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A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.5 • 1.2K Ratings

A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

    Parents Anonymous: When The Feedback Is Too Honest

    Parents Anonymous: When The Feedback Is Too Honest

    In this weeks Parents Anonymous we hear from a parent who has gone to some creative lengths to avoid the playground and a Mum feeling some shame after a screaming match with her 3 year old ended in the wrong kind of mic drop moment. 
    Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest parenting confessions and we'll score them using our completely made up scoring system! 
    Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 
    THE END BITS 
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    CREDITS:
    Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks
    Producer: Grace Rouvray
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    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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    • 14 min
    Are You The Default Parent…Of Course You Are!

    Are You The Default Parent…Of Course You Are!

    Are you the default parent? Chances are the answer is yes - the one your kids ask for everything, or the one carrying the administrative mental load.
    Tegan and Annaliese have conducted investigative research and discovered that being the default parent could actually have some adverse side effects on your relationship and your mental health and it's time we talk about it.
    Plus, Sarah Marie is back to addresses a very relatable problem about splitting the load on the return to work but warning - this one comes with very little empathy.
    And, we hear from a parent of a special needs child about how she is making dinner inclusive for the whole family on this week's Dinner Time.
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    Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd 
    Producer: Grace Rouvray
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    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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    • 24 min
    A Love Letter To My Body Post Mastectomy

    A Love Letter To My Body Post Mastectomy

    Kris O’Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts.
    After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago, Kris made the choice to go flat. A complex journey wrapped up in fear, celebration and survival.
    Kris is now on a mission to change the perceptions of mastectomy. Talking to anyone who has gone flat or foob, or supporting someone who has, to help find the joy in the Breast Case Scenario.
    Read Kris's full Little Love Story Here
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    CREDITS:
    Host & Producer: Grace Rouvray
    Guest: Kristie O'Neill from Breast Case Scenario Podcast
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    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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    • 22 min
    What It Really Means To Be A Boy Mum

    What It Really Means To Be A Boy Mum

    With the news often highlighting the darker side of what men are capable of, raising a boy in 2024 can feel daunting and lets be honest a little bit anxiety-inducing.
    Annaliese and Tegan, both moms to boys, are inspired by these challenges to teach their sons how to be good partners, sons, and friends.
    Plus, Sarah Marie tackles a rather cringy problem: why do we insist on asking if a 4-year-old has a boyfriend or girlfriend? They're just four!
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    CREDITS:
    Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd 
    Producer: Grace Rouvray
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    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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    • 18 min
    Parents Anonymous: The Prank That Went Too Far

    Parents Anonymous: The Prank That Went Too Far

    In this weeks juicy Parents Anonymous we hear of an intruder situation gone horribly or hilariously wrong, a brand new uniform and an F parent teacher interview... awks! 
    Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest parenting confessions and we'll score them using our completely made up scoring system! 
    Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 
    THE END BITS 
    Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers.
    Subscribe to Mamamia
    We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list.
    CREDITS:
    Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks
    Producer: Grace Rouvray
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    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/subscribe
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    • 12 min
    Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation

    Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation

    Body dissatisfaction is affecting nearly half of young people in Australia, even keeping them from going to school. Scary statistics, so Annaliese and Tegan dig deep to discuss their own struggles with body shame and how comments about food played a significant role in their childhood.
    Determined not to pass on the same food trauma or triggering conversations, Annaliese speaks with nutritionist Lyndi Cohen to discover the best language to use with children.
    Plus, Sarah Marie offers some relatable advice for dealing with a tricky mother-in-law situation.
    THE END BITS 
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    CREDITS:
    Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd 
    Guest: The Nude Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen. 
    Producer: Grace Rouvray
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill
    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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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

Siobhan TM ,

💤 Sleep.

Excellent Mother in law advice from Sarah-Marie! Food in many families is expressing love so the table is laden!

Sonny!73 ,

The Village has nits

I loved this episode. It made me laugh out loud and I’m not a laugh out loud person! I felt like I was having a coffee and chatting with friends. As a mum who always seems to be getting nit alerts from school and checking heads it was very relatable. It also made my head a bit itchy. Thanks guys, great episode.

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Confusing hosts

It’s such this was my fave OG parenting paddy. Now I can’t keep track of the voices and ever changing hosts…

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