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For Lucy Sweeney, motherhood isn't all astanga yoga and Cath Kidston prints. It has been years since the dirty washing pile was less than a metre high, months since Lucy remembered to have sex with her husband, and a week since she last did the school run wearing pyjamas. When…

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1 author picked The Secret Life of a Slummy Mummy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Fun comedy for parents of older children, focusing on chaotic family life around school, drop offs, pick ups and parents who think they’re superior to others. Lots of fun.


From Suzy's list on for parents with a sense of humor.

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