Every Parents Least Favourite Phase... "I Can Do It Myself!"
What’s been your least favourite phase of parenting? In this episode, Tegan and Libby look back on the stages of parenthood they've experienced so far and agree on one phase in particular being the worst, and it’s not what you’d expect. And if you're exhausted about worrying about every member of…
You Were Someone Before You Became A Mum, And She Matters
Do you remember who you were before you had kids? Or does that feel like fever dream at this point? In this episode, Libby and Tegan reflect on what their lives were like before becoming parents and how having kids has changed them. You might be familiar with Libby's pre-kid life...but did you kn…
Is It Ever Okay To Lie To Your Kids? (Yes)
When have you lied to your kids? And what lies did you parents tell you growing up? From white lies to exaggerating the truth, sometimes a little truth bending is required to get through a sudden tooth fairy dilemma or to simply get your kids to eat their crust. In this episode, Libby and Tegan sh…
How To Have The Difficult Conversations That Keep Your Kids Safe
A heads up: This episode discusses child sexual abuse and may be better to listen to with headphones if little ears are around. As parent we know that conversation with our kids can sometimes go in one ear and out the other, but sometimes there is a conversation so important we need to make sure i…
My 8 Year Old Daughter’s Body Is Not Up For Discussion, Libby Trickett Has Had Enough
Are school swimming carnivals really that important? How is everyone keeping their kids entertained while running errands? And what do you do when your child gets body shamed by someone close to you? In this episode, Libby and Tegan discuss Libby's viral Instagram video, the importance of particip…
What It’s Really Like To Be A Surrogate
Our friends do so many incredible things for us. But what happens when your best friend offers to have your baby for you? In this episode, Libby and Tegan speak to best friends Edwina and Jen who went down a surrogacy path together. They share how they navigated this new territory as friends and w…
Why Your First Child Is Probably Your ‘Pancake’ Kid
We know children don’t come with an instruction manual, so we’re bound to make mistakes, especially with our first child. This episode Libby and Tegan discuss which of their children they have done the best parenting on and which child is the ‘practice pancake’. Plus, most families in Australia a…
How To Talk To Your Kids About Separation Or Divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy. But no one told us one of the hardest parts is actually figuring out how to tell the kids. On this weeks episode Tegan speaks to Clinical Psychologist Katherine Lawrence about how and when to talk to your kids about separation or divorce. And on a lighter no…
The Woman Who Toilet Trains From 5 Months Old
This week Tegan & Libby are talking all things 1's and 2's and unpacking a comedian’s controversial toilet training regime to start ’em young... like 5 months young! Perhaps even more controversial, we agree (kind of). Plus, did you know that night terrors are actually your child exploring their i…
Why Back To School Could Look Different This Year
Breaking news: Libby Trickett & Tegan Natoli are potty mouth parents. Their naughty words are causing problems in the playground with Tegan even being are called out by a literal 6 year old child. But is this normal? Or setting their kids up for a school detention or two? Plus, it’s the first wee…