Zofishan Umair

Zofishan Umair

Zofishan is a journalist, humour columnist, and a mum who has survived nappy explosions mid-air. She has over a decade of experience writing for print and online publications and is currently working on her first book.

Articles written by Zofishan

How to baby-proof your house: A new parent's guide
Baby
How to baby-proof your house: A new parent's guide
Babies may seem harmless and almost immobile, but as these tiny humans strengthen their muscles they become, like Alice in Wonderland, curiouser and curiouser...
How to raise happy kids (in 10 steps)
Parenthood
How to raise happy kids (in 10 steps)
As parents, we carry endless hopes for our kids. We dream of their health, success, and above all, their happiness. (And yes, maybe that’s why we sometimes cave in and buy those absurdly expensive toys that are then found forgotten at the bottom of the toy box.)
These cyber safety tips are essential for every kid
Entertainment and Technology
These cyber safety tips are essential for every kid
"Alexa, play Baby Shark for the 400th time!"..."Hey Siri, what's forty plus four?" These are just some of the ways my child interacts with the digital world (for now).
8 tips for building confidence in children
Development
8 tips for building confidence in children
Ah, confidence. The skill that helps us through the sticky bits of life with a pep in our step that says, "Hey, I've got this."
Make your toddler's morning routine (mostly) a success with these tips
Development
Make your toddler's morning routine (mostly) a success with these tips
"Places, everyone! This is not a drill. Out that door and on the runway in t-5." You've got this, right?  
The steps to your baby starting solids
Baby
The steps to your baby starting solids
From the day you peed on a stick to the first nappy explosion, parenting a newborn involves a lot of clean-ups.