Parenting Out Loud

This week, Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester, and guest host Clare Stephens are diving into the 'beige food' epidemic and why modern snack culture might be to blame for your toddler’s refusal to eat anything that isn’t plain pasta or chicken nuggets.
And we discuss the the emotional cost of being an 'easy kid'. If you were the child who always got a gold star, never made a fuss, and now find yourself over-apologising to your barista, this one is for you. We talk about why we might actually want our kids to be a little bit... difficult.
Plus, a heated debate over 'fart-proud' vs. 'fart-shame' households and why there's now official permission to stop feeling guilty about letting your kids watch TV.
Our Recommendations:
⛸️ Stacey recommends getting your kids to record vlog style videos when FaceTiming the relatives gets too boring.
🐎 Amelia is obsessed with The Sound of Music. Yes, the classic movie from 1965.
🎧 Clare recommends The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb.
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What To Listen To Next:
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So, Yeah. Turns Out THIS Is The Very Last Parenting Taboo
Michelle Obama’s Parenting Truth Bomb & A Middle Finger To Mothers
The Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?
The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
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What to read:
The emotional cost of being the 'easy child'.
'You either grew up in a "fart-proud" or "fart-shame" household. It tells me everything.'
We need to talk about farting in relationships and the narrative that 'girls don't s**t'.
'I've cut my kids' screen time without them even noticing using these 3 simple swaps.'
'I've finally cracked the code to screen time, and it only took this one thing.'
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Clare Stephens
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
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This week on Parenting Out Loud, we're joined again by Luca Lavigne, so of course things went off without a hitch. 👀
Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester and Luca are here to unpack the rise of 'Trimester Zero,' and why the over-optimisation of parenting our kids is officially getting out of hand.
Plus, is the art of 'gathering' officially dead? Are we too scared of judgement, toddler tantrums and messy living rooms to accept anyone into our home? And at what point did hosting become synonymous with performing?
And, the 'creepy' parenting rituals we all have to try to hold on to time, and why sushi in our kids' lunchboxes is the latest humble brag.
Our Recommendations:
⛸️ Stacey is obsessed with Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing on Netflix.
🐎 Amelia recommends All Her Fault on Binge and horse riding (sort of).
🎧 Luca is loving the Spotify DJ, the AI playlist that can get you out of that listening rut.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
So, Yeah. Turns Out THIS Is The Very Last Parenting Taboo
Michelle Obama’s Parenting Truth Bomb & A Middle Finger To Mothers
The Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?
The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
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What to read:
9 things I wish I knew before my first trimester of pregnancy.
5 parenting hacks to instantly elevate your daily routine.
17 women on the tips and tricks that helped them most with a toddler.
A complete guide on how to not lose your s**t at family gatherings.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Stacey Hicks, Amelia Lester & Luca Lavigne
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
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Is a mum's job ever done? That's the question that's come off the back of a viral moment from the Wuthering Heights press tour after its star Jacob Elordi was spotted doing something that has everyone talking. Monz, Stacey, and special guest Luca Lavigne debate whether this red carpet incident was a sweet moment for Jacob and his mum or... totally gross.
Plus, Claire Danes just said the quiet part out loud about what's being touted as the very last parenting taboo. So, how would you feel about a surprise pregnancy at 44? The internet has its opinions — and so do our hosts.
And, is a clear bench top the only thing standing between you and a cortisol spike? From 'CleanTok' to 'Sunday Reset', domestic drudgery on social media is undergoing a rebrand with a surprising cohort leading the charge.
Our Recommendations:
💆 Stacey is obsessed with @toupeequeen. A new TikTok niche she's discovered of Toupee application videos.
🎨 Monz recommends creating 'something crap' in front of your kids to break the cycle of perfectionism and celebrate the power of making mistakes.
🧚 Luca is loving the dummy fairy, as the ultimate strategic ally for transitioning toddlers away from their pacifiers.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
Michelle Obama’s Parenting Truth Bomb & A Middle Finger To Mothers
The Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?
The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
The Precise Reason We Need To Reverse The Parent-Child Hierarchy
A Genius Mental Health Pyramid & Our Dirty Little Parenting Secrets
No-Hugs Christmas & Where Are All The Weird Kids?
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What to read:
'Trust me, this cleaning routine will save you hours each week.'
Claire Danes should have been happy to fall pregnant at 44. She felt something else entirely.
'Trust me, these 3 hacks will make your home feel instantly cleaner.'
'The world is choosing daughters, but here is my case for the "boy mum".'
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Luca Lavigne
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
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Michelle Obama spoke about a very specific kind of reality check on the Call Her Daddy podcast: the exact moment you realise you’re no longer the main character in your child’s life. Monz is feeling this deeply and Amelia and Stacey unpack precisely why it hits so hard.
Plus, a viral video of an airport lounge meltdown has us asking whether we've lost the ability to handle conflict without reaching for our phone. We dive into the rise of "public shaming" and whether we’re all just one bad day away from being filmed giving someone the finger.
And, move over “rawdogging boredom”, is “slow vacuuming” the new mindfulness trend? Monz is deep into this one but Amelia and Stacey remain firmly unconvinced.
Our Recommendations:
🖼️ Stacey is obsessed with the renter-friendly Smarty Pals magnetic wall decals.
🍽️ Monz is loving the Marion's Kitchen Green Thai Curry It comes in a box with instructions even a 5 year old could follow.
🎾Amelia is loving backyard tennis from KMART for some family totem tennis with a serve of nostalgia.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?
The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
The Precise Reason We Need To Reverse The Parent-Child Hierarchy
A Genius Mental Health Pyramid & Our Dirty Little Parenting Secrets
No-Hugs Christmas & Where Are All The Weird Kids?
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
What to read:
'I have 50-50 custody and nobody talks about the silent micro-grief.'
'I'm raising my daughter with a single mum I met online. I'll never live with a man again.'
"I'm not just mummy. I'm also me." When Sally became a mother, she lost her sense of self.
CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour and the age of utter intolerance.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
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The Brooklyn Beckham family drama that's been all over the news and in our group chats this week has us questioning where 'doing your best' ends and maternal control begins. We unpack the power dynamics of the family unit and why the internet is obsessed with a 26-year-old finally finding his voice.
Plus, from "Make Whole Milk Great Again" to the sudden arrival of Autistic Barbie, we’re looking at the intersection of politics, branding, and... kids' lunchboxes.

Also, a GP’s five-month suspension has raised some questions we need to unpack.

And, some fabulous reccos to make life easier, more interesting and fun. Get it while it's hot.
Our Recommendations:
☕ Amelia is all about Temple Trap a game for the kids and its associated app Playroom.
🍰 Stacey wants you to watch Heated Rivalry on HBO.
📺 Monz wants you to watch Ballkids on Netflix.
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What To Listen To Next:
Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
The Precise Reason We Need To Reverse The Parent-Child Hierarchy
A Genius Mental Health Pyramid & Our Dirty Little Parenting Secrets
No-Hugs Christmas & Where Are All The Weird Kids?
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
What to read:
'As a boy mum, the Beckham scandal is my literal nightmare.'
CLARE STEPHENS: 'This is where Brooklyn got tired.' A very honest play-by-play of Brooklyn Beckham's viral statement.
A minute-by-minute breakdown of Brooklyn and Victoria Beckham's wedding dance.
'Heated Rivalry forced me to ask myself a fundamental question. You're thinking it, too.'
'Millions of people are watching Heated Rivalry. It's the hottest TV show I've seen all year.'
'I've officially cracked the "cool mum" uniform with these 7 specific pieces.'
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MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code PARENTING at checkout. Start your free trial today.
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at [email protected]
Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family
CREDITS:
Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester
Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine
Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock
Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges
Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.