Why you need to Flick
A special message for Spinoff Parents readers from editor Emily Writes.
Parents
Is Cars 3 the most feminist movie of the year?
Is Cars 3 a stealth feminist smash hit? Mum of three Angela Cuming gives her verdict on a franchise that has never been very good in the past.
Emily Writes on the couch with a clinical psychologist
Spinoff Parents editor Emily Writes is an anxious mess, which is why she’s constantly talking about mental health in mothers and the need to get help if you need it. She spoke to a clinical psychologist who specialises in treating mothers with anxiety and depression and other mental health issues.
Your different brain: How we will tell our child about her diagnosis
Jessie Moss has written for The Spinoff Parents before about her daughter's syndrome and her quest for a diagnosis. Here she writes about a new stage in their lives - how she and her partner will tell their precious child about her differences.
Imagine a world without Pamol: how animal parents medicate their kids
Our favourite animal expert Thom Adams is back to reassure us about our parenting choices by looking to the animal world.
I know where Jamie Oliver can shove his paleo spiralised wholefood zucchini pasta
Like a lot of mothers, Angela Cuming is frankly sick of Jamie Oliver parenting advice. Get ready for a rant about Oliver and the army of judgers who don't know shit about kids who are picky eaters.
I donated my son’s placenta to science (and then I tracked down the scientist who took it)
Gemma Gracewood grew a baby and a placenta and then she gave it away. Here she interviews the scientist she gave it to.
The Spinoff reviews New Zealand #32: The Park and The Grounds at Whoa! Studios in Henderson
We review the entire country and culture of New Zealand, one thing at a time. Today: Duncan Greive discovers Whoa! Studios, a magical place where parents and their children can co-exist in equal happiness via playgrounds, beer and food.
From New Zealand to New York City: A mama’s (not so) glamourous life
Jacqui Smith is a New Zealand mama making it in the Big Apple. Here she shares a day in the life of raising her child in New York City.
My little secret: I can’t control my child
Ella Davis has a confession to make. It's something she thinks a fair few parents can relate to - and we think she's probably very right.
Emily Writes: Five things parents need to stop doing right now
It's late at night and you're looking for parenting advice online, there seems to be 20 lists of five things you shouldn't be doing as a parent. Spinoff Parents Editor Emily Writes has no qualifications but she does have a top five list for you.
