Parenting Out Loud

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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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?
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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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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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Are you an intensive millennial parent who feels stressed and burnt out? This week, we introduce the “Click Test,” which Amelia claims will change parenting for the better. Meanwhile, Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are taking an unconventional approach — why they are raising their children to be "intentionally disrespectful".
Plus, Monz had a park fight with a man who told her to "get some f***ing control" because her kids were being, well, kids. We debate society's growing intolerance for children in public and ask 'Who's The Asshole?'
And finally, we’re checking on our parents. Why are the older generation spending half their waking hours staring at screens, and why are they the most vulnerable group for online scams?
Our Recommendations:
💍 Stacey is obsessed with a charm necklace from Gimme.
💸 Monz recommends the K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo.
🛍️ Amelia is loving her free calendar from the chemist, which helps her and her kids to visualise their holiday plans.
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What to read:
There's a new parenting trend, and it's basically the excuse we've been waiting for.
'Other people's parenting nearly ruined my holiday. So now I'm a half-arsed parent.'
'I've finally cracked the code to screen time, and it only took this one thing.'
CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour and the age of utter intolerance.
It's time we stopped putting ourselves first.
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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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Parenting comes with big ideas, cultural moments and the occasional guilty pleasure, and this week we’re unpacking all three.
Are fancy lollies the new Labubus? Stacey thinks this might be another sign adults are craving whimsy.
Plus, Amelia has declared Bluey’s dad Bandit a certified DILF, and we dig into why hot dads are suddenly everywhere.
And finally, Monz asks the hard question: has kids sport officially got out of control? Between fees, uniforms and weekend travel, is the cost of competition the newest victim of cozzie livs?
Our Recommendations:
🚘 Stacey recommends the Kmart portable folding lap desk for just $13, a road trip game-changer with a built-in storage lid.
✋ Monz wants you to try a specific greeting when you bump into other mums on a walk or run — a free, instant mood booster! (Guess which host is rolling her eyes)
👜 Amelia is loving the Project Ten Beach Bag; a recycled plastic tote from a small Geelong business, which is perfect for Summer!
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What to read:
Why grown adults are obsessed with toothy little monsters called Labubus.
The rise of the teddy bear adult.
'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting.
Good dads get more sex. It's official. And not even a little bit surprising.
10 realities of kids’ sport that every parent understands.
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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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Friends, do you too have a box of keepsakes? Perhaps teeny tiny socks, some pre-school era artworks, maybe even some old baby teeth or twenty? Well your parents might have been a collector and we pitch that perhaps there’s some truth to this form of maximalism.
Plus, are we rushing kids out of childhood? Experts are saying that to delay delay delay when it comes to kids’ first years of school but there are some serious things missing from that theory which we’re going to talk about.
And, why we might just need to reverse the parent/child hierarchy and force our kids to fit into our schedules. Monz, Stacey and Amelia make the argument that our friend catch ups and our schedules are JUST as important as Timmy’s 3 hour soccer practice.
Our Recommendations:
💌 Stacey recommends a Meghan-esque parenting hack to capture the moments you might otherwise forget.
📚 Amelia recommends The Crucial Years to help guide those tricky conversations about sex and puberty with your kids.
💄 Monz is all about the lanoplips 12 hr overnight lip mask.
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What to read:
'I'm being told to delay my son's start at school, so I went and got the facts.'
Meghan Markle writes a letter every night. They won't be opened for years.
Exactly how much it costs to put kids through school in 2025.
'I got a small pay rise at work. Our childcare fees are now crippling us.'
'I've cracked the childcare code during the school holidays (and no, it's not vacation care).'
Does it still take a village to raise a child? We asked 20 mums.
'Say goodbye to your Saturday mornings!' 7 parents and an expert on kids' extracurriculars.
GET IN TOUCH:
Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at [email protected]
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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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Happy Holidays Parents! Are you having fun, are you a bit sweaty, dehydrated? Well don’t be, because today we're going to talk about:
The mental health pyramid for both kids and adults that is both genius and incredibly simple.
Plus, should you be able to choose who you sit next to on a flight and if so, would you ever sit next to a stranger’s baby again?
And, do you have shameful little secrets? For some it’s Diet Coke, others the Real Housewives… Amelia it’s a rather quaint delicacy. We talk about the silly habits that get us through the motherhood trenches.
Our Recommendations:
🎒 Stacey recommends a car hack that will stop you foraging for all your sh*t and ensure you're never out of tampons again.
📺 Amelia is all for ABC Cartoon Live Stream. Sometimes newer just isn’t better.
🥬 Monz has got the best food hack you’ll ever hear, the Too Good To Go App is Uber Eats for restaurants/cafes fighting food waste. Want $30 assorted things from Bakers Delight for $10 - this is the place.
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What to read:
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The details that make Nicole and Keith's split kind of about us.
The 5 'rules' for reclining your seat on a plane.
The ripple effect of mental illness no one warned us about, and what actually helps.
In defence of Diet Coke.
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.
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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
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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