Penelope
With a keen eye for detail, Penelope has over five years experience as a creative writer and editor. Often spotted browsing bookstores with a coffee in one hand and a latte in the other. She lives in Queensland with her husband and two children.
Q&A Can I suck on a slurpee during pregnancy?
Mmmm the refreshing, sweet, icy goodness of a slushie or Slurpee on a hot day. You just can’t beat it. And it’s really no surprise […]
Q&A: What is the witching hour?
If you’ve ever watched a newborn sleeping, you’ll know that they are the most peaceful creatures in this world. And if you’ve ever witnessed the […]
Lotus Birth: What you need to know
There are a lot of terms that get thrown about in the wonderful world of childbirth. Some are familiar, some maybe not so much. And […]
Q&A: Will my stitches open if I do a poo?
Childbirth is beautiful, but it can also be traumatic. And the first poo after childbirth? When you have stitches? If you think that sounds more […]
Q&A: How long does ‘witch’s milk’ last
Ahhhh newborn babies are so very, very cute….and also so very, very weird. Did you know that babies can produce breast milk? Well, you do […]
Jaundice Babies: what you need to know
Is your baby looking a bit, well, yellow? Or perhaps you hadn’t realised yet but the midwives are throwing around the word jaundice baby and […]
Book Review: Alone
Alone by Scott Stuart Every now and then you stumble across a children’s book that just seems perfect. This is how I felt when I […]
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT): What you need to know
Ever feel like you get tested for just about everything under the sun while pregnant? Well, you’re not far wrong. One of the benefits of […]
Q&A: Which Yoghurt Can Babies Eat?
Congratulations, you’ve taken the leap and your baby is ready to start solids. Now the next tricky part begins – what can they eat? You’ve […]
Understanding the Child Care Subsidy
Starting child care is a huge step for the whole family. Along with the mixed emotions that come with settling little ones into new surroundings, […]
Q&A: Are second-hand cloth nappies safe to use?
Tiny little tooshies spend a great deal of time bundled up in nappies. And disposables nappies, while super convenient, are expensive in the long run […]
CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Shortlist 2022
Looking for the newest, shiniest, most thought-provoking children’s books in Australia? Then look no further. The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year […]
Q&A: Do I need a car seat in a taxi?
Travelling with kids can be hard. But travelling by taxi with kids or babies that still need to be in a car seat? That sounds […]
Nipple Thrush: What Are The Symptoms And How To Prevent It
Most breastfeeding mothers are aware of the potential for developing blocked milk ducts or mastitis. But have you heard of their equally annoying cousin nipple […]
Q&A: When Do Babies Sleep Through The Night?
The first months of parenting offers some of the most rewarding experiences of your life. They also offer up some of the most exhausting ones […]