The Christmas rush has officially brought a new generational conflict: Grandparenting on Eggshells. We unpack the tension between teaching kids bodily autonomy and avoiding the Grandma guilt trip.

Plus, where did all the weird kids go? We blame late-stage capitalism, social media surveillance, and a collective fear of deviance for the new conformity epidemic.

And, our hosts have had a few epiphanies this week. Between sending your kids on an errand and rewatching a Christmas classic, we're realising just how much the mental load has increased for parents.

Our Recommendations:

☕ Amelia is all about sending kids to get a coffee. Empowering your little ones with a simple errand.

🍰 Stacey recommends making a fruit cake; it's showy, it's healthy and it's wayyy easier than actually baking.

📺 Monz wants you to rewatch Home Alone as an adult.

What To Listen To Next:

• Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
• Gentle Parenting Just Got Flipped Off & This Season's Ultimate Flex
• Is This Our “Seatbelt Moment” & The Royal Christmas Spiral
• A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
• The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
• The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
• The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
• Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

What to read:

• Baby names, and the trap millennial women are falling into.
• 'Apparently, all kids need to hear these four words. Turns out, so do I.'
• 'Every parent has an ‘I Don’t’ list at Christmas time. Here’s exactly what’s on mine.'
• Conspiracies, real spiders and potato snow: 25 things you might not know about Home Alone.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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Uh-oh. The Wiggles are in hot water after popping up in a video with some 'unusual' lyrics — and it’s forcing us to ask what we really expect from children’s entertainers.

We’re also calling out the new under-16 social media laws as this generation’s 'seatbelt moment': a long-overdue, system-wide safeguard for kids’ developing brains.

Plus, the problem with nostalgia. The 'last time' TikTok trend might look wholesome, but it could be quietly distracting us from the moments we’re actually living.

And finally: how does your family decorate for Christmas? We’re diving into a certain Royal Family’s festive… enthusiasm. 👀

Our Recommendations:

💅 Stacey is obsessed with Sally Hansen instant nail polish remover.

🎨 Monz recommends the Cricut machine.

🥦 Amelia recommends 'crunch plates' to get the kids munching.

What To Listen To Next:

• Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
• A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
• The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
• The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
• The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
• The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
• Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
• The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
• Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

What to read:

• We break down everything you need to know about Australia's under-16 social media ban.
• Details on how Australia's social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear.
• 'The 6 answers I needed about the social media age restriction that's coming.'
• 'What's your favourite nostalgic Christmas tradition? Your answer tells me everything.'

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family

CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.