Libby Trickett’s Thoughts On ‘Sideline’ Parenting

Libby and Tegan talk about how to be the best sideline parent to your kids. The four time gold medal winner shares some of her favourite comments to say to your little sports stars to keep them positive AND keep them in the game! Plus a listener dilemma has Tegan reliving the moment she sent a str…

How To Talk To Little Humans About The News

With so much distressing content in the news, your little ears may have questions but is there a right way to handle it? This episode Libby and Tegan give their two cents and hear from the Mamamia Mums on how they are talking to their kids about news in age appropriate terms. Plus, Libby gets a l…

A Love Letter To The White Noise Machine

Did you know, selecting a seat on a plane or train could be a holiday maker or breaker for your kids? Today we help you plan your holiday around your little messers. We’re talking nap strategies, food options, a controversial bathroom hack and how to help your little one find their routine again a…

Is It Time To Stop Saying ‘Special Cuddle’?

In case you missed it or in case you live under a rock, Tegan HATES cooking! But, Libby is here to help with the quickest, easiest go-to recipes for families. Plus, Libby and Tegan discuss ‘the talk’, what age should children be taught sexual health and education and should parents have access to …

Yes, You Can Train Your Kids To Sleep In The Car

This week its Leigh’s turn to learn a travel hack! The very clever Tegan has trained her kids to be motion sleepers so they’ll sleep whilst travelling, genius! She shares her tips to help you do the same. Plus some travel tips from the Mamamia Mums including a new use for pill boxes and packing ta…

Sleep Is Best: Sleep Training vs Co-Sleeping

Ahh sleep, remember that? With little kids we know sleep isn’t always easy to come by… So is there a perfect way to do it? This episode Libby and Tegan talk about sleep training, co-sleeping and why everyones has an opinion.  And, a recent article has shone light on what it’s like for non-breastin…

The Art of Packing & Unpacking For The Whole Family

Stop the press, we’re here to tell you there is a right way to pack AND unpack from a holiday!  Leigh (our resident master packer) takes Tegan, her eager student through the basics of packing for a family, sharing her tips and tricks.  Plus we hear from a real parent travelling Australia with 3 k…

What Mothers Really Want For Christmas

Tegan has just noticed that all her pre-Christmas social events are actually not for her, rude! In this week's episode we talk about how the silly season is actually the stressful season for parents.  Plus, Tegan and Libby thank each other for all the tasks they do as parents…. and then thank the …

The Only Thing We Plan On A “No Plans” Holiday

Pack your favourite tapes and get your walkmans ready, because we are taking a trip down memory lane. This episode Leigh and Tegan reflect on their favourite holidays growing up and chat about how those trips influence the kind of family holidays they have today. Plus, the best places to travel…

The Viral Video That Broke Australian Mums (Including Us)

ICYMI, Maggie Dent appeared on the radio show Fitzy & Wippa with Katie Ritchie and she lifted the lid on the mental load. And mothers across Australia cried in unison. Today Libby and Tegan unpack their own inner monologue and the mental load they carry. Plus Libby shares her toddlers big feelings…