Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents
Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents
Wiggle Talk lifts the curtain on The Wiggles you know and love. Every week, get an insight into the lives of Simon and Lachy as not only Wiggles, but parents, as they navigate issues you’re probably going through with your toddlers right now. Plus, each episode listeners, and famous friends, will have the opportunity to ask founding Wiggles member and expert dad Anthony Field questions about thei…Social links:
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Big Strong John’s Five-Minute Workout
You’re tired, busy and usually being climbed on by a small child - so where exactly is exercise supposed to fit? Big Strong John joins Simon and Lachy to share how becoming a dad changed his routine, why a workout doesn’t need to take an hour and the small changes that can make moving more achieva…
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Dear Wiggles: When Helping Creates Twice the Work
They only want to help. So how have you ended up refolding the washing, rewiping the bench and cleaning flour off the floor? Simon, Lachy, Caterina and John compare notes on toddlers who want in on absolutely everything - and how they keep them involved without completely losing the plot. To subm…
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Dr Katrina Warren on Whether Your Family Is Really Ready for a Pet
The idea of a family pet is lovely. The reality depends very much on the pet, the timing and the family bringing it home. Veterinarian, TV presenter and much-loved pet expert Dr Katrina Warren joins Simon and Lachy, with her border collie Chilli, to unpack what life with pets and young children ca…
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Dear Wiggles: Surviving the Dreaded Tummy Bug
Few things test a parent quite like hearing those dreaded words: “My tummy hurts.” So how do you prepare for a bug you cannot entirely prevent? Simon and Lachy compare their household defences and admit that, when the vomiting starts, sometimes the only real strategy is to get in, clean it up and …
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Speech Delays: When to Wait and When to Get Help
When your child’s speech is difficult to understand or seems behind other children their age, it can be hard to know whether to give it time or seek support. Speech pathologist and occupational therapist Kate Broderick joins Simon and Lachy to unpack the milestones parents should know, the signs wo…
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Dear Wiggles: The Only Boy in the Room
Alfie loves musical theatre - but being one of the only boys in the room is starting to get to him. His mum asks Simon and Lachy for advice in this Dear Wiggles episode about boys, performing, confidence, and sticking with the thing you love. To submit a question for the ‘Dear Wiggles’ segment, e…
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Lachy Has An Idea...
Lachy walks into the studio with an idea, and Simon is trying to work out whether it’s brilliant, ridiculous, or a bit of both. The pitch: a 2027 Wiggle Dads calendar. What starts as fitness motivation somehow turns into a charity fundraiser, a possible Christmas surprise, and a surprisingly serio…
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Dear Wiggles: What Do I Do When I’m Parenting Solo?
What happens when your toddler is falling apart, your partner is away, and you’re the only parent in the room? This week on Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy talk about the reality of parenting solo while one partner travels for work - the guilt, the meltdowns, the long-distance check-ins, and the lit…
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Why Kids Need to Fall, Fail and Try Again
Watching our kids struggle can bring out every protective instinct we have. But what if falling, failing, losing and trying again are all part of how kids learn to back themselves? This week, Simon and Lachy chat with mental health clinician, surf therapy founder, dad and children’s author Joel P…
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Dear Wiggles: Is Chasing Your Kids the New Workout?
Fitness looks a little different once kids come along. Simon and Lachy talk about staying active around parenting, work and life on the road - from knee surgery and garage workouts to the very honest reality check of the Wiggle pants. To submit a question for the ‘Dear Wiggles’ segment, email us …
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