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.

At what age do our kids need us the most? 

This is the question Holly posed Jock Zonfrillo.

Jock is a judge on MasterChef Australia, a world-renowned chef, author and father to four. Jock has a lot of wisdom when it comes to parenting. His oldest is twenty, and his youngest is just ten months. Jock sits down to talk fussy eaters, his golden rule for parents and the one meal he doesn't let his kids eat.

And on parenting mentors, what do you do when your child's friend unexpectedly brings an Ipad to a playdate?

LINKS

Jock's book, Last Shot is out now! 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Jock Zonfrillo

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

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