Leigh is back! Today on This Glorious Mess we're joined by our favourite guest, Andrew Daddo, to chat about how to meet your kids new significant other, without freaking out.
Plus, we discuss a viral video from @earlyandtia getting mums and mums-to-be talking about baby shower etiquette. And our nails and fails include using wraps to get your kids to eat anything, and Tegan finds out getting good babysitting help is hard to do...
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A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Libby Trickett every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

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This week Libby and Tegan unpack Maggie Dent's losing theory and why its so important for children to not win all the time.... and Libby is confused. 
Plus there are some dusty old sayings that we need to scrap from our vocabulary and Libby and Tegan are guilty of almost all of them.  
And in nails and fails Tegan learns not to invite Libby to a BBQ... like ever. 
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‘Banned Phrases’ We‘ve Definitely Been Saying

Social media may be a mixed bag of silly videos, news and feel good moments. It can also be an online village for parents. 
This week Libby and Tegan share their favourite parenting influencers who have helped them feel seen and heard... as well as giving them a good old cackle. 
Plus a competition hack has sparked the interest of our olympian mum Libby.
And in nails and fails Tegan is proud of both the boys in her life! 
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Here are the amazing parenting influencers we mentioned: Maggie Dent, Rebecca Sparrow, Lael Stone, Dr Justin Coulson, Amy Gerard, Chrissy Teigen, Canna Campbell, Jimmy Rees,
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Is Competition The Secret To Parenting Success?

In case you missed it, (which would be highly unlikely) the Arj Barker comedy show caused quite a stir in the media last week. Tegan has very strong thoughts about babies at gigs, and Libby is Switzerland.
But there is one thing they both agree on, yes kids are kind of annoying when in public places.... But it's usually their own parents that find them the most annoying of all. 
And in recommendations Tegan is now a full blown gardener and Libby has found the perfect picnic rug for a family.
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Planes, Escalators & A Comedy Show: The Mum Juggle

Ever thought about how to dodge a surprise baby once your family's set? While the usual suspects are contraception or the ol' snip for the guys, more women are opting for sterilisation. This week Libby and Tegan talk to a mum who just had the procedure, how she reached that decision and the reactions she's getting.
And later on they dive into a heated debate: Can you bail on a school concert right after their kid's performance? And who's the real arsehole here? Let the showdown begin!
You can read Hannah Mansur's article here.
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Sterilisation vs Vasectomy: Whose Job Is It?

With all the awful news over the weekend and the last few days, here at the mothers group in your ears, we wanted to help you find the tools to talk to your kids in age appropriate terms.
You can read Gen Muir’s article ‘How to talk to children of every age about the Westfield Bondi Junction attacks, according to a grief counsellor.’
If you or someone you know is in need of support contact help is available:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT  1800 737 732
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Audio Producer: Leah Porges
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The Baby Shower Debate Dividing The Internet

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