Libby and Tegan talk about how to be the best sideline parent to your kids. The four time gold medal winner shares some of her favourite comments to say to your little sports stars to keep them positive AND keep them in the game! Plus a listener dilemma has Tegan reliving the moment she sent a strongly worded letter to a baby store. And in Nails and Fails it’s Christmas concert season and the tears of joy are certainly flowing! THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the...

With so much distressing content in the news, your little ears may have questions but is there a right way to handle it? This episode Libby and Tegan give their two cents and hear from the Mamamia Mums on how they are talking to their kids about news in age appropriate terms. Plus, Libby gets a little bit ‘woo woo’ talking about mother intuition and how vital it is to trust your gut as a parent. And, in recommendations Tegan has some Christmas present ideas and Libby truly disgusts Tegan...

Did you know, selecting a seat on a plane or train could be a holiday maker or breaker for your kids? Today we help you plan your holiday around your little messers. We’re talking nap strategies, food options, a controversial bathroom hack and how to help your little one find their routine again after you get back. Plus, we chat to Derek McCormack the Director at Raising Children Network for his top tips on travelling with routine loving kids. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve...

In case you missed it or in case you live under a rock, Tegan HATES cooking! But, Libby is here to help with the quickest, easiest go-to recipes for families. Plus, Libby and Tegan discuss ‘the talk’, what age should children be taught sexual health and education and should parents have access to the material first? And, we keep the food chat going with a great instagram page to follow and a reminder about dental care. RECOMMENDATIONS The Cordony Kitchen Hearty Little Kitchen THE END...

This week its Leigh’s turn to learn a travel hack! The very clever Tegan has trained her kids to be motion sleepers so they’ll sleep whilst travelling, genius! She shares her tips to help you do the same. Plus some travel tips from the Mamamia Mums including a new use for pill boxes and packing tape. And in nails and fails, always remember a mum check! THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET...

Ahh sleep, remember that? With little kids we know sleep isn’t always easy to come by… So is there a perfect way to do it? This episode Libby and Tegan talk about sleep training, co-sleeping and why everyones has an opinion.  And, a recent article has shone light on what it’s like for non-breasting feeding mums in a medical setting, and we have thoughts, feelings and arguments!  Plus, Tegan has discovered a shopping tip to revolutionise your Christmas shopping, and Libby has a great book...

Stop the press, we’re here to tell you there is a right way to pack AND unpack from a holiday!  Leigh (our resident master packer) takes Tegan, her eager student through the basics of packing for a family, sharing her tips and tricks.  Plus we hear from a real parent travelling Australia with 3 kids under 5. We have respect… and so many questions! THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN...

Tegan has just noticed that all her pre-Christmas social events are actually not for her, rude! In this week's episode we talk about how the silly season is actually the stressful season for parents.  Plus, Tegan and Libby thank each other for all the tasks they do as parents…. and then thank the other for thanking them.  AND we’re bringing back recommendations at the end of each episode, so grab a pen because you’ll want to take notes.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled...

Pack your favourite tapes and get your walkmans ready, because we are taking a trip down memory lane. This episode Leigh and Tegan reflect on their favourite holidays growing up and chat about how those trips influence the kind of family holidays they have today. Plus, the best places to travel in Australia with little kids and where to take the family to learn about First Nations culture. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free...

ICYMI, Maggie Dent appeared on the radio show Fitzy & Wippa with Katie Ritchie and she lifted the lid on the mental load. And mothers across Australia cried in unison. Today Libby and Tegan unpack their own inner monologue and the mental load they carry. Plus Libby shares her toddlers big feelings are starting to become her big feelings.  And in Nails + Fails Libby is a baking goddess and after Tegan misplaces her keys she Ubers her kids to school.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to...

Introducing our new co-host, Libby Trickett!  Libby is a 4-time olympic gold medalist, 4-time parent, author and podcaster.  On this episode Tegan asks Libby about her top parenting Nails and Fails. Plus she reveals its way harder to get your toddler to eat dinner than train for the olympics. By the end of the episode one thing is clear, we’re all gold medalist parents! THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the...

Leigh, Tegan and the Mamamia team share their favourite travel stories to get you inspired for your next trip. From kids clubs, adult’s only spaces and strategic activities we promise you there are so many ways to have a holiday as a family! And in Nails and Fails Tegan urges you to check airline pram rules and Leigh has a comfort hack to ensure your toddler sleeps! This episode is brought to you by Disney Magic at Sea THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best...

You’re going to want tissues as This Glorious Mess bids farewell to Leigh Campbell.  We take a bleary eyed trip down memory lane, back when Leigh first got behind the mic as a brand new Mum.   PLUS in Nails and Fails, Leigh shares her most poignant parenting moments from the past 4 years AND who will be Tegan’s new co-host? Come back next week to find out!  Leigh isn’t going far, you can hear her hosting Mamamia podcasts You Beauty and Nothing To Wear.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to...

On todays episode we have found the one thing that Leigh and Tegan can not agree on…. Gender Reveals. We cover it all, the why, the fails and an almost fight between Leigh and Tegan as to what we should be sharing online. And in Nails + Fails both Leigh and Tegan can’t decide if they have nailed or failed pets and new toys. But either way, it’s noisey! THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET...

We’ve all been there, either an in-law, a friend or someone in the local park does something that you disagree with when it comes to parenting. But what happens when you disagree within your relationship. There’s a lot to unpack here! AND in Nails + Fails there’s a focus on wardrobe fails!! Leigh causes an injury from ill fitting shoes and Tegan potentially buys back her own second hand school clothing! THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums...

Are you looking for some holiday or weekend activities for your kids! Leigh and Tegan have you covered with 9 free or cost efficient ways to entertain your kids. PLUS you can learn how to trick your kids into household chores with a scavenger hunt. AND in Nails and Fails Tegan commits a lunch box faux pas and Leigh battles with sleeping schedules. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN...

As parents we know the mental load is heavy, so when we hear ways to ease the stress of the day to day, we listen and take notes... and this episode you'll want to do just that.  Our guest this episode is Lindy Klim, Balinese-Australian fashion identity and founder of the female wellness brand Fig Femme. The mother of four shares with us her experience with the mental load in a busy household, and shares her best tips to manage and hack your household. Plus, Tegan shares her nails and...

This episode we answer your questions from finding the right school, to travelling with little kids and ways to ween off the night-time feed for bub. Tegan and Leigh also share their experience with returning to work after having children and dealing with a loss of identity and imposter syndrome. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on...

As parents we have so many things to think about, so much on our plate that when sometimes the tiniest, littlest, mildly annoying thing happens it can absolutely feel like the straw that broke the camel's back. Enter: mum rage. If you're nodding reading this, or find yourself experiencing the mum rage from time to time, then this episode is for you! We speak to Chantelle Ellem, the blogger behind Fat Mum Slim, and she shares with us her advice for taming the mum rage. Plus, Leigh's nails...

When Alex Horder’s daughter Frankie entered the world two months early, she spent eight weeks in the NICU, but it would be another four months before they realised something wasn’t quite right.  Frankie was having up to 300 seizures a day, and now time has passed, Alex opens up to us about her experience, and coming to terms with how life looks a little different then expected, and the one this she wants every parent to know. Plus, our nails and fails which include low iron and singing...

When it comes to raising little kids, we know the workload never stops, but when you're the default parent it can feel beyond overwhelming. This episode we're talking about the toll being the default parent can take, and we'll be joined by Jayde Couldwell who shares with us all the ways she manages being the default parent to her three kids, and her best advice to those who are juggling it all. Plus, Tegan's nails and fails. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best...

Whether you’re a chronic over-packer or a risky under-packer, we know packing for a family holiday is HARD! So, this episode we chat to the woman who travelled Europe with her family - and just carry-on Lise Carlaw from the Lise and Sarah show.Yes, you read that correctly. Plus, we dive into her tips and tricks for helping you do the same pack more efficiently for your next family getaway. And, our nails and fails which include a grocery emergency and a family holiday. THE END...

Toddlers are like the ultimate germ magnet and sometimes it seems just as your little one is getting over one cold, on comes the next one.So, this episode we're talking about how to manage the mental load of illness with someone who is very passionate about staying well. Its Leah Itsines.Leah is a self-taught food enthusiast hailing, a 2x best selling cookbook author and new mum to her beautiful daughter Gigi, and she shares all the ways she manages the juggle when sickness happens.  Plus,...

As parents we know the mental load is enormous and ever-growing, so how do you cope? In this episode we are unpacking the tool-kit each of us have to get through the rollercoaster that is parenting little kids. Plus, our nails and fails which include riding a bike and a soggy school uniform. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02...

On today’s show we are interviewing Blake Nuto the author of ‘When You’re A Boy’, a sweet story about raising sensitive boys in the world of today. Blake shares his top tips for parents who want to creative an environment where boys can express themselves authentically. Plus, our nails and fails which include forgetting a dress up day and finally being honest about dinner. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the...