We all know Parent's Groups are a wealth of tried and tested advice, so this week Tegan and Leigh mined their parenting groups for a ton of great hacks. Everything from getting your kids to make their own choices to freezing sandwiches, plus a surprising scrunchie hack that might get you a little peace.

Plus, we hear from writer, media personality and political candidate Jane Caro about her parenting Golden Rules, and what she's learnt since raising her daughters and, more recently, becoming a grandmother.

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