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

We know a lot of families are struggling in lockdown right now. 

And a lot of us are feeling pretty hopeless at this point, including our kids. 

In today's episode, we're bringing you stories from life in lockdown. We talk to parents who are killing it as well as families who are just trying to keep it all together. Plus we, hear from an expert about the best ways to help kids who might be struggling through it. 

And this week's listener dilemma, what is the best time for bedtime? 

SPECIAL THANKS 

To all our wonderful listeners who contributed to today's episode! 

LINKS

You can listen to The Quicky's two-part investigation on how COVID has impacted kids and parents wherever you get your podcasts.

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Rachel Samson

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

CONTACT US

Send your parenting dilemmas to [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/  

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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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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!

Have you got any controversial parenting opinions that you might be too afraid to voice loud? 

Maybe you love to hate gender reveal parties, maybe you don't think kids need to share all the time or maybe you hate babies wearing big bows! 

In today's episode, Tegan and Leigh share their unpopular opinions and some from our listeners. 

Plus, this week's listener dilemma - How do you work from home with a toddler? Or are we all doomed! 

LINKS

You can read 'Why Dr Kerry Chant’s words about childcare broke me' on Mamamia.com.au

RECOMMENDATIONS 

Tegan: Eagle and Owl Conscious Kids Affirmation Cards

Leigh: A nap in the car

CREDITS

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Producer: Mikayla Floriano & Rose Kerr

CONTACT US

Share your listener dilemmas with us! Leave us a message on 02 8999 9386.

Send us an email at [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ 

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ 

Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.  

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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Happy Father's Day from This Glorious Mess! We're paying homage to the dad's in our life this episode, and are hearing from seven famous dads (featuring a few Daddo's) on what they've learnt since becoming a dad, and the answers are beautiful.

Plus, we answer a listener dilemma about kids and smart watches, and out Nails and Fails of the week.

WITH THANKS TO
Sam Wood
Adam Spencer
Cameron Daddo
Colin Fassnidge
David Genat
Matty Fahd
Lochie Daddo

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Mikayla Floriano and Emmeline Peterson

CONTACT US

Send your parenting dilemmas to [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/  

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/

Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

Tammin Sursok is an actress and host of parenting podcast Women On Top. She made her name in Australia on Home and Away but has been living in working in the US, where she was in lockdown with her family for 16 months. We're lucky enough to have her join Tegan and Leigh to talk about surviving lockdown with little kids, her husband's battle with COVID, and what she's learnt about parenting from her podcast and being a mum.

Plus this week's listener dilemma, what to feed picky little eaters when you're short on time?

LINKS

You can listen to Tammin's podcast Women On Top here.

RECOMMENDATIONS 

Tegan: Providoor & Midnight Mischief

Personalised PJ's

Outdoor Cinema

Leigh: Garmin Watch & Domenica Formulations Cleaning Products

CREDITS

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Producer: Mikayla Floriano & Emmeline Peterson

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

CONTACT US

Share your listener dilemmas with us! Leave us a message on 02 8999 9386.

Send us an email at [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ 

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ 

Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.  

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

For a lot of women, returning to work after having a baby or raising a family can be incredibly daunting, and really hard to navigate. Cathy O’Brien has just returned to work after almost twenty years and raising three kids. Holly speaks to her about her experience deciding to return to the workforce and putting herself first for once.

Plus, Andrew and Holly discuss a listener dilemma about siblings that just won't get along, and of course, their fails of the week.

LINKS

Find out more about Circle Of Security.

Cathy returned to work through Alpha-H's Encoreship.

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Mikayla Floriano and Emmeline Peterson

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

CONTACT US

Send your parenting dilemmas to [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/  

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/

Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

Why be a performative Insta parent when your kids will be happy in front of the TV?

This is the title of an article that caught our attention this week.

As two, so-called 'insta mums' Leigh and Tegan weigh in on performative parenting, addressing why they do it, what they love about it, what they hate about it and if it deserves all the bad press. 

Plus this week's listener dilemma, what's the best way to manage a car full of little ones? 

LINKS

You can read the article that inspired today's chat on the Guardian.com

RECOMMENDATIONS 

Tegan: Bimi Boo & Amaya Kids

Leigh: Dave and Ava & The Playschool App

CREDITS

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Producer: Mikayla Floriano

CONTACT US

Share your listener dilemmas with us! Leave us a message on 02 8999 9386.

Send us an email at [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ 

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ 

Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.  

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Messers!

You might have already heard about our podcast, Get Me Pregnant, but did you know it's was back for a brand new season? 

Get Me Pregnant is Mamamia's podcast that makes understanding assisted fertility easy.

Join host, Leigh Campbell as she talks to four very different women who've gone down the assisted fertility path. From a woman who at 35 decided to have a baby alone, to a story of an Aussie surrogate being stuck overseas in the midst of a global pandemic. 

Join us and take a listen to our first episode, 'I'm Single At 35 & Having A Baby Alone'

You can find out more about Get Me Pregnant on Mamamia.com.au

Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.

Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 

 

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

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

Do you have an unpopular parenting opinion? Do you let your kids eat whatever they want when they want? Maybe you let them swear? 

This week we asked you! 

Today's episode is a safe space for you to let it out, a no judgement zone for all those opinions you may be too scared to voice out loud.

Some of you don't limit screen time, some of you hate Halloween, and some of you let your kids eat sweets anytime they want. Holly and Andrew weigh-in, and will even confess their own unpopular opinions on parenting! 

Plus on parenting mentors, is a 'difficult' toddler just a phase?

LINKS

You can read the full article, "I let my kids drink coffee": 40 mums share their unpopular parenting opinions on Mamamia.com

SPECIAL THANKS 

Thank you to all our incredible listeners who kindly contributed to today's episode! 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

CONTACT US

Send your parenting dilemmas to [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/  

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/

Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

If you had to recommend one thing to a friend, whether it be a pram, high chair, baby bottle what would it be? 

This is the question we asked YOU this week on This Glorious Mess! 

Each product that is mentioned in today's episode has been tried and tested by you. So if you need  a new show to entertain, the perfect pram for two little ones or the best high chair on the market, this episode is for you. 

You can find the recommended products from this episode below: 

Leigh: 

• SNOO Smart Bassinet 
• Angelcare Bath Support
• iPad
• Nourishing Bubs Frozen Fruit and Veg Blocks
• An apartment without stairs 

Tegan: 

• Travel Pram, Babyzen YOYO or Redsbaby

• Car Capsule that connects to pram 

• Breastfeeding Mums Thermo Bottle 

• Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Seat
• Woolworths Delivery

Listeners:

• Uppababy Pram
• The Little One's App
• Mista Formula Feeding Thermos Bottle
• Minbie Steriliser
• My Happy Helpers Learning Towers
• Rockit Portable Baby Rocker
• CamelBak Bottle
• Huggies Nappies and Wipes
• Baby Shusher
• Valco Baby Snap Duo Pram
• Ikea High Chair
• Little Nation Mini Kids Trampoline
• Pui Pui Molar

SPECIAL THANKS 

To all the incredible listeners for contributing to today's episode! 

CREDITS

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Producer: Mikayla Floriano

CONTACT US

Share your listener dilemmas with us! Leave us a message on 02 8999 9386.

Send us an email at [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ 

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ 

Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.  

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

At what age do our kids need us the most? 

This is the question Holly posed Jock Zonfrillo.

Jock is a judge on MasterChef Australia, a world-renowned chef, author and father to four. Jock has a lot of wisdom when it comes to parenting. His oldest is twenty, and his youngest is just ten months. Jock sits down to talk fussy eaters, his golden rule for parents and the one meal he doesn't let his kids eat.

And on parenting mentors, what do you do when your child's friend unexpectedly brings an Ipad to a playdate?

LINKS

Jock's book, Last Shot is out now! 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Jock Zonfrillo

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

CONTACT US

Send your parenting dilemmas to [email protected]

Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/  

Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/

Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

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.

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.