A fun idea for a kids party ends in a five-hour furore and that's not even the weirdest thing that happened this week, because Gabby's Dollhouse  - after 14 seasons - suddenly has a sister, and dogs. What is happening? 

Meanwhile, Amelia issues an apology for everything we said about Gwyneth Paltrow and conscious uncoupling, because turns out she was onto something. 

Monz brings us the school mums' Facebook argument that's gone nuclear. Who killed the school volunteer? And why are mums still expected to keep the cake stalls running?

Plus, Stacey reveals the post-partum crime almost every new mum has secretly committed.  Now we've all been outed, dammit. 

Reccos:

Stacey recommends the Kodiak insulated water bottle

Amelia recommends the Too Good To Go app for cheap mystery bags of bakery treats.

Monz's needs a reverse recommendation: she's looking for a bagged vacuum that will suck harder than school holidays with two working parents. Drop your reccos in the Spotify comments or DM us on Instagram @parentingoutloud! 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Monique Bowley

Video Editor: Matthew Perry

Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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