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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Rach asks the question 'what am I supposed to be learning from having 2 girls?!' Why do siblings have to fight so much? How are we supposed to cope with it? And is it ok to take the toy and just throw it out?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach is putting her foot down when it comes to having days off school when the kids are tired / there's a thunder storm / they're scared of the rain?!!! It's time for some resilience! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Katie talks about the next big stage her kids are about to go through - driving!!! WTF! And she's got a great solution to the argument that everyone elses parents are buying them their first cars (they're not!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach has decided the year of 9 and 11 is the year she wants more! And Katie has realised she' giving mixed messages, one minute telling her kids the need to grow up whilst reminding them they're still kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is a bit of deep one where the girls chat about not wanting to be their kids best friends, boundaries and how to limit the therapy they'll need as adults! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie is experiencing next level laziness from her kids who think there's no food ever in the house! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we know Katie is tight when it comes to buying replacement school uniforms that have been lost, ruined, covered in paint etc but she's taken it to the next level! Why do we end up spending so much money when the kids hate what you buy anyway?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie's patience is tested to the absolute limit when her kids go against what she told them with horrific consequences! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach had a moment of reflection on the places she goes and the things she does because of her kids which she would NEVER do otherwise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie had a moment where she was so frustrated she thought she'd never recover! And the result ended up being extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach is sick of having to find something to do every day during the never ending school holidays and never imagined she'd end up using the line 'stop hightailing the old Grandma' whilst on a trip to Timezone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach asks the question 'am I a bad Mum for expecting more?' She read an article that really hit home about her parenting style and is now questioning whether it should change? And she's also encoutered another dinner battle - farting at the table! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie's new years eve didn't go to plan after she realised she set a really bad example for her kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach has buyers regret with a couple of the kids Christmas presents which have had some disastrous outcomes! Katie's been kicked off of Facebook and Rach has a new slogan for the podcast - More in 24......!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie has loosened the strings slightly but it is completely out of her depth! How did we manage when we were kids with no phones and no sat nav?! This is the last episode of the season so have a great Christmas and see you in the new year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drving with kids in the car is something they should teach you when you learn to drive! Rach has got to a point where her kids are now back seat drivers and Katie's are also a little too judgy when it comes to something they think they know better! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach has had a parenting fail, missing the deadline for class choices. Which leads her to probably her finest parenting moment yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie has been told by her kids she makes 'mediocre' lunch boxes and she has the perfect solution. It's the end of the year and the cupboards are bare so we have to do what we have to do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach has well and truly shot herself in the foot with this one! What seemed like a good idea to get her husband involved has resulted in double the work! Now, how do we get out of this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you're in need of a laugh, this is your episode! Hear why Rach decided not to go to the violin concert, what she did instead and their thoughts on kids playing musical instruments! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie is in a panic when she's told by her kids she needs to bring a plate ON THE WAY to the party! It's ok though, they've got a solution which..... will cost a lot more money! Also hear how both Katie & Rach still can't accept paying 15 cents for a grocery bag and it's extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie had an idea of how her kids could make some cash during the school holidays saving bottles for the containers for change bin. When she saw how many bottles there actually were she decided to take on the job herself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach is in the thick of the dance concert, rehersals, dress rehersals and volunteering backstage but nearly didn't get there because of one tiny Mum error that saw her being blamed every which way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie has tried to help with her kids math work but it's proving a challenge both understanding and being a bit half arsed! And during the chat Rach reveals an interesting realisation about herslef! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie took her kids to a show which she thought would be pretty PG, turns out it was over 18's and highly inappropriate! Also, WTF is this talk of a 4 day school week?!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rach goes away for a couple of the days and whilst trying to relax is bombarded with messages, calls and someone needing something. And it gets extreme! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie was trying to stay away so the kids could have their own space during their teenage birthday party. Noone could imagine the picture of where she ended up and why she had to hide before the parents did pick up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's that time of the year for Rach and her girls - the annual dance concert. She's gone from one extreme to the other in terms of volunteering and isn't afraid to throw others under the bus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie has found an app that's helped her massively with parenting, in a world where our kids get it so easy, finally we can use technology to our advantage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie follows through with the threat that 'if you're not ready on time, I'm not taking you'. Seemed simple enough but as always wasn't! Also Rach has found the perfect way to never ever risk having her car stolen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
