Dear Wiggles: How Do We Survive the School Holiday Chaos?

Late nights, extra sugar, cousins everywhere - school holidays can turn even the best routines upside down. In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy reassure parents that a little chaos isn’t just normal, it can be part of the magic. They’re joined by Evie and Tsehay, who share their own memo…

The Conversations That Are Still Sitting With Us

Some conversations don’t end when the microphones turn off. Simon and Lachy pause to reflect on the moments that have shaped season 2 so far - the ones that lingered, sparked conversations at home, or quietly shifted the way we think about parenting. They revisit powerful stories of grief, neurod…

Dear Wiggles: My Child Loves Dancing… So Why the Nerves?

Leah’s daughter dances like no one’s watching at home - but in class? Total freeze.So Simon and Lachy do what any sensible dads would do… they call in the pros. Tsehay, Lucia, Evie and John drop by with stories from their own dancing childhoods and smart, gentle ways to keep things fun, low-pressur…

How To Talk To Children About Their Bodies, Consent & Safety

Some of the most important conversations we’ll ever have with our children are also the ones that make us squirm - private parts, consent, “safe vs unsafe” touch and what to do when something doesn’t feel right. In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy sit down with psychologist and Safe Kid…

Dear Wiggles: Can I Have A Baby Brother?

What do you say when your toddler asks for a baby brother or sister every single day… and you don’t actually have an answer? This week on Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy dive into one of the most tender parenting moments - when your child’s innocent questions bump up against your very adult reality. …

What Children Should Actually Eat

Feeding kids shouldn’t feel like a daily battle - but between beige-food phases, lunchbox pressure and breakfast standoffs, it often does. So today, we called in help. Joel Feren - accredited dietitian, dad of two, and the internet’s beloved “Nutrition Guy” - joins Lachy and Simon to take the stre…

Dear Wiggles: What If My Toddler Refuses To Wear Pants?

In this week’s Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy tackle a very real toddler dilemma: what do you do when your child flat-out refuses to wear anything warm? Think shorts in winter, T-shirts in the snow, full-body meltdown when pants appear. They share what actually helps… and why sometimes, the pants j…

Jeff Fatt: A Quiet Life in Purple

Most families know “Wake Up Jeff,” but far fewer know the gentle person behind it. Original Purple Wiggle, Jeff Fatt, sits down with Lachy and Simon for a rare conversation about growing into the purple skivvy, navigating shyness, and finding his place in a role he never chased - but ended up defin…

Dear Wiggles: How Do I Start Family Traditions?

Growing up without many family traditions can leave you wondering where to begin - and that’s exactly what Hannah, a first-time mum, asks this week on Dear Wiggles. From waffles and Friday Night Movie Nights to planting trees and rediscovering old rituals, Lachy and Simon share the simple moments i…

How Sobriety Made Me the Parent I Wanted To Be

Before she was a mum, radio presenter and author Maz Compton made a decision that completely shifted the course of her life: she stopped drinking. In this episode, Maz sits down with Simon and Lachy to share what led her there, what those early days really felt like, and how that one choice shaped …