Linda Aitchison

Features writer

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Journalist Linda is mum to twins Emily and Melissa, 12. She’s editor of parenting sites Ready for Ten (www.readyforten.com) and Have a Lovely Time (www.havealovelytime.com). Linda was named Most Inspirational Blogger in the British Mummy Bloggers awards in January 2011. Magazines and newspapers Linda has contributed to include Take a Break, The Guardian,The Independent,The Sun,Bella,Chat,Real People and Company.

Parent of twins? No need to apologise

When I imagined motherhood, I pictured strolling purposefully along behind a pushchair, humming a...

Are you the invisible mum in family photos?

This summer, I'm hoping for a breakthrough. It's something very small in a lot of ways but in years...

I'm a fat mum, it's not a crime

Watching my daughters and partner laugh their heads off as they hurtled down a dry ski slope in...

Why gay is not an insult

Years ago my daughter’s teacher took time each week to answer anonymous concerns from her pupils in...

Why does my children's presence offend you?

Getty "Why do some people hate children?" My daughter's question knocked me for six. ...