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Parenting Out Loud

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A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap

NOV 28, 202544 MIN
Parenting Out Loud

A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap

NOV 28, 202544 MIN

Description

Science has finally established the perfect age gap for siblings, but who is this helping? One of our hosts hates it more than others. 

And it's the Wicked elephant in the room: Hollywood's return to extreme thinness is prompting us to question what's being modelled to our sons and daughters.

Also, the rising trend of kindymoons. What are they? Who's taking them and why? We discuss.

Plus, we deep-dive into the multi-billion dollar trend of matching Christmas pyjamas and whether this consumer identity is really for the kids, or just for the 'gram. Monique, Stacey and Amelia share where they stand. 

Our Recommendations:

📺 Stacey wants you to watch The Celebrity Traitors UK on Tenplay.

🎄 Monz recommends the Lions Christmas Fruit Cake.

🎨 Amelia is obsessed with Posca Paint Markers.

For help and support for eating disorders, contact the Butterfly Foundation’s National Support line and online service on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673).

$21 off - Mamamia’s massive Black Friday Deal.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $48. Enjoy $21 off a yearly subscription, ends 1 December 2025!

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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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