So, Are You A Popcorn Mum?

This week, Monz, Amelia and Stacey explore the ‘performance’ of public parenting, inspired by Elin Strong’s viral article. So, are you actually parenting for the other people at the park? If the answer is yes, you might be a popcorn mum.

The swaddling fail by TV’s favourite doctor has ignited a firestorm amongst fans of medical drama The Pitt and we have thoughts. Also, we discuss Schitt’s Creek actor Dan Levy’s controversial take on planes and babies, and why even most parents are onboard.

Plus, Prince Harry and Hamish Blake are opening up about men’s mental health postpartum. It has us asking, who’s looking after the dads?

Also, Amelia has a new slang term for us that you’ll ‘low-kenuinely’ love. And, Stacey shows us what’s inside her smug ‘analogue bag’.

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Reccos:

• Stacey has an ‘anti-recco’. Stop doing your nails. Reclaim your time and money by embracing the nude nail flex.
• Amelia recommends: Secrets of The Bees on Disney+. A stunning, intergenerational documentary featuring smart bees and 'family-friendly soft swinging'. (It's not what you think).
• Monique recommends: Jettproof Sensory Socks. A total game-changer for kids who struggle with seams. Also, don't forget to bake some of Monz's famous Anzac Biscuits this weekend.

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What To Listen To Next: 

• Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
• The Lunchbox Theory & Our Complicated Feelings About YouTube
• The 3-Hour Mum & The Viral 'Jessica' Hack
• Golden Retriever Dads & The ‘You Come Last’ Rule
• The Celebrity Who Loves Bad Kids & The Sibling Effect
• The Bad Habit That's Back & The Politics Of ‘Bagsing’
• New Twin Dad Luca Enters The Chat & Divorce Just Got A Rebrand
• Empty Weekend Parenting & The Viral Rocking Chair Test
• Wait, Did We Just Witness The Ultimate Co-Parenting Sin?
• The Problem With Being The 'Easy Kid'
• Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts 

What to read: 

• Check out Monz's ANZAC biscuit recipe: How to bake the best (and easiest) ANZAC biscuits known to humankind.
• 'My phone addiction was genuinely taking over my life. This is the only thing that fixed it.'

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Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

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Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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