Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises!

What does the perfect parent look like? Are they running in a field with loads of children grinning from ear to ear? Do they love all aspects of parenting, even the not so nice parts?

We all have this idea of what the perfect parent looks like.

But these are the expectations and standards that we, as a collective have set. This is why so many of us feel guilty for taking time for ourselves or not loving going to the park. So how can we change that? 

Dr Sophie Brock, Motherhood Studies Sociologist, joins us to debunk mum guilt and how to we can change it.

Plus, post-baby fashion, what are your go-to looks for feeling good and looking stylish?

RECOMMENDATIONS 

This week Leigh recommends Chicken Fried Rice from Chargrilled Charlie's and Tegan recommends hooded towels from Sammimis.

SPECIAL THANKS

Thanks to Tamara Davis from Mamamia's What Are You Wearing podcast for helping answer this week's listener dilemma! 

CREDITS

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Dr Sophie Brock

Producer: Mikayla Floriano

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