Did you know, selecting a seat on a plane or train could be a holiday maker or breaker for your kids?

Today we help you plan your holiday around your little messers. We’re talking nap strategies, food options, a controversial bathroom hack and how to help your little one find their routine again after you get back.

Plus, we chat to Derek McCormack the Director at Raising Children Network for his top tips on travelling with routine loving kids.

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Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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In case you missed it or in case you live under a rock, Tegan HATES cooking! But, Libby is here to help with the quickest, easiest go-to recipes for families.

Plus, Libby and Tegan discuss ‘the talk’, what age should children be taught sexual health and education and should parents have access to the material first?

And, we keep the food chat going with a great instagram page to follow and a reminder about dental care.

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Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett 

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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This week its Leigh’s turn to learn a travel hack! The very clever Tegan has trained her kids to be motion sleepers so they’ll sleep whilst travelling, genius! She shares her tips to help you do the same.

Plus some travel tips from the Mamamia Mums including a new use for pill boxes and packing tape.

And in nails and fails, always remember a mum check!

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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Ahh sleep, remember that? With little kids we know sleep isn’t always easy to come by… So is there a perfect way to do it? This episode Libby and Tegan talk about sleep training, co-sleeping and why everyones has an opinion. 

And, a recent article has shone light on what it’s like for non-breasting feeding mums in a medical setting, and we have thoughts, feelings and arguments! 

Plus, Tegan has discovered a shopping tip to revolutionise your Christmas shopping, and Libby has a great book recommendation.

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Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Stop the press, we’re here to tell you there is a right way to pack AND unpack from a holiday! 

Leigh (our resident master packer) takes Tegan, her eager student through the basics of packing for a family, sharing her tips and tricks. 

Plus we hear from a real parent travelling Australia with 3 kids under 5. We have respect… and so many questions!

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With special thanks to Jess Harris, you can listen to her podcast Kids On The Road. 

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Tegan has just noticed that all her pre-Christmas social events are actually not for her, rude! In this week's episode we talk about how the silly season is actually the stressful season for parents. 

Plus, Tegan and Libby thank each other for all the tasks they do as parents…. and then thank the other for thanking them. 

AND we’re bringing back recommendations at the end of each episode, so grab a pen because you’ll want to take notes. 

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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Pack your favourite tapes and get your walkmans ready, because we are taking a trip down memory lane.

This episode Leigh and Tegan reflect on their favourite holidays growing up and chat about how those trips influence the kind of family holidays they have today.

Plus, the best places to travel in Australia with little kids and where to take the family to learn about First Nations culture.

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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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ICYMI, Maggie Dent appeared on the radio show Fitzy & Wippa with Katie Ritchie and she lifted the lid on the mental load. And mothers across Australia cried in unison.

Today Libby and Tegan unpack their own inner monologue and the mental load they carry. Plus Libby shares her toddlers big feelings are starting to become her big feelings. 

And in Nails + Fails Libby is a baking goddess and after Tegan misplaces her keys she Ubers her kids to school. 

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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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Introducing our new co-host, Libby Trickett! 

Libby is a 4-time olympic gold medalist, 4-time parent, author and podcaster. 

On this episode Tegan asks Libby about her top parenting Nails and Fails. Plus she reveals its way harder to get your toddler to eat dinner than train for the olympics. By the end of the episode one thing is clear, we’re all gold medalist parents!

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Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett 

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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Leigh, Tegan and the Mamamia team share their favourite travel stories to get you inspired for your next trip.

From kids clubs, adult’s only spaces and strategic activities we promise you there are so many ways to have a holiday as a family!

And in Nails and Fails Tegan urges you to check airline pram rules and Leigh has a comfort hack to ensure your toddler sleeps!

This episode is brought to you by Disney Magic at Sea

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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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