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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 play date hack. 

📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.

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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.

Excellent news, friends. We're back with another episode of&nbsp;Parenting Out Loud.&nbsp;
<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:
🛏️ 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">play date 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>
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<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>
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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.

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Parenting Out Loud

The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

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