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Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest challenges – with sleepless nights and constant worry, it can be exhausting.
And while NewsTalk ZB host Francesca Rudkin certainly hasn’t escaped any of those pitfalls, creating her village with her best friend Louise Ayrey has made the joy of parenting much easier to find.
“As soon as anything new pops up, I immediately call Lou and ask, ‘Is this normal?’ You always need someone whose kids are a couple of years older than yours to reassure you,” Francesca laughs.
“Our friendship
