This week, Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks and Amelia Lester unpack the 'max 3-hour mum' theory. That’s how long Skims co-founder and Kardashian-adjacent CEO Emma Grede thinks women should spend with their kids each day on weekends. We discuss whetther the mother of four's ‘quality over quantity’  approach is genius - or missing the point.

Also, is kids’ sport officially broken? From private strength sessions for 8-year-olds to parents getting red-carded on the sidelines, we ask when sport stopped being about 'having a go' and started being a ‘gateway to success’.

Plus, what exactly is the 'Jessica' hack? We discuss the viral TikTok trick that could snap your child out of a spiral.

And, in our modern screen age, is there any merit to the old-school rule that children should be ‘seen and not heard’?

RECCOMMENDATIONS:

Monz recommends: The Art Gallery (it’s free!), beach patrol (also free!) and the ultimate school holiday hack - a trip to Bunnings.

Amelia recommends: The Brinkley Yearbooks Series by Sarah Sax 

Stacey recommends: Age of Attraction on Netflix and Harry Styles’ YouTube cover of ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’.

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'I thought I was raising my son right. Then he made one comment.'

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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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This week, Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks and Amelia Lester unpack the 'max 3-hour mum' theory. That&rsquo;s how long Skims co-founder and Kardashian-adjacent CEO Emma Grede thinks women should spend with their kids each day on weekends. We discuss whetther the mother of four's &lsquo;quality over quantity&rsquo;&nbsp; approach is genius - or missing the point.
Also, is kids&rsquo; sport officially broken? From private strength sessions for 8-year-olds to parents getting red-carded on the sidelines, we ask when sport stopped being about 'having a go' and started being a &lsquo;gateway to success&rsquo;.
Plus, what exactly is the 'Jessica' hack? We discuss the viral TikTok trick that could snap your child out of a spiral.
And, in our modern screen age, is there any merit to the old-school rule that children should be &lsquo;seen and not heard&rsquo;?
RECCOMMENDATIONS:
Monz recommends: The Art Gallery (it&rsquo;s free!), beach patrol (also free!) and the ultimate school holiday hack - a trip to Bunnings.
Amelia recommends: The <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/374189-the-brinkley-yearbooks">Brinkley Yearbooks Series </a>by Sarah Sax&nbsp;
Stacey recommends: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81779095">Age of Attraction</a> on Netflix and Harry Styles&rsquo; YouTube cover of <a href="https://youtu.be/ZZ7tgBj3r3M?si=O0QOS8FmsUM4PAxe">&lsquo;Everybody Wants to Rule the World</a>&rsquo;.
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<li aria-level="1">Don't miss an episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Parenting Out Loud</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/chris-pratt-golden-retriever-husband/">Golden Retriever Dads &amp; The &lsquo;You Come Last&rsquo; Rule</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/the-problem-with-the-sibling-effect-trend/">The Celebrity Who Loves Bad Kids &amp; The Sibling Effect</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/family-agms-harper-seven-beauty-brand/">The Bad Habit That's Back &amp; The Politics Of &lsquo;Bagsing&rsquo;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/celebrity-divorce-rebrand-indy-clinton-homework/">New Twin Dad Luca Enters The Chat &amp; Divorce Just Got A Rebrand</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/what-is-the-rocking-chair-test/">Empty Weekend Parenting &amp; The Viral Rocking Chair Test</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/co-parenting-problems-zayn-malik-gigi-hadid/">Wait, Did We Just Witness The Ultimate Co-Parenting Sin?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/picky-eaters/">The Problem With Being The 'Easy Kid'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/trimester-zero-smart-babies/">FFS, Just Invite People Over To Your Messy House</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/breaking-gender-norms-parenting/">'I'm the breadwinner, and my husband stays home. Stop asking this one question.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/marathon-training-with-kids/">'I thought training for a marathon meant weeks of mum guilt. This one moment changed everything.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/red-pill-manosphere-young-boys/">'I thought I was raising my son right. Then he made one comment.'</a></li>
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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;
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester &amp; Monique Bowley
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Content Manager: Talissa Bazaz
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

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Your weekly dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want. We break down the latest from the zeitgeist, news cycle and trending MumTok conversations, with smart takes and zero sugar-coating.&nbsp;
Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we&rsquo;re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

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The 3-Hour Mum & The Viral 'Jessica' Hack

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