This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam is feeling better (thanks for asking), Charlene is on autopilot, and we talk kids’ birthday parties.

In the spotlight, the spectacular first birthday showdown organised by fabulous Insta-mommy @thee_blackgeisha_chinadoll, and the take-a-moment-to-consider-the-madness non-event, which was not-organised by mom blogger Being Me Jen. The one is just as inspiring as the other, tbh. Ugh, we love you guys so much.

And there's more: We talk titties and ta-tas with the ladies from Being Frank. Stay tuned for more on that this week…

Show music:

• Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org)

• Interlude: Only a Dream by John Worthy and the Bends (http://freemusicarchive.org)

• Closing music: You Afraid by John Worthy and the Bends Interlude: Only a Dream by John Worthy and the Bends (http://freemusicarchive.org) Watch us on You Tube