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Rookie Mom
I have big feet. Like, size 8 big feet. I seldom paint my toenails bright colours because there is just SO MUCH surface area. On a normal woman, pink toenails look sweet and summery. On me, it looks like I spilled paint on my feet. I call them Roadmaps.Because of the veins, you know? This,…
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Rookie Mom: How to Partner with Teachers

Rookie Mom
First days. If you live in South Africa, this week your Facebook feed has been filled with pictures of kids on their first day of school. If you’re like me, you’ve been sending messages back and forth about kids who are fine, mothers who are not, hints of tears and declarations of wine. When I imagine having…
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What To Do When Life Is Hard

Rookie Mom
It sucks, but it’s true. Today, I got a message from a special friend of mine overseas whose three year old has just spent two days in hospital. Her little girl has some as yet undiagnosed cardiac and respiratory problem. The day before, I got an email from another close friend who found a lump. We’re…
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