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PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

Update: 2025-09-05
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Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right.

Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks unpack the zeitgeist through the unique lens of being a parent.

On today's show:

  • 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 playdate hack

📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.

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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.

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PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

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