ROBIN BARKER

Robin Barker is a name familiar to Australian parents. A retired midwife, child and family health nurse, she is the author of bestselling parenting guides Baby Love and The Mighty Toddler. More recently she has turned her hand to fiction with Close to Home ($24.99, Xou Creative), a book of short stories. For regular no-nonsense parenting posts (and stories that have nothing to do with parenting when you need light relief), go to Robin’s website: robinbarker.net.au.