Coping with sleep deprivation, nappy changing and taking care of furniture with kids, answered. Photo / Getty
The Herald's parenting blogger Emily Writes hosted a live chat on our Life & Style Twitter account to answer queries about all things parenting.
Here are our favourite questions and Emily's brilliant responses:
What should I get the sleep-deprived mum in my life for Christmas?
How do you maintain your sanity while horrendously sleep deprived? Tips for surviving sleep-hating babies please.
Would you rather nappy change one horse sized baby or 100 baby-sized horses?
Would love to hear your thoughts on raising kids to share your values. How does being a feminist influence your values?
How the ---- do I get Sudocrem off the couch? Supplementary - what age is safe to purchase a new couch?
What's the most surprising thing you've learnt about yourself since becoming a mother?
What do you hope your kids carry forward from experiences growing up?
- nzherald.co.nz
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