Felicity Quigley

Columnist

Felicity shares her experiences as a first time mum in her fortnightly blog. Her diary gives a candid account of the highs and lows of being a new parent, learning to live with and care for a new baby while trying to juggle relationships, family and a career at the same time.

Big Mouth for Mummy: Goodbye dear readers

By Felicity Quigley, Sep 25, 2011

Well the time has come for me to bid you all adieu, my dear, anonymous readers. My darling Oscar is now officially a toddler, no longer a baby.

Big Mouth for Mummy: Hit me baby, one more time

By Felicity Quigley, Aug 28, 2011

Sometimes my toddler comes at me, arms flailing, and for no apparent reason he'll start hitting me in the face with the flat of his hand

Big Mouth for Mummy: The rise of the helicopter parent

By Felicity Quigley, Jul 31, 2011

Go on. Admit it. You're a helicopter parent aren't you? Not game to fess up? You're not the only one.

Big Mouth for Mummy: When your toddler cuts new teeth

By Felicity Quigley, Jul 10, 2011

Oscar is teething. Properly this time, no messing. I had previously thought that red cheeks and a slight fever accompanied by lumpy gums and dribbling was a true sign of teething.