🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉 You asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are officially back — and they’ve brought the one and only Monique Bowley with them. Yep, Monz has returned to the Mamamia family to bring you Parenting Out Loud. If you love it (OF COURSE YOU WILL), make it your new Saturday ritual. Just tap ‘+ follow’, and boom — parenting content with a pulse, delivered weekly. Because when you become a parent, it changes everything. And that includes how you see what's going on in the world. So, we deep-dive into every trend, headline and viral MumTok through the lens of being just that — a parent. This week: Gen Z’s latest reason for giving parenthood the side-eyeThe guilt trip of not loving every second with your kids Amelia’s campaign to stop parental group texts (bold move)Stacey’s epic analogy for baby number three (you’ll never see tricycles the same way again) Hit play and welcome to the group chat you won't want to mute. Plus, it’s our recommendations: 🪩 Stacey recommends a boogie with your friends at a disco club. 🛏️ Amelia is bringing back the tried and tested *checks notes* hot water bottle. 🧇 Monz is a fan of this fool-proof snack: Take 8 Weet-Bix, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 cup of desiccated coconut and a can of condensed milk. Stir all ingredients together, roll it into balls, roll in coconut and store in a bag in the freezer. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline DebateThe Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships DebateA New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work DilemmaThe Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' SchoolingGrandparents — It's Time For Your Performance ReviewConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'Why a third child is like ordering dessert.''Dear kindy mums who've judged me for being "the other mum", here's what I want you to know.'10 women on the moment they realised their mother was a narcissist.Gentle parenting is all over Instagram. But it's not always gentle on parents.'I felt like I was the perfect mother. Until I had my third child.' THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton 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 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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