Raising Twins When You’re a Twin - Jessie Stephens

Twins are having a moment.  Simon and Lachy are joined by Jessie Stephens (Mamamia Out Loudhost and author), who has lived twins from every angle - she’s a twin, grew up with twin brothers, and she’s now pregnant with twins herself. Jessie talks scan shock, the immediate spiral of practicalities, …

Dear Wiggles: How Do I Stop Comparing My Twins?

If you’ve got twins, you know the mental trap: one’s talking more, one’s bolder, one eats better… and suddenly your brain is running a constant side-by-side comparison.  In this Dear Wiggles episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon’s joined in the studio by John Pearce and Caterina Mete - our perfectly quali…

What Play School Taught Us About Parenting

Play School isn’t just nostalgia - it’s a masterclass in how to be with kids. Simon and Lachy sit down with two absolute icons, Noni Hazlehurst and Philip Quast, for a look at the golden-era magic and what it felt like being the faces children trusted every day. Then the conversation goes behind t…

Goodbyes and Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety can turn an ordinary goodbye into a huge moment - tears, clinging, second-guessing yourself, the whole thing. In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy talk through why these goodbyes can feel so intense (for kids and parents), especially around daycare and school transitio…

Dear Wiggles: Why Does Everyone Fall in Love at The Wiggles?

There’s something in the Wiggles water… and apparently, it’s love. On Dear Wiggles this week, we’re talking Evie and Zane’s engagement - how it came about, what it’s like when your relationship and your work life overlap, and why the Wiggles world seems to have a funny habit of turning colleagues …

The First Week of Big School: Expectations vs Reality

Starting school is a milestone - and this week on Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy unpack the very first days of big school (kindy/prep) in their households: the nerves beforehand, the drop-off tears, and the reality check that hits the minute you’re staring down uniforms, bags, and multiple lunch boxe…

Dear Wiggles: Is My Toddler Going to Eat Beige Food Forever?

If your toddler’s menu has turned into 50 shades of beige, you’re not alone. This week on Dear Wiggles, we’re talking about the beige food phase - when your toddler suddenly acts like colour on a plate is illegal. Simon’s in the studio with John Pearce and Caterina Mete - our resident toddler expe…

How Connection Builds Confidence in Young Children

Attachment security gets talked about a lot… but what does it actually look like in real life? In this episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by New York-based psychoanalyst and parent coach Erica Komisar to strip it back to what really matters: the everyday moments that help children feel safe and se…

Dear Wiggles: How Do I Get My Four-Year-Old Out the Door Faster?

If your four-year-old is in their “I do it!” era, you’re probably also living in the “we’re late again” era. This Dear Wiggles is for parents who are watching independence bloom… one painfully slow shoe at a time. Simon and Lachy share a few sanity-saving ways to keep mornings moving without crush…

Kids After COVID: What Parents Need to Know with Dr Norman Swan

Parents keep saying the same thing: even though COVID was years ago, parenting still feels different. More germs going around, more worry, more screens - and that constant low-level question: “Am I doing this right?” In this episode, Simon and Lachy sit down with Dr Norman Swan (doctor, health jou…