Emily Toxward

When former journalist Emily Toxward isn’t wrangling her three kids she’s juggling the demands writing and failing fabulously at being a domestic goddess. A published writer for nearly 20 years, Emily left full-time work in 2008 to have children and write from home. Always on the go, she spends her days negotiating with an army of little people she created and visits her local Gold Coast beaches for a little sanity.

7 awkward post-birth problems no-one talks about

28 Jun 2019

Much like how few people warn you about the ‘ring of fire’ you are confronted with during childbirth, few mums openly talk about awkward post-birth…
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15 things no one tells you about giving birth

25 Jun 2019

No two birth experiences are the same. We take a light hearted look at 15 things that no one tells you about giving birth.
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10 signs your friend might have postnatal depression

18 Jun 2019

Often we’re too busy to notice our friends might be suffering postnatal depression, but it’s important you know the symptoms because left untreated or unidentified…
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The Pros And Cons Of Having A Vasectomy

13 Jun 2019

Making a decision on whether to have a vasectomy is a deeply personal one, but there are certainly many pros and cons to consider.
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28 things mums of boys know

07 Jun 2019

Growing up, I was one of three girls. I also went to an all-girls school. So, it’s fair to say I was quite unprepared for…
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13 things we said about parenting before we became parents

31 May 2019

We are ALL perfect mums, until we have children. It’s a safe bet that most women would have a list of things that they thought…
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Should we be bribing fussy kids with dessert every night?

11 Sep 2018

We’ve all bribed our fussy kids to eat their dinner by promising them a delicious dessert afterwards. But should we do doing this every night?
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11 reasons why it’s good to have a big age gap between siblings

30 May 2018

Having a decent age gap between siblings, either by choice or by circumstance, has its advantages. Sure it means you might have forgotten what it’s…
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12 tips to help mums with big boobs breastfeed their newborns

14 May 2018

Breastfeeding your newborn when your boobs are three or four times bigger than their head is no picnic. You may be tired, stressed and just…
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9 reasons you might decide to combine breast and bottle feeding

14 Feb 2018

Breastfeeding can be wonderful… if all goes according to plan. But it also can be stressful, painful and heartbreaking for many mums (and bubs). When this…
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