This week, we meet James and his journey as a father navigating ADHD with his son. Learn about challenges, insights, and practical tips for parents facing similar situations.

Parenting can be a challenging journey, but raising a child with ADHD brings its own unique set of challenges. In this post, we delve into James personal story of parenting his son, who has ADHD, and explore the insights and lessons he has learned along the way. Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance or simply curious about this experience, James’ story offers valuable perspectives.

If you have young kids, especially girls, this episode will hit hard - because the little comments they make now can quietly shape how they see themselves later.

Kat and Flick unpack a surprisingly big parenting moment sparked by Indy wanting to put on dresses and makeup to "look prettier," and what that reveals about the words we use around our children every day. They get honest about how easy it is to accidentally reinforce the very insecurities we are trying to avoid, and why the standard "you look pretty" compliment might not be as harmless as it sounds.

Together, they break down how children can misread the adult world in ways that are completely innocent, but still powerful enough to stick. This episode also opens the door to a bigger conversation about millennial mums, the parenting habits we inherited, and the things we are trying hard not to pass down.

Essential listening if you're raising little ones and want to protect their confidence without making every conversation feel like a minefield.

Kat and Flick have BIG news to update, plus we talk about the realistic grief we feel when closing the chapter of having more children. Throw in the feels of maternity, nostalgia and what made us nauseous during pregnancy and you have yourself a proper mum poddy to listen too!

Welcome to THE BIG QUIZ - Where you find out EVEN more about Kat & Flick, warts, past blunders and secret habits!

Motherhood, chaos, and hilarious truths — this episode is a no-holds-barred peek into the wild ride of parenting and friendship. When life gets hectic, humor is our best survival tool, and Kat and Flick are here to prove that sometimes the chaos is exactly where the fun begins. It’s packed with unfiltered, embarrassing, and very relatable stories about everyday life, from ridiculous shopping sprees and binge-watching confessions to awkward celebrity encounters and the kind of friendship quiz that reveals way too much.

Tara transformed her frustrations of indoor play centres as a parent into CUTO Kids Cafe, a clean, calm, family-friendly space in Southwest Sydney. Within 11 months, she redefined kids' play areas by prioritizing safety and quality. Despite challenges like lease negotiations and costly fit-outs, Tara's resilience and attention to detail turned her vision into reality. This episode explores her journey, innovative design choices, and how her children's feedback shapes her future ventures. Perfect for parents and entrepreneurs, Tara's story inspires turning parenting challenges into community-serving solutions.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abuse prevention, grooming behaviours, consent and child safety. While the conversation is focused on education and empowering parents, some listeners may find the topics distressing.

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Am I doing enough to keep my kids safe?" — this episode is one every parent needs to hear. We sit down with former child abuse detective Kristi McVee for a conversation that is equal parts eye-opening and empowering. From sleepovers and online safety to body boundaries, consent and the conversations every family should be having, Kristi shares practical advice that could make all the difference. Just honest, expert guidance to help you protect your kids with confidence. It's one of those episodes you'll want every parent, grandparent and caregiver to hear.

Navigating parenthood can feel isolating, especially when you’re exhausted and overwhelmed. But what if you had a community to lean on?

That’s exactly why Eleisha created Parent Thread—a space for parents to connect and share their experiences. With programs like Bloom and Connect, new mums and dads can meet others in the same stage of life, building friendships before the baby arrives.

It’s all about finding that one person who gets it. Someone who’s awake at 3 AM, just like you. And it’s crucial for your mental health!

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help. Taking baby steps to reach out can lead to meaningful connections.

Let’s make parenting a little less chaotic together!

#ParentThread #NewParents #CommunityConnection #MentalHealthMatters #MumLife

What even is gentle parenting anymore… and are we accidentally raising kids who can’t cope with real life? 👀☕️

This week on House of Coffee & Chaos, we chat with child and adolescent clinical psychologist Emily Hanlon — aka The Playful Psychologist — about the parenting conversations EVERYONE is having right now.

From emotional regulation and neurodiversity to resilience, screen time and the pressure modern parents are under, this episode is honest, practical and seriously eye-opening.

Emily breaks down the myths around “gentle parenting,” why emotional intelligence matters more than perfection, and how we can support our kids without losing ourselves in the process.

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Am I doing this parenting thing right?”
“Why does everything feel so overwhelming?”
“How do we raise resilient kids in a world of AI, screens and constant stimulation?”

…this episode is for you 💕

In this episode, Flick & Kat unpack the absolute chaos of juggling family life through five moves, endless Airbnbs, rental meltdowns, broken furniture, surprise nits and all the “are we actually coping?” moments in between.

But somewhere amongst the paint rollers, purple hair dye disasters and roadside chaos, they realised something important: home isn’t about perfection - it’s about finding calm in the mess.

From finally getting a backyard the kids can run wild in, to discovering the magic of community, outdoor play and laughing through complete overwhelm, this is an honest chat about survival-mode parenting, major life changes and why sometimes the chaos actually brings you closer.

If you’ve ever felt like life is throwing EVERYTHING at you at once — this one’s for you. 💛

In this episode of House of Coffee & Chaos, we’re talking about matrescence—the huge, identity-shifting transition into motherhood that somehow still isn’t even in the dictionary. We’re joined by psychologist Christina Bond, who unpacks this often-overlooked phase, first coined in the 1970s by Dana Raphael to describe the emotional, physical and psychological transformation of “becoming” a mother—much like adolescence. We get real about the loss of self, the pressure to hold it all together, and why having a word for this experience is so powerful as well as the importance to keep spreading the word and keep the conversation going. Because when you understand matrescence, suddenly it all clicks into place!