The Parent Panel

The Parent Panel

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The Parent Panel episodes

  • Danielle Colley and Sean Szeps: Work family balance, lice and wins of 2019

    Danielle Colley from and Sean Szeps from join presenter Shevonne Hunt for the last episode of for 2019.My Good LifeBringing Up GaybiesThe Parent Panel On this show they discuss: The pain points of juggling work and family life, what they avoid doing at Christmas time, how they have managed lice and the parenting wins and fails of 2019.

    More about our guests: Danielle Colley – on Instagram @your.good.life or at yourgoodlife.com.au and Sean Szeps– is @seanszeps on Instagram and bringingupgaybies.com

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    37 min
  • Jacinta Tynan and Ryan Johnson: First home memories and hated Christmas gifts

    Sky News presenter and author Jacinta Tynan joins actor Ryan Johnson to talk about the news and events that are circling the parenting world this week. In this episode that includes: How the fires across Australia are impacting their children, first home nostalgia, what they would do on an adult gap year and the worst Christmas presents you can give a kid (from an adult's perspective).

    Our guests: Jacinta Tynan – @jacintatynan and Ryan Johnson – @ryanjohnsonofoz

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    35 min
  • Annaliese Dent and Merrick Watts: RDOs for kids, parenting advice and Christmas

    Writer and podcaster Annaliese Dent and comedian Merrick Watts try out their parenting chops on the events and news of the week. In this episode they cover: The thing you would be qualified to teach at school, mental health days for kids, where you get your parenting advice from and christmas preparations (are you ready?).

    Our guests: Annaliese Dent – on Instagram @annaliesedent her website is annaliesedent.com and Merrick Watts– Instagram @merrickwatts and on Facebook @MerrickWattsOfficial

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    29 min
  • Beck Feiner and Gary Eck: Fundraising debacles, baby fight clubs and more

    Graphic designer and children's book author Beck Feiner joins comedian Gary Eck to share their insight and parenting wisdom on the events and news of the week. In this episode of that includes: How good are you at fundraising for your kid's daycare or school? What kind of parent is welcome in your tribe? How do you decide the size of your family? Managing tired kids at the end of the year.


    Info about our guests: Beck Feiner- on Instagram @beckfeiner_illustrations or her website beckfeinercreations.com you can find her book at Booktopia and Gary Eck – on Facebook @garyeck

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    35 min
  • Feature: Two Judgy Mums at a soccer match

    The Parent Panel is off for one more week, so in the meantime we thought we'd introduce you to a fellow Babyology podcast, Two Judgy Mums.


    Hen and Becks are our 2 Judgy Mums – they’re two mums who are under pressure, under-resourced but over-opinionated. They’ve been thinking about all the #blessed parenting podcasts and wondering why they don’t seem to match the lives real mums are actually living. Aspirational listening is all well and good, but where is the podcast for frazzled mums that tells it like it really is?


    In this episode they ask, is a dirty child a reportable offence? Becks and Hen look at all the ways you can polish up a soiled young one. Disclaimer: No children were harmed during the making of this episode!

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    29 min
  • Feature: Two Judgy Mums at a party

    The Parent Panel is on a short break, so this week we'd like to introduce to a fellow Babyology podcast Two Judgy Mums.


    Hen and Becks are our 2 Judgy Mums – they’re two mums who are under pressure, under-resourced but over-opinionated. They’ve been thinking about all the #blessed parenting podcasts and wondering why they don’t seem to match the lives real mums are actually living. Aspirational listening is all well and good, but where is the podcast for frazzled mums that tells it like it really is?

    In this episode, they ask: what would you do if you found $100 in a gift given at a kid’s birthday party? A conundrum of conscience or a helping hand at the supermarket? Becks and Hen make the call.

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    23 min
  • Kristen Toovey and Josh Pyke: Ear worms, raving mums, Insta-kids and more

    Writer, producer and director Kristen Toovey joins musician and children's author Josh Pyke to give us their parental insights into the issues and events of the week.This week that includes: The most persistent earworm your children have given you, Whether breast milk is the latest and greatest party drug, Extracurricular activities: how do you decide what to do? Balancing the perfection of Insta-kids with our own #reallyfe stories


    For Miley Cyrus' video (without music) check it out on YouTube.

    More info on our guests: Kristen Toovey – on Instagram @kristen_2v and Linkedin.

    Josh Pyke - on the interwebs at joshpyke.com, on Instagram @joshpyke and if you're keen to check out his latest book with Justine Clarke A Banana is a Banana.

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    30 min
  • Anita Birges and Chris North: Leunig cartoons, taking risks and swearing

    Professional de-clutterer Anita Birges from joins comedian and celebrant Chris North to talk about the news and events of the week with presenter Shevonne Hunt.Mise en PlaceThe Parent PanelOn this episode they ponder: Was Michael Leunig out of line with his cartoon depicting mums on phones? What kinds of risks should we let our children take? Is it okay to swear in front of your kids? Is making your baby a zombie for Halloween hilarious or in bad taste?


    Find more about our guests: Anita Birges - on Instagram @mise_en_place_aus and for tips on decluttering before Christmas check out mise-en-place.com.au and Chris North - on Instagram chris_north_mc_celebrant or to book for your wedding his website is chrisnorth.com.au

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    35 min
  • Kerri Sackville and Grant Lyndon: Dress-ups, sleep overs and bringing up boys

    Writer and author Kerri Sackville joins voice-over artist and founder of Grant Lyndon to chat about the events and news of the week with presenter Shevonne Hunt. This episode includes: Banning bride costumes for children in Kmart, How old do kids start sleep-overs and what are the rules? Raising boys in a #metoo world, Living the dream in a real life toy universe.


    More info about our guests: Kerri Sackville- on Facebook @kerri.sackville and on Instagram @kerrisackville her book is called Out there, A survival guide for dating in mid life Grant Lyndon - on Facebook @GrantBartlettLyndon, on Instagram @grant_lyndon and on the Busy Dads website..

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    29 min
  • Beck Feiner and Gary Eck: Public shaming, selective parenting and cheap thrills

    Illustrator and graphic designer Beck Feiner joins comedian Gary Eck to dissect the news and events of the week through the lens of parenting.In this episode they discuss:Following on from Roxy Jacenko publicly shaming the poo jogger, when have you done something similar to your kids?What parenting duties do you pretend to do badly so the other parent will pick up the slack?What are the pros and cons of parenting with a big age gap between parents?What is the cheapest thrill you've been able to give your kids?

    More info about our guests: Beck Feiner- on Instagram @beckfeiner_illustrations or her website beckfeinercreations.com you can find her book at Booktopia and Gary Eck - on Facebook @garyeck

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    30 min

About The Parent Panel

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All parents, all honest, mostly hilarious. The Parent Panel is the perfect podcast for every grownup with membership to the exclusive parenting club. Two of Australia's favourite parents come together to dish on the best, worst, and hilarious parts of the week that was; from the news desk to the kitchen sink.