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It's time to ditch 'supermum' for good
"Oh, with three kids and your kind of job (accountant), you must be some kind of supermum".
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The wisdom of 50, what got me through
Accepting that life is random can be incredibly liberating.
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Why parents' happiness might matter more than their children's
It is possible - and desirable - to be happy even when your kids are going through challenges.
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Why being fat-shamed by strangers shook me to the core
I was "fat shamed" twice in two weeks by young men on the street.
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Why queues for women’s toilets are longer than men’s
There are a lot of reasons.
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How to keep those pesky telemarketers off your back
After 12 years, companies have begun finding ways around the Do Not Call Register. This is how you can keep them off your back.
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Five things better than a 'peegasm'
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Why I love my library and you should too
Shops and cafes and pubs are fine, but it’s important to have spaces where you’re free to be a citizen - not a consumer.
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Do you need a gossip detox?
If your idea of a good time is bitching up a storm, it could be that you’re just trying to make yourself feel better about your own life. It’s nicer to be nice.
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I can't stand my best friend's children
I have a confession to make, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
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What your belly says about your health
The size of your tummy has far greater implications than any concerns you might have about how you look or how your clothes fit.
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