Many people (mostly those without children) think that being a parent is a walk in the park. They often imagine early parenthood to be a slow, leisurely time of coffee shops, play dates and the occasional wander through the park.  Actually, that isn’t the case at all. New research from…

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It doesn’t matter how organised and capable you are, when your new baby comes along life changes in the blink of an eye. The sense of responsibility is often overwhelming. You are no longer in charge of your life: a small person wields all the power and their needs take…

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1. You realise it is 2pm and you are still in your pyjamas and dressing gown with baby puke on your shoulder – and you just don’t care. 2. You can’t remember the last time you had a shower. 3. You also can’t remember the last time you drank a…

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