1980's dinners are back. One mum got so sick of weeknight dinners, she went back to cooking only the simple meals of her childhood. Fish fingers. Meat and potatoes. And we love it more than Fritz and Sauce in a bowl (whatever the heck that is).  

Also, a viral series where adults talk like kids has us wondering whether we're lost the art of great convos. Should we skip straight to: “Who’s your least favourite relative?”

We have a five-minute explainer on the big changes coming for kids and families accessing the NDIS, and why the new Thriving Kids system has parents and disability advocates nervous.

Plus, Michelle Obama's honest take on life after kids, the classroom fart corner, and the Plush Toy of the year that you should pop on your Christmas shopping list.  That is, if you're like Monz and already have one. Ugh. 

And Happy Fathers Day to all the good Dads of the show! 

Reccos:

Grace recommends telling your kids educators how great they are for World Educators Day this week

Monz recommends Scruff-a-Luvs, the $25 toy your kids need to wash and rescue. 

Amelia recommends Robo Raven, the free eSafety game teaching kids about cyberbullying, media literacy and online safety.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Grace Rouvray, Amelia Lester & Monique Bowley

Video Editor: Artemi Kokkaris

Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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