Am I A Bad Mum?
Am I A Bad Mum? The question we all ask. We love our kids but they drive us nuts so we want to share our stories and failures… oh and what time is too early to pour a wine??! Hosts: @KatieMattin and @RachelThaiday Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au
S18 E32 · Tue, April 15, 2025
You had ONE JOB!!!
Rach sent her husband, Sam on an errand to pick up the birthday cake for Gracie's birthday. What could possibly go wrong you might ask??? You will be BLOWN AWAY with what happened! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E31 · Thu, April 10, 2025
WTF is that trend?!!!
Rach has discovered the Jellycat trend and it's blown her mind! This chat definitely goes sideways!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E30 · Mon, April 07, 2025
How has it taken me this long to realise?!!
Katie has had a lightbulb moment but can't believe it's taken all these years to work it out! This is a must for all parents that want to make life easier for themselves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E29 · Fri, April 04, 2025
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING??!
Rach had a bad Mum moment when she put together Gracie's dance outfit and she she got teased for 3 hours for what she looked like! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E28 · Tue, April 01, 2025
Sorry about my inappropriate tv viewing
Rach has been shamed for allowing her kids to watch one of her guilty pleasures on tv, but wait, what did WE watch as kids?!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E27 · Mon, March 31, 2025
It's my party and I'll invite who I want to!
Rach has her 40th birthday coming up but has been hit with an awkward question from her kids. The topic then takes a dramatic turn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E26 · Thu, March 27, 2025
PROCRASTINATION is not your friend!
Katie has gone to extreme lengths to stop her girls from scrolling instead of doing homework and then staying up too late to get assignments done! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E25 · Tue, March 25, 2025
That is NEXT LEVEL entitlement!
Katie's girls have come up with a brain wave, one that will absolutely never happen. But just wait and see what solution she comes up with—who's worse, the kids or the parent?!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E24 · Mon, March 24, 2025
Do as I say not as I do!
Katie had a moment where her kids witnessed her bad behaviour, which was everything she told them NOT to do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E23 · Fri, March 21, 2025
I'M coming to semi formal!
Katie has underestimated how much semi is going to cost and the expectations are OUTRAGEOUS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E22 · Wed, March 19, 2025
Phantom shi*ers!
Rach has been looking after her nephew whilst he's toilet training, which, as we all know is a challenging time to say the least! But the story takes a turn and leaves Rach not knowing what the hell to do!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E21 · Mon, March 17, 2025
I WILL make you pay
Katie's girls have a plan to save money that is well thought out and achievable. However, is she a bad Mum for dropping the bombshell that they need to repay their debts first?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E20 · Thu, March 13, 2025
It's NOT a rain jacket!!!
Rach is feeling the aftermath of ex-cyclone Alfred and the cabin fever she felt with 2 kids (without power, hot water or phone reception), but she discovered something that although very amusing, had her second-guessing her parenting skills! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E19 · Sun, March 09, 2025
Sometimes my lies are necessary!
Katie has been caught out telling a little white lie, which spectacularly backfired! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E18 · Thu, March 06, 2025
This is INSANE!
Katie's girls are massive Billie Eilish fans and camped out to be first in line for the concert. But the lengths they went to have blown Rach's mind, and the expectation of the parents was NOT what they thought! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E17 · Tue, March 04, 2025
Eggs & champagne is all we need
As Queensland braces for a cyclone, Katie finds herself making a very irresponsible and bad Mum decision as a parent, but will it actually be that bad??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E16 · Sun, March 02, 2025
You're King of the jungle, I'm Queen of the bullsh*t!
Rach reveals what exactly went down in the jungle for I'm a celebrity get me out of here and it definitely wasn't what we thought!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E15 · Mon, February 17, 2025
Dad, don't come home unless you win!
Rach reveals what actually happened on I'm a celebrity get me out of here and why her kids had to be sensored for the TV! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E14 · Thu, February 13, 2025
Rach is OFF TO THE JUNGLE!
Rach has been given a few hours notice to pack, pick the kids up from school and get to the airport on route to South Africa to join Sam on 'I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here'! 2 kids, 3 flights, no sleep for 24 hours and a 2 day turnaround to come back home - what could possibly go wrong?!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E13 · Tue, February 11, 2025
I paid absolutely no attention sorry!
Rach feels like a bad Mum after Gracie breaks her foot and she sends her off to school hopping. But what was worse was the judgement from the doctor when she couldn't answer the basic questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E12 · Mon, February 10, 2025
We couldn't care less about your money!
Rach is frustrated when Gracie loses her lunchbox AND laptop in one week and it calls for changes to be made in the Thaiday house! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E11 · Fri, February 07, 2025
I don't even know how to use Snapchat
Katie's girls are approaching their semi formal but don't yet have a date. Katie cannot believe what she's now obsessed with and what ends up on their Snapchat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E10 · Tue, February 04, 2025
Erm, yes you will eat left overs
Katie is triggered by something her kids said in a restaurant, which cements the thought that kids don't give a shit about our money! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E9 · Mon, February 03, 2025
Why do I have to be EVERYONE'S PA?!
Katie has realised she's pretty much everyone's PA but has decided to take a different approach. Meantime, Rach has realised that managing her calendar is not her strong point! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E8 · Thu, January 30, 2025
You are Mum, you know nothing!
Katie's kids think she never was one and has NO IDEA about what it's like to be a teenager with a job. Errrrmmmm really?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E7 · Tue, January 28, 2025
Make friends with a good Mum that will tell you what to do!
Rach has made it to the end of school holidays and Gracie starting high school! They might not have made it this far had it not been for a good, very organised other Mum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E6 · Thu, January 23, 2025
You're a pain in the ar** when it comes to food!
Rach completely contradicts herself when it comes to Ellsie and food! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E5 · Tue, January 21, 2025
Sorry I didn't give you any credit!
Katie's girls have really stepped up and quite honestly shocked eveyone in the household. But she's come to a realisation that will work in every Mum's favour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E4 · Mon, January 20, 2025
Dad's a celebrity, get him out of there!
Rach's husband Sam has gone on 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' but they decided not to tell their girls until they sat down and watched the first episode! It was a big mix of emotions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E3 · Thu, January 16, 2025
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming
Rach had a moment of forgetting that her kids watch and copy what she does and this was not something she wanted replicating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E2 · Tue, January 14, 2025
Dry January isn't going very well
New year and not new us unfortunately! Rach talks about the anti climax of Christmas & new years being over and done with, and Katie reveals actually where she was on new years day at 2am! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S18 E1 · Sun, January 12, 2025
HNY! WE almost didn't make it.....literally!
Happy new year & welcome to a new season for 2025! In this episode Katie relives the trauma after the worst boat trip ever where they almost lost a family member! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E51 · Fri, December 13, 2024
Life 360 has outsmarted you!
A friends son has had his phone stolen from school and the parents turned into detectives! He would never have expected what happened! We hope you all have a great Christmas and are looking forward to being back on January 6. Stay safe! xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E50 · Tue, December 10, 2024
Do what I say NOT what I do!
Katie had a moment where she realised she was encouraging highly inappropriate behaviour, and it was her teeanger that had to parent her!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E49 · Mon, December 09, 2024
I will need a loan to buy the uniform!
Rach has a child starting high shool next year but was shocked by the expense of the uniform! As always, Katie has a hack! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E48 · Thu, December 05, 2024
I am not organised AT ALL!
Rach feels like she's drowning because she has not prepared a single thing for Christmas this year and her present ideas are questionable! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E47 · Wed, December 04, 2024
There WILL be repercussions!
Katie has decided to side with the teacher so they can go in to battle together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E46 · Mon, December 02, 2024
How about we sign you up for boarding school?!
Rach has had a horrible drive in to school this morning and is left feeling attacked, contemplating boarding school, and reacting in a way that a child psychologist would NOT recommend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E45 · Thu, November 28, 2024
How did we get to DRIVING already?!
Katie has entered a new stage of parenting teenagers - driving! How does the law allow them to just get behind the wheel?! It is not great for the nervous system at all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E44 · Tue, November 26, 2024
I'm a dance Mum and I'm going ALL in!
Rach has gone from the worst dance Mum ever, bringing the costumes in in Woolies plastic bags to being assigned 'quick change' and it's been quite the journey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E43 · Mon, November 25, 2024
I don't know what to do with them!
The never ending Christmas / summer holidays are almost here, which means the question on all of our lips is 'what do we do with them for all that time?!!!' Katie also enlightens us to what her Christmas mornings look like, and yes, she's well aware it makes her a bad Mum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E42 · Thu, November 21, 2024
You can lead a horse to water.......
In this episode Katie talks about how in her kids eyes she knows absolutely nothing and the drastic measures to get them to stop leaving homework to the last minute! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E41 · Tue, November 19, 2024
Bro, I've been there & done that!
Rach wants to fire up Ellsie to encourage her to do her best in sport but has realised that sometimes the words 'how can I help you?' work wonders! With every scenario! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E40 · Sun, November 17, 2024
I don't have the answer so I'll just make something up!
In this episode Rach realises she doesn't have a come back so she's going to have to make something up on the fly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E39 · Thu, November 14, 2024
I stole it from Aldi!!!
Katie asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for not letting them help?' When you'd rather do the job yourself because you know you will be frowned upon otherwise! Then to top it off Rach shares another hilarious Aldi story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E38 · Tue, November 12, 2024
I love your kids, i just don't want them!
In this episode we hear from Rach's brother Uncle Luke who looked after the kids while she was away. The conclusion was that he loves those kids but is glad he doesn't have any of his own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E37 · Mon, November 11, 2024
We didn't give a s*** about seamoss in my day!!!
Katie has realised there's a real difference in what we did as teenagers and what this generation are in to. They're a lot healthier but are they more fun?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E36 · Tue, November 05, 2024
Way back Wednesday - anyone for a sausage smoothie?!
Today we're throwing back with a short clip of one of our favourite episodes - when Rach dished up one of her award winning sausage smoothies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E35 · Sun, November 03, 2024
Safety has gone out of the window!
Rach took her girls away for the weekend on an active holiday. So active that Rach shit herself, the girls had to learn resilience and safety went out the window! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E34 · Thu, October 31, 2024
It's DRIVING me mad....literally!
Katie is navigating a whole new level of parenting, gearing up (excuse the pun!) to teach her kids how to drive. But it seems her driving skills are pretty questionable! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E33 · Tue, October 29, 2024
Adults are allowed to argue
Katie has found that as her kids get older they involve themselves more in parents arguing, so where is the balance between not oversharing but reminding them arguments are ok? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E32 · Mon, October 28, 2024
I want you to have a voice, just not with me!
In this episode Rach asks 'am i a bad Mum for not recieving feedback well?' The realisation that we're navigating the difference between how we were parented as kids and how we 'should be' parenting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E31 · Thu, October 24, 2024
Flashback Friday - Singing lessons after the dentist, you will be fine!
We're flashing back today to when Rach's parenting was possibly even more questionable than it is now haha! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E30 · Tue, October 22, 2024
I have a solution for everything, lets just not say them out loud!
Rach is worried she's passed on a bad trait to her 9 year old but as always Katie has a 'not by the book' solution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E29 · Sun, October 20, 2024
We all need therapy!
Katie is worried she's passed her own issues on to her children but it goes full circle and Rach thinks it's a positive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E28 · Thu, October 17, 2024
Friday night sport is NOT my jam!
Rach is resenting her decision to do the Friday night sport run and she has also realised she's the worst commitee member ever! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E27 · Mon, October 14, 2024
It's all about resilience
Katie asks if she's a bad Mum for making her kids to go to school camp? Should we be letting them decide what they're comfortable with or pushing them outside their comfort zones? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E26 · Thu, October 10, 2024
This is personal but necessary!
Rach shares something personal that she's kept from her kids up until now. How are we able to be adults that make adult decisions but still be good role models? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E25 · Tue, October 08, 2024
I'm a REALLY bad Mum
Katie said something in the moment when trying really hard to be a good Mum but it back fired and ended up being worse than not trying in the first place! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E24 · Sun, October 06, 2024
Be careful what you wish for
Rach's kids went away for the school holidays meaning she had a very quiet kid free break. But how she actually felt about it suprised her and Katie has a solution for next time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E23 · Thu, October 03, 2024
No more personal loans, the bank is closed
Katie is putting her foot down to her kids borrowing money before they've made it. Welcome to the real world guys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E22 · Tue, October 01, 2024
The kitchen is now closed
Rach has a realisation that she's been oredering her kids the same size portion for years without realising the kids are now older and hungrier! But how do you navigate things when they tell you they are 'full' and you don't believe them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E21 · Sun, September 29, 2024
We've hit a new milestone!
Something big has happened in Katie's household which is a whole new milestone, Rach is standing back, watching and taking tips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E20 · Thu, September 26, 2024
When does the beach become relaxing again?
Rach went to the beach with her kids and took barely anything. She reflects on the days where we had to take everything and the kitchen sink and how the beach with and without kids is two completely different experiences! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E19 · Wed, September 25, 2024
I feel bullied!
Katie wants to know if it's normal to feel bullied by teenagers?! As Mum's we apparently know nothing so at what point do we stop feeling bad about ourselves? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E18 · Sun, September 15, 2024
Tik Tok all you like!
Katie has lost the battle against Tik Tok and is now embracing the (loosly titled) health and education part of it! Crazy we know but we've found a positive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E17 · Thu, September 12, 2024
Let it go, let it go.......
Katie has decided to pick her battles and start letting stuff go and Rach asks when do you let them grow up and what's age appropriate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E16 · Tue, September 10, 2024
Lets all do a kid free holiday!
Rach took a well needed solo trip away and decided not to Facetime and call home very often and boy was it necessary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E15 · Thu, September 05, 2024
I have ruined it for the Toothfairy
Rach made the mistake of sending an adult text message, which was then read by her 9 year old! There was some serious back tracking to be done! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E14 · Tue, September 03, 2024
Introduced pests!
Rach is worried she's passed on a phobia to her child she tried so hard not to! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E13 · Mon, September 02, 2024
Let's not talk about the sh*t we used to eat!
Katie has made some drastic changes in her house which she wishes she made years ago. But when it comes to healthy eating lets take a look at the crap we used to eat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E12 · Thu, August 29, 2024
Investing in kids is like putting all your money on red!
Katie's kids are looking at options for school subjects next year but is the investment going to be a gamble?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E11 · Tue, August 27, 2024
The laziness is NEXT LEVEL!
Katie is really changing things up in her house, she WILL get teenagers to start pulling their weight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E10 · Sun, August 25, 2024
Am I too strict?
Rach has a moment of reflection and asks if she's being too strict? But at the same time she has her reasons and doesn't want to back down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E9 · Wed, August 21, 2024
Way back Wednesday!
Whilst we're busy recording new episodes we wanted to share with you an episode from way back! Enjoy this from 2020! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E8 · Tue, August 06, 2024
You prefer the pets to the kids!
Rach's kids are giving her a hard time over choosing the pets over them BUT when they do as they're told, don't answer back and get excited everytime they see you there is an argument to be had! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E7 · Sun, August 04, 2024
Yes you should have a voice but not too much of one!
Rach is struggling with letting her kids have a voice and be heard, but when it backfires and they refuse to do anything you ask, how do you respond?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E6 · Tue, July 23, 2024
When you're tired, you're an arsehole!
Katie has always been obsessed with kids and how much sleep they've had - and for bloody good reason after this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E5 · Sun, July 21, 2024
I'm not taking you to hospital on a Friday night!
Rach was all set for a relaxing Friday night when an accident happened and she found herself weighing up the damage vs having to give up her Friday night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E4 · Thu, July 18, 2024
Get. On. The. Bus!!!
Katie asks the question 'at what point do kids start having an urgency around leaving the house on time?!' it doesn't matter whether it's work, school, a plane to catch they think the world will wait for them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E3 · Sun, July 14, 2024
It's all short showers and shallow baths from here on!
How many times over the years do we have to teach our kids about bathroom etiquette? Katie has an issue with long showers, Rach has an issue with too much toilet paper clogging up the drain and a very funny observation is noted! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E2 · Thu, July 11, 2024
You don't give a sh** about my things!
Rach loses it over something she finds in the washing after Gracie gets back from school camp. The punishment is harsh but when will kids learn to respect our stuff?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S17 E1 · Tue, July 09, 2024
MUM'S BEWARE! (We're the targets)
Katie has some tip off's regarding criminals targeting busy Mum's when they're breaking into peoples homes & cars. And as always the kids inputs are highly amusing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E20 · Sun, June 16, 2024
I drink because I have children!
Katie is alcohol shamed by her kids again which sparks a conversation around whether the kids are getting to much education on the dangers of alcohol! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E19 · Thu, June 13, 2024
Get out of my bed!!!
Rach is feeling bad after kicking her scared and sick coughing child out of her bed so she could get some sleep! But Katie doesn't think it's that bad because she does worse! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E18 · Wed, June 12, 2024
This one time, at band camp...........
Rach's eldest daughter has returned from school camp........... with a BOYFRIEND!!! You can imagine how that went down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E17 · Mon, June 10, 2024
I need some time off, maybe like 6 months?!
Rach is navigating a challenging time wth parenting and has decided she needs some time out, is 6 months too much to ask?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E16 · Thu, June 06, 2024
It's school camp, but for a month!!!
Imagine your kids going on school camp for a month?! There's a school that actually does that and Rach & Katie will go to great lengths to get their kids enrolled! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E15 · Tue, June 04, 2024
We WILL have fun!
Katie has decided she's going to get her teenagers out of the house however much they protest and however stressful it makes the morning. Because they will all have fun in the end! Won't they? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E14 · Sun, June 02, 2024
Why are we eating healthy when you grew up on spaghetti in a can?!
Katie's kids are hating her new healthy eating phase, dinner is apparently disgusting! But when they look at what they grew up on why are we even bothering?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E13 · Thu, May 30, 2024
This is controversial! (please don't cancel us)
This one's a real divider, Katie's hit with a tough decision which there are actual laws on. Is it ok to break it for the sake of good (or not) parenting?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E12 · Sun, May 26, 2024
I need more ME time!
Katie took a trip to Eden Health Retreat in Currumbin Valley and had such an amazing time she cried when she left! Should we as Mum's be taking a bit more time out for ourselves both for us and the benefit of the kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E11 · Fri, May 24, 2024
Mum, you're cramping my style!
Rach had a day with her kids at the Treetop Challenge and accidentally acquired another child, which had an interesting affect on her 2 kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E10 · Tue, May 21, 2024
"I'm 9 and I know EVERYTHING!"
It's the topic that literally rules Katie's life - sleep! The ripple effect of us not getting enough, them not getting enough and the dramas that lack of sleep bring! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E9 · Mon, May 20, 2024
We don't waste food, it's too bloody expensive!!!
We don't waste food, we put it in a container, it goes back in the fridge, we leave it 2 weeks and then throw it away! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E8 · Thu, May 16, 2024
Flipping the rules!
Rach has realised she's allowing things that she never used to allow and is now worried she's creating bad habits! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E7 · Wed, May 15, 2024
Lets re-write the school curriculum and get with the times!
Katie feels that what the kids are learning at school is very old fashioned, they then compare it to what they learned at school! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E6 · Thu, May 02, 2024
We all just need to be kind
Rachel opens up about something her and her family are going through and how she's navigating honesty with her kids. She was particularly challenged after a moment where she broke down in front of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E5 · Tue, April 30, 2024
This laziness is NEXT LEVEL!
Katie decides one day to go around the house like some sort of detective and point out the absolute epitome of laziness! And no one was able to get away with it - husbands also beware! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E4 · Sun, April 28, 2024
Don't make eye contact!!!
Rach felt like a kid again when she turned up to something new and felt like she didn't fit in. Although she definitely did give off 'don't talk to me, I'm not a social Mum today' vibes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E3 · Thu, April 25, 2024
How do I not pass on my anxiety?
In this episode, Katie talks about the fine line between being honest with her kids and not wanting to pass on her anxieties. Should we be real or let them just be care free kids?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E2 · Tue, April 23, 2024
You took your child to WHAT appointment??!
Rach stoops to new lows when she resorts to taking her 9 year old to a not so PG appointment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S16 E1 · Sun, April 21, 2024
If you tell them that they WILL need therapy!!!
Katie finds herself in a situation where if she reveals the truth they may never recover! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E34 · Thu, April 04, 2024
I'm the one with the job, how come I get the dupes?!
Katie's realised that her teenage kids are opting for the expensive brands when she's buying the dupes and she's the one with the job! How does that work out and how do you teach work ethic?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E33 · Tue, April 02, 2024
Put your life jacket on first!
Rach planned to be at work all day but was able to finish early and asked the question "am i a bad Mum for not going home?!" Sometimes as Mum's we've got to do stuff for ourselves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E32 · Thu, March 28, 2024
Why is everything done LAST MINUTE?!
Katie is finding it really hard to understand why her kids leave everything to the last minute. It's the final straw when they tell her they need to do their homework at 9.30pm on Sunday night! Thank goodness for the holidays..... or is it?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E31 · Tue, March 26, 2024
I don't know whether to punish or reward you!
Katie finds herself in a situation where she's not sure if her kids have been really smart or really lazy?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E30 · Sun, March 24, 2024
Lets all perv on the new purple Wiggle!
Rach would like to introduce the new purple Wiggle to our listeners, you are all welcome! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E29 · Thu, March 21, 2024
This is NOT recommended by a child psychologist
Katie had a tough evening of parenting where her kids unleashed and she did what every child psychologist would say not to do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E28 · Tue, March 19, 2024
This is a NO KIDS ZONE!
Rach addresses the elephant in the room which leads to a conversation about babies at weddings and kids on planes! Oh and the role of Mum v Dad on the plane!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E27 · Sun, March 17, 2024
Did she get that potty mouth from YOU?!
Rach tells the story of a friends new Au Pair and what she was faced with when asking the 5 year old to get ready for school! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E26 · Thu, March 14, 2024
Kids learning shot put or the recorder - which is worse?!
In this episode Rach chats about little althetics being on the only 2 times she'd love a wine - Friday nights and Sunday arvos! In true Rach style she's very competitive but is struggling with this particular sport! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E25 · Tue, March 12, 2024
I'm only spending my money on 1 of you!!!
In this episode Katie asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for treating them differently?' Both of her girls have asked for something but she's decided only one of them will get it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E24 · Thu, March 07, 2024
You've been making me late your entire life!
Katie was told by her kids to 'hurry up, we don't want to be late' the retaliation was NOT calm and she unleashed on the last 15 years of her being made late! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E23 · Tue, March 05, 2024
Don't judge my cooking!
Rach has a friend who is judged on her cooking by her daughter's 11 year old friend! Do we really have to make home cooked meals to be good Mums? We don't think so! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E22 · Mon, March 04, 2024
Alright, lets all have chips for breakfast!
It's been slim pickings in Katie's house with questionable breakfasts AND lunchboxes which were a little suprising for the kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E21 · Sun, February 25, 2024
It was a whipper snipper accident!
This was going to be a more serious episode but in true Am I A Bad Mum style went completely sideways! In this episode Katie reveals a piece of wisdom that gives us Mum's a permission slip not to give ourselves a hard time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E20 · Thu, February 22, 2024
Sorry your PE kit isn't washed, it's up to you now!
You know when you reach that point where you're doing everything for everyone? Well Katie's decided enough is enough and she's dropping everything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E19 · Sun, February 18, 2024
Kids don't give a sh** about our money!
Katie is sick of kids not caring how much we have to spend on buying stuff, replacing lost stuff and generally expecting Mum to the the never ending bank! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E18 · Thu, February 15, 2024
You're peer pressuring me!
In this episode Rach admits she was peer pressured by her kids into doing something she really didn't want to - she retaliated and there was pay back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E17 · Tue, February 13, 2024
Just eat it out of the BIN!!!
Katie has stooped to a new low making her kids stop throwing away uneaten food and take it back out of the bin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E16 · Sun, February 11, 2024
1st child is rainbows & lollypops but the 2nd is here to F*** shit up!
Rach's competitive nature has been passed on to her children and during a session at little athletics, she realised she's at a loss with how to parent in certain situations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E15 · Fri, February 09, 2024
F*** off!!!!!!!!
Do you ever feel ganged up on or bullied by your kids? In this episode Katie compares it to taking the school bully out, driving her around all day and paying for anything she wants! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E14 · Tue, February 06, 2024
Hey Mum, what's a strip joint?
Rach asks the question 'what am I supposed to be learning from having 2 girls?!' Why do siblings have to fight so much? How are we supposed to cope with it? And is it ok to take the toy and just throw it out?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E13 · Sun, February 04, 2024
It's resilience mate!
Rach is putting her foot down when it comes to having days off school when the kids are tired / there's a thunder storm / they're scared of the rain?!!! It's time for some resilience! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E12 · Fri, February 02, 2024
You're a danger to society!
In this episode Katie talks about the next big stage her kids are about to go through - driving!!! WTF! And she's got a great solution to the argument that everyone elses parents are buying them their first cars (they're not!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E11 · Tue, January 30, 2024
You may as well just eat with your FEET!!!
Rach has decided the year of 9 and 11 is the year she wants more! And Katie has realised she' giving mixed messages, one minute telling her kids the need to grow up whilst reminding them they're still kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E10 · Sun, January 28, 2024
And that's why we drink!
This episode is a bit of deep one where the girls chat about not wanting to be their kids best friends, boundaries and how to limit the therapy they'll need as adults! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E9 · Thu, January 25, 2024
There is nothing in the fridge!!!
Katie is experiencing next level laziness from her kids who think there's no food ever in the house! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E8 · Tue, January 23, 2024
Why are the back to school uniforms ALWAYS a drama?!
As we know Katie is tight when it comes to buying replacement school uniforms that have been lost, ruined, covered in paint etc but she's taken it to the next level! Why do we end up spending so much money when the kids hate what you buy anyway?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E7 · Sun, January 21, 2024
I'm so angry I can't even speak!
Katie's patience is tested to the absolute limit when her kids go against what she told them with horrific consequences! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E6 · Thu, January 18, 2024
What the f*** am I doing here?!!
Rach had a moment of reflection on the places she goes and the things she does because of her kids which she would NEVER do otherwise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E5 · Tue, January 16, 2024
I'm literally crying in Westfield because of you kids!
Katie had a moment where she was so frustrated she thought she'd never recover! And the result ended up being extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E4 · Sun, January 14, 2024
I'll just sit here and be the innactive parent!
Rach is sick of having to find something to do every day during the never ending school holidays and never imagined she'd end up using the line 'stop hightailing the old Grandma' whilst on a trip to Timezone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E3 · Thu, January 11, 2024
Would you fart at the table if Reece Walsh was here?!!!
Rach asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for expecting more?' She read an article that really hit home about her parenting style and is now questioning whether it should change? And she's also encoutered another dinner battle - farting at the table! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E2 · Tue, January 09, 2024
I'm a BAD influence!
Katie's new years eve didn't go to plan after she realised she set a really bad example for her kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S15 E1 · Sun, January 07, 2024
Buyers regret, the presents are going back!
Rach has buyers regret with a couple of the kids Christmas presents which have had some disastrous outcomes! Katie's been kicked off of Facebook and Rach has a new slogan for the podcast - More in 24......!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E31 · Thu, December 14, 2023
I don't know what I'm doing!!!
Katie has loosened the strings slightly but it is completely out of her depth! How did we manage when we were kids with no phones and no sat nav?! This is the last episode of the season so have a great Christmas and see you in the new year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E30 · Tue, December 12, 2023
Just reach around and grab a foot!!!
Drving with kids in the car is something they should teach you when you learn to drive! Rach has got to a point where her kids are now back seat drivers and Katie's are also a little too judgy when it comes to something they think they know better! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E29 · Sun, December 10, 2023
I missed the email AGAIN!
Rach has had a parenting fail, missing the deadline for class choices. Which leads her to probably her finest parenting moment yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E28 · Sat, December 09, 2023
Just cut the mould off it'll be fine!
Katie has been told by her kids she makes 'mediocre' lunch boxes and she has the perfect solution. It's the end of the year and the cupboards are bare so we have to do what we have to do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E27 · Wed, December 06, 2023
If elf on the shelf wasn't bad enough!!!
Rach has well and truly shot herself in the foot with this one! What seemed like a good idea to get her husband involved has resulted in double the work! Now, how do we get out of this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E26 · Sun, December 03, 2023
Sorry I couldn't make the concert, I didn't want to come!
If you're in need of a laugh, this is your episode! Hear why Rach decided not to go to the violin concert, what she did instead and their thoughts on kids playing musical instruments! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E25 · Thu, November 30, 2023
Bring a plate, my arse!!!
Katie is in a panic when she's told by her kids she needs to bring a plate ON THE WAY to the party! It's ok though, they've got a solution which..... will cost a lot more money! Also hear how both Katie & Rach still can't accept paying 15 cents for a grocery bag and it's extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E24 · Mon, November 27, 2023
Another wine anyone?!
Katie had an idea of how her kids could make some cash during the school holidays saving bottles for the containers for change bin. When she saw how many bottles there actually were she decided to take on the job herself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E23 · Thu, November 23, 2023
How is this MY fault?!!
Rach is in the thick of the dance concert, rehersals, dress rehersals and volunteering backstage but nearly didn't get there because of one tiny Mum error that saw her being blamed every which way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E22 · Tue, November 21, 2023
You can't do your kid's math work? Dumb b****
Katie has tried to help with her kids math work but it's proving a challenge both understanding and being a bit half arsed! And during the chat Rach reveals an interesting realisation about herslef! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E21 · Sun, November 19, 2023
This is highly inappropriate!
Katie took her kids to a show which she thought would be pretty PG, turns out it was over 18's and highly inappropriate! Also, WTF is this talk of a 4 day school week?!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E20 · Thu, November 16, 2023
You want some time for yourself? I'll see to that!!!
Rach goes away for a couple of the days and whilst trying to relax is bombarded with messages, calls and someone needing something. And it gets extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E19 · Tue, November 14, 2023
Quick hide, before they see us!!!
Katie was trying to stay away so the kids could have their own space during their teenage birthday party. Noone could imagine the picture of where she ended up and why she had to hide before the parents did pick up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E18 · Mon, November 13, 2023
"We're not serious dance Mum's!"
It's that time of the year for Rach and her girls - the annual dance concert. She's gone from one extreme to the other in terms of volunteering and isn't afraid to throw others under the bus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E17 · Thu, November 09, 2023
These kids are getting an easy ride!
Katie has found an app that's helped her massively with parenting, in a world where our kids get it so easy, finally we can use technology to our advantage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E16 · Tue, November 07, 2023
Lets put our listening ears on shall we?!!!
Katie follows through with the threat that 'if you're not ready on time, I'm not taking you'. Seemed simple enough but as always wasn't! Also Rach has found the perfect way to never ever risk having her car stolen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E15 · Sun, November 05, 2023
Are Grandkids a 2nd chance after you mess up first time round?!
In this episode Katie talks about the things she'd do differently if she had the time again and what (if anything) they've saved to pass on one day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E14 · Thu, November 02, 2023
What is that vibrating in your bag?!
Rach has a couple of friends who have had awkward moments where their kids have found things that they shouldn't have! The tables turm when she experiences a similar thing with her own Mum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E13 · Tue, October 31, 2023
I am a slave in this house & noone cares!
An incident happened in Katie's house where she ended up in hospital and fully blamed the kids! And her experience in the A&E waiting room was very interesting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E12 · Sun, October 29, 2023
I'm just trying to make you not dumb!
In this episode Katie talks about the job she's handed over and what she made her kids do to avoid an evening of mindless scrolling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E11 · Thu, October 26, 2023
I am putting the full blame on Dad for this one!
Rach finds herself having to do a trip to the hospital with her youngest and fully blames Dad for it before picking up the pieces and going to the extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E10 · Tue, October 24, 2023
F*** Mum, it's all about what I need!
Katie has a solution to her stuff disappearing from the bathroom and taken by little people. Also Rach started her online shopping and was the ultimate bad Mum with what she did!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E9 · Sun, October 22, 2023
We're not sponsored by Aldi (should be!)
In this episode Katie & Rach discuss the cost of living and how they're now shopping and Rach is out of her league at a Maths & Tecnology presentation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E8 · Thu, October 19, 2023
There's no way I'm buying new shoes this stage of the term!
When Katie's kids started high school she bought new shoes - big flappy clown shoes that would last. And you won't believe how long she's let them stay in them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E7 · Tue, October 17, 2023
I'm not here to be watching everyone else's kids!
We all know Rach is competitive whe not comes to sport and now she has a mini me who is the exact same! But she confuses the hell out of Ellsie when she tells her to try in one but not in the other! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E6 · Sun, October 15, 2023
Sorry I'm late, get in, get in, get in!!!
Katie's kids have pulled her up on how often she's late picking them up from school, it's the usual Mum / work struggle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E5 · Thu, October 12, 2023
Don't judge us, we're parents!
Rach heard about a video that went viral where a guy judges a woman at the park with her child and she's totally torn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E4 · Tue, October 10, 2023
"It's up for $300 but will you take $20??!"
Katie's getting rid of the last of the kids toys which is emotional until she realises she'll get her grass back for the first time in 14 years! Bring on the joy of dealing with 'the Gumtree buyer'!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E3 · Sun, October 08, 2023
I will never give them the option again!
This topic comes from a friend who made the rookie error of asking the kids to choose their treat but not wanting to give them the one they picked! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E2 · Thu, October 05, 2023
I didn't want to go in the first place!!!
Rach too her girls to watch the football but forgot to prepare them that they might actually lose. Thank goodness for the co-parenting Uber driver! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S14 E1 · Tue, October 03, 2023
Are you kidding? Where are your shoes???!
Katie had a moment of realising screens are literally preventing kids working out what they're supposed to be doing in a day. When she arrives at an appointment and one child has no shoes on it send her over the limit. And Rach can relate but karma fixed the problem! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E26 · Thu, September 14, 2023
Extra curricular activity hell
Rach thinks she's missed the boat on an activity that she should've started years ago. And can your own social life put a stop to certain days the kids activities are on?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E25 · Tue, September 12, 2023
I dream of grocery shopping solo!
Katie reckons her grocery bill goes up massively when her kids are in toe and whilst on a solo trip witnesses another Mum with a whole other battle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E24 · Sun, September 10, 2023
The 7 minute rule - tried & tested!
Katie explains the 7 minute rule which is a gamechanger when it comes to kids, and Rach tries it out (although shortend it to 5!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E24 · Thu, September 07, 2023
GET OUT OF THE CAR!!!
We've all been there - kids playing up in the car and us wanting to make them walk home! Katie for the first time follows through! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E22 · Tue, September 05, 2023
The great vegetable stand off!
It's the topic thats keeps on giving and the battle that keeps on battling - kids and vegetables! And Rach has come up with a solution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E21 · Sun, September 03, 2023
Let's smoke them out!
Katie's got a problem with the neighbours kid which puts her in an impossible position. What's the right thing to do here?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E20 · Thu, August 31, 2023
Honesty is not always the best policy!
Rach finds herself in a situation that she was not prepared for! In stumbling for the right answer she hits gold! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E19 · Wed, August 30, 2023
I feel like I've just come back from war!!!
Katie's kids had an eye opener of a school camp which Katie thoroughly enjoyed hearing about! And their view on it was pretty hilarious! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E18 · Tue, August 22, 2023
I'm literally covered in sh**!
Rach has a day out with the kids that ends up with her covered in shit and the kids almost adopted by another family! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E17 · Sun, August 20, 2023
No money? Not my problem!
Katie has been trying to encourage her girls to save money with no luck, until they realise if they want to go to the Ekka they need a lot of cash and fast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E16 · Thu, August 17, 2023
Who calls in sick to tuck shop duty?!
Rach does! In his episode Katie has realised she's a bad Mum even when trying to be good. Another epic fail and Rach couldn't even manage her 2nd ever stint at tuckshop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E15 · Thu, August 10, 2023
I'd like to put vodka in my chia pudding!
Rach asks the question 'am I bad mum for setting ll the wrong rules?' She's realised after speaking with a nutritionist that her approach to get her kids to eat fruit & veg is all wrong! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E14 · Wed, August 09, 2023
Do I have anything of my own?!
Katie has put her foot down over her stuff being taken by her kids and invested in a solution! Although the problem is that she's had complete double standards doing so! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E13 · Sun, August 06, 2023
I'm drowning!
Rach finds herself at a kids playcentre (first red flag) on a Friday night (second red flag) and decides to make some bad Mum choices in order to cope with it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E12 · Thu, August 03, 2023
I've lost control!
Katie is hit with the ultimate of all questions from 1 child, a knock you off your chair, let the ground swallow me up question! Follow @amiabadmum, @katiemattin and @rachelthaiday on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E11 · Tue, August 01, 2023
R.E.S.P.E.C.T!
Katie finds herself working out how many years she has to pay for everything for her kids before they buy it themselves and a there's a comment made that Rach decides is A grade parenting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E10 · Mon, July 31, 2023
We don't negotiate with little terrorists!
Rach finds herself in a situation where one of her girls gets invited to stay for a sleepover and one doesn't. The struggle is real and Rach loses on ALL levels! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E9 · Thu, July 27, 2023
I would just like to go on a drunk lunch by myself!
Katie is preparing for some solo parenting and is wondering if she's a bad Mum for organising someting to do in the middle to break it up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E8 · Tue, July 25, 2023
There needs to be Uber kids!
Rach is happy to admit she's not the most organised of Mum's but after forgetting to rsvp to a kids birthday party is hit with the perfect explanation of what our jobs actually are! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E7 · Mon, July 24, 2023
Choose your favourite child!
Rach organised something for one of her kids and not the other and has struggled to live it down, meantime it seems Katie did the exact same thing but was there good enough reason? The kids don't think so! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E6 · Thu, July 20, 2023
I'm changing the wifi password
Katie is finding it hard to work out whether it's homework or Netflix the girls are doing on the laptops and finds out a very dusturbing story in the meantime! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E5 · Tue, July 18, 2023
Please just let me be hungover!
Rach had a shocker of a weekend and is suffering the consequences! However she's struggling to get over the repercussions from her kids even more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E4 · Mon, July 17, 2023
What are you watching??!
Katie has realised she's lost control of what her kids are watching and they now know more than she even knew! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E3 · Thu, July 13, 2023
Oh sh** I forgot I have kids!
Katie got carried away in the hotel bar and had a moment of 'forgetting' she had kids! And Rach fully blamed her kids for something they played no part in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E2 · Tue, July 11, 2023
First I'm banning social media and then we're banning going out!
Rach finds herself in a tricky situation where her girls are exposed to drunk party girls with next to nothing on - Rach doesn't cope!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S13 E1 · Mon, July 10, 2023
You should have worked harder!
Katie has done something she never thought she ever would, it was a bucket list situation that she didn't include her kids in. The ultimate 'I'll show you who's boss' scenario!' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E26 · Thu, June 22, 2023
I'm trying hard for my kids not to hate me!
Rach is accused of favouring one child because of the interest she shows in the other's sport. And she's realised she can literally never win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E25 · Tue, June 20, 2023
The house is too noisy!
Katie has realised that as the kids get older the house gets noisier and the bedtimes are later (just not for her!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E24 · Sun, June 18, 2023
You're eating like an animal!!!
Rach is frustrated that she's spent years teaching table manners and it's all completely forgotten! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E23 · Thu, June 15, 2023
Let me think of a punishment....I need a minute to make it good!
Katie has realised she has no idea of what the reprocussions are for not getting out of the house online and if it will ever be something that actually happens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E22 · Tue, June 13, 2023
Be suspicious of everyone!!!
Rach chats stranger danger and how she hasn't even touched on online safety. Do we have to assume everyone is a 70 year old peodophile?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E21 · Sun, June 11, 2023
One on one time - it's needed!
Katie's realised she does very little one on one time with her girls and things have come to head! But she feels like she's failed again when forgetting the other child! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E21 · Thu, June 08, 2023
I literally cannot give parenting advice!!!
Rach has found a book that she's finding helpful and wants to share after she realises she has no advice to give to her new Mum to be friend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E20 · Tue, June 06, 2023
Mum's are so old!!!!
Katie is hit with a question, 'are you sad you're so old there's nothing to look forward to?!!!' errrrm, excuse me??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E19 · Tue, May 30, 2023
I'm going downtown!!!
Katie has introduced a new rule in their house and it's got her thinking that she introduces new rules all the bloody time and never sticks to them so will this one work??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E18 · Sun, May 28, 2023
Get up and mow the lawns!
Why is it so hard to get kids to do anything around the house? The battle is real! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E17 · Thu, May 25, 2023
Ok get out of the car you're walking home!
Katie finds herself in a situation where she follows through but the situation makes her feel like more of a bad Mum than first thought! Rach chats about which is worse, kids waking at the crack of dawn or tearing your hair out because they won't get out of bed! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E16 · Tue, May 23, 2023
An enjoyable trip to the dentist!
Katie has a moment where they're on the way to the dentist and she's recieved back chat in the car, what happens when she gets into the dentist is next level! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E15 · Sun, May 21, 2023
No one understands the ICloud!!!
Katie has an idea for all the Mum's who have thousands of photos of their kids and no idea where they're saved to! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E14 · Thu, May 18, 2023
Where did I come from? Sh**!!!
Rach herself in a situation where it's her kids that have told others about the birds and the bees and now they're asking questions. Did she overshare? And how do we get past the where did I come from book?!! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E13 · Tue, May 16, 2023
I am losing control!!!
Katie feels like she's lost control of her kids eating and sleeping habits, Rach remembers the time her Mum let her eat chocolate mousse at Sizzler until she vomited - then they didn't feel so bad after all! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E12 · Sun, May 14, 2023
Here's your budget.... good luck!
Katie has decided to teach her kids the value of money and how to budget by giving them an allowance and making them buy their own toiletries..... there will be a lock going up on her bathroom door - this could be interesting! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E11 · Thu, May 11, 2023
They have it so good they'll be home until they're 40!
The girls discuss why they think their kids won't want to leave home for a long time and how different things are to when they were kids! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E10 · Wed, May 10, 2023
Don't worry about what I want, it's all about you!
Katie asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for telling them they're selfish?' after she asked for 1 thing for her and it wasn't done! Is it our fault for making them so selfish?! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E9 · Sun, May 07, 2023
Is it an elephant or ant sized problem?!!
Rach's patience has been wearing thin and both have come to a refreshing new 'I don't give a sh** approach!' Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E8 · Thu, May 04, 2023
If you're going to wine shame me, how about I icecream shame you!
This episode we've had inspiration from one of our lovely listeners asking 'am I a bad Mum if I don't want to tuck my kids into bed?'. Katie has a great idea on how to make it win win! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E7 · Tue, May 02, 2023
I'm literally everyone's PA!
Katie has had a moment of realisation that she's everyone's PA, how about people (and pets!) start taking care of their own sh**! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E6 · Thu, April 27, 2023
What's for dinner? Sh** on a stick!!!
Katie is sick of her kids hating every dinner she puts infront of them, Rach has an idea what to do! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E5 · Wed, April 26, 2023
I'm a competitive Mum so you're going to be a competitive child!
Rach hits a hurdle with her 10 year old who doesn't want to do cross country but there is no way she is going to allow that to happen! Not in the Thaiday house!!! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E4 · Sun, April 23, 2023
I'm going to let you have it and then give you a hard time!
Rach has had a situation where she's compromised and let her 10 year old have something she doesn't want her to have but then has given her a hard time about it! Katie found herself in the exact same situation and is questioning her parenting skills! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E3 · Thu, April 20, 2023
I'm bringing back the game, nag or pig?!!
Katie is sick of being told she's a nag so has taken the control back with an interesting game and Mum hack! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E2 · Tue, April 18, 2023
I only want to grocery shop ALONE!
Katie took her kids to do the grocery shopping on a rare occasion and has realised why it's such a bad idea! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 E1 · Sun, April 16, 2023
I've completely forgotten that I'm the adult!!!
Katie found herself at a point in the holidays when she was maybe a little too inappropriate and Rach can definitely relate! Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more: www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E35 · Thu, March 30, 2023
DO. YOUR. HOMEWORK
How much cana kid procrastinate before actually doing homework, outfit changes, pet feeding, making the bed.... anything but! Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E34 · Tue, March 28, 2023
I asked 6000 times, It's no wonder I'm grumpy!
Katie has been told by her kids that she's grumpy so she explains exactly why and then asks if they'd actually like to see grumpy?!! Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E33 · Sun, March 26, 2023
I. Am. Sick. of. Food. Waste!!!
Katie has had enough of food waste in their house especially with how expensive groceries are now. Also hear how Rach's first ever trip to Aldi went!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E32 · Thu, March 23, 2023
What do I do right?!!!
Rach has put her foot down and put a stop to Gracie expressing herself and the reason why is hilarious! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E31 · Tue, March 21, 2023
I'm in parental damage control!
Katie is questioning how this podcast is effecting her kids after she was faced with some tough questions. But how entertaining will an episode be on which vegetables they ate at dinner tonight?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E30 · Sun, March 19, 2023
"Mum's not wearing any knickers!!!!"
Katie forgets she is talking to her own children when mentioning something completely innapropriate and if that wasn't bad enough her husband steps in and makes everything so much worse! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E29 · Thu, March 16, 2023
You want WHAT for your birthday?!
Rach finds herslef in a situation where she wishes she hadn't asked for birthday lists and unbelievably is considering the far fetched gift! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E28 · Tue, March 14, 2023
I'm a Mum and you want me to stay in the backpackers?!
Katie has a situation where taking some me time has caused some serious Mum guilt - especially when her flight is cancelled and there aren't many options for the kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Sun, March 12, 2023
This new podcast may help you and your kids - Positive Kid Vibes
Welcome to a podcast designed to help your kids with their daily struggles and give them a positive affirmation that they can listen to with or without you. New episodes out every day from Monday March 13th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E27 · Sun, March 12, 2023
YOU'RE calling ME lazy?!
Katie finds herself with a rare moment to relax and is literally never going to live it down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E26 · Thu, March 09, 2023
Why did you tell your teacher that about me??!!
Rach finds herself in a very awkward situation when her 8 year old decides to completely overshare in front of the teacher! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E25 · Wed, March 08, 2023
I am mortified they found that!
It was the moment every parent has tried to avoid for Katie, not so much 'walking in on the act' but something her kids found that wasn't meant to be found! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E24 · Sun, March 05, 2023
I'm done with kids parties, especially on saturday nights!
Rach trusted her 10 year old to go to a late night birthday party and remember her rules. They're pretty much all ignored and the result was hilarious for everyone apart from Rach! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E23 · Thu, March 02, 2023
What will it take to get you to wear sunscreen?!
Katie has a new battle and wants to know how the hell to get her girls to wear sunscreen. Rach has a great idea on how to do it and it's probably not what a professional would suggest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E22 · Tue, February 28, 2023
Get off your screens and enjoy the view!
Katie decided they were going to go out for the day as a family but has realised literally everything they as parents want to do bores the shit out of the kids! (She made them do it all anyway!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E21 · Sun, February 26, 2023
There's too much stuff to volunteer for!
Katie has been told that if her kids want to take part in their competition she has to volunteer to help out for the day (even though she's had to pay a lot to enter!) You can imagine how it went down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E20 · Thu, February 23, 2023
I'm pretty much just a taxi driver!
Katie's kids want to go to the next level in iceskating but it means training morning and night and someones got to take them! She's not an elite athlete sort of Mum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E19 · Tue, February 21, 2023
The Mum / work juggle with Erin Molan
In this episode we welcome tv and radio host Erin Molan to the podcast to chat work / Mum life, the constant Mum guilt and using facetime to still be present for the story before bed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E18 · Sun, February 19, 2023
This conversation is harder to explain than I thought!
Rach finds herself in an awkward situation trying to explain what a miscarriage is to 3 small kids. It's an emotional topic but they couldn't helf but laugh when the kids thought she'd actually left the baby at westfield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E17 · Thu, February 16, 2023
Put a fork in me, I am done!
Katie has decided she needs to do less so that her kids learn to do more for themselves but where do you draw the line so that you're still actually being a parent?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E16 · Tue, February 14, 2023
Leave my phone ALONE!!!!
Rach's phone ended up disappearing down the back of the garden and then coming back with a video filmed by her 8 year old, meantime Katie has thousands of selfies of her kids that appear on her phone but can't access them because she doesn't understand the cloud!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E15 · Sun, February 12, 2023
Your lunchbox is now a woolies bag!
Katie has had enough of lost lunchboxes and containers and what she's resorted to seemsto be working! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E14 · Thu, February 09, 2023
It's all your fault!!!
Rach spent a lot of time and thought thinking of names for her girls even after they were born, Katie had a very different experience! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E13 · Tue, February 07, 2023
It's too late for the parental control stuff now!
Katie is shocked when she realises her girls know more about the birds and bees than she thought and even more shocked when she realises the information is coming from her own experiences on another (adult) podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E12 · Sun, February 05, 2023
I'm sick of the half arsed job doing!
Katie has decided her kids are fully capable to complete jobs properly and the problem is just laziness, as always they come up with a solution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E11 · Thu, February 02, 2023
Stop Facetiming people when I'm in the shower!
Rach has officially been exposed (literally) and trying to explain to Ellsie why she didn't want to appear on the screen whilst in the shower was interesting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E10 · Tue, January 31, 2023
You had 9 weeks and left it until the night before?!!!
Katie spent the night before school went back sewing hems on uniforms, as you can imagine it was a calm exchange as to why it wasn't brought up during the whole of the summer holidays! And Rach loses it when she hears what happened at TK Maxx! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E9 · Sun, January 29, 2023
Gloves on lets fight it out!
Rach is at the end of her tether trying to understand why her kids fight so much, she's also been up against it with sex questions from her 7 year old and Katie's kids have shocked her by reading out the titles of a very inapropriate podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E8 · Thu, January 26, 2023
If you're not doing your jobs, I'm not doing mine!
Katie has had enough of kids not pulling their weight so she's decided not to pull hers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E7 · Tue, January 24, 2023
I've lost control because they're better at technology!
Rach is now regretting another Christmas present, her 7 year old having a smart watch means she's now getting 27 calls a day AND she's over ridden the parental controls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E6 · Sun, January 22, 2023
Tik Tok is gone forever!
Rach has an issue with screens and hasn't done herself any favours with the girls Christmas presents, meantime Katie has banned Tik Tok after the latest worrying info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E5 · Thu, January 19, 2023
The ultimate threat is now in use!
Katie has stooped to a new low in the latest threat that's being used! You've gotta do what you've gotta do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E4 · Tue, January 17, 2023
I'm changing roles and you're not going to like it!
Rach has a new job meaning she's out of the house longer that usual and the household is not coping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E3 · Sun, January 15, 2023
No mate, whilst I pay the bills you do what I say!
Rach asks if it's our fault our kids are so entitled and how we deal with that? Katie has the realisation that we're mixing modern parenting with how our parents used to be and it's getting bloody confusing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E2 · Thu, January 12, 2023
Mum's gone wild!
Katie had a difficult dissition to make - whether to include her kids in her birthday celebrations or to leave them at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S11 E1 · Tue, January 10, 2023
I don't have the answer so I'm just going to give up!
Welcome to a new season for 2023! In this episode Rach has had tough questions to deal with around Santa being real from her kids. And she also made a rookie error when it came to the presents! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E26 · Thu, December 15, 2022
Secret Santa's are $5 not bloody $20!
Katie is sick of her kids committing to stuff she needs to pay for so she's cracked down and made them liable! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E25 · Tue, December 13, 2022
This stupid elf!!!
Elf on the shelf is back in Rach's household and isn't fully welcomed by all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E24 · Sun, December 11, 2022
I. Am. Not. Coping!
Katie has a moment of sadness when her girls want to give things up because they're not cool anymore. Although there's one thing that they're more than welcome to drop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E23 · Thu, December 08, 2022
2 f'ing dollars? Do it yourself!!!
Rach has a friend who's actually been able to get her kids to do jobs without nagging and she shares the secret! And do you offer money for jobs or should they just do them to be able to live in the house?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E25 · Tue, December 06, 2022
If it's on a Friday night, you're not doing it!
Rach's kids have been hasstling her to do Friday night swimming - the only night she gets to chill. Not only that but the parents have to run the BBQ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E24 · Sun, December 04, 2022
Enjoy spending your birthday money on tupperware!
Katie has decided she's not replacing anything ever again! You lose it, you go without! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E23 · Thu, December 01, 2022
We don't use that word in our house!
Rach has certain words that are banned in her house although there are exceptions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E22 · Tue, November 29, 2022
Am I being rude or just assertive?
Katie has a frustrating moment on the phone to a company where her kids tell her she's being rude. They chat around what's rude and what's assertive and then she has a shocker of a story to tell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E21 · Sun, November 27, 2022
Is it ok to discipline other peoples kids?!
Rach finds herself in a situation where someone else has to step in, haven't we all done it quietly so the parent doesn't hear?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E20 · Thu, November 24, 2022
Don't bother with algebra you will NEVER need it!
Katie has been thinking about some of the stuff you learn at school that you will never need - algebra, origami, the recorder.... the list goes on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E19 · Mon, November 21, 2022
Extracurricular activities - lets give it all up!
Katie's kids drop a bombshell just before the dance concert and it turns out she may have wasted 12 years of cash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E18 · Sun, November 20, 2022
I have a new game - you're not going to like it!
Katie introduces a new game to the household and it's called 'nag or pig'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E17 · Thu, November 17, 2022
I may only be 7 but I'm ready to leave home!
Rach is shocked when her 7 year old shows her the bags she's got packed around the house and it turns out she's prepared for every occasion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E16 · Tue, November 15, 2022
Try and explain THAT to your kids!
Katie is concerned that she hasn't been monitoring what her kids are doing online and is shocked by something she found! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E15 · Sun, November 13, 2022
I missed you but now you can go back!
Katie has had extreme Mum guilt and realises when you're not with your kids you miss them so much then when they're back they punish you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E14 · Thu, November 10, 2022
You think you don't need me? You're 7!
Rach is struggling with her girls growing up to fast and not needing her anymore where as Katie is finiding the opposite! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E13 · Tue, November 08, 2022
I'm a Mum, I have no dignity!
Katie has resorted to last resort when it comes to getting the kids to leave the house on time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E12 · Sun, November 06, 2022
Who's the parent, me or you?!
Rach had a moment of reflection when her 7 year old articulated advise better than her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E11 · Thu, November 03, 2022
Your birthday list is unrealistic, let me tell you what you want!
Katie is being hit with a pretty unrealistic wish list from her teenagers, its back to Kmart we go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E10 · Tue, November 01, 2022
2 minute noodles it is, don't judge me!
Katie has been shamed for giving her kids microwave meals but Rach has an easy solution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E9 · Mon, October 31, 2022
The person you should be most scared of is me!
Katie's kids didn't listen after telling them something a million times so she's going extreme to get them to learn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E8 · Thu, October 27, 2022
A week of gastro and I am moving out!
Rach has had the worst week ever with gastro making it's way through the household! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E7 · Tue, October 25, 2022
Why do you save the bad behaviour for when I get home?!
Katie has had a few work trips lately but has decided the hell she faces once home isn't worth the time away! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E6 · Sun, October 23, 2022
Sorry for leaving you waiting at the school gate again!
The work / life / kid battle is real, Katie asks the if she is a bad Mum for leaving the kids waiting at the school gate and serving up a microwave meal for dinner?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E5 · Tue, October 18, 2022
I'm going to be the main character in my life!
This episode is all about putting ourselves first and being the main character again! Anyone for a girls trip?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E4 · Sun, October 16, 2022
Think I'm embarrassing? You ain't seen nothing yet!
Katie's kids had a moment of complete embarrassment at something she did which only encouraged her to do it more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E3 · Thu, October 13, 2022
But what about the bad Dad's?!
This episode we are joined by B105 breakfast host Matty Acton who not only has some hilarious Instagram reels acting out his 8 year old son but also gives us some pretty great bad Dad moments. Check out the videos @mattyacton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E2 · Tue, October 11, 2022
Bad habits passed on!
Rach encouraged her 7 year old to learn how to use the coffee machine.... then realised it probably wasn't the best idea! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 E1 · Sun, October 09, 2022
Now I'm going to fill you in on ALL the shit I do!
A nerve was hit with Katie around the stuff she does in the house for everyone so she resorted to.... writing it all in an email!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E38 · Thu, September 29, 2022
I'm quitting the job of dance Mum!
Rach has decided dance commitments have gone one step too far and is shocked when Katie reveals how much money she's spent! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E37 · Tue, September 27, 2022
Stop picking up my phone!!!
Katie has sunk to a whole new level of bad Mum with the threat that came with this one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E36 · Sun, September 25, 2022
That my friend is next level lazy!!!
Just when you think kids can't get any more lazy Katie has a story that trumps it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E35 · Thu, September 22, 2022
Treat my child badly and I will hunt you down (even if you are 9!)
Rach has reached a milestone that she thought she'd have a lot longer to prepare for - boyfriends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E34 · Tue, September 20, 2022
Ok now I'm just going to sink to your level!
When the kids decided to cook Katie wanted to show them exactly what happens when she serves up dinner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E33 · Sun, September 18, 2022
Sibling rivalry sucks!
The big rivalry debate - is it healthy or should we step in?! Rach seems surprised as to where it's come from but Katie's not surprised at all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E32 · Thu, September 15, 2022
The days are long, the years are short can I push pause?!
There's been a moment of change in Katie's household which has made her reflect and want to push pause! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E31 · Tue, September 13, 2022
I can't cope with the full moon!
Rach has blamed the full moon for everyone's bad behaviour, before, during and after! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E30 · Sun, September 11, 2022
Move the god damn snack wrapper!
Both Katie and Rach are sick of asking their kids to do jobs so much so that somebody is going to have a breakdown over a snack wrapper! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E29 · Thu, September 08, 2022
We're off to Iceworld!
Katie & Rach decided to leave the kids and have a Mum's day out at Iceworld Boondall. Exercise AND fun, can't go wrong with that right?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E28 · Tue, September 06, 2022
Ok, social media is off!
Katie asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for allowing my kids to be on social media?' It's the great parenting debate - Tik Tok or no Tik Tok? And you won't believe what her girls are now using it for! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E27 · Sun, September 04, 2022
You want to identify as a cat.... wtf?!
A controversial topic but it has to be addressed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E26 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Sorry you're not invited!
Katie has a big birthday coming up and her kids want to come but does it make her a bad Mum for not letting them or is it worse to have them around a group of drunk adults?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E25 · Tue, August 30, 2022
Can camp go for a little longer?!
Rach has experienced her first ever camp (well Gracie anyway) but there are definitely things that no one tells you about! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E24 · Sun, August 28, 2022
Have fun at school camp!
Rach is having a hard time with the first ever school camp coming up so is it ok to just bribe her to stay home instead?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E23 · Thu, August 25, 2022
Bribery at it's absolute best!
Katie has resorted to paying her kids to stay home, this is the ultimate bad Mum moment that she just can't get out of! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E22 · Tue, August 23, 2022
Get out of the car!!!
Katie has decided the best way to stay sane when kids are arguing in the car is to just get them out, highway or not! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E21 · Sun, August 21, 2022
I'm a bad mood so I'm taking you all down with me!
Katie has had yet another joyful reaction to the dinner she's slaved over and loses it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E20 · Thu, August 18, 2022
Another inappropriate conversation!
Rach has accidentally started another inappropriate conversation that she can't seem to get out of! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E19 · Tue, August 16, 2022
Sorry kids there's no food but there is alcohol so we're all good!
Katie found herself in a situation where there was nothing for the kids on board their flight but accepted the free booze no problem! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E18 · Sun, August 14, 2022
I need to be more organised?!!!
Katie loses it when she's told by her kids she needs to be more organised!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E17 · Thu, August 11, 2022
Your boobs droop, your bum sags & you wee yourself when you sneeze!
Rach has found that the effect of having babies on your body is extreme in more ways than one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E16 · Wed, August 10, 2022
Driving with kids in the car is too dangerous!
Katie has decided that it's pretty bloody dangerous driving with kids in the car sometimes, fighting, screaming, throwing stuff around so she's come up with a solution! Oh and happy Ekka day to our Queensland listeners - or is it happy?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E15 · Sun, August 07, 2022
These after school activities are not good times for me!
Katie is frustrated with the times of the kids activities changing each term so is it ok to cancel the ones that don't suit the parents?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E14 · Thu, August 04, 2022
That's it, my last resort is the silent treatment!
Katie has decided that instead of shouting and throwing out punishments she's going to completely ignore the kids and see how it goes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E13 · Tue, August 02, 2022
I don't know the answer so I'm just going to cry!
Rach drove her kids all the way to the Sunshine Coast for a birthday party but did they appreciate it? Of course not! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E12 · Sun, July 31, 2022
What was I thinking when I volunteered for this?!
Rach has decided to be a good Mum and start volunteering for things at the kids school but Katie thinks now she's gone one step too far! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E11 · Thu, July 28, 2022
Great, now how do I get out of this empty threat?!!
Katie has made the ultimate empty threat that she has no intention of carrying out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E10 · Tue, July 26, 2022
Now I've told them they can't be untold!
Rach accidentally mentions something inappropriate in front of Katie's kids, but now they've been told can they ever be untold?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E9 · Sun, July 24, 2022
The days are long, the years are short but this shit is real!
Katie is feeling the Mum guilt for constantly wanting to move on the the next stage. At what point do you just relax and enjoy the moment and does it take having another one?!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E8 · Thu, July 21, 2022
Ok, the Mum's need a holiday - is 6 months too long?!
Rach is over winter and over kids and needs a holiday! And she's not about to let her brother get away with going away kid free anytime soon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E7 · Tue, July 19, 2022
I'm not eating breakfast but you have to!
This episode we're joined again by The Lifestyle Dietitian Michelle Theodosi to chat about our eating habits as parents and how they impact our kids! https://www.thelifestyledietitian.com.au/ @thelifestyledietitian_au @thelifestyledietitian_kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E6 · Sun, July 17, 2022
Oh well, she'll only do it once!
Rach talks helicopter parents and how they may have done it all wrong! How much freedom should we give our kids to ensure they learn resilience?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E5 · Thu, July 14, 2022
What do you mean they need more sugar?!!
This episode we're joined by The Lifestyle Dietitian Michelle Theodosi to chat about the relationship between food and kids brain development and we learn some very interesting things! https://www.thelifestyledietitian.com.au/ @thelifestyledietitian_au @thelifestyledietitian_kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E4 · Tue, July 12, 2022
Ok, lets try and be a little less selfish!
Everything is about our kids, where they need to be, what they need to do, what they need to eat. So what happens when you try to teach them the world doesn't revolve around them?? Katie finds out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E3 · Sun, July 10, 2022
Don't bribe your kids - that's all we do!
Katie knows full well we shouldn't bribe our kids but has outdone herself with this one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E2 · Thu, July 07, 2022
That's it, term 3 is cancelled!
Rach resorts to extreme measures to get her kids to tidy their rooms! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S9 E1 · Tue, July 05, 2022
I tried to save time, now look at the state of me!
Katie asks the question 'am I bad Mum for not making time for myself?' The decision to save time and grab a quick $15 haircut did not go to plan!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E31 · Sun, July 03, 2022
No more empty threats!
Rach has decided if her kids are going to learn she has to follow through - even if it's doing her own head in inside! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E30 · Thu, June 30, 2022
Just because it's holidays doesn't mean you can eat crap!
Katie decided to surprise her kids with something for dinner that didn't quite get the response she thought! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E29 · Tue, June 28, 2022
There's too much expectation!
This topic has come from a lovely listener who wants to know if she's asking too much of her kids with the amount of jobs they have to do? Katie would just like hers to do 1 job! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E28 · Sun, June 26, 2022
How do I navigate tough times with my kids on board?
Rach is going through a tough family situation and wants to know how much you should be honest with the kids and how much should you protect them from? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E27 · Thu, June 23, 2022
I'm not a taxi driver!
Katie asks if she's a bad Mum for arranging their lives to fit in with hers?! Parents want to have their own evenings too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E26 · Tue, June 21, 2022
I'm not answering anymore awkward questions!
Rach finds herself in a situation where she doesn't quite know how to answer a question so just sort of stumbles around it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E25 · Sun, June 19, 2022
Teenagers! We're doomed!
Katie has got to a point where she's terrified of the future! How are we going to deal with teenagers and when do we have to let go of control?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E24 · Thu, June 16, 2022
Ok I really am a bad Mum this week!
Rach has had one of those weeks and really is asking the question 'am I a bad Mum in general?!' And Katie is dealing with a whole new world of parenting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E23 · Tue, June 14, 2022
Right that's it, it's all going back to the shop!
Katie has decided enough is enough, the punishments are getting real. But can she follow through?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E22 · Thu, June 09, 2022
No more cooking in this house!
Katie's introduced the kids cooking dinner but with only 1 successful mealtime it may well be short lived! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E21 · Thu, June 09, 2022
Now I'm a tuckshop Mum!
Rach asks if she's a bad Mum for not only leaving it years to offer to help in the tuckshop but then upselling the 6 year olds?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E20 · Tue, June 07, 2022
She's sweet but a psycho!
Parenting is so rewarding, especially on the days where they write you a letter telling you how much they hate you which Katie experienced this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E19 · Tue, May 31, 2022
You will wear those massive clown shoes, they need to last!
Katie's kids have persevered with school shoes that are too big for a year and a half and now they want new ones but she's not done with these ones yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E18 · Sun, May 29, 2022
I need help!!!
Katie has realised nothing works when getting her kids to do jobs or make the school bus on time... or does it?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E17 · Thu, May 26, 2022
If you don't cook, you don't eat!
Rach has got tough with her girls and had told them they have to cook for the family once a week. But there was a spanner thrown in the works! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E16 · Tue, May 24, 2022
I have to find a high school now?!!!
Rach has realised she's a bit late on researching schools, Katie was also unorganised but has some tips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E15 · Sun, May 22, 2022
Hey kids, am I allowed to go out?!
Rach is quizzed by her kids, why are you going out? Where are you going? And what are you wearing?! It's time to take back some control! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E14 · Thu, May 19, 2022
We all need therapy!
Rach has some very interesting take aways from a session he had with a therapist which she thinks will benefit us all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E13 · Tue, May 17, 2022
Look back and remember I taught you that!
Katie has decided that she wants her girls to remember words of wisdom that so far she feels she hasn't given much of. She starts with an interesting one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E12 · Sun, May 15, 2022
That couldn't be anymore inappropriate!
Rach was at an innocent dance breakfast when something highly inappropriate happened! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E11 · Thu, May 12, 2022
No more birthday lists
Katie has decided she wants her kids to be a little more grateful and think of others so she's gone to drastic lengths! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E10 · Tue, May 10, 2022
Have a glass of water & put a band aid on that fixes everything!
Rach asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for leaving it a little bit too late?' her youngest has been off school for a week with a rash that won't go away and she's tried everything including toothpaste! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E9 · Sun, May 08, 2022
It's fruit not poison!
Rach's battle with Ellsie eating fruit continues and she's gone to knew lengths! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E8 · Thu, May 05, 2022
Just go to school!!!
Rach feels like the term hasn't even started because she hasn't had a day where both kids have been to school. The doctor's assistant is the receiver of her wrath! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E7 · Tue, May 03, 2022
Suck it up Princess not everyone has a dishwasher!
Katie's kids have told her they don't want to go on school camp but if it means 2 nights kid free no matter what, they are going! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E6 · Sun, May 01, 2022
The bread is mouldy, the fruit is turning - here's your lunchbox!
Katie hasn't had time to do the grocery shopping so is resorting to make a lunchbox out of nothing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E5 · Thu, April 28, 2022
Go outside and use your imagination!
Rach had the usual parent battle of trying to keep her kids off screens and get them to use their imagination but then she couldn't help but laugh about where their imaginations went! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E4 · Tue, April 26, 2022
I don't care who's watching I'm losing my mind!
Katie has a situation where she's 'that Mum' that loses her mind in public and she doesn't care who see's! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E3 · Sun, April 24, 2022
I'm trying to be cool but it's not working!
Katie now has teenagers who text abreviate and she has no idea what they're saying! And Rach is sick of hashtags, lets just go back to the old days! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E2 · Thu, April 21, 2022
I'm always listening!
Rach has had both her girls birthday's this week and as well as having a genious idea for the kids to limit presents she also admits to listening into their conversations which were very amusing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E1 · Tue, April 19, 2022
Need sleep? Try this out!
Katie has realised she only gives her kids vitamins when they're sick which is probably a bit late and Rach has a solution for parents whose kids won't sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E38 · Thu, March 31, 2022
I have no idea how to explain that!
Katie has some explaining to do when her daughter see's something on the computer she shouldn't. And it's an awkward conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E37 · Tue, March 29, 2022
Off you go, see you when the street lights come on!
Rach has decided she hates iPads and the kids needing to use the technology at school so lets go back to the olden days! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E36 · Sun, March 27, 2022
You can't miss school today because I have a lunch planned!
Katie asks the question, "am i a bad Mum for taking the kids out of school to see Grandparents?" It turns out there is an ulterior motive to which day it is though! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E35 · Thu, March 24, 2022
The answer is no!
Rach has both her girls birthday's coming up and they've written very interesting lists this year! She's said no to everything on it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E34 · Tue, March 22, 2022
I'm sorry for not believing you're sick!
Katie didn't believe her kids or the school nurse that they were sick, turns out they had Covid! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E33 · Sun, March 20, 2022
How about you make my lunch for a change?!
The tables have turned and Katie's kids are shaming her for what she chooses for lunch so she suggests they make it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E32 · Thu, March 17, 2022
Bullying is a no go!
Today is the national day of action against bullying and violence so Katie and Rach discuss the things you should say to your kids when others are mean and the things you want to say! Rach shares some good tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E31 · Tue, March 15, 2022
I hate the violin so I'm not paying for it!
In this episode Rach asks if she's a bad Mum for craving some time away? Some days parenting is tougher than others and we could do with a holiday - alone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E30 · Sun, March 13, 2022
I like that sport so you're going to do it too!
Rach has wanted her girls to play Netball for years and finally it's about to happen but she just cannot let her competitive streak go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E29 · Thu, March 10, 2022
I'm not a bad Mum this time, I'm a terrible one!
Katie has a big confession to make but isn't it the same as sending your kids to school in shoes that are too small?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E28 · Tue, March 08, 2022
We're setting them up to be weak!
Katie and Rach were pushed to the limit when the schools were closed in Queensland again and Rach is all out of wet weather ideas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E27 · Sun, March 06, 2022
I will literally sacrifice anything to stop the kid crying!
Katie is sat next to screaming babies on her kids free weekend and although is a little smug it's not her own, feels for the poor parents who go to extraordinary lengths to keep them quiet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E26 · Thu, March 03, 2022
I'm a Mum, sometimes we have to eat mouldy bread!
Rach finds herself in a situation that's a bit gross and she's a little ashamed of until Katie admits it's something she does all the time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E25 · Tue, March 01, 2022
I'm not a parent this weekend, sorry!
Katie has had a kid free weekend but as always battles with the Mum guilt until she realises all she can do in that situation is laugh! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E24 · Sun, February 27, 2022
Pass it on to Nan, she'll fix it!
Rach has realised there's some stuff as a Mum that she really should know how to do but wants to keep passing it on to Nan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E23 · Thu, February 24, 2022
I will stand firm and call your bluff!
Rach's kids being at war results in injury but she stands firm that it is all for attention! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E22 · Tue, February 22, 2022
The days are long but the years are so short!
Katie reflects on the last 13 years and realises it goes so fast! Why as parents do we give ourselves such a hard time?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E21 · Sun, February 20, 2022
Watch out kids or you'll be homeless too!
Rach asks the question, "am I a bad Mum for keeping my kids from the real life?" How much should we be telling our kids about what goes on in the world and how much should we be sheltering them from? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E20 · Thu, February 17, 2022
That's your bed and you will lay in it!
Katie has resorted to last resort with her kids not clearing up after themselves. Will sleeping in snack wrappers do the job?!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E19 · Tue, February 15, 2022
I know it's a kids show but there needs to be less kids!
Rach tries to be age appropriate but found herself in a situation where she didn't get it quite right! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E18 · Sun, February 13, 2022
Do as you're told or the Cat gets it!
Katie found herself in a desperate situation where she thought there was only one way the kids were going to learn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E17 · Thu, February 10, 2022
I taught you wrong, sorry it backfired!
Rach taught her girls a motto she thought would help them through life but has since realised it wasn't such a good idea after all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E16 · Tue, February 08, 2022
Shit, I was so desperate for school to go back I forgot!
Katie has realised in the excitement of the kids going back to school (more so for the parents) she forgot to take a back to school photo for the new school year. There's also talks of new school hours which horrify both! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E15 · Sun, February 06, 2022
Sometimes it's good to argue!
Katie asks the question is it ok to argue in front of the kids? She has realised they haven't done it often and now they're freaked out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E14 · Thu, February 03, 2022
Pregnancy wasn't about glowing it was about peeing myself!
This episode Rach and Katie are joined by author of Pregnancy Virgin Mandy Mauloni to discuss the real stuff that goes on and not just what the experts offer! We'll be giving away 2 copies of the book on @amiabadmum Instagram or you can buy it at mandymauloni.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E13 · Tue, February 01, 2022
We need some time apart!
The never ending school holidays have got us a goodun so Katie's decided the next step is to book a kid free weekend but why do we always get the guilt trip?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E12 · Sun, January 30, 2022
Just be quiet!!!
Rach finds herself in a situation where she has to physically gag her child! Sometimes we do need kids to keep secrets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E11 · Thu, January 27, 2022
Sorry the holidays were so boring, I'll make up for it now we're at the end!
Katie takes her kids to HOTA on the Gold Coast and wishes she'd known about it before! She recorded some great feedback from her 2 girls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E10 · Sun, January 23, 2022
I'm leaving my comfort zone for you!
Rach decides to go out of her comfort zone and do something she knows her kids will love and she'll most probably hate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E9 · Thu, January 20, 2022
Great way to make cash, now I'm taking my cut!
Katie's kids have had a great idea how to make some cash during the rest of the school holidays but their bubble is burst when she decides to charge them tax! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E8 · Tue, January 18, 2022
You don't get money, you get to live in this house!
Katie's had a breakthrough with getting her kids to do jobs and keep the house clean but wishes she'd done it years ago! There's still time for Rach though! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E7 · Sun, January 16, 2022
We are never going to a restaurant again
Katie's decided restaurants are too stressful with kids, that they're not enjoyable and they don't appreciate them anyway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E6 · Thu, January 13, 2022
Do I tell the truth or lie?!
Rach gets into a pretty deep conversation with her 6 & 8 year old about boyfriends and kissing which she doesn't know how to answer. Katie's having similar questions that are a bit more adult. How much should we be telling our kids??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E5 · Tue, January 11, 2022
You're not having an luxuries, you have to earn them!
Rach and Katie address the issue every QLD parent is having right now with the school holidays being extended! Katie also asks if it's ok to let your kids live with the basics so they understand they have to work hard for more? Rach did a similar thing but completely the wrong way round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E4 · Sun, January 09, 2022
Mum, what do you even do??!
Rach is sick of telling her girls to pick their clothes up and put them in the laundry basket so she's taken a new approach and takes drastic measures when they question what she actually does! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E3 · Thu, January 06, 2022
That's it, I'm changing my name!
Katie decides that school holidays are so long she's sick of hearing 'Mum, Mum, Mum' all day long so she's changing her name. Rach has a great solution that every parent is going to love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E2 · Tue, January 04, 2022
Start packing, we're on the move!
Rach realises she's made a big mistake not preparing her kids for some big news, and it doesn't go down well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E1 · Sun, January 02, 2022
Kids, you're making new years resolutions too!
Rach asks her kids to make new years resolutions for 2022 and then realises she hasn't done one herself. They discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E39 · Thu, December 30, 2021
Screens are not our friends
Katie has banned screens, brought them back and banned them again! And she has some interesting info from an actual child psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E38 · Tue, December 28, 2021
No more lies, enough is enough!
Rach finds herself in a situation where her kids say they're allowed to do something they know full well they're not, and what she does to overcome it is not the obvious answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E37 · Sun, December 26, 2021
Sorry doesn't cut it!
Katie has decided kids need to stop saying sorry for the sake of saying sorry, it actually has to mean something! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E36 · Thu, December 23, 2021
Here's your Christmas present but I don't want you to actually use it!
Rach has approached Christmas differently this year and gave the kids their presents early, now she's worried about their reaction on Christmas day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E35 · Tue, December 21, 2021
Elf on the shelf has Covid
Katie is seeing everyone putting up photos of how creative Elf on the shelf has been and feels thankful she's dodged a bullet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E34 · Sun, December 19, 2021
Read the room!!!
Kids and common sense is an ongoing battle, Katie has had enough so has decided to tell her kids to read the room! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E33 · Thu, December 16, 2021
Welcome to ear piercing hell!
Rach is told by her 6 year old that if she's getting her ears pierced Mum has to as well and it leads to a very interesting chain of events! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E32 · Tue, December 14, 2021
Sorry kids, no more animated movies in this house!
Katie asks the question is it ok to make the kids watch her choice of movie? As long as it's age appropriate there should be a bit of give and take right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E31 · Sun, December 12, 2021
Fussy eaters we're taking back control!
Listen up parents with fussy eaters because we've brought in professional help! Michelle Theodosi from the Lifestyle Dietician has tips and info as Rach is at the end of her tether with a 6 year old that won't eat fruit or veg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E30 · Thu, December 09, 2021
Just eat the rotten fruit, it's fine!
Rach has a friend who tests out if food is still ok to eat on her kids! It sparks a conversation around food waste and whether it's ok to give them leftovers for a few days in a row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E29 · Tue, December 07, 2021
We're having a screen detox!
Katie has started the Christmas holidays with a screen detox. No phones, no Ipads, no laptops, but how will the kids go with it?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E28 · Sun, December 05, 2021
Give me some attention!
Rach asks the question, is it ok to compete with the kids Dad? When can you 'one up' each other?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E27 · Thu, December 02, 2021
Kids we are going to eat our way around the world
Rach has decided that a good way to educate her kids around food is to eat their way around the globe! Stop number 1 - off to the Polish Club we go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E26 · Tue, November 30, 2021
Just wee in the bush kid!
Rach asks the question, is teaching one of the most essential things in life to your children necessary? Everyone needs to know how to bush wee right?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E25 · Sun, November 28, 2021
To protect OR build resilience? That's the question
To keep them close and under our wings isn't necessarily the best way forward! No better time than now to change up your parenting style right?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E24 · Thu, November 25, 2021
Operation I'm not your maid has started!
Katie is sick of picking up after everyone so has started 'operation I'm not your maid' where she will just leave everything where it's been dumped...... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E23 · Tue, November 23, 2021
It's time to toughen up!
Rach has a friend who may not have had the best advise for her son, sometimes things don't come out the way we think they will in our minds! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E22 · Sun, November 21, 2021
You can wear them with holes in, I'm not buying any more!
Katie has realised her kids are finally old enough for their first job so they can start paying to replace their own damaged dance stuff! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E21 · Thu, November 18, 2021
Why can't I spend my own birthday money?!
Katie has a hard time weighing up whether her kids can spend their birthday money on whatever they like or if she should control it just a little. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E20 · Tue, November 16, 2021
Why am I nicer to other peoples kids?!
Rach asks the question 'why do I come down so much harder on my kids but are way more polite with others?!' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E19 · Sun, November 14, 2021
No more sleepovers EVER!
Katie has banned sleepovers a number of times but didn't learn her lesson. Now they're finally done! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E18 · Thu, November 11, 2021
Work hard at these subjects, don't worry about those!
Katie has received an email from the school and deals with it in a surprising way! Is it ok to pick and choose the subjects at school that you care about?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E17 · Tue, November 09, 2021
Hiding from the kids
Rach tells the story of a friend who decided to put a stop to Halloween this year and she went to hilarious lengths! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E16 · Sun, November 07, 2021
You are the most embarrassing parents ever!!!
Katie and her husband decide to meet the kids at the bus stop after a day of drinking at a Melbourne cup lunch - what they did made their kids decide they were the most embarrassing parents ever! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E15 · Thu, November 04, 2021
You've got detention??!
Katie doesn't react the way most would when it comes to her girls getting their first ever detention! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E14 · Tue, November 02, 2021
Oh shit they get that from me!
Rach has the realisation that something that's really annoying her about one of the girls actually comes directly from her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E13 · Sun, October 31, 2021
We have to leave in 5 minutes!
Katie's realised her kids have no sense of time because she's been saying for years they've got 5 minutes until they need to leave when it's more like 30. Mum struggle no1 - getting out of the house on time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E12 · Thu, October 28, 2021
Lets swap these roles around
Parents it's ok to relax! Katie has a moment of guilt though when she finds out what her child is doing while she chills! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E11 · Tue, October 26, 2021
It's going to charity not to you!!!
Rach puts her foot down and makes her 8 year old donate her winnings to charity - it didn't go down well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E10 · Sun, October 24, 2021
Oh so now you want homecooked food!
Katie asks the question am I a bad Mum for not cooking for the whole weekend?! Occasionally we have a social life too and you'll just have to make do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E9 · Thu, October 21, 2021
Sorry but we're culling the Christmas presents this year!
Rach reveals the shocking news that she's actually bought all of her Christmas presents already this year and now just has to work out who's going to wrap them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E8 · Tue, October 19, 2021
Don't start telling me how to dress!
Katie suddenly has the realisation that her 12 year old daughter now knows more about fashion than she does! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E7 · Sun, October 17, 2021
You'll be fine with a homemade haircut!
Katie decides homemade are haircuts are the way to go even when out of lockdown, is it ok to give yourself extra qualifications just because you're a parent?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E6 · Thu, October 14, 2021
Why can't I have a life too?!
Why do kids as they get older feel it's necessary to interrogate you when you decide to have a night out or even just leave the house without them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E5 · Tue, October 12, 2021
Toughen up that's an ant sized problem!
Katie realises that her reaction to her child falling over was focused on something other than the child! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E4 · Sun, October 10, 2021
Nagging is a skill parents learn at a very early age
Katie & Rach break down why we nag as Mothers and the idea that maybe setting a timer when running the bath might not be a bad option! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E3 · Thu, October 07, 2021
I've had enough, I'm cutting the holiday short
Rach decides to cut the holiday short when gastro hits! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E2 · Tue, October 05, 2021
That's not my job!
Katie resorts to immature tit for tat with her kids and decides they do not do enough jobs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 E1 · Sun, October 03, 2021
Sorry ma'am you can't take that onboard!
Rach decides to give her kids some independence to pack their own bags for the airport and it doesn't go well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E33 · Thu, September 23, 2021
Flashback Friday - to the birth!
This episode is all about D-Day! It's all different for everyone and is there any point having a birth plan?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E32 · Tue, September 21, 2021
I forgot what's it's like to have a toddler!
Rach asks if she's a bad Mum for forgetting the stages? And the fear of losing someone elses kid! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E31 · Sun, September 19, 2021
You need to do more jobs!
Katie is horrified when she asks one of her girls to do a simple task and she has no clue how to do it. When should kids be doing jobs and how many?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E30 · Thu, September 16, 2021
The kids have hobbies but what about us?!
Rach brings up the topic of who are we aside from being Mum's? Do you have hobbies anymore or is it all about the kids? What fills our buckets?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E29 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Ok, I accept my role is the fun police!
Mum v Dad - there's always one that's more fun than the other! Katie asks the question is it ok if your kids see one as the healthy one and one that's not?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E28 · Sun, September 12, 2021
The plans are made but who's going to have the kids?!
Katie asks if it's ok to palm your kids off on other people and Rach comes up with the perfect solution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E27 · Thu, September 09, 2021
The pets are going to die, that's just part of life
Ever wondered if telling the children that the pets will die one day is actually for the greater good? well we put it to the test..... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E26 · Tue, September 07, 2021
It's a baby shower, what harm could it do?
Apparently baby shower's these days really can get you in a pickle when you take your 8 year old along with you! Rach seems to have learned these lessons the hard way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E25 · Sun, September 05, 2021
Quick just run, no one will know!
Katie teaches what could be a bad habit to her girls later in life! Would you let your kids break the rules from time to time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E24 · Thu, September 02, 2021
Where did I come from? Do you really want to know?!
Rach thought she got away with any questions regarding the 'where did I come from?' book but she was wrong!!! Follow Rach & Katie on Instagram @rachelthaiday @katiemattin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E23 · Tue, August 31, 2021
I don't care if the rules have relaxed - not for us!
Rach wants to know if she's a bad Mum for keeping certain Covid rules going just because it suits her?! Follow Katie 7 Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E22 · Sun, August 29, 2021
Round 1 FIGHT!
Rach has an interesting idea to try and get her kids to stop bickering, does it make her a bad Mum? Probably! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E21 · Thu, August 26, 2021
That's it, we need a lock on Netflix profiles!
Rach's kids went into her Netflix profile and found some pretty interesting viewing that she struggled to explain! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E20 · Tue, August 24, 2021
I'm not providing any more education!
Katie wanted for her kids to watch the news and know what's going on in the world but the kids definitely didn't take away what she'd hoped! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E19 · Sun, August 22, 2021
Just stop talking!!!
Rach is studying online and every time she put the headphones in she's needed by a child and they've decided there is always a kid that talks too much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E18 · Thu, August 19, 2021
Let your friends educate you on that!
Katie is facing the tough questions about the birds and the bees and has decided to just leave it to the kids friends to explain! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E17 · Tue, August 17, 2021
Now I'm going to have to censor the socials!
Katie's kids are on social media now so they see everything she says about them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E16 · Sun, August 15, 2021
Please don't try and be helpful!
Katie asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for being ungrateful?' when the kids offered to cook dinner there was nothing but panic! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E15 · Thu, August 12, 2021
You can't sew and don't come back to the tuck shop!
Rach shocks herself with enough time to prepare an outfit for book week for the first year ever but Ellsie still decides to bring her down a peg or two! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E14 · Tue, August 10, 2021
It’s a trend but do not try it!
Rach faces the challenge of monkey see, monkey do right now in their household. Eating challenges, exercise trends, and Olympic dreams. Take our short survey on your podcast listening to win $100 gift card. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PodshapeSurvey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E13 · Sun, August 08, 2021
Some of us have it, some of us don't!
Katie asks the question is it ok to expect the same from your 2nd child as you had with the 1st?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E12 · Thu, August 05, 2021
HOMESCHOOLING HELL!!!
We bring you a homeschooling special and hear from a bunch of Aussie Mum's who are over it already and turning to wine once more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E11 · Tue, August 03, 2021
If Mila Kunis is doing it, I am going to do it too!
Katie is basing new parenting hacks from the celebrities. Would you change your parenting style based on someone else’s? Especially if they are a celeb? Take our short survey on your podcast listening to win $100 gift card. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PodshapeSurvey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E10 · Sun, August 01, 2021
Goodnight, Sleep well!
Rach raises a good point, when can you go to bed before your kids? She is happy to start rolling this new rule out in their household. Take our short survey on your podcast listening to win $100 gift card. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PodshapeSurvey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E9 · Thu, July 29, 2021
Flashback Friday - what we forgot about!
Flashing back……. to the fun things we forgot about with babies and all the stages in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E8 · Tue, July 27, 2021
It has been six long years and the time has come!
Rachel's declared war on the eating saga she endures with Ellsie every night at dinner time and enough is now enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E7 · Sun, July 25, 2021
I didn't even know there was an IGA close by!
Katie becomes overly shocked when her girls let her in on a little detour on the way home from school. The perks to catching the school bus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E6 · Thu, July 22, 2021
Volunteered and accepted!
Katie has finally received the tick of approval from the girls new school, and she is commencing tuck shop duties for the year - finally! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E5 · Tue, July 20, 2021
Between 10am- 12pm, sorry kids no eating!
Rach is asking the question, is it ok to allow other parents to feed your children at a park even if it’s the first time you have met? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E4 · Sun, July 18, 2021
Better late than never right?
If the saying is true, better late then never can be applied to anything. Even tap shoes that might have holes in the end and toes hanging out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E3 · Thu, July 15, 2021
I will allow that……
Katie asks, when is it ok to allow bad habits to happen and not only happen but possibly form for the long run? Does this make us a bad Mum's for doing this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E2 · Tue, July 13, 2021
Don't mind me, I'm just fussing over your child here and not my own!
Rach finds herself in a park with loads of kids riding bikes and scooters like crazy and all she can do is fuss over other people's children that are colliding into each other like it is the Tour De France! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S7 E1 · Sun, July 11, 2021
Rules change from time to time and that’s ok right?
Katie asks the question, even when a rule is made and the kids have been living by them can you change them at any time you see fit or when it might be more convenient for you as the parent?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E78 · Thu, July 01, 2021
We are never going camping again!
Katie has decided camping is way too much hard work and after a few days of rain she has no patience (or sanity) left! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E77 · Tue, June 29, 2021
After last night we'll be watching movies ALL day!
Rach asks if she's a bad Mum for having a hangover?! Is it a Mum thing to get over excited about a night out and forget how hard it is to look after kids the next day? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E76 · Sun, June 27, 2021
The limit has been reached!
With term 3 approaching us fast, it’s time to reevaluate extra curricular activities outside of school, and quite frankly Katie has set the limit on what the girls can and have time to do! The limit has now been reached! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E75 · Thu, June 24, 2021
This one can’t be sugar coated unfortunately......
Rach opens up about having to have really tough conversation with her girls about ‘The C Word’, her Brother's battle with cancer and one of their very favourite Uncles. This is a tough conversation that every family really doesn’t want to be having but when it comes up, what’s the best way forward with this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E74 · Tue, June 22, 2021
Just lock the bloody cat up!
Katie’s cat is causing some sleepless nights in the house, but the girls don’t overly love the solution that’s been put forward to stopping it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E73 · Sun, June 20, 2021
Hats are done for us!
This is a constant on going issue in most house holds around Australia, the curse of the ‘lost hat’. Kids don't blink twice over it and parents are at breaking point over them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E72 · Thu, June 17, 2021
Is it too late to change?
The question Rach asks this week is around whether or not making changes to routines and expectations of chores with the kids is ever too late? Is it easier just not to do it? Or whether we should push through and change it all up so the kids adapt and help out a little more. It’s seems so easy but in reality putting it into play is always so much harder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E71 · Tue, June 15, 2021
Ok the notes just need to stop now!
Katie wonders when she can ask the tooth fairy to stop leaving letters? It’s really dragging on now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E70 · Sun, June 13, 2021
Avoiding the dentist!
When we have moments as parents that allow us to reflect. Rach is having a moment asking if it’s ok to hold off on our kids a little sometimes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E69 · Thu, June 10, 2021
Just throw the costume together, you’ll be alright!
This episode really displays Rach’s answer to most things dress up related. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E68 · Tue, June 08, 2021
Separate now......
Rach decides the best way forward with the extra curricular activities is that they are to be done separately between her girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E67 · Sun, June 06, 2021
I'll take it second hand please!
Katie asks the question, does it make you a bad parent for preferring your child gets second hand rather than brand new so they understand the value in things? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E66 · Thu, June 03, 2021
School meeting items!
There is a Parent rep meeting coming up but when is it too early to be bringing forward a point that is about the following Christmas? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E65 · Tue, June 01, 2021
Nope, still don't understand what you're asking me!
Katie gets hit with some big questions by the girls which in turn will lead to them knowing a little too much about contraception. So the best way to get past that, avoid the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E64 · Sun, May 30, 2021
Is that a used toy by chance?
Rach has a question, when is a used toy not ok to re-gift as a present? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E63 · Thu, May 27, 2021
Is it ok to let your kids feel embarrassed?
Embarrassing moments for kids can be huge in their worlds and Katie asks if it’s ok to set them up for an embarrassing moment or two to see how the end result helps? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E62 · Tue, May 25, 2021
Whoops, wrong location choice!
When nature calls for your kids, it calls, there is no holding onto anything. The one thing you have to do as a parent is find the best location. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E61 · Sun, May 23, 2021
It’s done, I am putting my foot down
Katie puts her foot down and that’s the final straw that’s been drawn, it’s now up to the girls to step up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E60 · Thu, May 20, 2021
I've got it under control!
Respect to the single parents in this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E59 · Tue, May 18, 2021
Go to bed, I'll do the homework!
Rach asks if it's ok to finish your childs homework?! It turns out a lot of us have done it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E58 · Sun, May 16, 2021
I don't know how to deal with you!
Katie has got to the point where she no longer knows what to do about a certain situation - she has some ideas but they may be extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E57 · Thu, May 13, 2021
You lose it, that’s the end of it!
Katie made some new rules in the house to see if her 12 year old girls would be receptive to it. Apparently not even this one seemed to work, how do you teach kids to understand responsibility for their own personal belongings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E56 · Tue, May 11, 2021
I see your true colours shining through
Yep you guessed it, Rach’s true colours shone through at a school event recently, and if you are guessing if it was sports related, you guessed right! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E55 · Sun, May 09, 2021
That is absolutely OUTRAGEOUS
Katie is feeling slightly outraged about what the girls had to answer to at school. Should this even be a question that needs to be asked of a 12 year old?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E54 · Thu, May 06, 2021
I've got plenty of time to get ready, oh wait hang on I've got kids!
Katie asks the question is it ok to want to get ready in peace and alone?! She has a solution! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E53 · Tue, May 04, 2021
Why are all the kids sick right now?
Katie has an interesting theory on why there's so much sickness right now and Rach gives some great advice on how to get nutrients into your kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E52 · Sun, May 02, 2021
It's your fault!
Rach has a cross country fail and Katie tells one of her girls off for something that was actually her fault - is it ok to blame everyone else?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E51 · Thu, April 29, 2021
Use your fork!!!
Katie is worried she's not taught her girls some basic life skills that will result in an embarrassing first date when they're older! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E50 · Tue, April 27, 2021
What about the Grandparents?!
Rach asks, is it ok to question your own Mum on her parenting skills? And why Grandparents often have a 1 night only rule! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E49 · Sun, April 25, 2021
It's healthy? Ok cool you can have it!
Katie's kids don't like breakfast and asks is any food better than none? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E48 · Thu, April 22, 2021
Take me back to those toddler days, said no parent ever!
Katie had a little visitor come and stay for a few nights, and never thought it would be possible but honestly did forget what it was like to have a real little person running around the house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E47 · Tue, April 20, 2021
Don’t listen to me, I am just on repeat for the hell of it!
Rach asks the question, why is it that kids seem to listen to one parent more then the other? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E46 · Sun, April 18, 2021
Day 1, term 2, lets hear it parents "HELL YES!!!!"
Parents are looking fresh, feeling all the happy vibes, and walking with a skip in their step, school is back - everyone apart from Katie that is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E45 · Thu, April 15, 2021
The self serve checkout is banned!
Katie is sick of her kids asking for everything at the shops but something she thought would be fun has now been banned for life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E44 · Tue, April 13, 2021
I don't even know what my parenting style is!
Rach wants to discuss parenting styles because she's realised she doesn't know what hers is and what are the things you said you'd never do before having kids?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E43 · Sun, April 11, 2021
I'm lazy???!
Katie asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for doing what I want to do?' and is met by a very frustrating response. And Rach's kids don't do enough around the house so there are going to be some changes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E42 · Thu, April 08, 2021
I give up, parenting is hard!
Rach has had one of those weeks and is really questioning her parenting and Katie realises she almost never says anything inspirational! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E41 · Tue, April 06, 2021
I don't care if it's your favourite - it's banned!
Katie's not sure if she agrees with the class her girls have to miss in order to do extra Maths which leads onto Rach suggesting there are a few lessons that should be redundant now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E40 · Sun, April 04, 2021
You're laughing at me, not with me!
Rach asks the question, is it ok to laugh at your friend's parenting technique if it was hilarious?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E39 · Thu, April 01, 2021
Long boozy lunch on a Friday, why not?
Yep that’s right we chat about a long boozy lunch and the option Katie now has of making the kids get the bus home from school! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E38 · Tue, March 30, 2021
I will win at any cost!
Now you’re probably thinking this is a Rachel topic, but it comes to light that Katie is as super competitive when it comes to winning against her kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E37 · Sun, March 28, 2021
Runaway, see how far you can go!
We ask the question, Is it ok to allow your child the option to run away from home? Katie comes up with a tough conversation with one of her girls threatening to run away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E36 · Thu, March 25, 2021
Flashback Friday - No I will not be taking my kids on my honeymoon!
We have a beautiful listener of ours message us and ask the question, is it ok to not take your kids on your honeymoon? Of course you can only imagine our answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E35 · Tue, March 23, 2021
No High school yet, that is ok right?
Rach is feeling the pressure around high schools and making the final decision on where to send the girls. The other question she raises is whether she has left the looking and selecting of a high school a little too late? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E34 · Sun, March 21, 2021
Scaredy-cat, Scaredy-cat
We looked at why kids get scared and ask the question around whether it is ok to get huffy with the kids when they are too scared to do anything or go anywhere? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E33 · Thu, March 18, 2021
Yep it’s got to be a thing, there is something wrong with you!
Can you really tell your own children that there is something wrong with them, ever? Also Rach recaps an amazing seminar she went to whilst being a ‘Good’ Mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E32 · Tue, March 16, 2021
When Toys Attack!
Rach asks if it is ok to react to other peoples kids (and your own Nephews) differently to the reaction you would have given your own children if you were attacked by their toys instead? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E31 · Sun, March 14, 2021
Comparison can be the thief of joy apparently….
When it comes to parenting kids of any age, we ask the question 'is comparison and comparable moments ok to use as a parenting tool when explaining certain things to our kids?' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E30 · Thu, March 11, 2021
Even adults are scared of this…….
Kids. Adults. Needles. Dentist. Shall we say anymore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E29 · Tue, March 09, 2021
Sorry for the lack of concern shown on my face but I have told you 100 times!
Rach has repeated herself 1000 times about a particular outcome that may happen if the kids backflip in the pool in the shallow end. Sometimes though, experience teaches kids a lot quicker than your Mum does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E28 · Sun, March 07, 2021
There are differences between laughing with you and laughing at you
Katie reflects on a moment with the girls during instrument practice when she could not control her giggles and the girls felt she was laughing at them rather than laughing with them. There truly is a difference! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E27 · Thu, March 04, 2021
Just be an influencer then!
What should we be allowing and not allowing when it comes to kids and social media? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E26 · Tue, March 02, 2021
Watch out for that........oh too late!
Rach can't believe she didn't tell Ellsie of the danger she was headed for which resulted in big regret. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E25 · Sun, February 28, 2021
We are not being creative anymore!
Katie's had enough of the mess involved in being creative so she's putting a stop to it! Particularly when she realises it's her expensive things being used for craft! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E24 · Thu, February 25, 2021
Today I am sorting through dirty clothes and then returning them to your room!
Katie has hit a stage in life where she doesn't want to keep doing mountains of washing, so now she selects what she thinks is dirty and returns the rest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E23 · Tue, February 23, 2021
Reflection is such a great parenting tool
Rach has a moment of reflection when she is offered some food and turns it down because she doesn’t like the texture of it. In this one moment she then realises she's the reason why Ellsie is picky with food! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E22 · Sun, February 21, 2021
Would you scare your kids for a laugh?
Katie had the temptation to scare the household whilst she was away with the click of one button, but didn’t want to run the risk of the babysitter walking out on the kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E21 · Thu, February 18, 2021
I'm so sorry I missed your concert!
Rach is full of guilt after missing the first music concert that she tried so hard to make. Is it ok to just be angry with everyone?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E20 · Tue, February 16, 2021
Lets skip school today
Rach asks the question, is it ok to let the kids skip school if they need a day to recoup? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E19 · Sun, February 14, 2021
That's it, we're banning homework!
Katie is sick of the arguments and stress that's caused by homework so she decides it has to be done well away from her! And is it ok to admit the maths is already above her?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E18 · Thu, February 11, 2021
Kids guess what? We are going on a holiday!
Katie’s plan to holiday without the kids has her questioning whether she feels bad about it or whether she is ok with it and knows adult time away is good for the whole family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E17 · Tue, February 09, 2021
Does anyone actually like lunch preparation in the morning?
Rach adjusts to term 1 back to school routines and admits she has eased her way back into things - including lunches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E16 · Sun, February 07, 2021
5 minutes maximum that’s it......
We chat about the regret pouring out of Katie every night when the girls get out their musical instruments to practice! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E15 · Thu, February 04, 2021
Check in, 20 minutes from now!
Rachel asks the question, how do you loosen the reigns on the kids now they are a whole year older. She seems to think a watch will be the answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E14 · Tue, February 02, 2021
Go on, hand them over!
Katie battles another round of issues with screen time and over use on devices again with her girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E13 · Sun, January 31, 2021
Go ahead and tell me a fib, I dare you.
When your kids decide to push those boundaries and maybe tell you a little white lie. Do you let them go with it, even when you know they are telling a fib? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E12 · Thu, January 28, 2021
Girls, I need to tell you the truth about Christmas!
Katie tackles a massive milestone in a kids life. She absolutely does it the best way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E11 · Tue, January 26, 2021
Whoopsie you caught us out!
Rach has a couple of stories compiled into one, that has her just a little worried about being caught out herself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E10 · Sun, January 24, 2021
Massage a little longer please?
When you get a massage from your children and realise they are actually really good at it. What is the best way to negotiate massage terms with kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E9 · Thu, January 21, 2021
" Spend your Christmas money wisely", says every parent at this time of year
Katie’s girls are looking forward to spending their Christmas money, and on some interesting items. Can we as parents tell them what to spend their Christmas money on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E8 · Tue, January 19, 2021
Ever felt like a caged animal in your own home.......?
Rachel is asking the question to all the Mums out there, is anyone else feeling like a caged animal right now? The holidays are coming to a close and so is Rachel’s patience bucket! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E7 · Sun, January 17, 2021
Everyone has shoes two sizes too big for them!
Katie’s decision whilst buying the girls new school shoes for 2021 will pay off in the long run, the very long run! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E6 · Thu, January 14, 2021
Here's your pocket money.... now give it back!
Katie asks the question, is it ok to reward the kids for chores but then take it back because they owe you for something they've broken?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E5 · Tue, January 12, 2021
Is it ok to influence my kids music taste?!
Rach asks the question is it ok to be playing 'my' music to the kids when it might not be that appropriate?! And to Tik Tok or not to Tik Tok, that's the big question! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E4 · Sun, January 10, 2021
Sorry, there are no kids meals on this menu.......
We're back in lock down for this episode! Katie decided on the last family holiday they went on, that their girls are no longer allowed to order kids meals at all. Wait until you hear what the solution is..... it's a cracker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E3 · Thu, January 07, 2021
Call me maybe.....
Katie’s dilemma these holidays have all contained some form of sleepover and now she has banned them altogether! Well for now at least..... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E2 · Tue, January 05, 2021
What rules?! It’s holidays for all of us
Rach questions why everything goes out the window when you go on holidays, including parenting and routines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S6 E1 · Sun, January 03, 2021
Who me? No I don’t break the law......
Katie hits the ground running for 2021! Breaking the law for the first week of the new year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E75 · Thu, December 31, 2020
I don't believe your injury is real!
We're on holidays this week so please enjoy an episode you may have missed or might like hearing again! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday @amiabadmum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E74 · Tue, December 29, 2020
Can I ask the school to reschedule sports day?!!
We're on holidays this week so please enjoy an episode you may have missed or might like hearing again! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday @amiabadmum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E73 · Sun, December 27, 2020
I need a costume by tomorrow morning!
We're on holidays this week so please enjoy an episode you may have missed or might like hearing again! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday @amiabadmum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E72 · Thu, December 24, 2020
Flashback Friday - are birthday parties really for the kids or adults?!
We're on holidays this week so please enjoy an episode you may have missed or might like hearing again! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday @amiabadmum Merry Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E71 · Tue, December 22, 2020
Singing lessons after the dentist!
We're on holidays this week so please enjoy an episode you may have missed or might like hearing again! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday @amiabadmum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E70 · Sun, December 20, 2020
Throwing away toys and blaming husbands
We're on holidays this week so please enjoy an episode you may have missed or might like hearing again! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday @amiabadmum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E69 · Thu, December 17, 2020
Is it the year to be tight with the teacher's present?
It’s Christmas time and all go on the present front for school teachers. Katie’s asking the question, is it the year to be tight on the presents? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E68 · Tue, December 15, 2020
Butterflies in my tummy!
Rach asks the question, is it ok for you to get butterflies in your tummy for the kids because she does?! Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @katiemattin @rachelthaiday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E67 · Sun, December 13, 2020
This is the last resort, let’s scrap it!
Katie’s decision to scrap the last resort works a treat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E66 · Thu, December 10, 2020
Musical instruments are a must!
Katie gets the girls all signed up for musical instruments whether they wanted to learn them or not. Although with the selection of instruments that the girls have picked, she is wondering whether it was the best decision after all! Bring on 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E65 · Tue, December 08, 2020
What Parent rep?!
Rach tackled being the parent rep for the last 6 weeks of term 4 and has realised she had failed miserably at her job! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E64 · Sun, December 06, 2020
Step away from the jacket!
Katie’s questioning her behaviour over one of the girls wearing a jacket at their graduation night. To take the jacket off or not is the question! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E63 · Thu, December 03, 2020
That's fine, I will leave my undies on your bedroom floor
Katie has a new way of teaching her girls to pick up their dirty clothes. And Rach likes it that much she is going to take it home and use it herself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E62 · Tue, December 01, 2020
Selection process of friends
Rach hits a topic of conversation that takes her all the way back to her own childhood. As a Mum, can you select certain friends for your children?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E61 · Sun, November 29, 2020
The concert was great, the wine was average!
Katie’s girl's dance concert was exceptional, the bar choices literally made her eyes twitch. Is BYO an option next year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E60 · Thu, November 26, 2020
Flashback Friday - to our first dance concerts
Flashback Friday - to our first dance concerts because it is that time of year again and so much has changed since the first concert ever attended. Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @amiabadmum @katiemattin @rachelthaiday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E59 · Tue, November 24, 2020
I bet you can’t find it……
Rach has decided the best way to tackle a little issue in the house with the remote controller and hog, is to simply hide it. It truly has not gone as well as one would have hoped. Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @amiabadmum @katiemattin @rachelthaiday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E58 · Sun, November 22, 2020
Wait, you’re telling me NOW there is a Facebook group?!
Katie wonders why she has been missing events from the entirety of her girls primary school life. Only a few weeks of school left now so better late than never right? Follow Katie & Rach on Instagram @amiabadmum @katiemattin @rachelthaiday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E57 · Thu, November 19, 2020
Flashback Friday - to baby books & photo albums
Flashback Friday all the way back to when you had your babies and you buy their baby books for memories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E56 · Tue, November 17, 2020
Oops another follow up school email?!
Do you do this? Do you avoid emails just so you don’t have to commit to a date or jobs? We do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E55 · Sun, November 15, 2020
The night before the birthday, when the whole house was asleep
Katie decided she would organise the girls birthdays the night before and maybe after a wine or two. Listen, just listen to what happens when you do this! Warning you will laugh out a loud! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E54 · Thu, November 12, 2020
Flashback Friday - to when the kids ate nothing!
Flashback Friday - to when the kids ate nothing! (Nothing we want them to eat) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E53 · Tue, November 10, 2020
Camp is always fun, you’re going!
When you ask the question around whether it’s ok to be forcing kids to go on camp? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E52 · Sun, November 08, 2020
I know it’s Sunday but you have to work!
Katie is one hard task master to her girls when it comes to work and this time it proved a little tougher than normal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E51 · Thu, November 05, 2020
Flashback Friday - dealing with head lice!
Flashback Friday to the days when head lice first started. These creepy little things just never seem to disappear! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E50 · Tue, November 03, 2020
Is delegating Halloween duties even possible?
Rach did something that she has never done before. Can you delegate family traditions to the babysitter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E49 · Sun, November 01, 2020
Lets chat! Periods, sex and doodles
Katie takes a different approach when the kids keep hanging around and Rach reminisces when she learned about the birds and the bees - in a dark van with a giraffe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E48 · Thu, October 29, 2020
Flashback Friday - to the days of face paint, need we say more?!
Flashback Friday - to the days of face paint, need we say more?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E47 · Tue, October 27, 2020
Getting shamed by a 7 year old is cool right?
Rach asks the question, when your child shames you, can you retaliate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E46 · Sun, October 25, 2020
Spending all the cash!
When the Mum guilt kicks in for buying yourself something rather than the kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E45 · Thu, October 22, 2020
Flashback Friday - to uniform shopping
We flashback to uniform shopping and the difference to when the kids first start and when they've been there a few years. You'll get one more term out of those! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer · Tue, October 20, 2020
Introducing- Girls + Wine = Inappropriate Conversations
A new Podcast from Katie and Rach. This podcast is exactly as it appears to be - a weekly girls catch up over dinner and wine where NO subject is off limits! The Girls get loose and leave nothing to the imagination! Episode 1 will be released Monday 26th October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E44 · Tue, October 20, 2020
That saying means WHAT?!!
Singing along to songs in the car with the kids turns nasty on Rach and she finds herself in a sticky situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E43 · Sun, October 18, 2020
How low can I go?
Katie asks the question, is it bad to lower your expectations first and be surprised at the results in the end when it comes to kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E42 · Thu, October 15, 2020
Flashback Friday - to the days when the kids used their imaginations
We flashback to the days and ages when the kids played outside and used their imaginations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E41 · Tue, October 13, 2020
So much sass!
Rach questions why her 7 year old daughter is going on 17, looks to where it's coming from and really only has one person to blame! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E40 · Sun, October 11, 2020
Do you really like me?
Katie admits being shocked when one of her girls admits to her something quite special See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E39 · Thu, October 08, 2020
Flashback Friday to when the kids realise they want to be like adults!
Nails, hair, camel toes, femfresh and all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E38 · Tue, October 06, 2020
Winning a running race is the same as winning a spelling bee right?
Katie's response is not received as well as she would have expected from her girls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E37 · Sun, October 04, 2020
Waiting for the worst to happen
Rach asks the question, is she a bad Mum for expecting the worst from her kids out in public when they were behaving like little angels? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E36 · Thu, October 01, 2020
Best of school holiday fun 3
We're off this week so please enjoy some previous school holiday fun (it may or may not have been fun!) Remember when we used to be able to travel??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E35 · Tue, September 29, 2020
Best of school holiday fun 2
We're off this week so please enjoy some previous school holiday fun (it may or may not have been fun!) Remember when we used to be able to travel??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E34 · Sun, September 27, 2020
Best of school holiday fun 1
We're off this week so please enjoy some previous school holiday fun (it may or may not have been fun!) Remember when we used to be able to travel??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E33 · Thu, September 24, 2020
Flashback Friday - the steps to teaching your kids personal hygiene!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E32 · Tue, September 22, 2020
Honey, I shrunk the clothes
Rach asks the question, am I a bad Mum for throwing EVERYTHING in the dryer?! If the cat doesn't watch out he might end up in there too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E31 · Sun, September 20, 2020
Go back to bed, bad dreams can't hurt you!
Katie is tired from one of the girls bad dreams that just wouldn't go away See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E30 · Thu, September 17, 2020
30. Flashback Friday - relocating with kids
One day we live in the UK and the next we're in Australia. Relocating with kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E29 · Tue, September 15, 2020
29. That's ok, I am a Mum
Rach raises a slight issue, she uses the reason 'I am a Mum' a lot in her day to day life but has realised sometimes it's kind of gross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E28 · Sun, September 13, 2020
28. Can you actually refuse Mum jobs?
Katie delivers big news to her girls. The answer is no, she will no longer be assisting with hair do's before dance! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E27 · Thu, September 10, 2020
Flashback Friday to the days when you could leave the house fast!
Flashback Friday to the days when you left the house within 2 minutes and only using one bag for your personal items. And spontaneous events leave your life for good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E26 · Tue, September 08, 2020
Another important event missed by me
Rach has found herself in a slight pickle in a clash of dates in the calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E25 · Sun, September 06, 2020
Drinking Red wine has consequences
Katie’s daughter doesn’t like the smell of red wine, so she can sit in the family movie night anymore with her drink of choice. When drinking in front of your kids just isn’t an option anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E24 · Thu, September 03, 2020
Flashback Friday- from the moment you see your first baby for the very first time.
Flashback Friday to the day your world changes forever. And the feelings that come with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E23 · Tue, September 01, 2020
What is truly deemed as inappropriate?
Rach asks the question, when it comes to open conversations with your children, when is it deemed too much or too far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E22 · Sun, August 30, 2020
No Chilli’s don’t burn too much
Katie's challenges her girls to a chilli eating challenge and it somewhat back fires on her. Oh and for the record when Katie sets a challenge, it does not mean she will do it too, haha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E21 · Thu, August 27, 2020
Flashback Friday - Flashing back to the first borns first birthday party
Is the party really for the kids or really the adults? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E20 · Tue, August 25, 2020
Avoiding that question for as long as possible.
Gracie has been dealing Rach the hard hitting questions, and not quite been getting the answers she would like. Is it ok to avoid certain questions and discussions with your children! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E19 · Sun, August 23, 2020
But this is what I would do if and when the situation arises!
Katie asks the question if it is ok to already have lies prepared for certain situations you might get yourself into with your children and certain ‘Toys’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E18 · Thu, August 20, 2020
Flashback Friday to the first day of daycare!
We all know what daycare stories are about to unfold in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E17 · Tue, August 18, 2020
No age permit required!
Rach asks the question whether there is an age appropriate time for the girls to get their ears pierced? And tells of her horror stories around the girls getting their ears pierced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E16 · Sun, August 16, 2020
Punishments Galore...
When you carry on the punishments to your kids for doing something wrong and do not really know when to pull it up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E15 · Thu, August 13, 2020
Flashback Friday to when kids destroy everything
Remembering the days when we had to block walkways and put all house items up high and that is just the start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E15 · Tue, August 11, 2020
Yes I do have a ‘Mum Porn List’
Rach confesses that she may or may not have a Mum porn list and what the list is made up of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E13 · Mon, August 10, 2020
No I will not help you!
Katie just makes it plain and easy and straight to the point. She simply says NO, she will not do it. Can you guess what it is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E12 · Thu, August 06, 2020
Flashback Friday - Teaching your kids to talk.
These are all the fun times when the kids start to talk, jumble their words and basically try to communicate their way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E11 · Tue, August 04, 2020
Singing lessons after the dentist, you will be fine!
Rach raises her kids to always push through no matter what, but this one even made her question whether it was a little too much for Gracie to be able to sing after a dentist appointment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E10 · Sun, August 02, 2020
Do that again and the tooth fairy will not come!
Katie confesses, she banned the tooth fairy in coming because of bad behavior. Rach asks the question around at what age do you break the news? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E9 · Thu, July 30, 2020
Pregnancy -Flashback Friday
Flashback Friday to when you’re pregnant for the first time or the 5th time, we always seem to ask over the top questions about the pregnancy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E8 · Tue, July 28, 2020
Threats that are completely unrelated.
Rach shares a little story about using threats with your kids that are not even related to what they are actually even doing wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E7 · Sun, July 26, 2020
This is how we build a good work ethic.
Katie admits she has put her kids to work early, but it will be well worth it in the end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E6 · Thu, July 23, 2020
Little white lies and unrealistic threats -Flashback Friday
The little white lies we tell our kids, and the unrealistic threats that may have been dealt over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E5 · Tue, July 21, 2020
Labels for kids not allowed
Rach tackles a tough one with their youngest Ellsie, with school, labels and learning challenges. (Warning Rach gets slightly emotional in this one) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E4 · Sun, July 19, 2020
Give me space
Katie tells her girls to just go and be kids when they were on holidays. The response from the kids was probably not what she was thinking she would get. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E3 · Thu, July 16, 2020
Travelling for the very first time with children -Flashback Friday
Travelling for the very first time with children. It's either a horror story or a fairytale happy ending when travelling with children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E2 · Tue, July 14, 2020
If I catch you, you’re in trouble.
Katie has now resorted too chasing her girls around the kitchen bench. She shares her secret weapon to catching them too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5 E1 · Sun, July 12, 2020
Oh yeah that was definitely Dad.
Rach asks why it is that Dad always gets the blame for the things you really just do not want to own up to as a female? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E72 · Thu, July 09, 2020
Teaching them stuff -Flashback Friday
Teaching them stuff. Bikes, Swimming Lessons, Skipping. All of the things that are meant to be fun and they are actually quite challenging events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E71 · Tue, July 07, 2020
The real reason our pet is in heaven.
Gracie announces in the car whilst Rach is driving that in her mind she believes ‘Mum killed’ the family pet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E70 · Sun, July 05, 2020
Am I losing my mind?
Katie is thinking she may have the answer to solving the ‘No Listening’ problem we all have been experiencing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E69 · Thu, July 02, 2020
Making excuses for our kids -Flashback Friday
Making excuses for our kids. We have all done it and probably still do it now, it is a normal reaction right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E68 · Tue, June 30, 2020
HELLO Extra Mile, I am here to go all the way.
Katie's good Mum side shines bright this week with her going the extra mile to ensure one of her girls is very ready for a dress up day for school. Beware this episode contains Rachel’s unreligious side! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E67 · Sun, June 28, 2020
Kids, get into bed, Mum has Netflix to watch.
Rach shares a raw review of a trending movie on Netflix right now and she could not wait for the kids to go to bed to be able to watch the whole thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E66 · Thu, June 25, 2020
Sleep Deprivation -Flashback Friday
We talk all things about sleep deprivation, some stories around what it can do to you and some tips and tricks that maybe worked or didn’t work for the girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E65 · Tue, June 23, 2020
There is always an easier one in the family.
Katie brings up in conversation that maybe there is always one child in the family that is so much easier than the others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E64 · Sun, June 21, 2020
Eat that and I will give you fifty.
Rach stoops to an all time low with trying to convince Ellsie to just try fruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E63 · Thu, June 18, 2020
Toilet training-Flashback Friday
Throwing all the way back to toilet training! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E62 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Just hold still, it will not hurt that much
Rach and Ellsie endure a traumatic experience together at the doctors which leaves Rach questioning when is it ok to pin your child down for medical reasons? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E61 · Sun, June 14, 2020
Laundry is closed today.
Katie has got to her breaking point with clothing and washing, so she has now closed her laundry permanently just for her kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E60 · Thu, June 11, 2020
Flashback Friday
Flashing back all the way back through the years to funny things our kids did through the years of growing up so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E59 · Tue, June 09, 2020
To sit and relax or fold the washing?
Katie gets a 20 minute break in the middle of the day and decides to sit and relax, why do we then question our choice to sit rather than doing the housework? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E58 · Sun, June 07, 2020
No threats, just removing anything that looks like fun.
Rach decided this time, there would be no empty threats for bad behaviour this time she would just remove anything that looks like fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E57 · Thu, June 04, 2020
Please love me, I am feeling neglected
When we create new routines in the house and it doesn’t have us included as a Mother, I am starting to feel very neglected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E56 · Tue, June 02, 2020
Oh I am not sharing that……
Rach confesses she is having a love affair with something that makes me happy every single night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E55 · Sun, May 31, 2020
Why was I not more present in the moment?
After coming out of a time in life where we have spent every waking hour together, now with the kids back at school it has given us the time to reflect on whether or not we used our time wisely with them and got the most out of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E54 · Thu, May 28, 2020
Would you classify that as inappropriate?
Conversations that make you wonder as a parent, should I maybe have not spoken about that to my children just yet? Especially when you can’t explain it further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E53 · Tue, May 26, 2020
The Boundaries keep getting wider
Katie let’s the girls take on a new challenge by loosening the reigns a little but then decides she might tighten them back up again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E52 · Sun, May 24, 2020
School Time Kids
Yep it’s that time, the kids are back to school after home schooling and lockdown at home with their parents. We cover off everything of going back to school! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E51 · Thu, May 21, 2020
First and last sleepover ever!
Rach hosts Gracie’s first sleep over with two of her little friends. Let’s just say she didn’t handle the situations she faced as well as she expected she would. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E50 · Tue, May 19, 2020
Thank you for being so helpful but stop now
Katie juggles the questions around, how to tell your kids to stop cleaning when they think they are helping out and doing an amazing job for you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E49 · Sun, May 17, 2020
Iso Recap - Week 4 Homes schooling
We chat all things you can think possibly could of happened in another week of Home Isolation combined with Homeschooling! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E48 · Thu, May 14, 2020
Hurry Up and eat it!
This is something that is on repeat from every parent out there. Even when in Isolation we continue to hurry our children to eat their meals. Well this episode is no different, sometimes our decisions in the selection of food for our children can be the reason they do not want to eat it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E47 · Tue, May 12, 2020
You do not bush wee there!
Rach raises the question; Is it possible that some habits you teach your children when they are young, come back and bite us on the bum when they are still doing it when they are slightly older? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E46 · Mon, May 11, 2020
ISO Recap - Surviving Week 3 Home schooling
Rach and Katie recap the week that was. They cover all the fun from Homeschooling the kids, to cooking wars, to gluing each others eyebrows! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E45 · Thu, May 07, 2020
Do not ask that question again!
Katie decides enough is enough for the silly questions. She asks the question why her children do not have common sense as yet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E44 · Tue, May 05, 2020
I swear I didn’t fart it was my child
When you have to make an excuse that your child farted and you didn’t in a massage appointment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E43 · Sun, May 03, 2020
Still Banging on about it!
We raise all the thoughts and issues with home schooling for week 2 at home with the kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E42 · Thu, April 30, 2020
To risk it or not
That is the question we now ask with sending the kids back to school when life slowly go back to normal after Iso. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E41 · Tue, April 28, 2020
Do it again and the fish gets it!
Rach has decided desperate measures are needed in desperate times, so she threatens to 'get rid' of the girls new fish if they do not start caring for them! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E40 · Sun, April 26, 2020
Screens on!
Said no parent ever right! Well, Katie figures sometimes it is easier to have them use screens if thats what is going to stop the fighting. Thats Iso life rules anyway! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E39 · Thu, April 23, 2020
I have no idea what to do today
Running out of ideas for the kids in lockdown. Do not be concerned, the rest of us are all the same! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E38 · Tue, April 21, 2020
Mini Me
Ever looked at your little person and noticed traits and mannerisms on display that are very similar of yourself? Yep that is what is happening currently with Rachel’s little girls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E37 · Sun, April 19, 2020
Back to school….. in 5 weeks!
Katie brings up all the things, all the parents out there would be feeling right now. School is not going back and lock down continues! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E36 · Thu, April 16, 2020
Meditation for kids, it is a brilliant option for bedtime!
Rach asks the question, am I a bad mum if I replace books at bedtime with Meditation for the kids? She also shares a nice Calm meditation for all the Mum’s to use at bedtime for themselves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E35 · Tue, April 14, 2020
Birthdays in Iso
The Thaiday girls celebrate Birthdays in Iso, and Rach is completely backing Spotlight is definitely an essential service. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E34 · Sun, April 12, 2020
Blurred Days
How do you find a routine to be able to have the weekend to still look forward to? Isolation is really pushing the boundaries for most and this is a question we keep asking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E33 · Thu, April 09, 2020
Playing to my strengths as a parent
Rach asks the question, is there ever too much Physical Education when doing home school? Katie also tackles DYI Hand Sanitiser for something new to do with her girls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E32 · Tue, April 07, 2020
Pack your lunch boxes kids, it's home school time!
Routine is the key otherwise the kids are going to eat us out of house and home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E31 · Sun, April 05, 2020
First week of home schooling and wow it is hard work
Katie brings up all the questions and feelings we are all having right now with this home school thing we are all in the thick of. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E30 · Thu, March 26, 2020
I Love ME time and I am not shy about it!
Let’s talk about it, let's talk about us, the parents and not the kids! Rach is all about how ME time as a parent can change things in yourself and make things at home a whole lot more manageable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E29 · Tue, March 24, 2020
See your expectations, now lower them a little
Kids and expectations is a great way of reflecting on things and seeing at some point whether they are set by the child or really by us as the parent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E28 · Sun, March 22, 2020
Removing anxiety around the coronavirus for kids
Katie raises the questions around COVID-19 and whether it is better or worse to talk to your kids about it and whether it is adding to their anxiety around it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E27 · Thu, March 19, 2020
Phones and kids do not mix
We all know this feeling, kids and phones are a struggle these days in knowing how much time is too much time behind a screen let alone when they are old enough for their own phones! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E26 · Tue, March 17, 2020
I create boundaries for a reason!
Rach struggles with letting go, when something happens at home, and one of the boundaries is crossed with Gracie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E25 · Sun, March 15, 2020
I know we have two kids, but one at a time works for me
When the juggle of more than one child is real! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E24 · Thu, March 12, 2020
No way am I reading that email!
The subject line on an email can say so much, especially when they are from the school and about possible out breaks of viruses. Do you open them or just leave them for another day? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E23 · Tue, March 10, 2020
Today kids we are learning about life
Rach and the girls head to the Gold Coast for a holiday and decide it is important to learn about where all our native wildlife go when they need help. So off to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital they go to learn all about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E22 · Sun, March 08, 2020
Who would have thought, doing homework in the back of the car would be that easy!
Katie decides last minute to head to the beach and decides to allow the girls to do their homework in the car on the way. This really only lead to one thing for all of them……. Can you guess what it was? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E21 · Thu, March 05, 2020
Is it wrong to watch the news when you have kids?
Should nightly news be switched off so the kids can not watch what is happening in the world? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E20 · Tue, March 03, 2020
Wasn’t on my watch!
Ellsie’s confessions to doing something she shouldn’t have done makes Rach also confess she was super glad it just was not on her watch! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E19 · Sun, March 01, 2020
Competition and sport don’t mix!
Katie brings to light why she does not want her kids playing competitive sports! She has a good reason too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E18 · Thu, February 27, 2020
Girls, I will choose what you wear!
Katie is still in control of what her girls are wearing and they are 11. How does this even happen? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E17 · Tue, February 25, 2020
Didn’t see that happen at all…..
Rach hits Katie with the question, as a parent have you ever turned a blind eye to something? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E16 · Sun, February 23, 2020
Sick Again
We ask the question, do you play down illness as a parent? Because being totally honest, we do at times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E15 · Thu, February 20, 2020
When kids use Aussie slang, and the parent laughs
Yep Rach admits this is currently happening in her household right now and unfortunately is not really going anywhere too fast. Where does it bloody come from? We ask the question. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E14 · Tue, February 18, 2020
That's it, you will now miss out for 6 months!
How long is too long for punishments? Katie explains why she banned her girls from something for 6 months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E13 · Sun, February 16, 2020
Other parents kids (Hot Topic)
Katie asks the questions around what is right and wrong when it comes to reprimanding friends kids. Rach has a completely different take on the whole situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E12 · Thu, February 13, 2020
Pram Parking Spots
Need we say more. These parking spots are hot property in any shopping centre. Rach asks the question, when are your kids too old to still use these parks? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E11 · Tue, February 11, 2020
When the alarm clock goes off, it's bedtime!
Katie trials a new method for bedtime. By setting the alarm for bedtime she thinks this will encourage the girls to get moving and stop the stalling process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E10 · Sun, February 09, 2020
Mum, what is a slave?
Rach has surgery and decided the time is now to give responsibility and lots of jobs to her girls whilst she can not move. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E9 · Thu, February 06, 2020
You have a phone now so it's your responsibility
Katie’s girls are a year of high school and have their first phones. Was this the right move seeing that now they know how to use it better than their parents? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E8 · Tue, February 04, 2020
Mum you are embarrassing us
Rachel gets told off by the girls for embarrassing them on the first day at school for 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E7 · Sun, February 02, 2020
Absolutely you can do tap dance
Katie says yes and then decides to take it back unless her girls are happy to practice their Tap Dance in the garage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E6 · Thu, January 30, 2020
Caution Lego was not damaged in the making of this podcast!
Rachel’s foot comes off second best to a piece of lego. When kids toys attack! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E5 · Tue, January 28, 2020
Mum, did you drink wine for breakfast?
Rach runs into the law with Gracie in the car and realises she may have mislead her slightly on the road rules. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E4 · Sun, January 26, 2020
When using a flight safety card comes in handy
Katie discovers flying with kids on long haul flights really is not that fun, especially when you have to pause your movie 35 times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E3 · Thu, January 23, 2020
Step away from the boys!
Rachel tackles the topic with her youngest Ellsie, as she starts to be a little too close for comfort with a couple of her little boy mates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E2 · Tue, January 21, 2020
Go outside and get dirty!
Said no parent ever to their children. But Katie has decided it is a new rule to be introduced for 2020! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E1 · Sun, January 19, 2020
New Years Resolutions for being a parent
We ask the question, should we be setting new years resolutions for being a parent! New Year, New Parenting Goals! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E27 · Thu, December 19, 2019
Home Alone
Kids home alone, what age is acceptable and what’s some of the ‘Rules’ we should be covering with them before we take the plunge to leaving them? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E26 · Tue, December 17, 2019
Listen here Mr Principal…..
Rach decided to try and tackle the big one at school. If you are one fierce lioness protecting your cub, you will go to all lengths. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E25 · Sun, December 15, 2019
Ok sometimes we just loose our minds!
When Katie attacks. No sleep, two kids solo parenting and then add rock climbing to the mix... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E24 · Thu, December 12, 2019
Holiday Time…… Re-packing the bags is a favourite time!
Lets go on holidays so I can re-pack all the bags for the kids, said no parent ever! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E23 · Tue, December 10, 2019
The thought of raising teenage girls scares me……..
What would you write to your 16 year old self is how Rachel looks at how she will raise her girls when she gets to the teenage years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E22 · Sun, December 08, 2019
What ever you do put that library book down!
Katie has decided library books and library time is really not for them anymore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E21 · Thu, December 05, 2019
Just skip that part, it surely won’t hurt!
When homework hits, and dinner is ready, just skip that bit babe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E20 · Tue, December 03, 2019
Who me, I would never lead you astray……
When Tupperware Parties get wild! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E19 · Sun, December 01, 2019
Rules are there for breaking, right?
Katie feels the pressure when she gets an email in the lead up to the dance concert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E18 · Thu, November 28, 2019
’Tis the season to be jolly……
Katie asks the question, is it offensive to redecorate the tree once the kids have dressed it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E17 · Tue, November 26, 2019
Insomnia is real when you're a parent
Rach has a long night with one of the girls and considers a hotel stay just to sleep, is this a thing? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E16 · Sun, November 24, 2019
Me, Me, Me
If your child has left their lunch at home, would you let them learn their lesson or leave work and deliver? Katie faces this one with her girls this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E15 · Thu, November 21, 2019
Lacking Parent Inspo? Thats totally normal we all do it
Katie wants to change up the normal morning routine in their household by adding in some positive affirmations. But how do we find the positive inspo we are looking for every day of the week? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E14 · Tue, November 19, 2019
Pimples, Boogies and Beauty
Rach faces a little hurdle on what age you have to start the 'Inner Beauty' conversation with her girls. This stems from a very honest conversation with her 4 year old Ellsie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E13 · Sun, November 17, 2019
I want to be a cat lady when I grow up......
Katies moment with her girls when they confess they would rather be a cat lady than have their own kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E12 · Thu, November 07, 2019
Choices, choices, choices!
Most of us wonder whether we are bad parents for not allowing our kids options and choices at times. But we decide sometimes there are things that are just simply non negotiable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E11 · Tue, November 05, 2019
What day is it again?
That sinking feeling in your stomach when you drop your kids to school and realise they are in the completely wrong uniform. Yep it happens to the best of us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E10 · Sun, November 03, 2019
I don't care if you don't want to learn it, you're doing it.
Who wants to learn Archery? Said No Mum ever. Katie thought this would be a great thing to do, but her girls don't overly agree. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E9 · Thu, October 31, 2019
Cue Rocky Balboa Music here!
Rach asks the questions around when is it ok to let your kids fight it out with all the squabbling that her girls are doing right now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E8 · Tue, October 29, 2019
HURRY UP!
Why is it when you ask your kids to hurry up they slow right down? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E7 · Sun, October 27, 2019
Tantrums at 34 really are not cool!
Rach decides that she has been pushed to her wits end and decided the best way to feel better was literally to throw a tantrum like her 4 year old. **Warning we do not advise trying this at home!** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E6 · Thu, October 24, 2019
No I will not clean that up!
When your husband makes a mess with the kids is it ok to refuse to clean it up? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E5 · Tue, October 22, 2019
But why……..
Rachel comes up with a question from Ellsie that leaves her questioning herself and whether she has explained things right about life? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E4 · Sun, October 20, 2019
No if’s, buts, or in between…. IT’S YOUR TURN!
Every parent will relate to this one, we have all been in that situation when you are standing in the doorway ready to handball the child to the other. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E3 · Thu, October 17, 2019
Pablo saves the day!
Rachel has the moment when a close family friend comes in and takes the cake for teaching Gracie a major milestone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E2 · Tue, October 15, 2019
Oh hunny, we were just sleeping?
Katie has a little story about trying to get in grown up cuddles when you can. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 E1 · Sun, October 13, 2019
Sure you can have a sleepover
The ups and downs of hosting sleepovers are always worth it when the sleepover is reciprocated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E60 · Thu, October 10, 2019
I do have my own life too
That constant juggle, that feeling of needing to be in two places at once, these are just some of the challenges we face as parents. We chat about the ongoing guilt and questions you get from your kids when you need to actually do other things in life other then parenting them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E59 · Tue, October 08, 2019
One week only
Rach and Katie ask the question, how long is it necessary to keep kids artwork? Rach has a crafty idea for once in her life to re-use kids paintings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E58 · Sun, October 06, 2019
Back in the day when my kids were toddlers…..
Rach and Katie go back in time and chat all things toddlers from what they can remember. Oh how times have changed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E57 · Thu, September 26, 2019
No I will not line up! Travel codes for kids in different countries.
I have children and I am traveling as a solo parent, I will not line up. Rach breaks all the travel codes when traveling with kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E56 · Tue, September 24, 2019
Nicknames for private parts
Rachel comes up with a slight challenge when her 4 year old wants to be a nudist. Nicknames for private parts seem like the right answer for kids until it kind of works against you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E55 · Sun, September 22, 2019
Should I or shouldn’t I let you listen to this podcast?
Katie’s girls are 11 and want to listen to the podcast. Katie is undecided whether she will let this happen as they will then know everything we talk about on there. Rach on the other hand, feels it's open slather with her two, listen as you wish. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E54 · Thu, September 19, 2019
When you get caught out……
Rach gets caught in a situation that every Mum dreads. The conversation that followed was where it got a little awkward with the girls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E53 · Tue, September 17, 2019
Breakfast and Lunch only served from now on!
Katie breaks the news to the girls about the new rules in the house. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E52 · Sun, September 15, 2019
When Dodgem cars attack!
Spring Festival time and there is only one option in dodgem cars, and that is to be the best! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E51 · Thu, September 12, 2019
Wash your hands or get worms, your choice!
Katie is passing on her OCD levels to her kids, but then realises Rachel’s OCD is worse than hers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E50 · Tue, September 10, 2019
This little thing is called personal space.
Rach tackles a small hurdle with her girls around personal space and not everyone wants a hug. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E49 · Sun, September 08, 2019
You have a maximum of 20 minutes!
Katie is so bored with playing kids games. And going into summer, pool games are back into full swing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E48 · Thu, September 05, 2019
Who me, have kids? No way!
Rach heads out for a night with the girls at Retros and wonders if she is the only one in there pretending she was 21 again? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E47 · Tue, September 03, 2019
It’s what day at school again?
There is a pretty big day coming up for Katie’s girls and maybe it hadn’t quite been added to the calendar as yet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E46 · Sun, September 01, 2019
No, No, No, the answer is clearly No!
Katie has now gotten to the point where enough is enough, no compromise now when they go to the shops, the answer is now just No! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E45 · Thu, August 29, 2019
Make sure you answer all the questions
Rach confesses to prepping her girls before going into school interviews. Ellsie walked in and nailed her prep interview with the Deputy Principal, literally! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E44 · Tue, August 27, 2019
Just re-use the same outfit again!
That time of year again, the biggest week of dress ups at school, and yep Rach forgot once again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E43 · Sun, August 25, 2019
Social Media Monday
We get together to share with you a story from one of our listeners and their Am I A Bad Mum moments. Send us your stories to get featured on the podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E42 · Thu, August 22, 2019
You can only do those activities because it suits me
When we decide what extra curricular activities our kids can do because they work in fine with our calendar and are actually more beneficial for us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E41 · Tue, August 20, 2019
Little girls don’t call it a fart
Rach raises the question, when is it too early to consider sending the girls to an etiquette academy as known as a finishing school? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E40 · Sun, August 18, 2019
Wow look at the time, might have to wrap this one up
Katie shared with us how she can wrap up a dinner party in under 15 minutes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E39 · Thu, August 15, 2019
We made it, it's our 100th Episode!
Rach and Katie celebrate in this episode, we have officially talked about my kids creating havoc over 100 times now, that's a record. Instead of whinging in this episode we decided to thank our kids and tell them all the things we love about them and that make us super proud parents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E38 · Tue, August 13, 2019
Kids always share way too much information at kindy
Ellsie's kindy class and teacher all know how much Rachel enjoys a champagne when they do a craft session with corks involved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E37 · Sun, August 11, 2019
Kids, it's obvious I won!
Katie has let us in on a secret, she loves beating her kids at anything that has a competitive nature to it, even singing! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E36 · Thu, August 08, 2019
You are so not sick, I know it
“If we go to the doctors and you are not sick I will get them to give you a needle.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E35 · Tue, August 06, 2019
Please let me take Stress Leave
Rach asks the question, can she apply for stress leave from being a parent? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E34 · Sun, August 04, 2019
Mondayitis?
Please don’t let it be Monday again. Katie’s girls have inherited her dislike for Monday’s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E33 · Thu, August 01, 2019
Feel Good Friday
Raise them up high and raise them strong! In this episode Katie's girls share with her their new song on 'Being true to who you are'. It opens the conversation up on the importance of how we need to build these girls strong and ok to just be themselves from a young age. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E32 · Tue, July 30, 2019
Maybe over exaggerating is not ideal with kids
Rach is very open about over exaggerating on things with her kids. Over exaggerating injuries, over exaggerating empty threats, the list goes on. But when the kids turn it around on to her, it some how does not sit as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E31 · Sun, July 28, 2019
Boobs, Boobs, Boobs
Katie gets hit with big questions and it's all about body exploration at 10! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E30 · Thu, July 25, 2019
Post Natal Depression and why it’s more common than ever before
Dr Karp shares his knowledge, insights, advice and tips on Post Natal Depression around the lingering myths that surround it, main causes, and how to cope with it. We also discuss his amazing SNOO Smart Sleeper - a smart bassinet for newborns developed to tackle sleep deprivation and PND for parents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E29 · Tue, July 23, 2019
How to tackle kids with boredom
Katie and Rach ask for Dr Karp’s view and possible suggestions on Kids and Boredom. Why they get bored, suggestions on how to discuss it with your children and even create a “I am bored to do list” with your kids. Some great game changes in this episode! Dr Karp’s Happiest Toddler on the Block is also discussed throughout this episode with Rach having a tough week with Ellsie and Tantrums. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E28 · Sun, July 21, 2019
Dr Harvey Karp is our special guest this week and we are more than excited
Dr Karp is renowned baby sleep and child development expert who has over 25 years of experience as one of LA's top pediatricians for the likes of Madonna, Pierce Brosnan and Larry David. Katie and Rach kick start this episode with Dr Karp about his How to calm a baby with his 5 S’s and discuss his award winning and very recommendable book, Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the block. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E27 · Thu, July 18, 2019
The answer is NO!
Ever feel like you are just repeating yourself. The answer is NO. This is something we all tend to say a lot as parents. Some of us more than others, Rach and Katie discuss why the kids always ask for everything no matter where you are, the petrol station, grocery shopping the list goes on. Katie also shares her strategy on getting through the EKKA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E26 · Tue, July 16, 2019
Holidays, your strengths and weaknesses as a parent
Rach tackles camping with the kids on their first camping holiday away. Need we say more. Let’s just say the next holiday that is planned for the family might be changing slightly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E25 · Sun, July 14, 2019
Let me be alone for at least 3 minutes
It’s something quite foreign to most of us Mum's but it is something we need especially after school holidays. Katie just asked for 5 minutes alone to be an adult when they returned home from holidays, and apparently that is not ok. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E24 · Thu, July 04, 2019
What in the hell are they watching?
Kids watch other kids playing games, creating things, showing others how to look after a pet, these are all things that our kids can watch online. Katie asks the question, should she be forever monitoring what her girls are watching? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E23 · Tue, July 02, 2019
Falling pregnant isn't that hard, right? WRONG!
Rach has another moment of reflection on pregnancy, and really just what it is like to fall pregnant for all women. Katie also lets us in on something very close to her heart, adoption. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E22 · Sun, June 30, 2019
Does school camp have to end?
Katie's girls head off on school camp and Katie questions why they can not run longer or possibly over different days? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E21 · Thu, June 27, 2019
The book said what?
When you purchase those last minute gifts for other peoples kids and whether it be intentional or not, you get a little satisfaction from it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E20 · Tue, June 25, 2019
When the boogeyman comes alive
Is it wrong to try and teach your children not to be scared of going up stairs solo at night? Katie trials a particular solution to the problem in their household. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E19 · Sun, June 23, 2019
Oh no, these undies are 8 years old....
When you have that moment, you look at your little one as they get dressed and realise their underwear is 2 sizes too small for them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E18 · Thu, June 13, 2019
Yep we are responsible for raising lazy children
Wet towels, clothes on the ground, school bags left at the front door. All of these things make Katie and Rach go crazy but the kids just keep on doing it. When does it get any better? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E17 · Tue, June 11, 2019
Ellsie, just eat the bloody bean!
Rachel takes on another parents approach to encouraging Ellsie to eat vegetables and fruit, what a challenge it has been. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E16 · Sun, June 09, 2019
If kids were smart, negotiation would start early in life
Katie cops the constant whining from the girls every time they even step foot in the shops? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E15 · Thu, June 06, 2019
Puberty has hit!
Can we as parents tell our kids that they smell? Oh well Katie and Rach think honesty is the best policy when it comes to basic hygiene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E14 · Tue, June 04, 2019
'Absolutely you can fall out of the tree and break your arm', said no parent ever!
Rachel gets challenged when meeting with her Kinesiologist about her kids and how to build their resilience. Apparently helicopter parenting does not work. This one really pushes all her boundaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E13 · Sun, June 02, 2019
Some days, the drama of the kids is all too much
We chat about all things that can happen during a lunch break at school and should we have to listen to the drama that consumes 10 year olds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E12 · Thu, May 30, 2019
No worries at all, just freeze, that’s a better option.
Winter is here and the arguments have started, Just put your jumper on! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E11 · Tue, May 28, 2019
Honey, turn around and just don’t watch for minute
Rachel comes up with a challenge when she decided to take Ellsie with her to an appointment kids don’t usually go to. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E10 · Sun, May 26, 2019
It’s ok if they are dirty, wear them!
Katie talks all things dirty clothes and when it is acceptable to let your kids recycle dirty clothes before they disappear into the wash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E9 · Thu, May 23, 2019
Help. Send Help!
Rach asks the question, is getting an Au Pair worth it? A foreign girl living in your house? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E8 · Tue, May 21, 2019
Shower Time is always just so much fun!
Katie tackles the big questions from her girls. Why do we have to shower? Because it is called personal hygiene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E7 · Sun, May 19, 2019
Hungover for the whole of Mother's Day!
You heard it right, Rachel decided this year for Mother's Day she would be away at a reunion and spend the day crawling her way out of a hangover. Wait till you hear the level of excitement of the presents she got. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E6 · Thu, May 16, 2019
Do not call me your mate!
Rachel’s worst nightmare has happened, Ellsie now calls her mate and it is not going down well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E5 · Tue, May 14, 2019
Eating in my car is banned!
I think every parent has used this line. No eating in my car. Katie opens up on where this started for her and where this has landed her now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E4 · Sun, May 12, 2019
No holding back
Ever been on a phone call and the kids are all over you and in your grill? This is every day for Rachel and some things are not held back on whilst juggling phone conversations and kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E3 · Thu, May 09, 2019
Have a drink of water, your leg will feel better.
We always think a drink of water and bandaid will fix everything when you are a parent. This time it didn’t really cut it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E2 · Tue, May 07, 2019
I know you’re 15, but can I still dress you?
Rachel is struggling with the idea of letting go of dressing her girls. Ellsie continues to learn the hard way in how to put underwear on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E1 · Sun, May 05, 2019
You want, you got it.
Whilst on holidays, Katie comes to the realisation, she gives her kids way too much in life and wants to do a social experiment when they get home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E61 · Thu, April 18, 2019
Sorry girls, No birthday parties this year!
Rach decides to carry on the lessons of being Grateful and decides birthday parties are not on the cards for 2019! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E60 · Tue, April 16, 2019
Do I, don’t I, should I, shouldn’t I?
That’s the questions we all ask ourselves in the journey of deciding whether we take the plunge to become parents. What about the couples that decide babies are really not their thing? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E59 · Sun, April 14, 2019
When I was a kid.......
Katie and Rach look back on their own childhoods and how much things have changed from the way their parents did things. (Warning to our parents, there is no judgement at all used in this episode). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E58 · Thu, April 11, 2019
Next holiday for our kids, 3rd world country!
Rachel goes to extreme measures, next holiday destination is going to be an eye opener for the whole family! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E57 · Tue, April 09, 2019
Judgey Judgey
Katie and Rach revisit one of the first podcast episodes and apologise for coming across judgemental. Oh this one is raw! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E56 · Sun, April 07, 2019
Do I really look like that when I am angry?
Katie’s girls re- enact to her what she looks like and sounds like when things hit the fan in their house. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E55 · Thu, April 04, 2019
Kids lunches, how long is too long to make them in advance?
School lunches is a serious topic, and one of our listeners raises the question, how long in advance can you prepare your children's lunches? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E54 · Sun, March 31, 2019
Just let them win, it's easier that way
Katie shows her girls how it is done properly, Bowling that is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E53 · Fri, March 29, 2019
Postnatal Depression was Rachel's Best Friend
This one is serious ladies and gents. Rachel opens up in a raw and vulnerable way about her postnatal depression after both girls. [Trigger Warning - This episode has content discussing Postnatal Depression. If you or anyone you know needs help, please seek professional assistance] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E52 · Thu, March 28, 2019
How does the Iron work?
Katie sums up her world and works out using appliances is not her strong point in life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E51 · Tue, March 26, 2019
Is that all I am? A Mum?
The mindset slump - This is real and hits every mum at different stages within the space of having a child. That mindset where you can only envisage yourself to just being a Mum. You can not see out of the box. You have lost your confidence, and even feel the loss of identity. This episode is real and raw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E50 · Sun, March 24, 2019
Why do we feel the need to over share?
Spilling the beans to new mums, over sharing stories to scare each other, the list goes on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E49 · Thu, March 21, 2019
Raising Liars
How many times have you heard the line “It wasn’t me Mum, it was the……..” Exactly! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E48 · Tue, March 19, 2019
Bribery is a bitch
Rachel mixes up bribery and empty threats. The only person she ends up torturing is herself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E47 · Sun, March 17, 2019
Giving your time ends in disaster
Katie has ticked the box of good Mum and volunteered her time in the class room. Although she may have just done a little too much. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E46 · Thu, March 14, 2019
Don’t ever have your own kids, said the mother to her children!
Katie gets real and honest to her 10 year olds on why they should never reproduce! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E45 · Tue, March 12, 2019
Anyone for a Sausage Smoothie?
Rachel ticks the box again for being the best cook in their house hold. That old saying we all use ‘Just eat it or you will get nothing else for the rest of the day’ well let's just say Rach had to back down on this one and accept defeat in the kitchen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E44 · Sun, March 10, 2019
Please don’t judge me for laughing at my kids
Katie confesses she laughs at her girls mistakes when and if they make them. Rachel has a confession about laughing at her girls and then choosing to correct them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E43 · Thu, March 07, 2019
When you are so honest it makes it almost dishonest
Katie faces a challenge of trying to let her 10 year old daughter down lightly with her singing career in mind. And Rachel’s inspirational quote goes deep! You do You, Boo! For anyone that does not know, Rachel is pretty good at Netball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E42 · Tue, March 05, 2019
I forgot the kids lunch!
Katie has a moment of ‘I forgot to order the kids lunch’. You can hear the pain in her voice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E41 · Sun, March 03, 2019
The Boy who cried wolf, literally
We share how one of our listeners let her child go with a dislocated elbow for two days. Do not worry we have all done it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E40 · Thu, February 28, 2019
Romance is in the air for Valentines Day
Katie’s Valentines Day started off quite romantic, but as we know things can happen that can shape the rest of the day very rapidly when you have kids. The morning went down hill that fast that she even forgot to feed the kids! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E39 · Tue, February 26, 2019
Ellsies raps to Nicki Minaj
Rachel has a reflection moment on the type of music she is exposing her girls too in the car when Ellsie starts singing the lines to a Nicki Minaj song. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E38 · Sun, February 24, 2019
The realisation when you can’t spell
Week 2 of school and the girls have their first spelling test results. Apparently Katie needs to work on her spelling little before she gives out help to the twins for their homework. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E37 · Thu, February 21, 2019
‘Mum, why do you exercise so much?’
Lets talk fitness! We all know how much Rachel enjoys to work out, she explains all! And Ellsie is still asking why she has to go to Pilates again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E36 · Tue, February 19, 2019
Marriage chats with a 3 yr old - Just take the ring
Rachel takes on the big questions around weddings with Ellsie wanting just the ring but not the husband. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E35 · Sun, February 17, 2019
Common Sense - Does it even exist?
Katie raises the question, the big question some humans never grasp, does common sense exist and when do we expect our children to start using it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E34 · Thu, February 14, 2019
Not explaining the real world well!
Katie comes up with a really tough topic from her girls and finds it hard to answer their questions and explain why or how certain things happen in life. It’s FRIDAY, top up the glass of wine and listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E33 · Tue, February 12, 2019
Strong and Independent
Rachel gets a Peace sign from her 3 year old on her first day of kindy and asked by her 5 year old to watch her walk herself to school. Tears were definitely shed and it was not from the girls at all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E32 · Sun, February 10, 2019
When other kids have something your kids want!
Katie’s girls are 10 and want an iPhone! The battle starts with them wanting what other kids have. Is a horse out of the question? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E31 · Sun, January 27, 2019
To Do or not to DO
Katie raises the question, Am I A Bad Mum if I ban my kids from my phone? Will this help them in the long run or ruin her in the mean time? Rachel discusses when your babysitter throws a house party and battle of the babysitting rates for the school holidays. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E30 · Sun, January 20, 2019
Welcome back to you all for 2019!
So excited to be back in full swing of everything kids. Holidays have proven to be testing, Rachel questions when play dates, and at what age do they start? We talk about sleep overs and whether the return favour is worth the trauma. And Rachel's OCD is next level with a little run in with chewing gum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E29 · Sun, December 23, 2018
Schools out for summer!
It’s end of term and end of the first year of school, and Rach is having a proud parent moment. Katie’s girls have sent her in a spin with an early Christmas present. And another Ellsie story proves she is one little coffee lover! Merry Christmas to everyone and see you after the holidays. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E28 · Sun, December 16, 2018
End of Year Tiredness
It’s the end of the year and Katie is tired....tired of playing barbies with the girls, with no patience left. Rachel questions why we put ourselves through the torture of Santa Photos again every year! And the iPad questions continue! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E27 · Sun, December 09, 2018
Apparently Mum is Boring
This episode is short and sweet! Katie faces a battle of gumtree with her kids being way too honest. Ellsie decides to deal Rachel a heart breaking one liner. And iPad game trends, make your own slime on an iPad, need we say more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E26 · Sun, December 02, 2018
Social Media and Kids..... When is it too early?
This week we chat with Katie about how she does not listen to her kids at all, and there is a good reason for it. Rachel has questions around Social Media and what age is too young? And really do girls really need to know how to do their own hair by the age of 10? Surely Not! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E25 · Tue, November 20, 2018
Kids bags and Airport security!
This week we get the dirt on how Rachel really travels with her kids. Katie’s girls turn 10 and not only is there present buying regret there is birthday party stories! Also Rachel works out RollerSkating with a 3 year old is like teaching a baby giraffe to walk! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E24 · Tue, November 13, 2018
Can we be too honest as parents?
In this episode Katie decides to open up to her girls and be super honest about things in life, which leaves her in a pickle. Rachel gets angry about one small thing about a daily struggle, grocery shopping and carparks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E23 · Tue, November 06, 2018
Dad’s have Father Guilt, it’s True!
This episode we have a special guest with us, to talk all things Dads, Brisbane Bronco Sam Thaiday. He let’s us in on Father Guilt and living with two little girls in a footballers world! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E22 · Mon, October 29, 2018
Tears and the Royals
The royals are in town and Gracie would love to have them over for dinner. Katie has her second round of birds and the bees conversation with her nine year old daughter. And listen in to see why Rachel sat on the edge of the swimming lesson pool in tears. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E21 · Mon, October 22, 2018
Dad is the word
Special guest - Nova's Ash Bradnam. Ash is a proud Dad of 3 Boys, yes you heard right we are talking boys! We chat all things DAD and actually living with 3 boys! Listen in to see if you can hear when Rachel’s Mum OCD levels take over as Ash tells us how Dad’s do parenting! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E20 · Thu, October 11, 2018
Birds and the Bees
Holidays are done and dusted and Term 4 is back! Katie talks about a few challenges over the break, including the birds and the bees. And Rachel has been dealt a little bit of karma from her 3 year old and the swear jar! ** language warning ** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E19 · Sun, September 23, 2018
Lows of all lows
Rachel has hit that low other Mum’s had told her about. It includes a piggy bank and the tooth fairy! And Katie has a moment of reflection on her parenting from a Facebook post! Enjoy your school holidays and we will see you back here week 1 of the term! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E18 · Sun, September 09, 2018
What time of the day is it?
This week Katie let’s us in on her bedtime rituals for the girls and we talk about how hard maths assignments are getting for the parents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E17 · Thu, August 30, 2018
Book Week!
Katie has turned a page, she was the Good Mum for Book week, and Rachel came through the goods 35 minutes before school started! Gracie is solving the worlds problems one toilet stop at a time and Katie faces an awkward chat about facial hair! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E16 · Tue, August 21, 2018
Bullying the Bully’s
Katie tackles bullying over a lunch box. Rachel seems to think it is ok to question the teacher over certificates at assembly and Telling your kids NOT to do the right thing, is this really a thing? Rachel seems to think so. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E15 · Tue, August 14, 2018
The Golden Child competition has started!
This week Katie tackles the golden child discussion that started from a skipping competition between the girls, and whilst Katie is tackling that Rachel digs deep to work out how to tame the drama queen beast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E14 · Sun, August 05, 2018
Motivational Inspiration for kids
We chat all things meals..... Rachel needs help with food ideas as one child will not touch vegetables and if she has to have another mince meal she will lose it! Also when kids school you with your own inspirational quotes. All this and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E13 · Mon, July 30, 2018
Holidays are nearly over!
This week we chat bringing your kids to work as we closed in on the school holidays and Rachel’s germ phobia with toilets of all kinds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E12 · Sun, July 15, 2018
Survived another term and Toy trends!
Term 2 done and dusted which means fees for everything is due! Current Toy Trends and do you treat other people’s kids differently? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E11 · Sun, July 08, 2018
Kids Toys, Conversations over heard and this is the 20th time I have told you
Katie’s confessions of using kids toys, Rachel gets caught out telling Ellsie to be quiet very sternly, and this is the 100th time I am telling you to put your shoes on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E10 · Mon, July 02, 2018
Remember there is always someone listening
Mum, how long does a frog live for? These are the questions along with 75,000 others a day. How many is too many before it pushes you over the edge? And don’t forget when you're having those adult conversations, there are little ears listening every where! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E9 · Sun, June 24, 2018
Kids and games
Why doesn’t my creative brain work when we play dolls? And grocery shopping with kids, bribes, action plans and melt downs! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E8 · Sun, June 17, 2018
Babysitters.... Routines, Rules and Negotiations
What extra jobs do you ask them to do! And is it ok for them to borrow your clothes or on the job? #babysittinggoals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E7 · Thu, June 07, 2018
Kids on planes!
Can long haul feel even longer? Can short haul feel like long haul? Yes! #kidsonplanes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E6 · Thu, May 31, 2018
Times Tables Songs
We no longer listen to the radio in the car, it’s all about times tables songs! We chat about not wanting to be a part of ‘mums nights out’, the nightmare of homework night & kids 1 liners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E5 · Thu, May 24, 2018
Mum guilt!!!
When we lose our minds and feel guilty for the rest of the day! And whoever says the beach is relaxing??! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E4 · Thu, May 10, 2018
Why are we always in a rush to get everywhere?!
We chat getting kids out of the house, rushing everywhere and Mum guilt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E3 · Thu, May 03, 2018
What about the good Mum’s?
The question we ask normally is ‘Am I A Bad Mum?’ but what about the good Mum’s? The ones who bake stuff, the ones who do tuck shop duty and the ones who go to the P&F meetings…..or are they P&C??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E2 · Thu, April 26, 2018
If you don’t stop that I’ll .......
Katie and Rachel talk unrealistic threats, the points chart & how many extra-curricular activities is too many? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E1 · Thu, April 19, 2018
Positive parenting is rubbish!
Katie and Rachel talk 2nd child syndrome, positive parenting is rubbish, dinner time’s a nightmare & when is too long to breastfeed?! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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