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The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

Update: 2025-09-05
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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 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

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