Parenting Out Loud The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink
Excellent news, friends. We're back with another episode of Parenting Out Loud.
- Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why.
- Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.
- Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.
- And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.
Plus, our recommendations:
🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story.
👩🎨 Amelia has a new play date hack.
📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.
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- The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
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What to read:
- 'Mum, that means ejaculate.' These emojis aren't as innocent as they look.
- You're not imagining it. There's a reason everyone really is sicker this winter.
- Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans.
- 'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting.
- 14 dads told us what they actually want for Father's Day.
- 'We've decided we're only having one child... it doesn't stop the comments.'
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