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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

Sleep

How weighted blankets can take a weight off your shoulders: Weighted Blankets explained

Move over fidget toys, weighted blankets are the new MVP when it comes to calming down overstimulated little (and big) humans!

Parenthood

“I Felt Like My Body Failed Me - Until this”: How Donating Breast Milk Helped Meaghan Heal

Before you have kids, you often picture that your journey to becoming a parent will be perfect.

Health & Wellbeing

Male Infertility: Sam Hargreaves Opens Up About Zero Sperm and Starting a Family

When it comes to talking about fertility problems, women still seem to take centre stage. Hormones, cycles, eggs… it’s all about the female body. But it takes two to tango, and there is another side to fertility that we need to talk about. One that’s just as important, and just as real: male infertility.

Development

Best Outdoor Activities for Kids

There’s only so much couch fort-building, tablet time, and playroom chaos a parent can handle before the walls feel like they’re closing in. While inside play is great (and sometimes the only option on a rainy day), fun outdoor activities are one of the best things you can do for their little bodies, big imaginations, and your own sanity.

Celebrations

What is NAIDOC Week for Kids: Culture, Stories & Celebration

The first Sunday of July kicks off NAIDOC week, an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture.

Health & Safety

Everything you need to know about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Getting your kid into the dentist’s chair isn’t always the easiest task. We often have to rely on the promise of TV, toys, stickers and (counterintuitively) sweets to get the job done.