This Glorious Mess

This week, we received a very relatable dilemma via our Mamamia Family Facebook group. A listener is on maternity leave and struggling to justify spending money on herself as she's not earning an income, even though she is of course doing a ton of unpaid labour. It's a dilemma that struck a chord with Tegan and Leigh, so we enlisted the help of our Parents Group to talk through this tough issue, and give some advice. Plus, our nails and fails include a crushed finger and the power of saying no. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Thom Lion 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is expensive right now; between inflation and rising interest rates, we have had a lot of people asking us how to manage family budgets. To get some advice, we speak to Derek McCormack, Network Director at Raising Children, about how to effectively budget for your family. Plus, Tegan and Leigh give their best penny pinching hacks, from rewards programs to saying 'no'. And, Leigh has a very embarrassing fail that involves being caught in the act by her son... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Find out more on the Raising Children website GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Rhiannon Mooney 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...

Does your toddler have a taste for...other kids? This week, Leigh and Tegan discuss two listener dilemmas about toddlers. One is from an exasperated parent whose child won't stop biting others in the playground, and another needs advice on making the transition from cot to bed. Plus, our nails and fails include a cat piano that might tear apart Tegan and Leigh, and a robot who won't stop swearing... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Rhiannon Mooney 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund g...

Maggie Dent is one of our favourite guests on This Glorious Mess, and she joins us on the show again to share her no-nonsense and helpful parenting advice. This time, she talking about her new book Girlhood, about raising girls to be confident, happy and heard. She shares her insights into the importance of the first 1000 days of their life, the social constraints put on girls and boys, and how we can encourage our daughters (and ourselves) to break out of that conditioning. Plus, our nails and fails include a professional photo shoot and the woes of moving house with small kids. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Buy Girlhood by Maggie Dent Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6772442/Mamamia-Brand-Uplift-Study-Nappies-Baby-Food-Snacking GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Tradit...

Leigh is back from Italy! With overseas trips back on the cards, a lot of people are travelling with toddlers for the first time and begging Leigh to share what she learnt from her experience. She shares some tips that will come in handy no matter what type of getaway you're taking, plus how to make plane trips, jetlag and stopovers a lot more bearable. Plus, our nails and fails include multiple pairs of wet pants and a forgotten handbag that caused a LOT of chaos. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6772442/Mamamia-Brand-Uplift-Study-Nappies-Baby-Food-Snacking RECOMMENDATIONS: Plane Pals Babyzen Yoyo Backpack Seed Overnight Bag GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal peopl...

Gary Eck is a comedian, director, writer and creator of new kid's show Ginger and The Vegesaurs. He works in film and tv, but one of his parenting Golden Rules involve some strict rules around screens. Find out how he makes it work. Plus, our weekly Nails and Fails include the bittersweet transition to big kid pants, and a celebrity balloon artist... THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6772442/Mamamia-Brand-Uplift-Study-Nappies-Baby-Food-Snacking GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Leah Porges 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. Just by reading our articles or ...

When is the right age to have 'The Talk' (you know the one)? And how do you get through this potentially cringy topic? Andrew Daddo is back to give his sage advice to Leigh and Tegan about consent, puberty and sex. Plus, our Nails and Fails include a hack to get your little one to eat broccoli, and a car seat dilemma. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6772442/Mamamia-Brand-Uplift-Study-Nappies-Baby-Food-Snacking GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Leah Porges 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’r...

Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. Every Saturday for 10 weeks, join Claire Murphy, as she brings your family the big stories and sports highlights, all in a kid-friendly format. In just 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport. Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deni Todorović is an out and proud non-binary trans person, spreading awareness and advocating for the queer community. And while it hasn't always been easy, they have the support of their wonderful parents. Deni joins Tegan and Leigh to speak about how their parents reacted to their coming out, how others can support their children in the same position, and clear up some misconceptions about pronouns. Plus, our Nails & Fails including a swimming pool fail, and a heartfelt message from Leigh. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to Deni on No Filter and What Are You Wearing Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6772442/Mamamia-Brand-Uplift-Study-Nappies-Baby-Food-Snacking GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the ...

With holidays and plane trips back on the cards, so are some of the not-so-fun parts of travelling with kids. So we've put together a whole heap of hacks to make your next trip just that little bit smoother. From Plane Pals to lollipops, we've got you covered. Plus, our nails and fails, including talkative toddlers and some surprising advice on what to do if your child knocks out their teeth. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6772442/Mamamia-Brand-Uplift-Study-Nappies-Baby-Food-Snacking RECOMMENDATIONS: Plane Pal Very Busy Bag Give Me A Moment Bag ARTICLE: Parents Are Just Now Learning They Should Put Their Kids' Teeth Back In Their Sockets To Save Them If They Get Knocked Out — Here's Why GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us attgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Engineer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owner...