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.

Should you expect to be "friends" with your kids as they get older? Is that a good aspiration to have or a bad idea?

This is the question we asked YOU in our Mamamia Parent's group. We got so many insightful responses that we wanted to share them with you in today's episode. So buckle up cause this episode will warm your hearts and hopefully make you reflect on the circle of life.  

Plus, this week's listener question, how do you deal with those emotional outbursts in public? 

SPECIAL THANKS 

Thank you to all the listeners who kindly contributed to today's episode! 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

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