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A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
28 november 2025 · 44 min
Science has finally established the perfect age gap for siblings, but who is this helping? One of our hosts hates it more than others. Lees meer
And it's the Wicked elephant in the room: Hollywood's return to extreme thinness is prompting us to question what's being modelled to our sons and daughters.
Also, the rising trend of kindymoons. What are they? Who's taking them and why? We discuss.
Plus, we deep-dive into the multi-billion dollar trend of matching Christmas pyjamas and whether this consumer identity is really for the kids, or just for the 'gram. Monique, Stacey and Amelia share where they stand.
Our Recommendations:
📺 Stacey wants you to watch The Celebrity Traitors UK on Tenplay.
🎄 Monz recommends the Lions Christmas Fruit Cake.
🎨 Amelia is obsessed with Posca Paint Markers.
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Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $48. Enjoy $21 off a yearly subscription, ends 1 December 2025!What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
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What to read:
‘I was exhausted by parenting alone. Now my best mate and her two kids live with me.’
'My mum friends whispered their summer plans like secrets. Then I realised what we were doing.'
A brutally honest review of the new Wicked movie.
Okay, it's time we talk about the thing we're all too scared to talk about.
'This is the worst reality show I've ever watched. I never want it to end.'
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The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
21 november 2025 · 44 min
The new trend of 'underconsumption core' is taking on Black Friday, but is this thrifty, anti-consumerist vibe even achievable for parents who are the ultimate victims of the 'stuff' economy? Special guest host Luca Lavigne joins Stacey Hicks and Monique Bowley to unpack. Lees meer
Plus, casual nudity is slowly disappearing from the public pool and gym change rooms but what does this mean for our kids? Welcome to the era of physical prudes but emotional nudists.
And, we're stumbling into Spotify Wrapped season, the annual moment of profound parental shame. We unpack the need for a 'Parent Incognito Mode' that censors results because nobody wants their friends seeing 9,000 hours of Chicken Boonana or KPop Demon Hunters.
Our Recommendations:
👕 Stacey wants you to try a clever laundry hack.
💸 Monz recommends the instagram account Two Broke Chicks for all the Black Friday deals.
🛍️ Luca is obsessed with the app Shopback to get some money back on the purchases you're planning.
And an extra recommendation, to watch Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
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What to read:
Spotify Wrapped is here. Here's what you need to know.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.'
As Black Friday sales kick off, these are the dodgy sales tactics to look out for.
'I’m teaching my daughter to love her body. But I hate my own.'
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The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
14 november 2025 · 36 min
Shay Mitchell's skincare line for toddlers is here. So, are sheet masks for your three-year-old just some harmless fun, or the latest commodification of girlhood? Lees meer
And, everyone says “it takes a village”, but we beg to differ. Monique, Stacey and Amelia unpack why community is harder than ever to build, and whether we even want a village at all.
Plus, we have a new term for you: 'Hub-Sons' (aka 'Trad sons'). These stay-at-home sons are causing quite a stir amongst a particular group who are not very happy about this new breed of men.
Our Recommendations:
🥗 Stacey recommends the Tik Tok famous, zero-cook 'Dense Bean Salad'.
🎄 Monz recommends um... 'wanking your tree' — bear with us here — it's the simple hack of making your budget friendly Christmas Tree feel a little more elevated.
🤓 Amelia is obsessed with Hard Quiz Kids, the trivia show that has her entire family invested.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
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What to read:
'"Trad sons" are the new breed of men. And I'm not mad about it.'
The Princess of Wales has released her first statement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.
This 15-year-old launched her skincare line at Sephora. Kids as young as 8 attended.
'My 9-year-old asked to borrow my skincare. What she said next floored me.'
Does it still take a village to raise a child? We asked 20 mums.
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The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
7 november 2025 · 40 min
Call it what you like — sleep deprivation/sleep recession/The Exhaustion Economy —but when you're not getting enough sleep as a parent, it's sheer torture. And when actor Keira Knightley named it for the hell it is, every parent felt it in their (tired) bones. This week, we’re unpacking the long-haul burnout that comes with parenting — and the societal shrug that keeps it invisible. Lees meer
Meanwhile, if you think your parenting Group Chats are delivering chaos, you're not alone. Amelia (ever the secret Nicole) has three golden rules to survive them, while Monz is rolling out the five parent archetypes you’ll absolutely recognise. 👀
And finally — the Melbourne Cup. Should the 'race that stops a nation' have stopped your daycare too? For some kids, it did this year. We’re asking if early exposure to The Cup is normalising gambling way too young.
Our Recommendations:
🎶 Stacey is obsessed with Yoto, the screen free audio players for stories, music and podcasts.
☀️ Monz recommends Whipscreen, a sunscreen which might help sensory-sensitive kids.
📕 Amelia recommends The First Six Weeks by Cathryn Curtin, for any parents of freshly-hatched little ones.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
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What to read:
We asked mums for the sleep advice they wish they knew. They all said these 3 things.
There are 7 types of rest, and only one involves a good…
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The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
31 oktober 2025 · 34 min
Did you grow up in a home with a favourite child? Do you secretly favour one of your own kids? We unpack the expert opinions and whether or not parental favouritism actually matters in the long run. Lees meer
Plus, we deep-dive into Jennifer Lawrence's recent The New Yorker profile where she shares what her life looks like postpartum and how returning to work has left her feeling like a fundamentally different person. Relate, much?
And, from Jennifer Aniston opening up about adoption to Hailey Bieber sharing the secret that helps her raise her son, it seems like the A-listers are finally peeling back the curtain on the unvarnished truth about having kids.
Our Recommendations:
📺 Stacey is obsessed with the new show Building The Band.
🎲 Monz recommends the simple but powerful children's game Spot It! — a secret weapon of OTs and speech therapists for motor skills and focus.
📰 Amelia is desperate for you to read the Jennifer Lawrence Profile so you too can join the conversation.
For support for perinatal & postnatal depression and anxiety please reach out to the Gidget Foundation.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
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What to read:
11 years ago, Jennifer Lawrence predicted her future with freakish accuracy.
'When I was a teen, I overheard my mum say who her favourite child was. It wasn't me.'
The Password Child: The new way of knowing if you have a favourite child.
I have a favourite child. Here's why.
We ne…
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Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
24 oktober 2025 · 39 min
Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three. Lees meer
The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it.
Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that’s divided Australia: can you really “bags” a park table?
And finally, it’s Elf O’Clock. Monz realises she’s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone.
Our recommendations:
💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a $150 Mecca makeup lesson (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips.
❤️🩹 Monz wants you to check out A Year of Healing by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer.
⏰ Amelia is recommending Dr Dan Shapiro’s idea of time-ins: five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
WHAT TO READ:
So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help.
No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year.
'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.'
There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it.
'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.'
'I had breast cancer and I'd love …
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The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
17 oktober 2025 · 39 min
Spooky season is just about to hit and we’re asking: what’s the point of Halloween, anyway? And are Australians missing one crucial trick about it that could change... everything? Monz unpacks. Lees meer
Then, Amelia makes a bold claim — some nepo babies are better than others. But why do some rise while others flop, even within the same famous family?
And in a twist no one saw coming, Hailey Bieber just became our accidental parenting guru. Yep, that wasn't on our bingo card for 2025 either. Stacey has feelings. Big feelings.
Grab your headphones and join the conversation.
Our recommendations:
🎨 Stacey is a fan of the Hey Doodle drawing mats for the creative kiddos AND the podcast She Built That.
🌌 Amelia loves the app Stellarium, for all your stargazing needs.
📕 And Monz wants you to read 'the best children's book ever'. Hunwick's Egg by Mem Fox.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Prince William Flips The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
Check out She Built That
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
WHAT TO READ:
From Double Nepo to Semi-Nepo: The nepo baby universe has expanded.
The rise of the nepo babies 2.0.
Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs.
13 whimsical and spooky Halloween movies for cowards.
The Hailey Bieber 'documentary' everyone’s talking about, and everything that happened since.
THE END BITS:
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The Royal Who Flipped The Script On Dads & The Unholy Truth About 'The Squeeze'
10 oktober 2025 · 31 min
Your weekend sanity check has arrived. A new episode of Parenting Out Loud is here with all the conversations you need - because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. Lees meer
Are you feeling ‘The Squeeze’? The daily chaos of modern parenting is real. We unpack why you’re feeling maxed out and overwhelmed and talk about whether there’s actually anything you can do about it.
Plus, are you raising readers or just scrollers? And in today’s digital world, is it even important? We discuss whether it’s possible to get over your scrolling addiction and get you (and your kids) back into books.
And, the dads are in their feelings this week, and we’re here for it. George Clooney reflects on the sacrifices he’s made for success, while Prince William reveals how even Royal dads can feel overwhelmed when it comes to raising tiny humans.
Our recommendations:
💄 Stacey is recommending the Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip in the shade Newsfeed to achieve her iconic lip look.
🪨 Amelia is recommending Rock Painting, and now we all know what we're getting in the office Kris Kringle this year.
🎧 And Monz wants you to listen to the Paul Field episode of the podcast Conversations, for his deeply moving, heartfelt story. A trigger warning for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
Check out She Built That
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
WHAT TO READ:
Prince William just gave his most candid interview. One comment lands lik…
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So That's Why Magicians Are Back & The Eldest Daughter Theory
3 oktober 2025 · 35 min
The kids are at home, the holiday activities are seemingly endless and you probably need a break. So welcome back to the podcast that's not just any parenting podcast. Lees meer
On the show today:
You're officially excused from ever attending your child's sport practice. Don't believe us? Just ask the professional soccer player Abby Wambach.
Plus, are you an eldest daughter? Well, so is Taylor Swift and the birth order theory might explain a lot.
And, magicians are having a moment. But this time it's not just for the kids. So get the girls over, put the kids to bed and enjoy some whimsy.
And our recommendations:
🗞️ Stacey wants you to check out this great opinion piece on the Australian divorce story to end all Australian divorce stories.
📺 Amelia is recommending The Assembly on ABC IVIEW.
🎄 And Monz (in true eldest daughter fashion) is recommending the Christmas Mums Facebook page for Chrissy inspiration, wholesomeness and some early planning.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
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WHAT TO READ:
OPINION: 'Everyone's saying the same thing about Nicole and Keith's divorce. They're wrong.'
Forget attachment styles, Birth Order Theory is the new personality reading trend.
Someone check on the eldest daughters this Christmas.
'As the eldest daughter, I felt the most pressure.'
'I have a sibling age gap of almost 5 years. Here's why it's so much better.'
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp
26 september 2025 · 36 min
The school holidays are upon us and Monz, Amelia & Stacey are back to distract you with some Millennial core memories, a flashback to Shania Twain and a playlist that will lift your mood. Lees meer
On the show this week:
Genius or completely unhinged? Do our kids need ‘Social Media Prep School’? We've got thoughts.
And, are you holding onto a room full of stuff to hand down to your kids? How A$AP Rocky & Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker are rebranding your clutter or as we like to call it 'love junk'.
Plus, the childcare conversation we need to have & one woman's controversial solution.
And our recommendations:
🎵 Stacey wants you to listen to her playlist Girly Pop Songs That Make Me Wanna Break A Door Down on Spotify
🎧 Amelia is recommending Greeking Out by National Geographic
🍪 And Monz has an iconic hack for parents of hungry goblin children: The Offering
You can read the TGA's statement on pregnancy and paracetamol here.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Listen to the Out Loud episode on Donald Trump's debunked paracetamol claims
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
MMOL: A Breast Pump, An Airport Lounge & The Detail You Probably Missed
MMOL: Every Thought We Had After Watching Netflix's 'Unknown Number'
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What to read:
The moment this mum knew something wasn't right at her daughter's childcare.
'I'm a male childcare worker and I know what you think of me.'
'I got a small pay rise at work. Our childcare fees are now crippling us.'
'After 25 years of working in childcare, this is the one thing I wish every parent knew.'
VIRGINIA TAPSCOTT: People think stay-at-home parent…
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Stealth Mums, The Roblox Controversy & A Tiny Internet Feud
19 september 2025 · 43 min
Welcome back to Parenting Out Loud where we've got a brand new episode to start your weekend off right. Lees meer
On the show this week:
The rise of the stealth mum. From Margot Robbie's press tour to your work colleague who's never mentioned having kids, we're exploring why hiding motherhood has become the new cultural currency.
Plus, praising your child is a fraught business. Do you compliment their efforts, their appearance, their creations? Perhaps millennial parents are overthinking things... again. We discuss.
And, there's a tiny internet feud happening on Facebook that we need to talk about.
Plus, our recommendations:
📺 Stacey wants you to watch Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix
🗞️ Amelia recommends getting back into reading an oldschool newspaper.
🍽️ And Monz has got a viral two ingredient recipe she needs you to try. Just some beef bolar blade (a cut of beef), some char siu sauce. Turn on the slow cooker and chuck it all in there-the entire jar and everything. Put the lid on, turn it on low for 8-10 hours and you've got a succulent Chinese meal.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
MMOL: A Breast Pump, An Airport Lounge & The Detail You Probably Missed
MMOL: Every Thought We Had After Watching Netflix's 'Unknown Number'
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What to read:
MADELEINE WEST: 'I speak to kids in schools every week. There's one thing they all keep from their parents.'
Worried about what your kids see online? These 5 tips make digital parenting easier.
‘I thought I was protecting my daughter online. This was the day I was proven wrong.'
Margot …
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Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A Tracking Tool Controversy
12 september 2025 · 52 min
Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where you can be sure you're kicking off your weekend right. Lees meer
Monz, Amelia and Stacey are here to unpack the week once more — through the wild, wonderful lens of parenthood.
On the show this week:
KPop Demon Hunters is smashing records. Kids love it, parents ADORE it so, what’s behind all the hype?
Tracking apps: a non-negotiable today, or are we just spying on the ones we love?
The evidence that says having kids young is a good idea. We’re not completely sold, but we are talking about it.
And Anne Hathaway: the quiet queen of gentle parenting who put the paps in their place.
Settle in — it’s the group chat you won’t want to mute.
Plus, it’s our recommendations:
🎁 Stacey recommends a 'shit bits box' to save your sanity.
🛏️ Amelia has discovered the first kids' bedtime book that she’s actually enjoyed herself.
🧇 And Monz has got a heartwarming TV show for the family to enjoy.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
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What to read:
'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.'
The one thing that made me question using a tracking app on my kids.
'I lost my mum before I had kids. Here are the hard truths about becoming a mother without her.'
From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered.
'I'm disappointed my daughter wants to have a baby. She's too young.'
Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore and 15 other celebrities on why they quit drinking.
Queen Mary was 28 …
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The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
5 september 2025 · 38 min
Excellent news, friends. We're back with another episode of Parenting Out Loud. Lees meer
Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why.
Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.
Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.
And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.
Plus, our recommendations:
🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story.
👩🎨 Amelia has a new play date hack.
📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
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What to read:
'Mum, that means ejaculate.' These emojis aren't as innocent as they look.
You're not imagining it. There's a reason everyone really is sicker this winter.
Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans.
'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting.
14 dads told us what they actually want for Father's Day.
'We've decided we're only having one child... it doesn't stop the comments.'
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The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts
29 augustus 2025 · 44 min
🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉 Lees meer
You asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are officially back — and they’ve brought the one and only Monique Bowley with them. Yep, Monz has returned to the Mamamia family to bring you Parenting Out Loud.
If you love it (OF COURSE YOU WILL), make it your new Saturday ritual. Just tap ‘+ follow’, and boom — parenting content with a pulse, delivered weekly.
Because when you become a parent, it changes everything. And that includes how you see what's going on in the world. So, we deep-dive into every trend, headline and viral MumTok through the lens of being just that — a parent.
This week:
Gen Z’s latest reason for giving parenthood the side-eye
The guilt trip of not loving every second with your kids
Amelia’s campaign to stop parental group texts (bold move)
Stacey’s epic analogy for baby number three (you’ll never see tricycles the same way again)
Hit play and welcome to the group chat you won't want to mute.
Plus, it’s our recommendations:
🪩 Stacey recommends a boogie with your friends at a disco club.
🛏️ Amelia is bringing back the tried and tested *checks notes* hot water bottle.
🧇 Monz is a fan of this fool-proof snack: Take 8 Weet-Bix, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 cup of desiccated coconut and a can of condensed milk. Stir all ingredients together, roll it into balls, roll in coconut and store in a bag in the freezer.
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What To Listen To Next:
Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
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What to read:
'Why a third child is like ordering dessert.'
'Dear kindy mums who've judged me for being "the other mum", here's what I want you to know.'
10 women on the moment they realised their…
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Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story
11 juli 2025 · 46 min
Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. Lees meer
On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks sit down to tackle;
Glam retreats: a cultural necessity for post-partum mums?
Why bedtime stories are being put to bed themselves.
How some dads forget their kids names, refuse to change a nappy or fail to RSVP — and why some women let them.
And, sleep divorces. Is this where intimacy gets put to rest, or a secret hack that's been misjudged?
Plus, in this week’s reccos:
🐣 Amelia is a fan of these Baby Origami wraps.
📚 Jessie solves a gift issue with a personalised book from Lucy and Co.
🧸 Stacey shares her obsession with magnetic tiles.Support independent women's media
What To Listen To Next:
Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
Parenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Parenting Out Loud Ep 3: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
Parenting Out Loud Ep 4: The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
Parenting Out Loud Ep 5: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
How To Build A Universe: Into The Jungle We Go
The Baby Bubble: Hi, I Have Some Feedback: The Baffling World Of Children’s Books
Tell Me It's Going To Be Okay: Trump's First 24 Hours In Office Were Busy
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What to read:
Um. Couples are getting 'sleep divorces' and it sounds... brutal.
'I was reading bedtime stories with a glass of wine. A question from my son stopped me in my tracks.'
'My toddler’s bedtime is always chaotic. Here's a recap of the new routine we tried for a week.'
We asked dads what one thing makes them feel the most parenting guilt. It's not what you'd expect.
"Reading bedtime stories." 30 parents share the one thing they really hate doing with their kids.
'My mum encouraged me to go to a place where "mothers are mothered". It cost $5,000.'
‘Why I…
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Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
4 juli 2025 · 32 min
We've got a fresh episode of Parenting Out Loud for you. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. Lees meer
On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks join forces to chat all things including:
👩 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' We dive into the article that went viral on site this week and we have lots of thoughts.
🍼 Why more families than ever are wanting daughters over sons - what's behind this fascinating shift?
💚 Plus, do you have a DFK? Were you a DFK? And WTF is a DFK? Dr Becky's latest parenting trend explained.
🤸 And, are you in trampoline denial?Plus, in this week’s reccos:
📝 Amelia wants you to try Spirograph Drawing and Design Set
🧸 Jessie wants you to listen to the podcast Eat Sleep Repeat
📚 Stacey wants you to make this recipe-less crowd favourite meal, just cook lamb mince with cumin, paprika in a fry pan. Throw some potato and zucchini in the air fryer (or oven) and a dollop of tzatziki to finish it all off.Support independent women's media
What To Listen To Next:
Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
Parenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Parenting Out Loud Ep 3: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
Parenting Out Loud Ep 4: The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
Mamamia Out Loud: "Too Rich" Celebrities & The Adolescence Theory
Eat Sleep Repeat: I Don’t Want To Parent The Way I Was Parented
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What to read:
'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.'
'I didn't realise gender disappointment was a thing in pregnancy, until I admitted I had it.'
What you should do if your child gets injured on the trampoline.
"My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.”
There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answere…
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The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
27 juni 2025 · 42 min
Another week, another Parenting Out Loud episode where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. Lees meer
On today's show, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are joined by friend of the pod, and Mamamia's Deputy Editor, Stacey Hicks to discuss whether or not kids ruin your adult friendships.
Also, to what extent should children's entertainment figures be apolitical, and why is YouTube's Ms Rachel so controversial right now?
Plus, the dumb phone. Between landlines, 'brick' phones and a yearning for the '90s, it seems nostalgia is the newest tech trend for parents.
And, in this week’s reccos:
Amelia wants you to try a special storytelling collection, Jessie is recommending daycare with a twist and Stacey is all over Dolly Parton's 'imagination' library.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT:
Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
Parenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Parenting Out Loud Ep 3: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
How to Build A Universe: From Media To Friends, How To Manage Your Child's External Influences
This Glorious Mess: Why Your Obsession With Bluey Is Deeper Than You Think (Bonus)
WHAT TO READ:
Rachel Accurso's son struggled with a speech delay, so she started making videos online.
‘I was a total a**hole’. An open letter to the women who became mums before me.
'I didn't know how to keep my kids safe on their phones, until an expert shared these three hacks.'
'I'm a psychologist. This hidden phone setting kills your endless scrolling addiction.'
Worried about what your kids see online? These 5 tips make digital parenting easier.
'I don't have a kid, but I told my workplace I do.'
'Why I refuse to use a smartphone.'
2006 called and it wants you to buy your kid a dumb phone.
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A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
20 juni 2025 · 31 min
Should partners (and exes) automatically be each other’s parenting hype squad? We all know relationships are... complex and the answer to this question isn't straightforward — as Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester discover on this week's show. Lees meer
Plus, the Ellen Pompeo quote that made our hosts seriously question if mums can ever give 100% at work.
And, is letting your kid play with makeup a feminist failure... or just a rainy day win?
This week’s reccos:
Amelia's kids are obsessed with a paper magazine (yes, they still exist) and Jessie’s found a genius fix for toddler meltdowns that doesn't require wine or Wi-Fi.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT:
Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
Parenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
The Lie Working Mothers Tell
How To Build A Universe: Into The Jungle We Go
Not To Be Rude, But WTF Is "Solo Dadding"?
Me After You: Work: Nine to Five Just Became 24/7 (FLAG RUTH - podcast is 5yrs old )
WHAT TO READ:
9 celeb parents on what it's like co-parenting with a famous ex.
Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs.
Makeup at four, pierced ears at five: Parents share their ‘age rules’ for their kids.
Kim Kardashian West has shared her two makeup rules for daughter North West and... what.
"There will always be something left to do." What no one tells you about being a working mother.
Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's best-paid actors. Here's what her life away from the spotlight looks like.
'Joshua Jackson spoke about the difficulty of co-parenting. I have feedback.'
THE END BITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
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Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family
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The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
13 juni 2025 · 39 min
Is the family dinner really just a guilt trip with cutlery? Lees meer
One of the most pervasive pieces of parenting advice is making everyone feel bad about themselves. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester unpack the pressure to sit and eat at a dining table together—even when that table (if you have actually have room for one) is buried under laundry and unopened mail.
Also, Kourtney Kardashian says school is outdated. With homeschooling on the rise, is she actually onto something?
Plus, the model who makes money from encouraging women and girls to live a 'skinny' lifestyle. Different generation, different platform, same disturbing message. We discuss.
And in our reccos this week:
Amelia's got a brilliantly grim podcast that both you and your kid will love.
Jessie shares her sneaky hack to score all the toys—no meltdown required.
Come join the conversation. New eps drop Saturdays. No shoulder spit-ups required.
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WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT:
Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation
A Declutter Expert's Top Hacks And Why Every Family Needs A 'Drop Zone'
How To Build A Universe: Trains, Planes And Adventure Games!
But Are You Happy: The Right Way To Say No To People You Love
WHAT TO READ:
'I'm an organisational expert, and the "drop zone" hack is all you need to beat clutter.'
'My house was full of clutter, until I learnt about the "reach" theory.'
STEPH CLAIRE SMITH: 'Your whole family will love these 20-minute dinner recipes.'
LYNDI COHEN: 'The simple recipe I recommend everyone makes for a family dinner.'
"It sucks if you have carpet." 6 things no one told me about feeding a baby.
THE END BITS:
Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.
Follow us on Inst…
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Grandparents - It's Time For Your Performance Review
6 juni 2025 · 36 min
Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Out Loud. Lees meer
If you're deep in the trenches, Parenting Out Loud will help make your world feel just that little bit bigger with the week's hot topics explored, examined and digested. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.
On this week's episode, grandparents get a long overdue performance review, we unpack the article that stopped us in our tracks, take a deep dive into Mormon Wives (and mothers), and investigate the playroom that got Amelia all riled up.
Plus, recommendations: A fool-proof recipe, a genius toy to get kids off screens and a book that shines a light on sibling relationships.
Come join the conversation. New eps drop Saturdays. No shoulder spit-ups required.
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Recommendations
Jessie wants you to bake these oat bars and recommends the toy, Tonies.
Amelia wants you to read Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.
THE END BITS:
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GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
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Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family
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