The Christmas rush has officially brought a new generational conflict:Grandparenting on Eggshells. We unpack the tension between teaching kids bodily autonomy and avoiding the Grandma guilt trip.

Plus, where did all the weird kids go? Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks blame late-stage capitalism, social media surveillance, and a collective fear of deviance for the new conformity epidemic.

And, we've had a few epiphanies this week. Between sending your kids on an errand and rewatching a Christmas classic, we're realising just how much the mental load has increased for parents. 

Our Recommendations:

☕ Amelia is all about sending kids to get a coffee. Empowering your little ones with a simple errand.

🍰 Stacey recommends making a fruit cake; it's showy, it's healthy and it's waaay easier than actually baking.

📺 Monz wants you to rewatch Home Alone as an adult.

What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Gentle Parenting Just Got Flipped Off & This Season's Ultimate Flex
Is This Our “Seatbelt Moment” & The Royal Christmas Spiral
A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

What to read: 
Baby names, and the trap millennial women are falling into.
'Apparently, all kids need to hear these four words. Turns out, so do I.'
'Every parent has an ‘I Don’t’ list at Christmas time. Here’s exactly what’s on mine.'
Conspiracies, real spiders and potato snow: 25 things you might not know about Home Alone.

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

The Christmas rush has officially brought a new generational conflict: Grandparenting on Eggshells. We unpack the tension between teaching kids bodily autonomy and avoiding the Grandma guilt trip.
Plus, where did all the weird kids go? Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks blame late-stage capitalism, social media surveillance, and a collective fear of deviance for the new conformity epidemic.
And, we've had a few epiphanies this week. Between sending your kids on an errand and rewatching a Christmas classic, we're realising just how much the mental load has increased for parents.&nbsp;
Our Recommendations:
☕&nbsp;Amelia is all about sending kids to get a coffee. Empowering your little ones with a simple errand.
🍰 Stacey&nbsp;recommends making a fruit cake; it's showy, it's healthy and it's waaay easier than actually baking.
📺&nbsp;Monz wants you to rewatch <a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/browse/entity-45e4a68f-d9df-45f7-8e81-01b4ca5524e9?distributionPartner=google">Home Alone</a> as an adult.
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/gentle-parenting-controversy/">Gentle Parenting Just Got Flipped Off &amp; This Season's Ultimate Flex</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/social-media-ban-under-16s/">Is This Our &ldquo;Seatbelt Moment&rdquo; &amp; The Royal Christmas Spiral</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/wicked-hollywood-extreme-thinness/">A Wicked Elephant In The Room &amp; The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/black-friday-money-back-deals/">The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/skincare-for-three-year-olds-shay-mitchell/">The Rise Of Trad Sons &amp; Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome"></a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/baby-name-inspiration/">Baby names, and the trap millennial women are falling into.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/external-vs-internal-validation/">'Apparently, all kids need to hear these four words. Turns out, so do I.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/christmas-parent-list/">'Every parent has an &lsquo;I Don&rsquo;t&rsquo; list at Christmas time. Here&rsquo;s exactly what&rsquo;s on mine.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/home-alone-trivia/">Conspiracies, real spiders and potato snow: 25 things you might not know about Home Alone.</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/is-gentle-parenting-effective/"></a></li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH:
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;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">&nbsp;@mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

No-Hugs Christmas & Where Are All The Weird Kids?

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Is the ultimate parenting flex actually… no gifts at all? Because according to The Cut, Millennial parents now fall into two dramatic camps:
Camp Maximalist: “Here’s every toy that's ever been produced.”
Camp Minimalist: “Your present is… presence.”

Meanwhile, gentle parenting has officially been cancelled. After a viral post dragged the whole “boundary-less vibes only” approach, we’re gathered here today to mount a defence before it’s declared emotionally supportive manslaughter.

And in other critical news, the internet is deep into an investigation of the gossip going on about the Millennial mum group — Ashley Tisdale, Mandy Moore, and Hilary Duff — basically the Avengers of wholesome parenting. What are they hiding? PTA secrets? Matching snack schedules? We will, of course, be looking into it with the seriousness it deserves… which is none.

Our Recommendations:

🕺Stacey is all about jumping up and down 50 times a day. Fear not, she does explain why.

📖 Monz recommends The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage.

🍹Amelia recommends cordial. Retro but brilliant. 

What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Is This Our “Seatbelt Moment” & The Royal Christmas Spiral
A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

What to read: 
Gentle parenting is all over Instagram. But it's not always gentle on parents.
OPINION: 'You're not gentle parenting, you're Instagram parenting.'
'I'm a parenting expert and there's a new parenting trend that could do more harm than good.'
'I was in the 'cool gang' of Mother's Group. I didn't like the person I became.'
'I joined a mother’s group for parenting tips. What I found was something darker.'

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Is the ultimate parenting flex actually&hellip; no gifts at all? Because according to The Cut, Millennial parents now fall into two dramatic camps: Camp Maximalist: &ldquo;Here&rsquo;s every toy that's ever been produced.&rdquo; Camp Minimalist: &ldquo;Your present is&hellip; presence.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, gentle parenting has officially been cancelled. After a viral post dragged the whole &ldquo;boundary-less vibes only&rdquo; approach, we&rsquo;re gathered here today to mount a defence before it&rsquo;s declared emotionally supportive manslaughter.
And in other critical news, the internet is deep into an investigation of the gossip going on about the Millennial mum group &mdash; Ashley Tisdale, Mandy Moore, and Hilary Duff &mdash; basically the Avengers of wholesome parenting. What are they hiding? PTA secrets? Matching snack schedules? We will, of course, be looking into it with the seriousness it deserves&hellip; which is none.
Our Recommendations:
🕺Stacey&nbsp;is all about jumping up and down 50 times a day. Fear not, she does explain why.
📖 Monz recommends <a href="https://fave.co/48Mu3n4">The Heir Apparent</a> by Rebecca Armitage.
🍹Amelia recommends cordial. Retro but brilliant.&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/social-media-ban-under-16s/">Is This Our &ldquo;Seatbelt Moment&rdquo; &amp; The Royal Christmas Spiral</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/wicked-hollywood-extreme-thinness/">A Wicked Elephant In The Room &amp; The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/black-friday-money-back-deals/">The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/skincare-for-three-year-olds-shay-mitchell/">The Rise Of Trad Sons &amp; Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/is-gentle-parenting-effective/">Gentle parenting is all over Instagram. But it's not always gentle on parents.</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/social-media-ban-what-will-happen/"></a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/gentle-parenting-instagram/">OPINION: 'You're not gentle parenting, you're Instagram parenting.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/fafo-parenting-style-trend/">'I'm a parenting expert and there's a new parenting trend that could do more harm than good.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/effects-of-being-in-a-mothers-group/">'I was in the 'cool gang' of Mother's Group. I didn't like the person I became.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-to-expect-in-online-mothers-group/">'I joined a mother&rsquo;s group for parenting tips. What I found was something darker.'</a></li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH:
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;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">&nbsp;@mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Gentle Parenting Just Got Flipped Off & This Season's Ultimate Flex

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/0826bc60-6460-4f3e-baa6-b3af01766db9/transcript

Uh-oh. The Wiggles are in hot water after popping up in a video with some 'unusual' lyrics — and it’s forcing us to ask what we really expect from children’s entertainers.

We’re also calling out the new under-16 social media laws as this generation’s 'seatbelt moment': a long-overdue, system-wide safeguard for kids’ developing brains.

Plus, the problem with nostalgia. The 'last time' TikTok trend might look wholesome, but it could be quietly distracting us from the moments we’re actually living.

And finally: how does your family decorate for Christmas? We’re diving into a certain Royal Family’s festive… enthusiasm. 👀

Our Recommendations:

💅 Stacey is obsessed withSally Hansen instant nail polish remover.  

🎨 Monz recommends the Cricut machine.

🥦 Amelia recommends 'crunch plates' to get the kids munching.

What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

What to read: 
We break down everything you need to know about Australia's under-16 social media ban.
Details on how Australia's social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear.
'The 6 answers I needed about the social media age restriction that's coming.'
'What's your favourite nostalgic Christmas tradition? Your answer tells me everything.'

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Uh-oh. The Wiggles are in hot water after popping up in a video with some 'unusual' lyrics &mdash; and it&rsquo;s forcing us to ask what we really expect from children&rsquo;s entertainers.
We&rsquo;re also calling out the new under-16 social media laws as this generation&rsquo;s 'seatbelt moment': a long-overdue, system-wide safeguard for kids&rsquo; developing brains.
Plus, the problem with nostalgia. The 'last time' TikTok trend might look wholesome, but it could be quietly distracting us from the moments we&rsquo;re actually living.
And finally: how does your family decorate for Christmas? We&rsquo;re diving into a certain Royal Family&rsquo;s festive&hellip; enthusiasm. 👀
Our Recommendations:
💅 Stacey is obsessed with <a href="https://fave.co/4pe2avf">Sally Hansen instant nail polish remover. </a>&nbsp;
🎨 Monz recommends the <a href="https://fave.co/4pLbFlB">Cricut machine</a>.
🥦 Amelia recommends 'crunch plates' to get the kids munching.
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/wicked-hollywood-extreme-thinness/">A Wicked Elephant In The Room &amp; The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/black-friday-money-back-deals/">The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/skincare-for-three-year-olds-shay-mitchell/">The Rise Of Trad Sons &amp; Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/social-media-ban-what-will-happen/">We break down everything you need to know about Australia's under-16 social media ban.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-will-the-social-media-ban-work/">Details on how Australia's social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/minimum-age-ban-explained/">'The 6 answers I needed about the social media age restriction that's coming.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-christmas-tradition-says-about-you/">'What's your favourite nostalgic Christmas tradition? Your answer tells me everything.'</a></li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH:
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;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">&nbsp;@mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

 Is This Our “Seatbelt Moment” & The Royal Christmas Spiral

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/829f81a9-e277-425a-887e-b3a9005858e4/transcript

Friends, we thought we'd give you a midweek treat with a little taste of She Built That. The podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big... they BUILT their futures! 

In this episode, Chloé Hayden shares how she overcame obstacles, and built her dream life as an actor. She even explains how she turned what could have been a challenge, into her superpower.  Tune in to find out how Chloé went from playing Princess Aspien on her YouTube channel to starring in a hit Netflix TV show and more!

This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together. 

She Built That was made in partnership with LEGO Girls.

What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
Listen to more of She Built That
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Host: Annaliese Todd

Audio Producer and Writer: Thom Lion

Producer: Tina Matalov

Script Consultant: Jacob Round

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Friends, we thought we'd give you a midweek treat with a little taste of&nbsp;She Built That. The podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big... they BUILT their futures!&nbsp;
In this episode, Chlo&eacute; Hayden shares how she overcame obstacles, and built her dream life as an actor. She even explains how she turned what could have been a challenge, into her superpower.&nbsp; Tune in to find out how Chlo&eacute; went from playing Princess Aspien on her YouTube channel to starring in a hit Netflix TV show and more!
This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together. She Built That was made in partnership with LEGO Girls.
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/wicked-hollywood-extreme-thinness/">A Wicked Elephant In The Room &amp; The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/black-friday-money-back-deals/">The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/skincare-for-three-year-olds-shay-mitchell/">The Rise Of Trad Sons &amp; Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to more of <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/how-to-build-a-human/">She Built That</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH:
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;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">&nbsp;@mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Host: Annaliese Todd
Audio Producer and Writer: Thom Lion
Producer: Tina Matalov
Script Consultant: Jacob Round
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

EXTRA: SHE BUILT THAT — The Moment Chloé Hayden's Acting Dreams Came True

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Science has finally established the perfect age gap for siblings, but who is this helping? One of our hosts hates it more than others. 

And it's the Wicked elephant in the room: Hollywood's return to extreme thinness is prompting us to question what's being modelled to our sons and daughters.

Also, the rising trend of kindymoons. What are they? Who's taking them and why? We discuss.

Plus, we deep-dive into the multi-billion dollar trend of matching Christmas pyjamas and whether this consumer identity is really for the kids, or just for the 'gram. Monique, Stacey and Amelia share where they stand. 

Our Recommendations:

📺 Stacey wants you to watch The Celebrity Traitors UK on Tenplay.

🎄 Monz recommends the Lions Christmas Fruit Cake.

🎨 Amelia is obsessed withPosca Paint Markers.

For help and support for eating disorders, contact the Butterfly Foundation’s National Support line and online service on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673).

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Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Science has finally established the perfect age gap for siblings, but who is this helping? One of our hosts hates it more than others.&nbsp;
And it's the Wicked elephant in the room: Hollywood's return to extreme thinness is prompting us to question what's being modelled to our sons and daughters. Also, the rising trend of kindymoons. What are they? Who's taking them and why? We discuss.
Plus, we deep-dive into the multi-billion dollar trend of matching Christmas pyjamas and whether this consumer identity is really for the kids, or just for the 'gram. Monique, Stacey and Amelia share where they stand.&nbsp;
Our Recommendations:
📺 Stacey wants you to watch <a href="https://10.com.au/the-celebrity-traitors-uk">The Celebrity Traitors UK&nbsp;</a>on Tenplay.
🎄 Monz recommends the <a href="https://lionsclubs.org.au/get-involved/fundraising/lions-mints-cakes/">Lions Christmas Fruit Cake.</a>
🎨 Amelia is obsessed with <a href="https://fave.co/3MrPa6H">Posca Paint Markers</a>.
For help and support for eating disorders, contact the&nbsp;<a href="https://butterfly.org.au/">Butterfly Foundation</a>&rsquo;s National Support line and<a href="https://butterfly.org.au/">&nbsp;online service</a>&nbsp;on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673).
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/black-friday-money-back-deals/">The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/skincare-for-three-year-olds-shay-mitchell/">The Rise Of Trad Sons &amp; Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/wicked-for-good-review/">A brutally honest review of the new Wicked movie.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/body-image-2025/">Okay, it's time we talk about the thing we're all too scared to talk about.</a></li>
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Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap

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The new trend of 'underconsumption core' is taking on Black Friday, but is this thrifty, anti-consumerist vibe even achievable for parents who are the ultimate victims of the 'stuff' economy? Special guest host Luca Lavigne joins Stacey Hicks and Monique Bowley to unpack.

Plus, casual nudity is slowly disappearing from the public pool and gym change rooms but what does this mean for our kids? Welcome to the era of physical prudes but emotional nudists. 

And, we're stumbling into Spotify Wrapped season, the annual moment of profound parental shame. We unpack the need for a 'Parent Incognito Mode' that censors results because nobody wants their friends seeing 9,000 hours of Chicken Boonana or KPop Demon Hunters.

Our Recommendations:

👕 Stacey wants you to try a clever laundry hack.

💸 Monz recommends the instagram account Two Broke Chicks for all the Black Friday deals. 

🛍️ Luca is obsessed with the app Shopback to get some money back on the purchases you're planning. 

And an extra recommendation, to watch Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix. 

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What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
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What to read: 
Spotify Wrapped is here. Here's what you need to know.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.'
As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for.
'I’m teaching my daughter to love her body. But I hate my own.'

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Luca Lavigne

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

The new trend of 'underconsumption core' is taking on Black Friday, but is this thrifty, anti-consumerist vibe even achievable for parents who are the ultimate victims of the 'stuff' economy? Special guest host Luca Lavigne joins Stacey Hicks and Monique Bowley to unpack.
Plus, casual nudity is slowly disappearing from the public pool and gym change rooms but what does this mean for our kids? Welcome to the era of physical prudes but emotional nudists.&nbsp;
And, we're stumbling into Spotify Wrapped season, the annual moment of profound parental shame. We unpack the need for a 'Parent Incognito Mode' that censors results because nobody wants their friends seeing 9,000 hours of Chicken Boonana&nbsp;or&nbsp;KPop Demon Hunters.
Our Recommendations:
👕 Stacey wants you to try a clever laundry hack.
💸 Monz recommends the instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twobrokechicks/">Two Broke Chicks</a> for all the Black Friday deals.&nbsp;
🛍️ Luca is obsessed with the app Shopback to get some money back on the purchases you're planning.&nbsp;
And an extra recommendation, to watch <a href="https://fave.co/4ijUGEr">Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy</a> on Netflix.&nbsp;
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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/skincare-for-three-year-olds-shay-mitchell/">The Rise Of Trad Sons &amp; Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/">The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads &amp; The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/taylor-swift-eldest-daughter">So That's Why Magicians Are Back &amp; The Eldest Daughter Theory</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/asap-rocky-rihanna-third-baby"></a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/netflix-kpop-demon-hunters-review">'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/black-friday-sales-tactics">As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/body-image-daughter/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">'I&rsquo;m teaching my daughter to love her body. But I hate my own.'</a></li>
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CREDITS:
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Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked

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Shay Mitchell's skincare line for toddlers is here. So, are sheet masks for your three-year-old just some harmless fun, or the latest commodification of girlhood?

And, everyone says “it takes a village”, but we beg to differ. Monique, Stacey and Amelia unpack why community is harder than ever to build, and whether we even want a village at all.

Plus, we have a new term for you: 'Hub-Sons' (aka 'Trad sons'). These stay-at-home sons are  causing quite a stir amongst a particular group who are not very happy about this new breed of men.

Our Recommendations:

🥗 Stacey recommends the Tik Tok famous, zero-cook 'Dense Bean Salad'.

🎄 Monz recommends um... 'wanking your tree' — bear with us here — it's the simple hack of making your budget friendly Christmas Tree feel a little more elevated. 

🤓 Amelia is obsessed with Hard Quiz Kids, the trivia show that has her entire family invested. 

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What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
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What to read: 
'"Trad sons" are the new breed of men. And I'm not mad about it.'
The Princess of Wales has released her first statement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.
This 15-year-old launched her skincare line at Sephora. Kids as young as 8 attended.
'My 9-year-old asked to borrow my skincare. What she said next floored me.'
Does it still take a village to raise a child? We asked 20 mums.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Shay Mitchell's skincare line for toddlers is here. So, are sheet masks for your three-year-old just some harmless fun, or the latest commodification of girlhood?
And, everyone says &ldquo;it takes a village&rdquo;, but we beg to differ. Monique, Stacey and Amelia unpack why community is harder than ever to build, and whether we even want a village at all.
Plus, we have a new term for you: 'Hub-Sons' (aka 'Trad sons'). These stay-at-home sons are&nbsp; causing quite a stir amongst a particular group who are not very happy about this new breed of men.
Our Recommendations:
🥗 Stacey recommends the Tik Tok famous, zero-cook <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@violetwitchel/video/7372786192506473771?q=dense%20bean%20salad&amp;t=1763079518903">'Dense Bean Salad'.</a>
🎄 Monz recommends um... 'wanking your tree' &mdash; bear with us here &mdash; it's the simple hack of making your budget friendly Christmas Tree feel a little more elevated.&nbsp;
🤓 Amelia is obsessed with <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/hard-quiz-kids">Hard Quiz Kids</a>, the trivia show that has her entire family invested.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>
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/parents-sleep-deprivation">The Group Chat Is Out Of Control &amp; Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/">The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads &amp; The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/taylor-swift-eldest-daughter">So That's Why Magicians Are Back &amp; The Eldest Daughter Theory</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/asap-rocky-rihanna-third-baby"></a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-a-trad-son">'"Trad sons" are the new breed of men. And I'm not mad about it.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/kate-middleton-trooping-the-colour">The Princess of Wales has released her first statement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/salish-matter-teen-makeup">This 15-year-old launched her skincare line at Sephora. Kids as young as 8 attended.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/tween-daughter-skincare-routine">'My 9-year-old asked to borrow my skincare. What she said next floored me.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/family-village">Does it still take a village to raise a child? We asked 20 mums.</a></li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH:
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds

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Call it what you like — sleep deprivation/sleep recession/The Exhaustion Economy —but when you're not getting enough sleep as a parent, it's sheer torture. And when actor Keira Knightley named it for the hell it is, every parent felt it in their (tired) bones. This week, we’re unpacking the long-haul burnout that comes with parenting — and the societal shrug that keeps it invisible.

Meanwhile, if you think your parenting Group Chats are delivering chaos, you're not alone. Amelia (ever the secret Nicole) has three golden rules to survive them, while Monz is rolling out the five parent archetypes you’ll absolutely recognise. 👀

And finally — the Melbourne Cup. Should the 'race that stops a nation' have stopped your daycare too? For some kids, it did this year. We’re asking if early exposure to The Cup is normalising gambling way too young.

Our Recommendations:

🎶 Stacey is obsessed with Yoto, the screen free audio players for stories, music and podcasts. 

☀️ Monz recommends Whipscreen, a sunscreen which might help sensory-sensitive kids. 

📕 Amelia recommends The First Six Weeks by Cathryn Curtin, for any parents of freshly-hatched little ones. 

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What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
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What to read: 
We asked mums for the sleep advice they wish they knew. They all said these 3 things.
There are 7 types of rest, and only one involves a good night's sleep.
The art of functioning on broken sleep.
'Gambling addiction started as a slow burn. Soon it was all consuming.'

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Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Call it what you like &mdash; sleep deprivation/sleep recession/The Exhaustion Economy &mdash;but when you're not getting enough sleep as a parent, it's sheer torture. And when actor Keira Knightley named it for the hell it is, every parent felt it in their (tired) bones. This week, we&rsquo;re unpacking the long-haul burnout that comes with parenting &mdash; and the societal shrug that keeps it invisible.
Meanwhile, if you think your parenting Group Chats are delivering chaos, you're not alone. Amelia (ever the secret Nicole) has three golden rules to survive them, while Monz is rolling out the five parent archetypes you&rsquo;ll absolutely recognise. 👀
And finally &mdash; the Melbourne Cup. Should the 'race that stops a nation' have stopped your daycare too? For some kids, it did this year. We&rsquo;re asking if early exposure to The Cup is normalising gambling way too young.
Our Recommendations:
🎶 Stacey&nbsp;is obsessed with <a href="https://fave.co/49CywuE">Yoto</a>, the screen free audio players for stories, music and podcasts.&nbsp;
☀️ Monz recommends Whipscreen,&nbsp;a sunscreen which might help sensory-sensitive kids.&nbsp;
📕 Amelia&nbsp;recommends <a href="https://fave.co/3WHfgoq">The First Six Weeks</a> by Cathryn Curtin, for any parents of freshly-hatched little ones.&nbsp;
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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/favourite-child-syndrome">The Favourite Child Taboo &amp; Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/">The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads &amp; The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/taylor-swift-eldest-daughter">So That's Why Magicians Are Back &amp; The Eldest Daughter Theory</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/asap-rocky-rihanna-third-baby">Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand &amp; The TikTok Training Camp</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/roblox-new-safety-measures/">Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy &amp; A Tiny Internet Feud</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/kpop-demon-hunters">Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession &amp; A Tracking Tool Controversy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/parenting-out-loud-ms-rachel-controversy/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/best-parenting-sleep-advice">We asked mums for the sleep advice they wish they knew. They all said these 3 things.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/types-of-rest">There are 7 types of rest, and only one involves a good night's sleep.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-to-function-on-no-sleep">The art of functioning on broken sleep.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-to-recover-from-gambling-addiction">'Gambling addiction started as a slow burn. Soon it was all consuming.'</a></li>
</ul>
GET IN TOUCH:
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: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy 

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Did you grow up in a home with a favourite child? Do you secretly favour one of your own kids? We unpack the expert opinions and whether or not parental favouritism actually matters in the long run. 

Plus, we deep-dive into Jennifer Lawrence's recent The New Yorker profile where she shares what her life looks like postpartum and how returning to work has left her feeling like a fundamentally different person. Relate, much?

And, from Jennifer Aniston opening up about adoption to Hailey Bieber sharing the secret that helps her raise her son, it seems like the A-listers are finally peeling back the curtain on the unvarnished truth about having kids.

Our Recommendations:

📺 Stacey is obsessed with the new show Building The Band. 

🎲 Monz recommends the simple but powerful children's game Spot It! — a secret weapon of OTs and speech therapists for motor skills and focus.

📰 Amelia is desperate for you to read the Jennifer Lawrence Profileso you too can join the conversation.

For support for perinatal & postnatal depression and anxiety please reach out to the Gidget Foundation.

Support independent women's media

What To Listen To Next: 
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

What to read: 
11 years ago, Jennifer Lawrence predicted her future with freakish accuracy.
'When I was a teen, I overheard my mum say who her favourite child was. It wasn't me.'
The Password Child: The new way of knowing if you have a favourite child.
I have a favourite child. Here's why.
We need to debrief about the first year of motherhood.

THE END BITS: 

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Did you grow up in a home with a favourite child? Do you secretly favour one of your own kids? We unpack the expert opinions and whether or not parental favouritism actually matters in the long run.&nbsp;
Plus, we deep-dive into Jennifer Lawrence's recent The New Yorker profile where she shares what her life looks like postpartum and how returning to work has left her feeling like a fundamentally different person. Relate, much?
And, from Jennifer Aniston opening up about adoption to Hailey Bieber sharing the secret that helps her raise her son, it seems like the A-listers are finally peeling back the curtain on the unvarnished truth about having kids.
Our Recommendations:
📺 Stacey is obsessed with the new show&nbsp;<a href="https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81701544">Building The Band</a>.&nbsp;
🎲&nbsp;Monz recommends the simple but powerful children's game <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=53410X1291869&amp;amp;xs=1&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fempoweredkidsot.com.au%2Fproduct%2Fspot-it%2F">Spot It!</a> &mdash; a secret weapon of OTs and speech therapists for motor skills and focus.
📰 Amelia&nbsp;is desperate for you to read the <a href="https://fave.co/4qALzmm">Jennifer Lawrence Profile</a> so you too can join the conversation.
For support for perinatal &amp; postnatal depression and anxiety please reach out to the <a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Gidget Foundation</a>.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>
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/elf-on-the-shelf-christmas-traditions">Picnic Table Politics &amp; The Era Of Tiny Spies</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/">The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads &amp; The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/taylor-swift-eldest-daughter">So That's Why Magicians Are Back &amp; The Eldest Daughter Theory</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/asap-rocky-rihanna-third-baby">Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand &amp; The TikTok Training Camp</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/roblox-new-safety-measures/">Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy &amp; A Tiny Internet Feud</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/kpop-demon-hunters">Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession &amp; A Tracking Tool Controversy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/parenting-out-loud-ms-rachel-controversy/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/jennifer-lawrence-good-morning-america/">11 years ago, Jennifer Lawrence predicted her future with freakish accuracy.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/love-language-book-extract-linda-margilioni/">'When I was a teen, I overheard my mum say who her favourite child was. It wasn't me.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/password-child-favourite/">The Password Child: The new way of knowing if you have a favourite child.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/can-you-have-a-favourite-child/">I have a favourite child. Here's why.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/first-year-of-motherhood/">We need to debrief about the first year of motherhood.</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/">Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton&nbsp;</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback! <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice message</a> or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au&nbsp;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395"> Mamamia Family</a> to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en"> @mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard

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Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three.

The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it.

Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that’s divided Australia: can you really “bags” a park table?

And finally, it’s Elf O’Clock. Monz realises she’s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone.

Our recommendations: 

💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a $150 Mecca makeup lesson (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips.

❤️‍🩹 Monz wants you to check out A Year of Healing by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer.

⏰ Amelia is recommending Dr Dan Shapiro’s idea of time-ins: five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child.

Support independent women's media

WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

WHAT TO READ: 
So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help.
No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year.
'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.'
There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it.
'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.'
'I had breast cancer and I'd love for my story to scare the s**t out of you.'

THE END BITS: 

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we&rsquo;re tackling all three.
The man who created Adolescence&nbsp;has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it&rsquo;s beautiful, but one of us hates it.
Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that&rsquo;s divided Australia: can you really &ldquo;bags&rdquo; a park table?
And finally, it&rsquo;s Elf O&rsquo;Clock. Monz realises she&rsquo;s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone.
Our recommendations:&nbsp;
💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a <a href="https://fave.co/47fSwR3">$150 Mecca makeup lesson</a> (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips.
❤️&zwj;🩹 Monz wants you to check out <a href="https://ayearofhealing.substack.com/p/so-your-friends-been-diagnosed-with">A Year of Healing</a> by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer.
⏰ Amelia is recommending <a href="https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/how-to-use-time-in-to-improve-your-childs-challenging-behaviors/">Dr Dan Shapiro&rsquo;s idea of time-ins:</a> five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Support independent women's media</a>
WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Don't miss an episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Parenting Out Loud</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/halloween-games-costumes/">The Scariest Truth about Halloween &amp; A Nepo Baby Debate</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/george-clooney-prince-william-and-the-squeeze/">The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads &amp; The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/taylor-swift-eldest-daughter">So That's Why Magicians Are Back &amp; The Eldest Daughter Theory</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/asap-rocky-rihanna-third-baby">Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand &amp; The TikTok Training Camp</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/roblox-new-safety-measures/">Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy &amp; A Tiny Internet Feud</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/kpop-demon-hunters">Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession &amp; A Tracking Tool Controversy</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/parenting-out-loud-ms-rachel-controversy/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tgm"></a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456?ign-itscg=80085&amp;ign-itsct=pod_cha_mamam332_NA">Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
WHAT TO READ:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ayearofhealing.substack.com/p/so-your-friends-been-diagnosed-with">So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/worst-christmas-traditions/">No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/elf-on-the-shelf-ruined/">'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/netflix-adolescence-incel-ideology-boys/">There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/adolescence-mum-of-teens/">'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/lucy-ormonde-breast-cancer-story/">'I had breast cancer and I'd love for my story to scare the s**t out of you.'</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.fentonandfenton.com.au/">Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton&nbsp;</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
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;
Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395">&nbsp;Mamamia Family</a>&nbsp;to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mamamia_family/?hl=en">@mamamia_family</a>
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks &amp; Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies

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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. 

Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we’re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

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.

Imperfect stories from the frontlines of parenting.

Parenting Out Loud

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