Inside the Blind Box Addiction with Annie Nguyen

In this episode of TheParenting Police, host Sean Szeps is joined by internet personality and fellow toy enthusiast Annie Ngyuen to investigate the global phenomenon of blind boxes. From Labubus and Pop Mart collectibles to Hello Kitty and other character favourites, Sean and Annie crack open the …

Josh Pyke on Getting Your Kids to Love Reading

Are you buying children’s books your kids will love — or ones you’ll secretly dread reading for the hundredth time? On this episode of The Parenting Police, host Sean Szeps is joined by ARIA-winning Australian musician and celebrated children’s author Josh Pyke to debate what makes a children’s boo…

KATSEYE Too Grown-Up for Kids? Tammin Sursok on Girl Groups, Past and Present

What happens when the pop culture our kids love starts sending messages we’re not quite ready for them to hear? In this episode of The Parenting Police, Sean Szeps is joined by actress, musician and mum Tammin Sursok to take a closer look at girl groups, pop music and the increasingly blurred line…

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Raising Boys with Dr Billy Garvey

What does it really take to raise boys who are confident, kind and emotionally healthy? In this episode of Parenting Police, Sean Szeps is joined by developmental paediatrician and author Dr Billy Garvey to unpack what parents need to understand about raising boys in a world where ideas about masc…

'Forgotten Island' Movie Review: Should You Take Your Kids to See It?

Wondering if the new movie' Forgotten Island' is suitable for your kids? In this special episode, I'm putting the latest DreamWorks animated movie under the Parenting Police microscope, looking at what parents really want to know before taking the family to the cinema. From the film’s beautiful an…

The Kids’ Fashion Trends Driving Parents INSANE Right Now with Fashion Critical

Why does your child suddenly need a Labubu, $80 socks, friendship bracelets, press-on nails or the latest fashion trend — simply because “everyone else has one”? In this episode of The Parenting Police, Sean Szeps takes a deep dive into the ever-changing world of kids’ fashion and trends, from sch…

The SHOCKING Truth About Kids’ Menus in Australia: The Parenting Police Investigates

What happened to vegetables on kids’ menus? In this episode of The Parenting Police: Investigates, Sean Szeps takes a deep dive into a familiar frustration for parents: taking your kids out to eat and being presented with a children’s menu dominated by nuggets, burgers and chips. Sean investigate…

Sarah Harris on Modern Parenting: Navigating AI, Smartphones & 'Sharenting'

What does it actually mean to be a good parent in 2026? In this episode of The Parenting Police, Sean Szeps is joined by TV and radio journalist Sarah Harris to unpack some of the biggest parenting trends shaping family life right now — from smartphones and social media to AI tutors, raw milk and …

What It's Really Like To Be A Wiggle + Testing Viral Squishy Toys with Purple Wiggle John Pearce

In this premiere episode of The Parenting Police, Sean Szeps is joined by John Pearce — otherwise known as the Purple Wiggle, and dad to Henry — to discuss the toys, technology and parenting battles that are shaping childhood in 2026. John opens up about the parenting rules he and his wife Jess th…

Introducing: The Parenting Police

The Parenting Police is a new podcast where Sean Szeps investigates the constant flood of toys, shows, trends and advice thrown at modern families and decides what's worth your time and money.  Each week, a celebrity parent helps Sean review the latest toys and fads to see if they stack up.  Genu…