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Parenting Out Loud

Parenting Out Loud

By: Mamamia Podcasts
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Your weekly dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want. We break down the latest from the zeitgeist, news cycle and trending MumTok conversations, with smart takes and zero sugar-coating.

Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we’re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

2026 Mamamia Podcasts
Episodes
  • Our Honest Toy Story Review & The Case For Child Free Spaces

    Our Honest Toy Story Review & The Case For Child Free Spaces
    Jun 26 2026
    Fun playground or toddler emergency room invitation? Melbourne parents are fiercely divided over a controversial new playground featuring... checks notes... giant rocks. Is this brilliant independent play, or have we officially reached peak chaotic parenting? We have thoughts. Plus, Monz and Stacey ran to see Toy Story 5 and what they witnessed was a brutal gut punch. Pixar took our greatest screen-time guilt and put it on a 90-minute tear that has us questioning how imagination can possibly coexist with addictive tech. Also, as some Australians demand child-free flights and resorts, Amelia asks the question: Is this really so bad? Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Reccos: Stacey is loving America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix. Amelia recommends the Finlay bedazzle kit, a incredibly soothing $40 craft pack featuring 24 sparkle colours that you can use to transform sunglasses and notebooks with your child. Monz recommends dump bags, the ultimate dietitian-approved meal-prepping hack where you freeze all your raw ingredients in one Ziploc bag so you can just dump it straight into the slow cooker midweek. What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting DebateThe Royal School Run Is Just Like Yours & What Kids Think We Do All DayThe One Word You Need To Stop Saying & Were 90s Mums 'All That'?'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red FlagSigns You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff UpThe Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially CancelledConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I thought Toy Story 5 would be an easy family watch. It's a gut punch.''I've finally cracked the code to screen time, and it only took this one thing.'Think of the parents: 3 reasons taking your kid to playgrounds is an adult's worst nightmare.CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour and the age of utter intolerance. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    43 mins
  • The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate

    The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate
    Jun 19 2026
    Japan’s national soccer team and their supporters have gone viral following their World Cup match after leaving the stadium and their locker room absolutely spotless. We want to know how we can get our kids to follow suit. Influencer and Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has stepped out 10 days postpartum in a white dress and everyone has lost their minds, but not for the reason you’d think. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Plus, from Meghan and Harry to your next-door neighbor, everyone is suddenly adopting a millennial social media trend that's sparked a debate about 'sharenting'. And, have parent-teacher dynamics turned into a customer service nightmare? We discuss why every playground incident now seems to require an email trail and a call to management. Reccos: Stacey: Breakfast Sprinkle Muffins packed with banana, oats and honey. Monique: L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil. Amelia's reccommendation is for private schools with sporting facilities to open their grounds up to the public. What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Royal School Run Is Just Like Yours & What Kids Think We Do All DayThe One Word You Need To Stop Saying & Were 90s Mums 'All That'?'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red FlagSigns You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff UpThe Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially CancelledSo, Are You A Popcorn Mum?Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I'm both a teacher and a parent. And I'm scared for both sides.''I'm a psychologist. I need you to stop saying this one common phrase to your kids.''I asked other toddler parents what they'd tell a first-timer. Here's the shortlist. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    37 mins
  • Buddy & Jesinta's Free-Range Flex & Are You A Relay Parent?

    Buddy & Jesinta's Free-Range Flex & Are You A Relay Parent?
    Jun 12 2026
    Have you ever dreamt of packing up your family and escaping to the country? Former AFL player Buddy Franklin and his wife Jesinta have ditched the big city for something a little... quieter. Monz, Amelia and Stacey are unpacking whether it’s possible to completely reinvent your family life. Plus, Stacey explains her 'Florist Theory.’ Also, there’s a new solution for parenting exhaustion that involves dividing household duties differently, and we’re trying to decide if it’s genius, or not all it’s cracked up to be. And, what about the ‘double drop-off’? First it was ponytails and pints and now it’s pints and periods. British dads are going to the pub to learn more about periods and how to show up for their daughters. Monz has thoughts, but honestly? We think it’s kind of wholesome. Reccos: Stacey is loving Office Romance on Netflix. Amelia recommends the Micador Junior Colour Wash Repeat Tablecloth, a $27 lifesaver that keeps kids calm and centred during family dinners or chaotic parties. Monique is loving buying cheap silicone ear putty from the chemist to turn down the volume on sensory overload at deafening basketball stadiums and supermarkets. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out LoudThe Royal School Run Is Just Like Yours & What Kids Think We Do All DayThe One Word You Need To Stop Saying & Were 90s Mums 'All That'?'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red FlagSigns You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff UpThe Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially CancelledSo, Are You A Popcorn Mum?Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I'm a psychologist. I need you to stop saying this one common phrase to your kids.''I asked other toddler parents what they'd tell a first-timer. Here's the shortlist. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
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