We’re unpacking the 'parenting rule' that blew up the comments section this week: While the kids are awake, you come last. The Internet had thoughts and so do Monique Bowley, Clare Stephens and Amelia Lester. So, does putting yourself first actually make you a better parent?

Plus, we look at the the Barbie Dream Fest — or as the internet is calling it, Fyre Festival for toddlers. Imagine paying $190 USD for an ‘immersive experience’ only to find a warehouse, a concrete floor and a cardboard box with a pink blanket. 

Also, Parks and Recreation actor Chris Pratt's wife Katherine Schwarzenegger has paid tribute to him on social media, calling him a 'Golden Retriever Husband', after he built their daughters a doll house. So why is the Internet still so annoyed with him over an Instagram caption from 2021 about opening a jar of pickles?

And, we explore why a Sydney school’s experiment to ditch school uniforms was ulimately an epic fail.

Our Recommendations:

🏀 Monz is loving the Noisy by Nature podcast on the ABC Kids Listen app — think David Attenborough meets The Wiggles.

📖 Clare recommends the Houdini Stop from Big W to stop your toddler’s great car seat escape.

🧴 Amelia is loving Brain Quest Smart Cards for screen-free fun at cafes

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Monique Bowley

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Content Manager: Talissa Bazaz

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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