The sibling gold standard has officially been set by Harry Styles and his sister Gemma, but it’s giving Stacey some serious 'parent of one' guilt. Plus, the Australian schools that are handing out codes of conduct to an unlikely group — the parents. 

Plus, in the celebrity world, can motherhood be used as a strategic 180 to swing public perception, or do we just inherently view mothers differently? And, how old is too old for a bush wee? 

Also, the study that nobody knew existed has confirmed explicit songs are on decline and yet kids are somehow swearing more than ever. But is that such a bad thing? Monz and Amelia aren't too sure.

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Reccos: 

Amelia recommends sitting on the floor AKA the newsletter How to Move by Anna Maltby.

Monz recommends Child's Play - 60 Years of Play School on Australian Story.

Stacey is doubling down on Amelia's previous recommendation; Micador Colour and Learn tableclothfor $25 — they also have placemats. 

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‘It becomes a power struggle’: How private schools are taking on entitled parents
Sam Kerr and the big problem with 'reverse racism'.
'I spent 2 years thinking my son was just 'behind' at school. Then I found the real problem.'
'I'm both a teacher and a parent. And I'm scared for both sides.'
Australian parents are pulling kids out of school in record numbers. One reason dominates.

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The sibling gold standard has officially been set by Harry Styles and his sister Gemma, but it&rsquo;s giving Stacey some serious 'parent of one' guilt. Plus, the Australian schools that are handing out codes of conduct to an unlikely group &mdash; the parents.&nbsp;
Plus, in the celebrity world, can motherhood be used as a strategic 180 to swing public perception, or do we just inherently view mothers differently?&nbsp;And, how old is too old for a bush wee?&nbsp;
Also, the study that nobody knew existed has confirmed explicit songs are on decline and yet kids are somehow swearing more than ever. But is that such a bad thing? Monz and Amelia aren't too sure.
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Reccos:&nbsp;
Amelia recommends sitting on the floor AKA the newsletter <a href="https://howtomove.substack.com/">How to Move</a> by Anna Maltby.
Monz recommends <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/child-s-play-play-school-turns-60/106885832">Child's Play - 60 Years of Play School</a> on Australian Story.
Stacey is doubling down on Amelia's previous recommendation; <a href="https://fave.co/4xm75yI">Micador Colour and Learn tablecloth</a> for $25 &mdash; they also have placemats.&nbsp;
What To Listen To Next:&nbsp;
<ul>
<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/school-holiday-parenting/">A Celebrity&rsquo;s Secret Children &amp; The Dark Side Of An 'It' Toy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/molly-mae-baby-dress/">The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/prince-william-royal-school-run-taylor-swift-toy-story/">The Royal School Run Is Just Like Yours &amp; What Kids Think We Do All Day</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parenting-burnout-stop-apologising/">The One Word You Need To Stop Saying &amp; Were 90s Mums 'All That'?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/sienna-miller-mandy-moore/">'Crying Cafes' &amp; A Mother-In-Law Red Flag</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/paige-hadley-parenting-return-to-work/">Signs You&rsquo;re A Beta Mum &amp; How To &lsquo;Bounce Back&rsquo;</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/what-happened-to-bluey-abc-bbc/"></a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/it-becomes-a-power-struggle-how-private-schools-are-taking-on-entitled-parents-20260701-p60bqg.html">&lsquo;It becomes a power struggle&rsquo;: How private schools are taking on entitled parents</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/sam-kerr-reverse-racism/">Sam Kerr and the big problem with 'reverse racism'.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/private-vs-public-school/">'I spent 2 years thinking my son was just 'behind' at school. Then I found the real problem.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/teacher-burnout-australia/">'I'm both a teacher and a parent. And I'm scared for both sides.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/bullying-homeschooling-rise/">Australian parents are pulling kids out of school in record numbers. One reason dominates.</a></li>
</ul>
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester &amp; Stacey Hicks
Video Editor: Julian Rosario
Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

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Where Has All The Swearing Gone & The Bush Wee Rule

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