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.
Flush Fiction: 16 Toilet Training Books Mums Used
“Aaaaare you going to the toilet? Seeeeee what you can do…” Are you familiar with the Wiggles classic The Toilet Song? (If not treat yourself […]
Q&A: Is Pink, White Or Brown Noise Best For Baby?
White, brown, pink … you might be tricked into thinking that we’re describing Neapolitan ice cream, but we’re actually talking about various types of noise. […]
Book Review: Fun, Fast and Easy Children’s Cookbook
Fun, Fast and Easy Children’s Cookbook: Delicious step-by-step recipes to cook together by Annabel Karmel One of the best ways to get your children into […]
Car seat rules: what you need to know
Anyone who has ever been in even the most minor of car accidents will know that they are pretty traumatic. It should come as no […]
Q&A: Are sesame seeds safe while pregnant?
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? It can be absolutely baffling trying to keep up with all the […]
Baby Sleep Cycles Explained – Newborn To 12 Months
Hush little baby, don’t you cry. If you’ve ever wondered why everyone who has a baby seems obsessed with talking about sleep, you’re probably still […]
Q&A: How Much Milk Does A Newborn Need?
Newborns are so beautiful, and also so very, very hard. Regardless of whether your bub is a sleepy little angel or a nighttime party animal, […]
Preeclampsia: What you need to know
Pregnancy is a very exciting time for a woman. It can also be quite a scary and nerve-wracking time. One of the things that can […]
Q&A: Are cot bumpers safe?
“We used them when you were a baby and you turned out fine.” Sound like a familiar statement? Grandmas and older mums in your life, […]
Pregnancy Insomnia: Top tips for getting some sleep
Everyone always talks about how little sleep they get once baby arrives. What they don’t tell you is that insomnia and interrupted sleep can be […]
Q&A: When do babies start teething?
Ah, the first gummy grin. It’s enough to melt any parent’s heart. But as your little one continues to grow, that adorable gap is bound […]
Q&A: Can You Get A Brazilian Wax While Pregnant?
Whether you’ve waxed your whole life, or you’re new to the whole process, all the extra attention to your lady parts while pregnant may have […]
Q&A: Can A Newborn Sleep With A Dummy?
Anyone who has had an unsettled newborn will know that you’d do just about anything to get some rest. One of the first things mums […]
Hip Dysplasia in babies: What you need to know
When you think about dealing with dodgy hips, you’re probably more likely to have images of your grandparents pop into your mind. Unfortunately for some […]
Placenta Previa: What You Need To Know
Pregnancy is a time when you start to learn all sorts of new things you never knew you needed to know. If you’ve never had […]