Fiona Waters is a proud mum to her teenage daughter Alice, who transitioned last year. Fiona, and countless other parents across Australia, are raising trans and gender nonconforming kids and want to create a safe and supportive home for them. While their journey hasn't been linear, their story is one of love, understanding, and a parent's bond. This is a This Glorious Mess episode every parent should listen to.
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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.

Kids & Family

When Danni Duncan told her thousands of followers about her decision to be child-free, she was met with an outpouring of support followed by waves of negativity. Tegan gets behind the mic with Dani, asking the tough questions about her choice and how society has reacted.
Plus Tegan and Libby share their valuable tips on sourcing second, third, and fourth-hand clothing. And how the key to navigating the cost of living crisis could lie within your mothers' group.
In the recommendations, Tegan and Libby reach peak smugness as they suggest another cloth nappy and some garden tools. Who have they become?
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With thanks to Danni Duncan 
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
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The Mothers Groups Helping With Cost Of Living

Starting a family isn't always as straightforward as it seems. After years of trying to avoid pregnancy, many women are surprised by how difficult it can take to conceive. 
In this episode, Tegan and Libby discuss their own fertility journeys, sharing the challenges they faced and the experiences of those close to them. They also talk about friends who are still struggling or have decided, after many rounds of IVF, not to have children.
And in recommendations, Libby’s active 10 month old has bought a new item into the household and Tegan has spotted the perfect all in one item for a pram, bike and stroller.
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Recommendations 
Stroller Trikes 
Learning Tower
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
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“Every Month Feels Like A Year” The Mental Toll Of IVF

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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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘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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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
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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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Composta Starter Kit 
Salt Water Picnic Co
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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