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Julia Smith

Julia Smith

Julia is a Sydney born-and-raised mum of three girls. With over twenty years in the media industry, including four years with parenting publishers, she’s passionate about creating entertaining content that connects with parents.

When she’s not working or parenting, you’ll find her binge watching TV and revenge-procrastinating about bedtime… or nerding out at gigs with her husband.

Articles written by Julia

Guide to Night Toilet Training: Gentle Steps for Dry Nights
Parenthood
Guide to Night Toilet Training: Gentle Steps for Dry Nights
The truth about night-time dryness (and why it’s perfectly normal if it’s taking time).
School Friendships and Fallouts: Helping Your Child Navigate Social Ups and Downs
School Friendships and Fallouts: Helping Your Child Navigate Social Ups and Downs
School friendships can often feel like a volatile rollercoaster ride.
When Your Child Asks for Their First Smartphone: What to Consider
Parenthood
When Your Child Asks for Their First Smartphone: What to Consider
It’s a modern parenting milestone: “Mum, can I have a phone?”
Summer‑Inspired Baby Names for 2025 Babies
Baby Names
Summer‑Inspired Baby Names for 2025 Babies
If you're expecting your bubba in one of the warmer summer months, you might like to consider choosing a name to match.
Starting Christmas Early (Without the Mental Load)
Lifestyle
Starting Christmas Early (Without the Mental Load)
The carols are already creeping onto shopping centre speakers, the kids are circling toy catalogues like their life depends on it, and you’re torn between “let’s get ahead of this” and “please, I’m not ready…  can’t we wait?”
Halloween With Toddlers: Costumes, Consent & Sugar-Smart Fun
Kids Activities & Learning
Halloween With Toddlers: Costumes, Consent & Sugar-Smart Fun
Halloween didn’t always feature in the Aussie childhood experience… many parents grew up without trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns or spooky home decorations.