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True and Kristy Vallely, a.k.a. ‘the Imperfect Mum,’ are collaborating to produce a series of videos to provide accurate, honest information on the subjects that women in Australia really want to talk about. The videos are being published through the True website and on Facebook.

Life Lessons

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Sarah's Story
Kelly here, from The Imperfect Mum team - introducing Sarah. An Imperfect Mum, like the rest of us, whom I love very much. We've been long time friends since we were in primary school and I am honoured to share her journey with you today xKelly Kelly and Sarah - at Sarah's Wedding I am 35yrs old and blessed to be a...
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Studying saved me - My story of being a Mum and Studying
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A response from "The Worst Mum alive"
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Hope
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Things to do and see

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How to have a good family holiday!
This post is sponsored by Paradise Resort Let's get the elephant out of the room, the best family holiday = leaving the kids at home - Ha ha! I am only joking!!! BUT SERIOUSLY.. holidays just aren't like they used to be. Taking the kids on holidays can sometimes be more stressful than staying at home,the overspend,...
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Just 3 steps to get an all-expenses paid trip across the world!!
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5 places I want to take my family!
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Is Israel safe? and other commonly asked questions....
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Health & Wellbeing

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Help Your Little Ones Foster Their Dreams
Brought to you by Disney Junior Our children need our help to grow and develop into happy and healthy human beings. As they grow, it’s important to keep looking for ways to motivate and inspire our children to be the best they can be, and respond to their changing needs. Teaching little people to look outside of...
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Losing Weight - 8kg's and 50cm's GONE!
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Sisterhood Stories

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This Imperfect Mum is Fighting For Her Life - She Needs Our Help!!
This Imperfect Mum and her family have been through hell and back in the last 10 years, diagnosis, double lung transplant, cancer in her kidney and liver and her husband beating thyroid cancer. Recently her 7 seater family car was stolen by a gang of teenage thugs who broke into their house while they slept and went...
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I'm not perfect. I've made mistakes. Please don't judge me.
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What it means to be an Imperfect Mum.
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Conference Update
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Parenthood Guilt

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"My Kids KNOW I am not perfect"
Perfection does not exist – yet as mothers so many of us are all striving for it. We’re all putting so much pressure on ourselves and placing so much emphasis on the “shoulds”... We should always enjoy motherhood. We should always want to ‘give’ to our kids even when there’s nothing left to give. We should be present...
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She's such a better mother than me
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I’ve lost myself in being a mum (FAQ)
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My own worst enemy
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Relationships & Marriage

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Relationships -- The good. The bad and The UGLY!
When we think of relationships there’s a few images that spring to mind. We think of “Honey I’m home”. We think of sitting around the dinner table sharing intelligent conversation. We think of happiness. White picket fence happiness. But there is so many dimensions to a long term relationship there’s the good the bad...
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Is it your fault you have no friends?
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When You Start Doubting Your Love
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An Open Letter to My Sister.. Written by a fellow I.M
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Teenagers

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Would you allow your kid to go to Bali for Schoolies?
This sponsored post was brought to you by the Insurance Council. The thought of my kids going to schoolies has always sent a chill down my spine. Possibly because I remember what I was like – Ha ha! I spent 2 years living on The Gold Coast. Walking through Cavill Avenue during "Schoolies" was an interesting experience...
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7 Ways you can spot a predator
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Teenagers Tip! Creating responsible adults…
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Teaching your kids to listen to their Inner Voice..
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Loss & Grief

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My Husband Died And Here's What I Learnt
By fellow Imperfect Mum: Marie Kenyon My beautiful husband, Russ, tragically lost his life on June 4th, 2014. He was my world, my very best friend. I am a better person for having had him in my life, even if it was for only the shortest time. Funny, when we married only 6 weeks prior to his passing, (together 6 years...
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The pain of never.
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“Everyday is a life time”
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I’ll Marry that girl!
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Food

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Peanut Butter Cups
1 cup desiccated coconut (110g) 8 medjool dates (85g) ¼ cup raw macadamias (40g) peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice) approximately ¼ cup 2/3 cup rapadura (or brown sugar) (90g) ½ cup coconut oil (liquid form) 90g 2 tblspns cacao (30g) Place desiccated coconut, dates and macadamias into your food processor and...
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Healthy snacks for toddlers? (FAQ)
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School lunch ideas? (FAQ)
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Quick Bacon and Egg Pie
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Kids

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Getting Your Child Ready For Prep
*Sponsored post Here's a little insight into what I do for my day job. I'm an Educational Consultant at my family owned business Harleys Educational . The year before my daughter started prep I put together a pack to help us get ready. Since then this pack has become one of our biggest sellers. Here is a quick little...
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Separation Anxiety Tips for Kids
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7 Ways you can spot a predator
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Financial help! Living as a family of 5 on only one wage…
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Behaviour

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Separation Anxiety Tips for Kids
Separation anxiety is fairly normal occurrence and most children will experience this at some stage. And it's something they will eventually grow out of. My daughter suffered from it when she started prep so i've learnt some things along the way so I thought I would share them with you all. 1) Make sure tell them what...
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How do I stop my child from swearing? (FAQ)
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When should you turn the other cheek?
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I think it’s nasty to discipline my child!
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FAQ

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Tips on how to get your question answered
Here are some tips to help you recieve the best answers to your questions. - Read back over your question before you press post. This will ensure it makes sense and reads well. - Prective text can really let you down, so make sure you check that your question hasn't changed into something you didn't intend it too. -...
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Changes to The Imperfect Mum
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Healthy snacks for toddlers? (FAQ)
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FAQ: How to fight Headlice
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Money

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Financial help! Living as a family of 5 on only one wage…
This was written by Anonomous Imperfect Mum wishing to share her story. "Ive been reading a lot about how people are struggling financially at the moment (not just on here in life in general) I thought I should share how and why my husband and I live debt free". How we do it: This isn’t to preach, or to tell people...
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Baby & Toddler

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Healthy snacks for toddlers? (FAQ)
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I am after some healthy snack ideas for my 15 month old – something other than sandwiches and fruit, as I feel like that’s all she ever eats! Any recipes you have come across that your L.O’s love? Ones that can be...
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How do I wean my child off their bottle? (FAQ)
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Any tips for helping newborn sleep alone? (FAQ)
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How do you get rid of the dummy? (Toddler FAQ)
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IM's In Business

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Wanting to work from home (FAQ)
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Any advice for a mum who wants to work from home with her kids? Kelly: There are seriously bugger all legit work from home jobs. If we could all work at home I’m sure we would but the reality is skilled employment...
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Social Media- 5 Things bloggers/business should know!
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Self Care

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I’ve lost myself in being a mum (FAQ)
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. A bit of a hard question to put into words. Lately I’m feeling like i’m now just “his wife” and “her mother” – I’m feeling like I’ve lost who I used to be. I used to be a fairly social independant woman and now I feel...
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My own worst enemy
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What makes you beautiful?
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Are you slowly burning out?
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Mental Health

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“I thought I was alone in this”
This is an inspirational read, this story is written by a beautiful woman who wished to remain anonymous. She shares her story of being an abandoned young mum who suffers from depression. This young woman has been through so much, she is truly an inspiration. - Kristy I was 17 when I fell pregnant with my now 3yr old...
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My Battle with Depression
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How I gave up Antidepressants!
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Our 4 yr old, pulled a knife on his 7yr old brother. - A mothers story!
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Win Stuff

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Win a Family Photoshoot - Competition Finished
Win a family Photo Shoot. Cairns and surrounding residents only -(Unless your happy to travel) – She is based in Cairns and the photo shoot will need to be done in Cairns. Amy Rodd is a is the photographer who took the photo’s of my family that were featured in The Cairns Eye. Amy is actually studying her doctorate in...
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Port Douglas Carnivale - Competition Finished
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The Winner is….Competition Finished
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Win A Girls W’end Away in Port Douglas
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Aspergers & Autism

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The day my world was turned upside-down – Teagan Ridley
Remember the story from earlier on in the week, The story of a Mum being helped by another Mum (Kate) to support her son while he had an epileptic fit. Yes? Well please meet Teagan, Teagan is cooper’s Mum. Cooper is the little man that has epilepsy. *Make sure you have your tissues. This is an inspirational, yet hard...
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Giving parents to kids on the spectrum hope..
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Men's Business

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A man’s view on Love and Relationships. Worth a read!
About the Author: I’m Wayne. I’m a baker by trade, and am now working full time as an Endorsed Enrollled Nurse I have a 13 year old son from a previous relationship, and am happily married to the most beautiful woman God ever put breath into. Together we have a 19 month old baby boy, and are expecting again in May. My...
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Education

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The most influential figures in your childs life - Besides YOU!
Our children are our number one priority and we all strive to be the best possible mentor to them. But let’s face it – we cannot do it alone. I like to think of the village approach - each person in your child’s life has something important to contribute towards their future. Building and maintaining strong positive...
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Our Kids’ Education Is Our Responsibility Too!
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School Holiday Saver..
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Heart this Book - Planning With Kids by Nicole Avery
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