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

We love Bluey, and we know you do too. 

For a show that our kids watch for days on end somehow it never seems to bore us, or them... But why? Is it because of it's Australianness? It's reliability? It's overall sweetness?

Today ABC Early Childhood Producer, Laura Stone joins us to talk about why Bluey is so universally adored and what it really teaches our kids. 

Plus this week's listener question, what are your best tips for weaning? 

THE END BITS

You can watch the new Bluey episode, Pass The Parcel on ABC iview!

You can find more information about weaning toddlers online at www.themilkmeg.com, www.kellymom.com & www.raisingchildren.net.au

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

This week Leigh recommends Loved People Love People by Jessica Vander Leahy and Illustrated by Heymill and Tegan recommends premade meals from Newy Supple Co.

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CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Laura Stone

Producer: Mikayla Floriano

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