Parenting comes with big ideas, cultural moments and the occasional guilty pleasure, and this week we’re unpacking all three.

Are fancy lollies the new Labubus? Stacey thinks this might be another sign adults are craving whimsy.

Plus, Amelia has declared Bluey’s dad Bandit a certified DILF, and we dig into why hot dads are suddenly everywhere.

And finally, Monz asks the hard question: has kids sport officially got out of control? Between fees, uniforms and weekend travel, is the cost of competition the newest victim of cozzie livs?

Our Recommendations:

🚘 Stacey recommends the Kmart portable folding lap desk for just $13, a road trip game-changer with a built-in storage lid.

✋ Monz wants you to try a specific greeting when you bump into other mums on a walk or run — a free, instant mood booster! (Guess which host is rolling her eyes)

👜 Amelia is loving the Project Ten Beach Bag; a recycled plastic tote from a small Geelong business, which is perfect for Summer!

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• Why grown adults are obsessed with toothy little monsters called Labubus.
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• 10 realities of kids’ sport that every parent understands.

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Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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