Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right.

Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks unpack the zeitgeist through the unique lens of being a parent.

On today's show:
Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why.
Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.
Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.
And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled. 

Plus, our recommendations: 

🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story.

👩‍🎨 Amelia has a new playdate hack. 

📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.

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What To Listen To Next: 
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The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
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What to read: 
'Mum, that means ejaculate.' These emojis aren't as innocent as they look.
You're not imagining it. There's a reason everyone really is sicker this winter.
Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans.
'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting.
14 dads told us what they actually want for Father's Day.
'We've decided we're only having one child... it doesn't stop the comments.'

THE END BITS: 

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right.
Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks unpack the zeitgeist through the unique lens of being a parent.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li data-start="156" data-end="302">Father&rsquo;s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what&rsquo;s changed and why.</li>
<li data-start="156" data-end="302">Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel&hellip; bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.</li>
<li data-start="156" data-end="302">Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.</li>
<li data-start="156" data-end="302">And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Plus, our recommendations:&nbsp;
🛏️ Stacey recommends a <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;amp;xs=1&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftry.calm.com%2Fkids-sleep">sleep story</a>.<a href="https://houseofzim.com/https://houseofzim.com/"></a>
👩&zwj;🎨 Amelia has a new <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;amp;xs=1&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmart.com.au%2Fproduct%2Fdecorate-your-own-drink-bottle-43469772%2F">playdate hack</a>.&nbsp;
📺 Monz has an old fashioned <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;amp;xs=1&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-au%2Fbrowse%2Fentity-f63db666-b097-4c61-99c1-b778de2d4ae1">screen test.</a>
Want to lock in next week's episode? Search Parenting Out Loud in your podcast app and hit '+ follow' so you never miss a show.
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What To Listen To Next:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Don't miss an episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Parenting Out Loud&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parenting-out-loud-bob-odenkirk">The Third Kid Dessert Analogy &amp; FFS, Stop With The Texts</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/dr-becky-dfk/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm">Dr Becky's DFK Theory &amp; The Great Trampoline Debate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/parenting-out-loud-ms-rachel-controversy/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm">The Ms Rachel Controversy &amp; The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/parenting-out-loud-coparenting-rules/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm">A New Co-Parenting Rule &amp; The 100% Work Dilemma</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/parenting-out-loud-family-dinners/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm">The Death Of The Dining Table &amp; 'Outdated' Schooling</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/parenting-out-loud-grandparents-babysitting/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm">Grandparents &mdash; It's Time For Your Performance Review</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/parenting-out-loud-grandparents-babysitting/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/emoji-slang-guide/">'Mum, that means ejaculate.' These emojis aren't as innocent as they look.</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/parenting-a-third-child/"></a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/motherhood-identity-third-child/"></a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/why-everyone-is-sick-this-winter/">You're not imagining it. There's a reason everyone really is sicker this winter.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/bluey-confusing-americans/">Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/bluey-parent-tips/">'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/fathers-day-gift-ideas-2025/">14 dads told us what they actually want for Father's Day.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/only-child-families/">'We've decided we're only having one child... it doesn't stop the comments.'</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/">Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton&nbsp;</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback!&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice message</a>&nbsp;or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au&nbsp;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">&nbsp;@mamamia_family</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where smart women come for good conversation &mdash; with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It's your daily dose of conversation that's like catching up with your best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat, offering conversation at its most addictive.

A weekly podcast that's smart, often silly and sometimes surprising.

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