A wise historian (Annaliese) once said that house guests are like fish—after two days, they’ve got to go. And in one confession, a parent is feeling especially anxious with both Christmas and their in-laws fast approaching.

Stacey and Annaliese also help a parent navigate a "circle of life" faux pas, plus a confession that proves flattery can quite literally get you anywhere.

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

A wise historian (Annaliese) once said that house guests are like fish—after two days, they’ve got to go. And in one confession, a parent is feeling especially anxious with both Christmas and their in-laws fast approaching.
Stacey and Annaliese also help a parent navigate a "circle of life" faux pas, plus a confession that proves flattery can quite literally get you anywhere.
THE END BITS 
If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/" data-stringify-link="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.</a> <a href="https://pod.fo/e/243716" data-stringify-link="https://pod.fo/e/243716" data-sk="tooltip_parent"></a>
<a href="https://pod.fo/e/243716" data-stringify-link="https://pod.fo/e/243716" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Or click here to listen</a> to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired.
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

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This Glorious Mess

Parents Anonymous: Christmas Is Coming… And So Are Your In Laws

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