Welcome to This Glorious Mess Big Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises!

Do you consider your family to be risk-takers? 

Our guest today, New York Times Journalist living down under, Damien Cave thinks that Australian families take far more risks than other families across the world and he believes we’re better for it. As a self-proclaimed helicopter dad living in Sydney, Damien was forced to reconsider how he parents because of the Australian way of life. And turns out he believes his family is better for it. 

And on parenting mentors, what do you do when your child won't stop swearing? Whats the best way to discipline them? 

LINKS

Damien's book, Into The Rip, is out now!

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Damien Cave

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

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