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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 6 MIN

"I hate playing with my kids but I'm not a bad mum"

from Newstalk Breakfast

If parents were really honest with themselves, they’d admit they don’t like playing with their kids. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. That’s according to Kirsty Ketley, Parenting consultant and freelance writer. 

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If parents were really honest with themselves, they’d admit they don’t like playing with their kids. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. That’s according to Kirsty Ketley, Parenting consultant and freelance writer. 

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