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Am I A Bad Mum?

Am I A Bad Mum? The question we all ask. We love our kids but they drive us nuts so we want to share our stories and failures… oh and what time is too early to pour a wine??! Hosts: @KatieMattin and @RachelThaiday

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Episodes

Social Media and Kids..... When is it too early?

This week we chat with Katie about how she does not listen to her kids at all, and there is a good reason for it. Rachel has questions around Social Media and what age is too young? And really do girls really need to know how to do their own hair by the age of 10? Surely Not! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 02, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Kids bags and Airport security!

This week we get the dirt on how Rachel really travels with her kids. Katie’s girls turn 10 and not only is there present buying regret there is birthday party stories! Also Rachel works out RollerSkating with a 3 year old is like teaching a baby giraffe to walk! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Can we be too honest as parents?

In this episode Katie decides to open up to her girls and be super honest about things in life, which leaves her in a pickle. Rachel gets angry about one small thing about a daily struggle, grocery shopping and carparks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Dad’s have Father Guilt, it’s True!

This episode we have a special guest with us, to talk all things Dads, Brisbane Bronco Sam Thaiday. He let’s us in on Father Guilt and living with two little girls in a footballers world! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 201813 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Tears and the Royals

The royals are in town and Gracie would love to have them over for dinner. Katie has her second round of birds and the bees conversation with her nine year old daughter. And listen in to see why Rachel sat on the edge of the swimming lesson pool in tears. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Dad is the word

Special guest - Nova's Ash Bradnam. Ash is a proud Dad of 3 Boys, yes you heard right we are talking boys! We chat all things DAD and actually living with 3 boys! Listen in to see if you can hear when Rachel’s Mum OCD levels take over as Ash tells us how Dad’s do parenting! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Birds and the Bees

Holidays are done and dusted and Term 4 is back! Katie talks about a few challenges over the break, including the birds and the bees. And Rachel has been dealt a little bit of karma from her 3 year old and the swear jar! ** language warning ** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 201819 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Lows of all lows

Rachel has hit that low other Mum’s had told her about. It includes a piggy bank and the tooth fairy! And Katie has a moment of reflection on her parenting from a Facebook post! Enjoy your school holidays and we will see you back here week 1 of the term! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 201814 minSeason 1Ep. 19

What time of the day is it?

This week Katie let’s us in on her bedtime rituals for the girls and we talk about how hard maths assignments are getting for the parents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 09, 201816 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Book Week!

Katie has turned a page, she was the Good Mum for Book week, and Rachel came through the goods 35 minutes before school started! Gracie is solving the worlds problems one toilet stop at a time and Katie faces an awkward chat about facial hair! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Bullying the Bully’s

Katie tackles bullying over a lunch box. Rachel seems to think it is ok to question the teacher over certificates at assembly and Telling your kids NOT to do the right thing, is this really a thing? Rachel seems to think so. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 201819 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The Golden Child competition has started!

This week Katie tackles the golden child discussion that started from a skipping competition between the girls, and whilst Katie is tackling that Rachel digs deep to work out how to tame the drama queen beast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Motivational Inspiration for kids

We chat all things meals..... Rachel needs help with food ideas as one child will not touch vegetables and if she has to have another mince meal she will lose it! Also when kids school you with your own inspirational quotes. All this and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 05, 201819 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Holidays are nearly over!

This week we chat bringing your kids to work as we closed in on the school holidays and Rachel’s germ phobia with toilets of all kinds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Survived another term and Toy trends!

Term 2 done and dusted which means fees for everything is due! Current Toy Trends and do you treat other people’s kids differently? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Kids Toys, Conversations over heard and this is the 20th time I have told you

Katie’s confessions of using kids toys, Rachel gets caught out telling Ellsie to be quiet very sternly, and this is the 100th time I am telling you to put your shoes on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 201819 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Remember there is always someone listening

Mum, how long does a frog live for? These are the questions along with 75,000 others a day. How many is too many before it pushes you over the edge? And don’t forget when you're having those adult conversations, there are little ears listening every where! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 02, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Kids and games

Why doesn’t my creative brain work when we play dolls? And grocery shopping with kids, bribes, action plans and melt downs! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 201825 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Babysitters.... Routines, Rules and Negotiations

What extra jobs do you ask them to do! And is it ok for them to borrow your clothes or on the job? #babysittinggoals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Kids on planes!

Can long haul feel even longer? Can short haul feel like long haul? Yes! #kidsonplanes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 07, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Times Tables Songs

We no longer listen to the radio in the car, it’s all about times tables songs! We chat about not wanting to be a part of ‘mums nights out’, the nightmare of homework night & kids 1 liners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Mum guilt!!!

When we lose our minds and feel guilty for the rest of the day! And whoever says the beach is relaxing??! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 201832 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Why are we always in a rush to get everywhere?!

We chat getting kids out of the house, rushing everywhere and Mum guilt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 4

What about the good Mum’s?

The question we ask normally is ‘Am I A Bad Mum?’ but what about the good Mum’s? The ones who bake stuff, the ones who do tuck shop duty and the ones who go to the P&F meetings…..or are they P&C??? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 03, 201825 minSeason 1Ep. 3

If you don’t stop that I’ll .......

Katie and Rachel talk unrealistic threats, the points chart & how many extra-curricular activities is too many? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Positive parenting is rubbish!

Katie and Rachel talk 2nd child syndrome, positive parenting is rubbish, dinner time’s a nightmare & when is too long to breastfeed?! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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