Podcasts by Am I A Bad Mum?

Just reach around and grab a foot!!! from 2023-12-12T14:00

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 w...

I mised the email AGAIN! from 2023-12-10T14:00

Rach has had a parenting fail, missing the deadline for class choices. Which leads her to probably her finest parenting moment yet!

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Just cut the mould off it'll be fine! from 2023-12-09T05:26:46

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! 

If elf on the shelf wasn't bad enough!!! from 2023-12-06T08:02:01

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?

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Sorry I couldn't make the concert, I didn't want to come! from 2023-12-03T14:00

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!

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Bring a plate, my arse!!! from 2023-11-30T14:00

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 bo...

Another wine anyone?! from 2023-11-27T01:21:04

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 ...

How is this MY fault?!! from 2023-11-23T14:00

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 w...

You can't do your kid's math work? Dumb b**** from 2023-11-21T14:00

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 hers...

This is highly inappropriate! from 2023-11-19T14:00

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?!!

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You want some time for yourself? I'll see to that!!! from 2023-11-16T14:00

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! 

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Quick hide, before they see us!!! from 2023-11-14T14:00

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...

"We're not serious dance Mum's!" from 2023-11-13T01:16:25

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! Listen

These kids are getting an easy ride! from 2023-11-09T14:00

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!

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Lets put our listening ears on shall we?!!! from 2023-11-07T14:00

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 ha...

Are Grandkids a 2nd chance after you mess up first time round?! from 2023-11-05T14:00

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.

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What is that vibrating in your bag?! from 2023-11-02T14:00

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!

I am a slave in this house&noone cares! from 2023-10-31T14:00

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!

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I'm just trying to make you not dumb! from 2023-10-29T14:00

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!

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I am putting the full blame on Dad for this one! from 2023-10-26T14:00

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!

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F*** Mum, it's all about what I need! from 2023-10-24T14:00

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!!!

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We're not sponsored by Aldi (should be!) from 2023-10-22T14:00

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!

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There's no way I'm buying new shoes this stage of the term! from 2023-10-19T14:00

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!

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I'm not here to be watching everyone else's kids! from 2023-10-17T14:00

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 ot...

Sorry I'm late, get in, get in, get in!!! from 2023-10-15T14:00

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!

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Don't judge us, we're parents! from 2023-10-12T14:00

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!

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"It's up for $300 but will you take $20??!" from 2023-10-10T14:00

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 buy...

I will never give them the option again! from 2023-10-08T14:00

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!

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I didn't want to go in the first place!!! from 2023-10-05T14:00

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!

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Are you kidding? Where are your shoes???! from 2023-10-03T14:00

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 ...

Extra curricular activity hell from 2023-09-14T14:00

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?!

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I dream of grocery shopping solo! from 2023-09-12T14:00

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!

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The 7 minute rule - tried&tested! from 2023-09-10T14:00

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!)

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GET OUT OF THE CAR!!! from 2023-09-07T14:00

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!

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The great vegetable stand off! from 2023-09-05T14:00

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!

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Let's smoke them out! from 2023-09-03T14:00

Katie's got a problem with the neighbours kid which puts her in an impossible position. What's the right thing to do here?!

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Honesty is not always the best policy! from 2023-08-31T14:00

Rach finds herself in a situation that she was not prepared for! In stumbling for the right answer she hits gold!

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I feel like I've just come back from war!!! from 2023-08-30T04:00:44

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!

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I'm literally covered in sh**! from 2023-08-22T14:00

Rach has a day out with the kids that ends up with her covered in shit and the kids almost adopted by another family!

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No money? Not my problem! from 2023-08-20T23:27:17

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!

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Who calls in sick to tuck shop duty?! from 2023-08-17T14:00

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!

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I'd like to put vodka in my chia pudding! from 2023-08-10T14:00

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!

Do I have anything of my own?! from 2023-08-09T01:10:39

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!

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I'm drowning! from 2023-08-06T14:00

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!

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I've lost control! from 2023-08-03T14:00

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! 

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T! from 2023-08-01T14:00

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!

We don't negotiate with little terrorists! from 2023-07-31T06:01:14

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!

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I would just like to go on a drunk lunch by myself! from 2023-07-27T14:00

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!

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There needs to be Uber kids! from 2023-07-25T14:00

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!

Choose your favourite child! from 2023-07-24T06:18:58

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'...

I'm changing the wifi password from 2023-07-20T14:00

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!

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Please just let me be hungover! from 2023-07-18T14:00

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!

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What are you watching??! from 2023-07-17T06:21:25

Katie has realised she's lost control of what her kids are watching and they now know more than she even knew!

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Oh sh** I forgot I have kids! from 2023-07-13T14:00

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!

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First I'm banning social media and then we're banning going out! from 2023-07-11T14:00

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!!!

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You should have worked harder! from 2023-07-10T06:14:13

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!'

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I'm trying hard for my kids not to hate me! from 2023-06-22T14:00

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!

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The house is too noisy! from 2023-06-20T14:00

Katie has realised that as the kids get older the house gets noisier and the bedtimes are later (just not for her!)

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You're eating like an animal!!! from 2023-06-18T14:00

Rach is frustrated that she's spent years teaching table manners and it's all completely forgotten!

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Let me think of a punishment....I need a minute to make it good! from 2023-06-15T14:00

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!

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Be suspicious of everyone!!! from 2023-06-13T14:00

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?!

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One on one time - it's needed! from 2023-06-11T14:00

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!

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I literally cannot give parenting advice!!! from 2023-06-08T14:00

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!

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Mum's are so old!!!! from 2023-06-06T14:00

Katie is hit with a question, 'are you sad you're so old there's nothing to look forward to?!!!' errrrm, excuse me??!

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I'm going downtown!!! from 2023-05-30T14:00

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??!

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Get up and mow the lawns! from 2023-05-28T14:00

Why is it so hard to get kids to do anything around the house? The battle is real!

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Ok get out of the car you're walking home! from 2023-05-25T14:00

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...

An enjoyable trip to the dentist! from 2023-05-23T14:00

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! 

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No one understands the ICloud!!! from 2023-05-21T14:00

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!

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Where did I come from? Sh**!!! from 2023-05-18T14:00

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 com...

I am losing control!!! from 2023-05-16T14:00

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 b...

Here's your budget.... good luck! from 2023-05-14T14:00

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 d...

They have it so good they'll be home until they're 40! from 2023-05-11T14:00

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!

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Don't worry about what I want, it's all about you! from 2023-05-10T06:59:11

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?!

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Is it an elephant or ant sized problem?!! from 2023-05-07T14:00

Rach's patience has been wearing thin and both have come to a refreshing new 'I don't give a sh** approach!'

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If you're going to wine shame me, how about I icecream shame you! from 2023-05-04T14:00

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!

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I'm literally everyone's PA! from 2023-05-02T14:00

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**!

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What's for dinner? Sh** on a stick!!! from 2023-04-27T14:00

Katie is sick of her kids hating every dinner she puts infront of them, Rach has an idea what to do!

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I'm a competitive Mum so you're going to be a competitive child! from 2023-04-26T05:02:39

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!!!

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I'm going to let you have it and then give you a hard time! from 2023-04-23T14:00

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...

I'm bringing back the game, nag or pig?!! from 2023-04-20T14:00

Katie is sick of being told she's a nag so has taken the control back with an interesting game and Mum hack!

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I only want to grocery shop ALONE! from 2023-04-18T14:00

Katie took her kids to do the grocery shopping on a rare occasion and has realised why it's such a bad idea!

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I've completely forgotten that I'm the adult!!! from 2023-04-16T14:00

Katie found herself at a point in the holidays when she was maybe a little too inappropriate and Rach can definitely relate!

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DO. YOUR. HOMEWORK from 2023-03-30T14:00

How much cana kid procrastinate before actually doing homework, outfit changes, pet feeding, making the bed.... anything but!

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I asked 6000 times, It's no wonder I'm grumpy! from 2023-03-28T14:00

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?!!

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I. Am. Sick. of. Food. Waste!!! from 2023-03-26T14:00

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!!!

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What do I do right?!!! from 2023-03-23T14:00

Rach has put her foot down and put a stop to Gracie expressing herself and the reason why is hilarious!

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I'm in parental damage control! from 2023-03-21T14:00

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?...

"Mum's not wearing any knickers!!!!" from 2023-03-19T14:00

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!

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You want WHAT for your birthday?! from 2023-03-16T14:00

Rach finds herslef in a situation where she wishes she hadn't asked for birthday lists and unbelievably is considering the far fetched gift!

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I'm a Mum and you want me to stay in the backpackers?! from 2023-03-14T14:00

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!

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This new podcast may help you and your kids - Positive Kid Vibes from 2023-03-12T14:00

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. 
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YOU'RE calling ME lazy?! from 2023-03-12T13:30

Katie finds herself with a rare moment to relax and is literally never going to live it down!

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Why did you tell your teacher that about me??!! from 2023-03-09T13:30

Rach finds herself in a very awkward situation when her 8 year old decides to completely overshare in front of the teacher!

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I am mortified they found that! from 2023-03-08T04:57:36

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!

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I'm done with kids parties, especially on saturday nights! from 2023-03-05T14:00

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!

What will it take to get you to wear sunscreen?! from 2023-03-02T14:00

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!

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Get off your screens and enjoy the view! from 2023-02-28T14:00

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!)...

There's too much stuff to volunteer for! from 2023-02-26T14:00

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 wen...

I'm pretty much just a taxi driver! from 2023-02-23T14:00

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!

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The Mum / work juggle with Erin Molan from 2023-02-21T14:00

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!

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This conversation is harder to explain than I thought! from 2023-02-19T14:00

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 ...

Put a fork in me, I am done! from 2023-02-16T14:00

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?!

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Leave my phone ALONE!!!! from 2023-02-14T14:00

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 ...

Your lunchbox is now a woolies bag! from 2023-02-12T14:00

Katie has had enough of lost lunchboxes and containers and what she's resorted to seemsto be working!

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It's all your fault!!! from 2023-02-09T16:00

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!

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It's too late for the parental control stuff now! from 2023-02-07T14:00

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 ano...

I'm sick of the half arsed job doing! from 2023-02-05T14:00

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!

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Stop Facetiming people when I'm in the shower! from 2023-02-02T14:00

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! 

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You had 9 weeks and left it until the night before?!!! from 2023-01-31T14:00

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 ...

Gloves on lets fight it out! from 2023-01-29T14:00

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 readin...

If you're not doing your jobs, I'm not doing mine! from 2023-01-26T14:00

Katie has had enough of kids not pulling their weight so she's decided not to pull hers!

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I've lost control because they're better at technology! from 2023-01-24T14:00

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!

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Tik Tok is gone forever! from 2023-01-22T14:00

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.

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The ultimate threat is now in use! from 2023-01-19T14:00

Katie has stooped to a new low in the latest threat that's being used! You've gotta do what you've gotta do!

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I'm changing roles and you're not going to like it! from 2023-01-17T14:00

Rach has a new job meaning she's out of the house longer that usual and the household is not coping!

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No mate, whilst I pay the bills you do what I say! from 2023-01-15T14:00

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 bloo...

Mum's gone wild! from 2023-01-12T14:00

Katie had a difficult dissition to make - whether to include her kids in her birthday celebrations or to leave them at home. 

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I don't have the answer so I'm just going to give up! from 2023-01-10T14:00

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! ...

Secret Santa's are $5 not bloody $20! from 2022-12-15T14:00

Katie is sick of her kids committing to stuff she needs to pay for so she's cracked down and made them liable!

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This stupid elf!!! from 2022-12-13T14:00

Elf on the shelf is back in Rach's household and isn't fully welcomed by all!

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I. Am. Not. Coping! from 2022-12-11T14:00

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!

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2 f'ing dollars? Do it yourself!!! from 2022-12-08T14:00

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...

If it's on a Friday night, you're not doing it! from 2022-12-06T14:00

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!

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Enjoy spending your birthday money on tupperware! from 2022-12-04T14:00

Katie has decided she's not replacing anything ever again! You lose it, you go without!

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We don't use that word in our house! from 2022-12-01T14:00

Rach has certain words that are banned in her house although there are exceptions! 

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Am I being rude or just assertive? from 2022-11-29T14:00

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...

Is it ok to discipline other peoples kids?! from 2022-11-27T14:00

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?!

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Don't bother with algebra you will NEVER need it! from 2022-11-24T14:00

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!

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Extracurricular activities - lets give it all up! from 2022-11-21T14:00

Katie's kids drop a bombshell just before the dance concert and it turns out she may have wasted 12 years of cash!

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I have a new game - you're not going to like it! from 2022-11-20T14:00

Katie introduces a new game to the household and it's called 'nag or pig'!

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I may only be 7 but I'm ready to leave home! from 2022-11-17T14:00

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!

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Try and explain THAT to your kids! from 2022-11-15T14:00

Katie is concerned that she hasn't been monitoring what her kids are doing online and is shocked by something she found!

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I missed you but now you can go back! from 2022-11-13T14:00

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!

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You think you don't need me? You're 7! from 2022-11-10T14:00

Rach is struggling with her girls growing up to fast and not needing her anymore where as Katie is finiding the opposite!

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I'm a Mum, I have no dignity! from 2022-11-08T14:00

Katie has resorted to last resort when it comes to getting the kids to leave the house on time!

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Who's the parent, me or you?! from 2022-11-06T14:00

Rach had a moment of reflection when her 7 year old articulated advise better than her!

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Your birthday list is unrealistic, let me tell you what you want! from 2022-11-03T14:00

Katie is being hit with a pretty unrealistic wish list from her teenagers, its back to Kmart we go!

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2 minute noodles it is, don't judge me! from 2022-11-01T14:00

Katie has been shamed for giving her kids microwave meals but Rach has an easy solution!

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The person you should be most scared of is me! from 2022-10-31T03:12:14

Katie's kids didn't listen after telling them something a million times so she's going extreme to get them to learn!

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A week of gastro and I am moving out! from 2022-10-27T14:00

Rach has had the worst week ever with gastro making it's way through the household!

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Why do you save the bad behaviour for when I get home?! from 2022-10-25T14:00

Katie has had a few work trips lately but has decided the hell she faces once home isn't worth the time away!

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Sorry for leaving you waiting at the school gate again! from 2022-10-23T14:00

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?!

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I'm going to be the main character in my life! from 2022-10-18T13:00

This episode is all about putting ourselves first and being the main character again! Anyone for a girls trip?!

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Think I'm embarrassing? You ain't seen nothing yet! from 2022-10-16T14:00

Katie's kids had a moment of complete embarrassment at something she did which only encouraged her to do it more!

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But what about the bad Dad's?! from 2022-10-13T14:00

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. Listen

Bad habits passed on! from 2022-10-11T14:00

Rach encouraged her 7 year old to learn how to use the coffee machine.... then realised it probably wasn't the best idea!

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Now I'm going to fill you in on ALL the shit I do! from 2022-10-09T14:00

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!!!

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I'm quitting the job of dance Mum! from 2022-09-29T14:00

Rach has decided dance commitments have gone one step too far and is shocked when Katie reveals how much money she's spent!

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Stop picking up my phone!!! from 2022-09-27T14:00

Katie has sunk to a whole new level of bad Mum with the threat that came with this one!

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That my friend is next level lazy!!! from 2022-09-25T14:00

Just when you think kids can't get any more lazy Katie has a story that trumps it!

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Treat my child badly and I will hunt you down (even if you are 9!) from 2022-09-22T14:00

Rach has reached a milestone that she thought she'd have a lot longer to prepare for - boyfriends!

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Ok now I'm just going to sink to your level! from 2022-09-20T14:00

When the kids decided to cook Katie wanted to show them exactly what happens when she serves up dinner!

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Sibling rivalry sucks! from 2022-09-18T14:00

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!

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The days are long, the years are short can I push pause?! from 2022-09-15T14:00

There's been a moment of change in Katie's household which has made her reflect and want to push pause!

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I can't cope with the full moon! from 2022-09-13T14:00

Rach has blamed the full moon for everyone's bad behaviour, before, during and after!

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Move the god damn snack wrapper! from 2022-09-11T14:00

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!

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We're off to Iceworld! from 2022-09-08T14:00

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?!

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Ok, social media is off! from 2022-09-06T14:00

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 i...

You want to identify as a cat.... wtf?! from 2022-09-04T14:00

A controversial topic but it has to be addressed!

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Sorry you're not invited! from 2022-09-01T14:00

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?!

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Can camp go for a little longer?! from 2022-08-30T14:00

Rach has experienced her first ever camp (well Gracie anyway) but there are definitely things that no one tells you about!

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Have fun at school camp! from 2022-08-28T14:00

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?!

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Bribery at it's absolute best! from 2022-08-25T14:00

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!

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Need sleep? Try this out! from 2022-04-19T14:00

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 priva...

I have no idea how to explain that! from 2022-03-31T14:00

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.

Off you go, see you when the street lights come on! from 2022-03-29T14:00

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.

You can't miss school today because I have a lunch planned! from 2022-03-27T14:00

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...

I'm sorry for not believing you're sick! from 2022-03-22T14:00

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.

How about you make my lunch for a change?! from 2022-03-20T14:00

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.

Bullying is a no go! from 2022-03-17T14:00

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 s...

I hate the violin so I'm not paying for it! from 2022-03-15T14:00

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 ...

I like that sport so you're going to do it too! from 2022-03-13T14:00

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.

I'm not a bad Mum this time, I'm a terrible one! from 2022-03-10T14:00

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.

We're setting them up to be weak! from 2022-03-08T14:00

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.

I will literally sacrifice anything to stop the kid crying! from 2022-03-06T14:00

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 o...

I'm a Mum, sometimes we have to eat mouldy bread! from 2022-03-03T14:00

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.

I'm not a parent this weekend, sorry! from 2022-03-01T16:00

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.

Pass it on to Nan, she'll fix it! from 2022-02-27T14:00

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.

I will stand firm and call your bluff! from 2022-02-24T14:00

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.

The days are long but the years are so short! from 2022-02-22T14:00

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.

Watch out kids or you'll be homeless too! from 2022-02-20T14:00

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 fro...

That's your bed and you will lay in it! from 2022-02-17T14:00

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.

I know it's a kids show but there needs to be less kids! from 2022-02-15T14:00

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.

Do as you're told or the Cat gets it! from 2022-02-13T14:00

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.

I taught you wrong, sorry it backfired! from 2022-02-10T14:00

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.

Shit, I was so desperate for school to go back I forgot! from 2022-02-08T14:00

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 h...

Sometimes it's good to argue! from 2022-02-06T14:00

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.

Pregnancy wasn't about glowing it was about peeing myself! from 2022-02-03T14:00

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 ...

We need some time apart! from 2022-02-01T16:00

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 priva...

Just be quiet!!! from 2022-01-30T14:00

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.

Sorry the holidays were so boring, I'll make up for it now we're at the end! from 2022-01-27T14:00

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.

I'm leaving my comfort zone for you! from 2022-01-23T14:00

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.

Great way to make cash, now I'm taking my cut! from 2022-01-20T14:00

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 priva...

You don't get money, you get to live in this house! from 2022-01-18T14:00

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...

We are never going to a restaurant again from 2022-01-16T14:00

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.

Do I tell the truth or lie?! from 2022-01-13T14:00

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 mu...

You're not having an luxuries, you have to earn them! from 2022-01-11T14:00

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 th...

Mum, what do you even do??! from 2022-01-09T14:00

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! Se...

That's it, I'm changing my name! from 2022-01-06T14:00

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 omny...

Start packing, we're on the move! from 2022-01-04T14:00

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.

Kids, you're making new years resolutions too! from 2022-01-02T14:00

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.

Screens are not our friends from 2021-12-30T14:00

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.

No more lies, enough is enough! from 2021-12-28T14:00

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...

Sorry doesn't cut it! from 2021-12-26T14:00

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.

Here's your Christmas present but I don't want you to actually use it! from 2021-12-23T14:00

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 informa...

Elf on the shelf has Covid from 2021-12-21T14:00

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.

Read the room!!! from 2021-12-19T14:00

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.

Welcome to ear piercing hell! from 2021-12-16T14:00

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.

Sorry kids, no more animated movies in this house! from 2021-12-14T14:00

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 i...

Fussy eaters we're taking back control! from 2021-12-12T14:00

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 ol...

Just eat the rotten fruit, it's fine! from 2021-12-09T14:00

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 omnystudi...

We're having a screen detox! from 2021-12-07T14:00

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.

Give me some attention! from 2021-12-05T14:00

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.

Kids we are going to eat our way around the world from 2021-12-02T14:00

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 informa...

Just wee in the bush kid! from 2021-11-30T14:00

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 info...

To protect OR build resilience? That's the question from 2021-11-28T14:00

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.

Operation I'm not your maid has started! from 2021-11-25T14:00

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 in...

It's time to toughen up! from 2021-11-23T14:00

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.

You can wear them with holes in, I'm not buying any more! from 2021-11-21T14:00

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.

Why can't I spend my own birthday money?! from 2021-11-18T14:00

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.

Why am I nicer to other peoples kids?! from 2021-11-16T14:00

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.

No more sleepovers EVER! from 2021-11-14T14:00

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.

Work hard at these subjects, don't worry about those! from 2021-11-11T14:00

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 ...

Hiding from the kids from 2021-11-09T14:00

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.

You are the most embarrassing parents ever!!! from 2021-11-07T14:00

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! ...

You've got detention??! from 2021-11-04T14:00

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.

Oh shit they get that from me! from 2021-11-02T14:00

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.

We have to leave in 5 minutes! from 2021-10-31T14:00

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 hous...

Lets swap these roles around from 2021-10-28T14:00

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.

It's going to charity not to you!!! from 2021-10-26T14:00

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.

Oh so now you want homecooked food! from 2021-10-24T14:00

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 infor...

Sorry but we're culling the Christmas presents this year! from 2021-10-21T14:00

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 pri...

Don't start telling me how to dress! from 2021-10-19T14:00

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.

You'll be fine with a homemade haircut! from 2021-10-17T14:00

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 priva...

Why can't I have a life too?! from 2021-10-14T14:00

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 informat...

Toughen up that's an ant sized problem! from 2021-10-12T14:00

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.

Nagging is a skill parents learn at a very early age from 2021-10-10T14:00

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.

I've had enough, I'm cutting the holiday short from 2021-10-07T14:00

Rach decides to cut the holiday short when gastro hits! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's not my job! from 2021-10-05T14:00

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.

Sorry ma'am you can't take that onboard! from 2021-10-03T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday - to the birth! from 2021-09-23T14:00

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.

I forgot what's it's like to have a toddler! from 2021-09-21T14:00

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.

You need to do more jobs! from 2021-09-19T14:00

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 inform...

The kids have hobbies but what about us?! from 2021-09-16T14:00

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.

Ok, I accept my role is the fun police! from 2021-09-14T14:00

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...

The plans are made but who's going to have the kids?! from 2021-09-12T14:00

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.

The pets are going to die, that's just part of life from 2021-09-09T14:00

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.

It's a baby shower, what harm could it do? from 2021-09-07T14:00

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 ...

Quick just run, no one will know! from 2021-09-05T14:00

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.

Where did I come from? Do you really want to know?! from 2021-09-02T14:00

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/listene...

I don't care if the rules have relaxed - not for us! from 2021-08-31T14:00

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 @rachelthaidaySee omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Round 1 FIGHT! from 2021-08-29T14:00

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.

That's it, we need a lock on Netflix profiles! from 2021-08-26T14:00

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.

I'm not providing any more education! from 2021-08-24T14:00

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.

Just stop talking!!! from 2021-08-22T14:00

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 info...

Let your friends educate you on that! from 2021-08-19T14:00

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.

Now I'm going to have to censor the socials! from 2021-08-17T14:00

Katie's kids are on social media now so they see everything she says about them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please don't try and be helpful! from 2021-08-15T14:00

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.

You can't sew and don't come back to the tuck shop! from 2021-08-12T14:00

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 inf...

It’s a trend but do not try it! from 2021-08-10T14:00

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 ...

Some of us have it, some of us don't! from 2021-08-08T14:00

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.

HOMESCHOOLING HELL!!! from 2021-08-05T14:00

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.

If Mila Kunis is doing it, I am going to do it too! from 2021-08-03T14:00

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 liste...

Goodnight, Sleep well! from 2021-08-01T14:00

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 g...

Flashback Friday - what we forgot about! from 2021-07-29T14:00

Flashing back……. to the fun things we forgot about with babies and all the stages in between.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been six long years and the time has come! from 2021-07-27T14:00

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.

I didn't even know there was an IGA close by! from 2021-07-25T14:00

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.

Volunteered and accepted! from 2021-07-22T14:00

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.

Between 10am- 12pm, sorry kids no eating! from 2021-07-20T14:00

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.

Better late than never right? from 2021-07-18T14:00

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.

I will allow that…… from 2021-07-15T14:00

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 priva...

Don't mind me, I'm just fussing over your child here and not my own! from 2021-07-13T14:00

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 D...

Rules change from time to time and that’s ok right? from 2021-07-11T14:00

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 ...

We are never going camping again! from 2021-07-01T14:00

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.

After last night we'll be watching movies ALL day! from 2021-06-29T14:00

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 ...

The limit has been reached! from 2021-06-27T14:00

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 limi...

This one can’t be sugar coated unfortunately...... from 2021-06-24T14:00

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...

Just lock the bloody cat up! from 2021-06-22T14:00

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.

Hats are done for us! from 2021-06-20T14:00

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/...

Is it too late to change? from 2021-06-17T14:00

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 ...

Ok the notes just need to stop now! from 2021-06-15T14:00

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.

Avoiding the dentist! from 2021-06-13T14:00

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.

Just throw the costume together, you’ll be alright! from 2021-06-10T14:00

This episode really displays Rach’s answer to most things dress up related.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Separate now...... from 2021-06-08T14:00

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.

I'll take it second hand please! from 2021-06-06T14:00

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 priv...

School meeting items! from 2021-06-03T14:00

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.

Nope, still don't understand what you're asking me! from 2021-06-01T14:00

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...

Is that a used toy by chance? from 2021-05-30T14:00

Rach has a question, when is a used toy not ok to re-gift as a present? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it ok to let your kids feel embarrassed? from 2021-05-27T14:00

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 fo...

Whoops, wrong location choice! from 2021-05-25T14:00

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.

It’s done, I am putting my foot down from 2021-05-23T14:00

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.

I've got it under control! from 2021-05-20T14:00

Respect to the single parents in this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to bed, I'll do the homework! from 2021-05-18T14:00

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.

I don't know how to deal with you! from 2021-05-16T14:00

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.

You lose it, that’s the end of it! from 2021-05-13T14:00

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 ...

I see your true colours shining through from 2021-05-11T14:00

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 info...

That is absolutely OUTRAGEOUS from 2021-05-09T14:00

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 i...

I've got plenty of time to get ready, oh wait hang on I've got kids! from 2021-05-06T14:00

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.

Why are all the kids sick right now? from 2021-05-04T14:00

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.

It's your fault! from 2021-05-02T14:00

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.

Use your fork!!! from 2021-04-29T14:00

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.

What about the Grandparents?! from 2021-04-27T14:00

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.

It's healthy? Ok cool you can have it! from 2021-04-25T14:00

Katie's kids don't like breakfast and asks is any food better than none? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take me back to those toddler days, said no parent ever! from 2021-04-22T14:00

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. Se...

Don’t listen to me, I am just on repeat for the hell of it! from 2021-04-20T14:00

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.

Day 1, term 2, lets hear it parents "HELL YES!!!!" from 2021-04-18T14:00

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.

The self serve checkout is banned! from 2021-04-15T14:00

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.

I don't even know what my parenting style is! from 2021-04-13T14:00

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 pri...

I'm lazy???! from 2021-04-11T14:00

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 chang...

I give up, parenting is hard! from 2021-04-08T14:00

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.

I don't care if it's your favourite - it's banned! from 2021-04-06T14:00

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 omnystudi...

You're laughing at me, not with me! from 2021-04-04T14:00

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.

Long boozy lunch on a Friday, why not? from 2021-04-01T14:00

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.

I will win at any cost! from 2021-03-30T14:00

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 inf...

Runaway, see how far you can go! from 2021-03-28T14:00

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/l...

Flashback Friday - No I will not be taking my kids on my honeymoon! from 2021-03-25T14:00

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 p...

No High school yet, that is ok right? from 2021-03-23T14:00

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 ...

Scaredy-cat, Scaredy-cat from 2021-03-21T14:00

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 pr...

Yep it’s got to be a thing, there is something wrong with you! from 2021-03-18T14:00

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 priv...

When Toys Attack! from 2021-03-16T14:00

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 omnystu...

Comparison can be the thief of joy apparently…. from 2021-03-14T14:00

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/...

Even adults are scared of this……. from 2021-03-11T14:00

Kids. Adults. Needles. Dentist. Shall we say anymore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry for the lack of concern shown on my face but I have told you 100 times! from 2021-03-09T14:00

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 you...

There are differences between laughing with you and laughing at you from 2021-03-07T14:00

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 i...

Just be an influencer then! from 2021-03-04T14:00

What should we be allowing and not allowing when it comes to kids and social media? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch out for that........oh too late! from 2021-03-02T14:00

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.

We are not being creative anymore! from 2021-02-28T14:00

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 ...

Today I am sorting through dirty clothes and then returning them to your room! from 2021-02-25T14:00

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 i...

Reflection is such a great parenting tool from 2021-02-23T14:00

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...

Would you scare your kids for a laugh? from 2021-02-21T14:00

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/list...

I'm so sorry I missed your concert! from 2021-02-18T14:00

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.

Lets skip school today from 2021-02-16T14:00

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.

That's it, we're banning homework! from 2021-02-14T14:00

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/l...

Kids guess what? We are going on a holiday! from 2021-02-11T14:00

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/...

Does anyone actually like lunch preparation in the morning? from 2021-02-09T14:00

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.

5 minutes maximum that’s it...... from 2021-02-07T14:00

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.

Check in, 20 minutes from now! from 2021-02-04T14:00

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.

Go on, hand them over! from 2021-02-02T14:00

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.

Go ahead and tell me a fib, I dare you. from 2021-01-31T14:00

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...

Girls, I need to tell you the truth about Christmas! from 2021-01-28T14:00

Katie tackles a massive milestone in a kids life. She absolutely does it the best way possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whoopsie you caught us out! from 2021-01-26T14:00

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.

Massage a little longer please? from 2021-01-24T14:00

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 inform...

" Spend your Christmas money wisely", says every parent at this time of year from 2021-01-21T14:00

 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...

Ever felt like a caged animal in your own home.......? from 2021-01-19T14:00

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...

Everyone has shoes two sizes too big for them! from 2021-01-17T14:00

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.

Here's your pocket money.... now give it back! from 2021-01-14T14:00

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.

Is it ok to influence my kids music taste?! from 2021-01-12T14:00

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 ...

Sorry, there are no kids meals on this menu....... from 2021-01-10T14:00

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 solu...

Call me maybe..... from 2021-01-07T14:00

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.

What rules?! It’s holidays for all of us from 2021-01-05T14:00

Rach questions why everything goes out the window when you go on holidays, including parenting and routines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who me? No I don’t break the law...... from 2021-01-03T14:00

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.

I don't believe your injury is real! from 2020-12-31T14:00

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/l...

Can I ask the school to reschedule sports day?!! from 2020-12-29T14:00

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/l...

I need a costume by tomorrow morning! from 2020-12-27T14:00

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/l...

Flashback Friday - are birthday parties really for the kids or adults?! from 2020-12-24T14:00

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 ...

Singing lessons after the dentist! from 2020-12-22T14:00

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/l...

Throwing away toys and blaming husbands from 2020-12-20T14:00

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/l...

Is it the year to be tight with the teacher's present? from 2020-12-17T14:00

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 infor...

Butterflies in my tummy! from 2020-12-15T14:00

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 ...

This is the last resort, let’s scrap it! from 2020-12-13T14:00

Katie’s decision to scrap the last resort works a treat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musical instruments are a must! from 2020-12-10T14:00

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 ...

What Parent rep?! from 2020-12-08T14:00

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.

Step away from the jacket! from 2020-12-06T14:00

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 informat...

That's fine, I will leave my undies on your bedroom floor from 2020-12-03T14:00

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 info...

Selection process of friends from 2020-12-01T14:00

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 inform...

The concert was great, the wine was average! from 2020-11-29T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday - to our first dance concerts from 2020-11-26T14:00

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 @kati...

I bet you can’t find it…… from 2020-11-24T14:00

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&Ra...

Wait, you’re telling me NOW there is a Facebook group?! from 2020-11-22T14:00

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 Instagra...

Flashback Friday - to baby books&photo albums from 2020-11-19T14:00

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.

Oops another follow up school email?! from 2020-11-17T14:00

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.

The night before the birthday, when the whole house was asleep from 2020-11-15T14:00

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 om...

Flashback Friday - to when the kids ate nothing! from 2020-11-12T14:00

Flashback Friday - to when the kids ate nothing! (Nothing we want them to eat) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camp is always fun, you’re going! from 2020-11-10T14:00

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.

I know it’s Sunday but you have to work! from 2020-11-08T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday - dealing with head lice! from 2020-11-05T14:00

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.

Is delegating Halloween duties even possible? from 2020-11-03T14:00

Rach did something that she has never done before. Can you delegate family traditions to the babysitter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lets chat! Periods, sex and doodles from 2020-11-01T14:00

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 ...

Flashback Friday - to the days of face paint, need we say more?! from 2020-10-29T14:00

Flashback Friday - to the days of face paint, need we say more?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting shamed by a 7 year old is cool right? from 2020-10-27T14:00

Rach asks the question, when your child shames you, can you retaliate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending all the cash! from 2020-10-25T14:00

When the Mum guilt kicks in for buying yourself something rather than the kids  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashback Friday - to uniform shopping from 2020-10-22T14:00

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 pri...

Introducing- Girls + Wine = Inappropriate Conversations from 2020-10-20T23:05

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 t...

That saying means WHAT?!! from 2020-10-20T14:00

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.

How low can I go? from 2020-10-18T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday - to the days when the kids used their imaginations from 2020-10-15T14:00

We flashback to the days and ages when the kids played outside and used their imaginations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much sass! from 2020-10-13T14:00

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.

Do you really like me? from 2020-10-11T14:00

Katie admits being shocked when one of her girls admits to her something quite special See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashback Friday to when the kids realise they want to be like adults! from 2020-10-08T14:00

Nails, hair, camel toes, femfresh and all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winning a running race is the same as winning a spelling bee right? from 2020-10-06T14:00

Katie's response is not received as well as she would have expected from her girls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waiting for the worst to happen from 2020-10-04T14:00

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.

Best of school holiday fun 3 from 2020-10-01T14:00

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 inform...

Best of school holiday fun 2 from 2020-09-29T14:00

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 inform...

Best of school holiday fun 1 from 2020-09-27T14:00

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 inform...

Flashback Friday - the steps to teaching your kids personal hygiene! from 2020-09-24T14:00

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honey, I shrunk the clothes from 2020-09-22T14:00

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.

Go back to bed, bad dreams can't hurt you! from 2020-09-20T14:00

Katie is tired from one of the girls bad dreams that just wouldn't go away See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30. Flashback Friday - relocating with kids from 2020-09-17T14:00

One day we live in the UK and the next we're in Australia. Relocating with kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29. That's ok, I am a Mum from 2020-09-15T14:00

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.

28. Can you actually refuse Mum jobs? from 2020-09-13T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday to the days when you could leave the house fast! from 2020-09-10T14:00

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 f...

Another important event missed by me from 2020-09-08T14:00

Rach has found herself in a slight pickle in a clash of dates in the calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drinking Red wine has consequences from 2020-09-06T14:00

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. Se...

Flashback Friday- from the moment you see your first baby for the very first time. from 2020-09-03T14:00

Flashback Friday to the day your world changes forever. And the feelings that come with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is truly deemed as inappropriate? from 2020-09-01T14:00

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.

No Chilli’s don’t burn too much from 2020-08-30T14:00

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 omny...

Flashback Friday - Flashing back to the first borns first birthday party from 2020-08-27T14:00

Is the party really for the kids or really the adults? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoiding that question for as long as possible. from 2020-08-25T14:00

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 omnystud...

But this is what I would do if and when the situation arises! from 2020-08-23T14:00

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 ...

Flashback Friday to the first day of daycare! from 2020-08-20T14:00

We all know what daycare stories are about to unfold in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No age permit required! from 2020-08-18T14:00

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...

Punishments Galore... from 2020-08-16T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday to when kids destroy everything from 2020-08-13T14:00

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.

Yes I do have a ‘Mum Porn List’ from 2020-08-11T14:00

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.

No I will not help you! from 2020-08-10T02:19

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.

Flashback Friday - Teaching your kids to talk. from 2020-08-06T14:00

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.

Singing lessons after the dentist, you will be fine! from 2020-08-04T14:00

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 omny...

Do that again and the tooth fairy will not come! from 2020-08-02T14:00

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.

Pregnancy -Flashback Friday from 2020-07-30T14:00

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.

Threats that are completely unrelated. from 2020-07-28T14:00

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.

This is how we build a good work ethic. from 2020-07-26T14:00

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.

Little white lies and unrealistic threats -Flashback Friday from 2020-07-23T14:00

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.

Labels for kids not allowed from 2020-07-21T14:00

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 informa...

Give me space from 2020-07-19T14:00

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 i...

Travelling for the very first time with children -Flashback Friday from 2020-07-16T14:00

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.

If I catch you, you’re in trouble. from 2020-07-14T14:00

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.

Oh yeah that was definitely Dad. from 2020-07-12T14:00

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.

Teaching them stuff -Flashback Friday from 2020-07-09T14:00

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 informat...

The real reason our pet is in heaven. from 2020-07-07T14:00

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.

Am I losing my mind? from 2020-07-05T14:00

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.

Making excuses for our kids -Flashback Friday from 2020-07-02T14:00

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.

HELLO Extra Mile, I am here to go all the way. from 2020-06-30T14:00

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...

Kids, get into bed, Mum has Netflix to watch. from 2020-06-28T14:00

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 info...

Sleep Deprivation -Flashback Friday from 2020-06-25T14:00

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 priv...

There is always an easier one in the family. from 2020-06-23T14:00

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.

Eat that and I will give you fifty. from 2020-06-21T14:00

Rach stoops to an all time low with trying to convince Ellsie to just try fruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toilet training-Flashback Friday from 2020-06-18T14:00

Throwing all the way back to toilet training!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just hold still, it will not hurt that much from 2020-06-16T14:00

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 priva...

Laundry is closed today. from 2020-06-14T14:00

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.

Flashback Friday from 2020-06-11T14:00

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.

To sit and relax or fold the washing? from 2020-06-09T14:00

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 pri...

No threats, just removing anything that looks like fun. from 2020-06-07T14:00

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.

Please love me, I am feeling neglected from 2020-06-04T14:00

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.

Oh I am not sharing that…… from 2020-06-02T14:00

Rach confesses she is having a love affair with something that makes me happy every single night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why was I not more present in the moment? from 2020-05-31T14:00

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 wit...

Would you classify that as inappropriate? from 2020-05-28T14:00

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 pri...

The Boundaries keep getting wider from 2020-05-26T14:00

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.

School Time Kids from 2020-05-24T14:00

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 priva...

First and last sleepover ever! from 2020-05-21T14:00

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 pr...

Thank you for being so helpful but stop now from 2020-05-19T14:00

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.

Iso Recap - Week 4 Homes schooling from 2020-05-17T14:00

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 omnystu...

Hurry Up and eat it! from 2020-05-14T14:00

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 decisi...

You do not bush wee there! from 2020-05-12T14:00

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?  ...

ISO Recap - Surviving Week 3 Home schooling from 2020-05-11T02:00

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 informat...

Do not ask that question again! from 2020-05-07T14:00

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 omn...

I swear I didn’t fart it was my child from 2020-05-05T14:00

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...

Still Banging on about it! from 2020-05-03T14:00

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 info...

To risk it or not from 2020-04-30T14:00

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/l...

Do it again and the fish gets it! from 2020-04-28T14:00

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 ...

Screens on! from 2020-04-26T14:00

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 ...

I have no idea what to do today from 2020-04-23T14:00

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 pr...

Mini Me from 2020-04-21T14:00

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...

Back to school….. in 5 weeks! from 2020-04-19T14:00

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. ...

Meditation for kids, it is a brilliant option for bedtime! from 2020-04-16T14:00

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 a...

Birthdays in Iso from 2020-04-14T14:00

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 omnystud...

Blurred Days from 2020-04-12T14:00

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...

Playing to my strengths as a parent from 2020-04-09T14:00

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 p...

Pack your lunch boxes kids, it's home school time! from 2020-04-07T14:00

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.

First week of home schooling and wow it is hard work from 2020-04-05T14:00

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 ...

I Love ME time and I am not shy about it! from 2020-03-26T14:00

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 your expectations, now lower them a little from 2020-03-24T14:00

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-ou...

Removing anxiety around the coronavirus for kids from 2020-03-22T14:00

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 a...

Phones and kids do not mix from 2020-03-19T14:00

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.co...

I create boundaries for a reason! from 2020-03-17T14:00

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/li...

I know we have two kids, but one at a time works for me from 2020-03-15T14:00

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.

No way am I reading that email! from 2020-03-12T14:00

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...

Today kids we are learning about life from 2020-03-10T14:00

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...

Who would have thought, doing homework in the back of the car would be that easy! from 2020-03-08T14:00

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...

Is it wrong to watch the news when you have kids? from 2020-03-05T14:00

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 ...

Wasn’t on my watch! from 2020-03-03T14:00

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....

Competition and sport don’t mix! from 2020-03-01T14:00

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...

Girls, I will choose what you wear! from 2020-02-27T14:00

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 pri...

Didn’t see that happen at all….. from 2020-02-25T14:00

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 i...

Sick Again from 2020-02-23T14:00

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 ...

When kids use Aussie slang, and the parent laughs from 2020-02-20T14:00

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/...

That's it, you will now miss out for 6 months! from 2020-02-18T14:00

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 ...

Other parents kids (Hot Topic) from 2020-02-16T14:00

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 ...

Pram Parking Spots from 2020-02-13T14:00

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 o...

When the alarm clock goes off, it's bedtime! from 2020-02-11T14:00

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...

Mum, what is a slave? from 2020-02-09T14:00

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 omnystud...

You have a phone now so it's your responsibility from 2020-02-06T14:00

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 a...

Mum you are embarrassing us from 2020-02-04T14:00

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 in...

Absolutely you can do tap dance from 2020-02-02T14:00

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.co...

Caution Lego was not damaged in the making of this podcast! from 2020-01-30T14:00

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.

Mum, did you drink wine for breakfast? from 2020-01-28T14:00

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/list...

When using a flight safety card comes in handy from 2020-01-26T14:00

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. Se...

Step away from the boys! from 2020-01-23T14:00

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 informat...

Go outside and get dirty! from 2020-01-21T14:00

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 fo...

New Years Resolutions for being a parent from 2020-01-19T14:00

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/l...

Home Alone from 2019-12-19T14:00

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 inf...

Listen here Mr Principal….. from 2019-12-17T14:00

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. Se...

Ok sometimes we just loose our minds! from 2019-12-15T14:00

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 ...

Holiday Time…… Re-packing the bags is a favourite time! from 2019-12-12T14:00

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.

The thought of raising teenage girls scares me…….. from 2019-12-10T14:00

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. S...

What ever you do put that library book down! from 2019-12-08T14:00

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.

Just skip that part, it surely won’t hurt! from 2019-12-05T14:00

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.

Who me, I would never lead you astray…… from 2019-12-03T14:00

When Tupperware Parties get wild!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rules are there for breaking, right? from 2019-12-01T14:00

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.

’Tis the season to be jolly…… from 2019-11-28T14:00

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 ...

Insomnia is real when you're a parent from 2019-11-26T14:00

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...

Me, Me, Me from 2019-11-24T14:00

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 o...

Lacking Parent Inspo? Thats totally normal we all do it from 2019-11-21T14:00

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...

Pimples, Boogies and Beauty from 2019-11-19T14:00

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/priva...

I want to be a cat lady when I grow up...... from 2019-11-17T14:00

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 fo...

Choices, choices, choices! from 2019-11-07T14:00

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/pr...

What day is it again? from 2019-11-05T14:00

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 an...

I don't care if you don't want to learn it, you're doing it. from 2019-11-03T14:00

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 om...

Cue Rocky Balboa Music here! from 2019-10-31T14:00

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. ...

HURRY UP! from 2019-10-29T14:00

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.

Tantrums at 34 really are not cool! from 2019-10-27T14:00

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!*...

No I will not clean that up! from 2019-10-24T14:00

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.

But why…….. from 2019-10-22T14:00

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. ...

No if’s, buts, or in between…. IT’S YOUR TURN! from 2019-10-20T14:00

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-o...

Pablo saves the day! from 2019-10-17T14:00

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/...

Oh hunny, we were just sleeping? from 2019-10-15T14:00

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.

Sure you can have a sleepover from 2019-10-13T14:00

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...

I do have my own life too from 2019-10-10T14:00

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 ...

One week only from 2019-10-08T14:00

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...

Back in the day when my kids were toddlers….. from 2019-10-06T14:00

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/...

No I will not line up! Travel codes for kids in different countries. from 2019-09-26T14:00

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 ...

Nicknames for private parts from 2019-09-24T14:00

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.co...

Should I or shouldn’t I let you listen to this podcast? from 2019-09-22T14:00

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 i...

When you get caught out…… from 2019-09-19T14:00

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. ...

Breakfast and Lunch only served from now on! from 2019-09-17T14:00

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.

When Dodgem cars attack! from 2019-09-15T14:00

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 i...

Wash your hands or get worms, your choice! from 2019-09-12T14:00

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 priva...

This little thing is called personal space. from 2019-09-10T14:00

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 ...

You have a maximum of 20 minutes! from 2019-09-08T14:00

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...

Who me, have kids? No way! from 2019-09-05T14:00

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 omnyst...

It’s what day at school again? from 2019-09-03T14:00

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/l...

No, No, No, the answer is clearly No! from 2019-09-01T14:00

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 o...

Make sure you answer all the questions from 2019-08-29T14:00

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 an...

Just re-use the same outfit again! from 2019-08-27T14:00

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 priva...

Social Media Monday from 2019-08-25T14:00

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 op...

You can only do those activities because it suits me from 2019-08-22T14:00

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 ...

Little girls don’t call it a fart from 2019-08-20T14:00

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. Se...

Wow look at the time, might have to wrap this one up from 2019-08-18T14:00

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.

We made it, it's our 100th Episode! from 2019-08-15T14:00

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 kid...

Kids always share way too much information at kindy from 2019-08-13T14:00

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 omny...

Kids, it's obvious I won! from 2019-08-11T14:00

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 omnystud...

You are so not sick, I know it from 2019-08-08T14:00

“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.

Please let me take Stress Leave from 2019-08-06T14:00

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.

Mondayitis? from 2019-08-04T14:00

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 inf...

Feel Good Friday from 2019-08-01T14:00

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...

Maybe over exaggerating is not ideal with kids from 2019-07-30T14:00

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...

Boobs, Boobs, Boobs from 2019-07-28T14:00

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.

Post Natal Depression and why it’s more common than ever before from 2019-07-25T14:00

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 SNO...

How to tackle kids with boredom from 2019-07-23T14:00

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”...

Dr Harvey Karp is our special guest this week and we are more than excited from 2019-07-21T14:05:55

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 an...

The answer is NO! from 2019-07-18T14:00

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 ...

Holidays, your strengths and weaknesses as a parent from 2019-07-16T14:00

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/...

Let me be alone for at least 3 minutes from 2019-07-14T14:00

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 holid...

What in the hell are they watching? from 2019-07-04T14:00

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 mon...

Falling pregnant isn't that hard, right? WRONG! from 2019-07-02T14:00

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...

Does school camp have to end? from 2019-06-30T14:00

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.c...

The book said what? from 2019-06-27T14:00

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 informa...

When the boogeyman comes alive from 2019-06-25T14:00

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 priva...

Oh no, these undies are 8 years old.... from 2019-06-23T14:00

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. S...

Yep we are responsible for raising lazy children from 2019-06-13T14:00

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....

Ellsie, just eat the bloody bean! from 2019-06-11T14:00

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 omnystudi...

If kids were smart, negotiation would start early in life from 2019-06-09T14:00

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 inf...

Puberty has hit! from 2019-06-06T17:00

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....

'Absolutely you can fall out of the tree and break your arm', said no parent ever! from 2019-06-04T14:00

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...

Some days, the drama of the kids is all too much from 2019-06-02T14:00

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 informa...

No worries at all, just freeze, that’s a better option. from 2019-05-30T14:00

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.

Honey, turn around and just don’t watch for minute from 2019-05-28T14:00

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.co...

It’s ok if they are dirty, wear them! from 2019-05-26T14:00

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 informatio...

Help. Send Help! from 2019-05-23T14:00

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 in...

Shower Time is always just so much fun! from 2019-05-21T14:00

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/lis...

Hungover for the whole of Mother's Day! from 2019-05-19T14:00

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 ...

Do not call me your mate! from 2019-05-16T14:00

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...

Eating in my car is banned! from 2019-05-14T14:00

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 informa...

No holding back from 2019-05-12T14:00

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 acas...

Have a drink of water, your leg will feel better. from 2019-05-09T14:00

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 omnystud...

I know you’re 15, but can I still dress you? from 2019-05-07T14:00

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 informatio...

You want, you got it. from 2019-05-05T14:00

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 i...

Sorry girls, No birthday parties this year! from 2019-04-18T14:00

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/l...

Do I, don’t I, should I, shouldn’t I? from 2019-04-16T14:00:14

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....

When I was a kid....... from 2019-04-14T14:00

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)....

Next holiday for our kids, 3rd world country! from 2019-04-11T14:00

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/listene...

Judgey Judgey from 2019-04-09T14:00

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 omnystudi...

Do I really look like that when I am angry? from 2019-04-07T14:00

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 ...

Kids lunches, how long is too long to make them in advance? from 2019-04-04T14:00

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 informa...

Just let them win, it's easier that way from 2019-03-31T14:00

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.

Postnatal Depression was Rachel's Best Friend from 2019-03-29T14:00

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...

How does the Iron work? from 2019-03-28T14:00

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 informa...

Is that all I am? A Mum? from 2019-03-26T14:00

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 ou...

Why do we feel the need to over share? from 2019-03-24T14:00

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 inf...

Raising Liars from 2019-03-21T14:00

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.

Bribery is a bitch from 2019-03-19T14:00

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 in...

Giving your time ends in disaster from 2019-03-17T14:00

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. Se...

Don’t ever have your own kids, said the mother to her children! from 2019-03-14T14:00

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.

Anyone for a Sausage Smoothie? from 2019-03-12T14:00

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...

Please don’t judge me for laughing at my kids from 2019-03-10T14:00

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 priva...

When you are so honest it makes it almost dishonest from 2019-03-07T14:00

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 n...

I forgot the kids lunch! from 2019-03-05T14:00:27

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 i...

The Boy who cried wolf, literally from 2019-03-03T14:00

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 omnystud...

Romance is in the air for Valentines Day from 2019-02-28T14:00

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...

Ellsies raps to Nicki Minaj from 2019-02-26T14:00

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-...

The realisation when you can’t spell from 2019-02-24T14:00

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.c...

‘Mum, why do you exercise so much?’ from 2019-02-21T14:00

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 i...

Marriage chats with a 3 yr old - Just take the ring from 2019-02-19T14:00

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 fo...

Common Sense - Does it even exist? from 2019-02-17T14:00

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 in...

Not explaining the real world well! from 2019-02-14T14:00

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 l...

Strong and Independent from 2019-02-12T14:00

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 a...

When other kids have something your kids want! from 2019-02-10T14:00

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 o...

To Do or not to DO from 2019-01-27T14:00

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 part...

Welcome back to you all for 2019! from 2019-01-20T14:00

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 th...

Schools out for summer! from 2018-12-23T14:00

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 prove...

End of Year Tiredness from 2018-12-16T14:00

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 ...

Apparently Mum is Boring from 2018-12-09T14:00

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 sl...

Social Media and Kids..... When is it too early? from 2018-12-02T14:00

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...

Kids bags and Airport security! from 2018-11-20T14:00

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 Roller...

Can we be too honest as parents? from 2018-11-13T14:00

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...

Dad’s have Father Guilt, it’s True! from 2018-11-06T14:00

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 aca...

Tears and the Royals from 2018-10-29T14:00

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 Ra...

Dad is the word from 2018-10-22T14:00

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...

Birds and the Bees from 2018-10-11T14:00

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...

Lows of all lows from 2018-09-23T14:00

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...

What time of the day is it? from 2018-09-09T14:00

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 informatio...

Book Week! from 2018-08-30T14:00

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 ...

Bullying the Bully’s from 2018-08-21T14:00

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...

The Golden Child competition has started! from 2018-08-14T14:00

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 ...

Motivational Inspiration for kids from 2018-08-05T14:00

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 you...

Holidays are nearly over! from 2018-07-30T14:00

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. ...

Survived another term and Toy trends! from 2018-07-15T14:00

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...

Kids Toys, Conversations over heard and this is the 20th time I have told you from 2018-07-08T14:00

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...

Remember there is always someone listening from 2018-07-02T14:00

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 ...

Kids and games from 2018-06-24T14:00

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 omnystu...

Babysitters.... Routines, Rules and Negotiations from 2018-06-17T14:00

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...

Kids on planes! from 2018-06-07T14:00

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 informat...

Times Tables Songs from 2018-05-31T14:00

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 aca...

Mum guilt!!! from 2018-05-24T14:00

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 f...

Why are we always in a rush to get everywhere?! from 2018-05-10T14:00

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.

What about the good Mum’s? from 2018-05-03T14:00

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???...

If you don’t stop that I’ll ....... from 2018-04-26T14:00

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/listen...

Positive parenting is rubbish! from 2018-04-19T14:00

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...