Smotherhood: wash this space

Possibly sensing that spring cleaning is on the agenda, my girls have been hard at work making sure I have enough to keep me busy. I can just imagine them conspiring: “This place is immaculate – I could eat off … Continue reading →

Smotherhood: try on another mum’s Manolos

As a mother I think it’s important to leave your comfort zone every once in a while. Life can seem so small – at least for women like myself, who can survive for weeks on fodder within the seven-block radius encompassing … Continue reading →

Smotherhood: bringing baby non grata to the wedding

Whether or not you’re a parent, it can be a relief to attend a child-free party. We were fortunate to be included in such an evening last weekend, the penultimate event in a very noisy, otherwise child-friendly four-day wedding extravaganza. … Continue reading →

Smotherhood: read before flying

A friend with a new baby recently asked me for some long-haul travel tips. I managed to dredge up some helpful ones from past (mis)adventures and, on the eve of our trip to South Africa, figured I’d round up a … Continue reading →


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