The best of Emily Writes' live chat

Coping with sleep deprivation, nappy changing and taking care of furniture with kids, answered. Photo / Getty

The Herald's parenting blogger Emily Writes hosted a live chat on our Life & Style Twitter account to answer queries about all things parenting.

Here are our favourite questions and Emily's brilliant responses:

What should I get the sleep-deprived mum in my life for Christmas?

Great question! Vouchers - offers to take baby for a walk so she can sleep, dinner cooked, laundry hung out etc. https://t.co/gp2ZikDL73

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

How do you maintain your sanity while horrendously sleep deprived? Tips for surviving sleep-hating babies please.

It's hard! I don't always & that's OK - it's OK to feel overwhelmed. Coffee/Naps/ask for help from family/friends! https://t.co/uX6y1jr6VD

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

Would you rather nappy change one horse sized baby or 100 baby-sized horses?

This is really hard. I think probably one horse sized baby because it would be terrifying but it's only one nappy. https://t.co/T0bB4SuyYf

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

Would love to hear your thoughts on raising kids to share your values. How does being a feminist influence your values?

Every choice I make as a parent goes through that lens - I want them to be free from stereotype and restriction. https://t.co/lAs2QhcKHl

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

How the ---- do I get Sudocrem off the couch? Supplementary - what age is safe to purchase a new couch?

Throw your couch off the deck and never look back. You can't have nice things until they move out! #askemilywrites https://t.co/AiECNhj6LB

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

What's the most surprising thing you've learnt about yourself since becoming a mother?

Throw your couch off the deck and never look back. You can't have nice things until they move out! #askemilywrites https://t.co/AiECNhj6LB

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

What do you hope your kids carry forward from experiences growing up?

I hope they always feel safe and loved into adulthood - And I hope they then make others feel safe and loved too. https://t.co/EOajm9D0HW

— NZ Herald Lifestyle (@nzhlifestyle) December 16, 2015

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