Mama Said: Why scary stories aren’t as fun as they used to be
17 October 2023
Mama Said: Why scary stories aren’t as fun as they used to be
17 October 2023There used to be nothing cosier than listening to a ghost story, but feeling the fear has lost its appeal, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Telling kids little white lies is fine. Isn’t it?
31 July 2023
Mama Said: Telling kids little white lies is fine. Isn’t it?
31 July 2023We teach our children to tell the truth, but sometimes we need to tell a few white lies, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: It’s holiday season. Time to let go. . .
30 June 2023
Mama Said: It’s holiday season. Time to let go. . .
30 June 2023Emily Martin has gone to a holiday park and, in the spirit of Frozen, she’s let go
Mama Said: How do we explain climate change to kids?
05 June 2023
Mama Said: How do we explain climate change to kids?
05 June 2023Learning big concepts is confusing in childhood and it doesn’t bode well for the environment, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Who said play parks were fun? They’re wrong
12 May 2023
Mama Said: Who said play parks were fun? They’re wrong
12 May 2023Mama Said’s Emily Martin is not a fan of going to the play park. Here’s why
Mama Said: The 'not a girl, not yet a woman' phase
18 April 2023
Mama Said: The 'not a girl, not yet a woman' phase
18 April 2023Emily Martin’s Girl seems so grown up, until she does something completely ridiculous and then it’s a reminder that she’s still only nine...
Mama Said: Why is a haircut hell for little boys?
14 March 2023
Mama Said: Why is a haircut hell for little boys?
14 March 2023Emily Martin asks why it’s so hard for mothers to watch their little boys get haircuts?
Mama Said: Can our kids live their career dreams?
30 January 2023
Mama Said: Can our kids live their career dreams?
30 January 2023What did you want to be when you grew up? Emily Martin wanted to be Kylie Minogue but it hasn’t worked out. . .
Mama Said: Need Dry January motivation? Here it is
03 January 2023
Mama Said: Need Dry January motivation? Here it is
03 January 2023Emily Martin gave up drinking two years ago so she calls “Dry January” just “January”
Mama Said: Can we just chill about Christmas?
29 November 2022
Mama Said: Can we just chill about Christmas?
29 November 2022Imagine if we all chilled out about Christmas? Emily Martin wonders what’s the worst that could happen?
Mama Said: How can we keep hope alive for kids?
01 November 2022
Mama Said: How can we keep hope alive for kids?
01 November 2022As everything gets worse and worse, Emily Martin wonders if we can keep hope alive for children?
Mama Said: Will Boy get back on his bike?
23 September 2022
Mama Said: Will Boy get back on his bike?
23 September 2022Learning to ride a bike never goes smoothly, but Emily Martin’s Boy has hit a major speed bump
Mama Said: Starting school is the end of an era
31 August 2022
Mama Said: Starting school is the end of an era
31 August 2022With her youngest about to start school, figuring out the early-years stage is over for Emily Martin
Mama Said: Relax, it's the school hols! Said noone
25 July 2022
Mama Said: Relax, it's the school hols! Said noone
25 July 2022It’s the summer so we can all relax for a bit. Right? No, sorry, says Emily Martin
Mama Said: School's on the horizon (and tantrums)
17 July 2022
Mama Said: School's on the horizon (and tantrums)
17 July 2022Mama Said: School's on the horizon (and tantrums)
Mama Said: It's suncream season. Cue the stress
18 May 2022
Mama Said: It's suncream season. Cue the stress
18 May 2022The sun’s out, but don’t get too excited. It just means we have to “suncream the children” writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: How do I explain about Ukraine?
10 April 2022
Mama Said: How do I explain about Ukraine?
10 April 2022In her latest column for Velvet, mum-of-two Emily Martin wonders how - and indeed if - she should explain the war in Ukraine to her children
Mama Said: Plans for today? Watch Encanto
27 March 2022
Mama Said: Plans for today? Watch Encanto
27 March 2022If you’re looking for us, we’re probably watching Disney’s Encanto, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Why children + manners = a minefield
01 February 2022
Mama Said: Why children + manners = a minefield
01 February 2022When it comes to children having good manners, everyone has a deal breaker, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Why this generation is the toughest yet
04 January 2022
Mama Said: Why this generation is the toughest yet
04 January 2022The pandemic has taught children that life is basically fire-fighting, and maybe that’s a good thing, writes Emily Martin
