This week on Mum Club 101, we’re catching up on everything from end of pregnancy challenges to camping with toddlers, before diving into a fascinating debate about Gen Z independence and how much parents should step in once kids become adults.

Catch Up:

• Pregnancy Update: Vicky shares her experience with polyhydramnios and navigating low iron levels during pregnancy.
• Primary School Prep: Katy’s deep in research mode as she looks into schools for her eldest.
• Camping with Toddlers: Katy review’s a recent family trip, the highs and the chaos, plus our best camping tips with little ones in tow.
• Decluttering & Reorganising: Both of us are on a mission to reset our homes and create calmer, more functional family spaces - our top tips for approaching a big declutter.

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Critique of the Week: Are Parents Overstepping with Gen Z?

We unpack a recent survey revealing that nearly half of Gen Z adults (18–27) say their mum regularly contacts their boss on their behalf.

• What does this say about parenting shifts between generations?
• Are parents helping, or unintentionally holding young adults back from developing core life skills like negotiating pay and handling workplace conflict?
• Is this parental involvement driven by Gen Z asking for help, or by parents inserting themselves?

We discuss the balance between protecting our kids and giving them space to build resilience, fail safely, and grow into independent adults. If you’ve ever wondered how much is too much when it comes to stepping into your kids’ lives, this conversation is for you.

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