Are you a 'one and done' household?

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown a drop in the birthrate, a trend we've seen developing in recent years. 

But why are people opting to call it a day after one child? This week, Mamamia's news podcast The Quicky looked at the rise of the triangle family. 

Liked this episode of The Quicky? You can listen to these parenting and families episode:

Daycare Deserts & Gaslit Parents: Is Childcare In Australia Working?

53 And Pregnant With Twins; The Boom In Ozempic Babies

Why Is Every Girl Called Olivia? Baby Names Data Reveals our Favourites

Skibidy Rizz Ohio? Gen Alpha Has Entered The Chat

The Birth Trauma Report: Are We Finally Listening To Mothers?

CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Mark McCrindle, Principal & Founder of McCrindle 

Narayne, Parent of one child  

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

Are you a 'one and done' household?
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown a drop in the birthrate, a trend we've seen developing in recent years. 
But why are people opting to call it a day after one child? This week, Mamamia's news podcast The Quicky looked at the rise of the triangle family. 
Liked this episode of The Quicky? You can listen to these parenting and families episode:
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/daycare-deserts/">Daycare Deserts &amp; Gaslit Parents: Is Childcare In Australia Working?</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/ozempic-babies/">53 And Pregnant With Twins; The Boom In Ozempic Babies</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/baby-names-origins/">Why Is Every Girl Called Olivia? Baby Names Data Reveals our Favourites</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/generation-alpha/">Skibidy Rizz Ohio? Gen Alpha Has Entered The Chat</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/birth-trauma-report/">The Birth Trauma Report: Are We Finally Listening To Mothers?</a>
CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Mark McCrindle, Principal &amp; Founder of McCrindle 
Narayne, Parent of one child  
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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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.

Imperfect stories from the frontlines of parenting.

This Glorious Mess

The Rise Of Triangle Families

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Do you remember your favourite school teachers? And if you do, what made them so special? 

In this episode of This Glorious Mess from the archives, Holly Wainwright and Andrew Dado talk to finalist of Australia’s best teacher award, Rebecca West. We know teachers have it tough sometimes so Holly and Andrew ask as parents, what can we do to help? 

Plus, this week's parenting mentors question, what do you do when your child's a perfectionist? 

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You can find keep up with Mrs West on her youtube channels, Clever Pickles (one for the kids) and Talkin' Chalk (one for the teachers). 

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CREDITS

Hosts:Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Rebecca West

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

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.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au 

Do you remember your favourite school teachers? And if you do, what made them so special? 
In this episode of This Glorious Mess from the archives, Holly Wainwright and Andrew Dado talk to finalist of Australia’s best teacher award, Rebecca West. We know teachers have it tough sometimes so Holly and Andrew ask as parents, what can we do to help? 
Plus, this week's parenting mentors question, what do you do when your child's a perfectionist? 
THE END BITS
LINKS
You can find keep up with Mrs West on her youtube channels, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAVMWpBvRua4LXe3kiSnEQ/about">Clever Pickles</a> (one for the kids) and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdF5lWBTD2nYXQ5OgHlYdg">Talkin' Chalk</a> (one for the teachers). 
Swysh: Get your personalised video message from a Sports Star today at <a href="https://www.heyswysh.com/?utm_source=Mamamia&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=TGM">heyswysh.com</a>
GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au
CREDITS
Hosts: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/holly-wainwright/">Holly Wainwright</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/andrew-daddo/">Andrew Daddo</a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAVMWpBvRua4LXe3kiSnEQ">Rebecca West</a>
Producer: Mikayla Floriano 
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.
Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au

What Australia's Best Teacher Wants You To Know

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It’s funny how we spend so much of life trying not to get pregnant, only to assume it will happen instantly when we’re ready—yet for many women, that’s not the case.

Today’s Little Love Story is from Harrie Jack. She began her journey with optimism, but month after month brought disappointment. As friends started families, she wondered if they had quietly struggled too, feeling a pang of guilt for never asking.

This love story explores the hurdles our bodies face, the courage to admit when things are hard, and the value of sharing those struggles while embracing joy in the present.

You can read Harrie's full Little Love Story here.

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Host & Producer: Grace Rouvray

Guest: Harrie Jack

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.

It’s funny how we spend so much of life trying not to get pregnant, only to assume it will happen instantly when we’re ready—yet for many women, that’s not the case.
Today’s Little Love Story is from Harrie Jack. She began her journey with optimism, but month after month brought disappointment. As friends started families, she wondered if they had quietly struggled too, feeling a pang of guilt for never asking.
This love story explores the hurdles our bodies face, the courage to admit when things are hard, and the value of sharing those struggles while embracing joy in the present.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/furious-with-parent-friends/">You can read Harrie's full Little Love Story here.</a> 
THE END BITS 
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Host &amp; Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/">Grace Rouvray</a>
Guest: Harrie Jack
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.

Little Love Stories: You Don’t Know Until You Know

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No you're not losing it, science says that having a child changes your brain forever. Dr Golly is here to break down the reason you may cry at the news. Or feel overcome by emotions at the smallest things.

It turns out that your amygdala, your brain’s emotional HQ, opens up a whole new range of emotions designed to help you care for your child. But it also starts to influence how you interact with the world around you... and guess what, its forever!  

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Host: Tegan Natoli,Annaliese Todd

With thanks to Dr Golly & Thom Lion

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.

No you're not losing it, science says that having a child changes your brain forever. Dr Golly is here to break down the reason you may cry at the news. Or feel overcome by emotions at the smallest things.
It turns out that your amygdala, your brain’s emotional HQ, opens up a whole new range of emotions designed to help you care for your child. But it also starts to influence how you interact with the world around you... and guess what, its forever!  
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With thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgolly/?hl=en">Dr Golly</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomlion/?hl=en">Thom Lion</a>
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.

Parenthood Rewires Your Brain... Literally

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