Episode Overview:
This week we're diving into antidepressant updates, and the unexpected joy of dream analysis. We also ask: has playtime become too curated, too structured, and—dare we say—overthought?

Catch Up:

• Katy shares how she’s getting on since starting antidepressants.
• Vicky hits 20 weeks and reflects on the first half of her pregnancy.
• We chat about pregnancy dream intensity (yes, we tried to decode them).

Mum Club Recommends:

• TV: Good American Family on Disney+ — a chilling true story with Ellen Pompeo.

Critique of the Week: Are We Overthinking Playtime?
From Pinterest-perfect sensory bins to academic pressure in the toddler years, we explore whether modern parents are micromanaging their kids' fun—and what’s lost when boredom disappears.

• Free play is linked to better cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Over-structuring can reduce creativity and independence.
• Boredom actually sparks imaginative play and self-direction.
• We reflect on the pressure parents feel to curate play.
• Are Instagram-worthy setups overshadowing the joy of spontaneous play?

Nonsense Time:
We attempt to decode our weirdest pregnancy and parenting dreams—no Freud in sight, just vibes and chaos.

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