Yes Our Kids Are Annoying… But Shut Up

In case you missed it, (which would be highly unlikely) the Arj Barker comedy show caused quite a stir in the media last week. Tegan has very strong thoughts about babies at gigs, and Libby is Switzerland. But there is one thing they both agree on, yes kids are kind of annoying when in public plac…

Sterilisation vs Vasectomy: Whose Job Is It?

Ever thought about how to dodge a surprise baby once your family's set? While the usual suspects are contraception or the ol' snip for the guys, more women are opting for sterilisation. This week Libby and Tegan talk to a mum who just had the procedure, how she reached that decision and the reactio…

The News Is Terrible, Here Is How We’re Talking To Our Kids

With all the awful news over the weekend and the last few days, here at the mothers group in your ears, we wanted to help you find the tools to talk to your kids in age appropriate terms. You can read Gen Muir’s article ‘How to talk to children of every age about the Westfield Bondi Junction attac…

“I Would Never Let My Kids Do What I Did Growing Up”

Is the generation of cul de sac kids dying out? In this weeks episode Libby and Tegan discuss their free range childhoods and how its changed now they are parents. Asking the question, is the world changing or is the news just scarier? Plus what age is too young for school camp and who should set …

'Sassy' Scott's Six Year Journey To Become A Dad

On todays very special episode Tegan & Libby sit down with podcast duo 'Sassy' Scott O'Halloran to hear the incredible story of how he became a father. Scott and his brother Luke rose to fame with hilarious prank videos during the pandemic and have turned their humour into a career.  This episod…

Why Some Dads Need To Do More

Are dads actually contributing more to the day-to-day parenting of their kids? In this episode, Libby and Tegan explore the idea of ‘Dad Culture’ and how the mental load of parenting can and should be split between primary and secondary caregivers. And have you ever noticed your child feeling a b…

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…