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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

The best '90s kids' movies to watch with your kids in 2025
Entertainment Technology
The best '90s kids' movies to watch with your kids in 2025
As a child of the nineties myself, I might be biased, but it really felt like a golden age for family movies. Epic symphonic film scores paired with wholesome messages offset some of the genuinely terrifying and dark family movies of the eighties (I'm still recovering from The NeverEnding Story).
It still takes a village - even if ours lives in a group chat
Parenthood
It still takes a village - even if ours lives in a group chat
We all know the saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” but what happens when that village doesn’t look like it used to?  
Mimi’s Symphony is pure joy for mini music lovers
Lifestyle
Mimi’s Symphony is pure joy for mini music lovers
As an orchestra nerd from way back, I couldn’t wait to experience Mimi’s Symphony – and more importantly, to share it with my music-loving kids.
Why sending your kids to public school shouldn't be your plan B
Parenthood
Why sending your kids to public school shouldn't be your plan B
As a mother of three raising my family in a relatively affluent part of Sydney, I've long been privy to that all-too-familiar parent chat: “Where are you sending your kids to school?”
Our pun-tastic election bake sale guide
Parenthood
Our pun-tastic election bake sale guide
One of the very best things about our Australian Democracy has to be the wonderful festive vibe at so many of the polling places. Most school P&C committees use the election as a fundraising opportunity, so once you make it past the gauntlet of volunteers handing out how-to-vote cards, you can usually snag yourself a simple ‘democracy sausage’ at the very least!
Vaccine Complacency is Dangerous
Health & Safety
Vaccine Complacency is Dangerous
It's disappointing to see what's happening in the US right now.