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Michlle Battersby has urged fellow mums to stop apologising for having a ‘paid village’. We unpack why there is so much judgement around paying for nannies.  Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes on YouTube  Join our Facebook Community  Follow us on Instagram  Follow us on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener...

On today's episode we're very excited to be joined by a man who has genuinely been a saviour in our households, Dr Golly. He's a paediatrician and one of Australia's best-known baby sleep experts. Baby sleep is one of those topics that can make mums feel like they're either absolutely nailing it or completely failing, so today we're getting into all of it: what actually works, the sleep advice tha...

In today's Q&A episode we’re getting honest about the highs and lows of motherhood. From feeling judged by other mums and battling mum guilt to those moments when you genuinely wonder if you’re failing as a mum. We’re also chatting about how we romanticise our nights and share our top baby products.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welsh influencer Paige Thorne is branded ‘out of touch’ after sharing a postpartum glow up video. Bachelor star Irene sparks a debate about toddler discipline. Ellidy Pullin’s four-year-old daughter spoils her engagement surprise.  Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes on YouTube  Join our Facebook Community&nbs...

Influencer Tori Story has opened up about the pressure she’s been feeling to continue to exclusively breastfeed. Despite wanting to introduce formula for her own sanity, she admitted that her partner was making her feel guilty about it. We also discuss Amy's disturbing food delivery encounter and Sophie asks if her .. move was "iconic" or "unhinged."  Follow The Mums' Group on:  Fo...

TikToker Aim Connor’s bid to break down the stigma around birth injuries. The things we regret introducing to our toddlers… AND the twin baby surprise.  Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes on YouTube  Join our Facebook Community  Follow us on Instagram  Follow us on TikTok  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Former Big Brother contestant Tilly Whitfeld sparks debate about appropriate attire for kids' swimming lessons. Sam Mac goes viral for sharing a relatable parenting confession. Taylor and Tay Lautner unveil their much anticipated baby name... AND a multi-tasking mum at a baseball game goes viral sparking a parenting debate.  Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Ins...

On today’s show, Steph Claire Smith’s parenting podcast blunder has us reflecting on the blurred line between sharing your experience as a parent and sharing your child’s private experience. Plus, we share our weekly update and recommendations.  The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.&nbsp...

The real story behind Elle Swift’s recent pep talk to postpartum mums. The unpopular parenting opinion blowing up on social media AND the famous TikToker who wants to move back in with her parents.  The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes on YouTube  Join our Facebook Communi...

Domenica Calarco has gone viral after calling out her ex for missing their daughter’s first birthday. The former MAFS contestant expressed her disappointment to her TikTok followers, days out from the important milestone. Tay Lautner has opened about her struggles with body image and negative self-talk whilst pregnant. The mum-to-be, who’s expecting her first child with husband, Taylor...

Podcaster Alex Cooper's best efforts to support expectant mothers has been overshadowed by internet scammers... And why Father’s Day barely rates a mention on socials.  The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes on YouTube  Join our Facebook Community  Follow us on Instagra...

A lunchbox war has broken out, after a mum demanded other parents stop sending sugary treats in their kids’ lunchboxes. The saga went viral, after one of the parents leaked the conversation from their mums’ group chat on social media.  The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes...

Martha Kalifitidis has faced scathing criticism for yelling at her toddler in a recent TikTok video. The former MAFS contestant divided fans, with some saying her reaction was disproportionate to the behaviour, whilst others defended her saying it was normal for a busy mum.  Rich parents are now hiring house-hold staff to cater for their children's every whim. From chefs to make their baby&rs...

Molly Mae is back in the headlines after revealing her three-year-old daughter, Bambi, put someone in a headlock during a visit to Pizza Express. A new social media trend is encouraging mums to run their households like corporations. Mums are being encouraged to create mission statements’ for their homes, as well as hold weekly meetings with their partner to delegate household tasks. But man...

Micro influencer Montana Older has been accused of mum shaming, after sharing a TikTok declaring she’d never spend a night away from her children, unless she was giving birth. Why more and more women are using AI to help battle the mental load…. AND our Ooshies obsession.   The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and S...

Influencer Tully Smyth has opened up about the underlying sense of shame she felt for having an elective Caesarean. Initially, when the former Big Brother housemate gave birth to her first child, Elke, at the end of June, she said she wouldn’t be sharing her birth story. However, a few weeks later, she generously opened up about her birth in a Substack article called ‘The C-Section Com...

Australian Fashion brand DISSH has sparked debate online, after it announced it was expanding its paid parental leave program. Under the new policy, parents of children under 12 will be given an additional two weeks of paid leave annually. Despite DIISH’s new policy putting them ahead of most retailers, critics say it’s unfair to child-free workers.  UK lifestyle influencer, Elle...

Jade Tunchy has shocked her followers by announcing she's pregnant with her third child. The OG influencer is set to have three under 2.5 when she gives birth in January. Jade joins a string of other Aussie influencers announcing they're expecting their third child. The phenomenon has got us pondering whether having three children is now suddenly chic or are people falling trap to TikTok's 'Three...

Kate eats humble pie after criticising Amy's party prep. Sophie's delves into her thoughts on one and done. And we discuss relationship strains, party speech etiquette and baby number 2?  The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram.  Watch episodes on YouTube  Join our Facebook Community  Follow u...

Two Australian influencers have been trolled online for revealing their son’s favourite colours are pink and purple. The influential mums hit back, saying the shaming of little boys for liking pink and purple could very well be the beginning of raising a misogynist.  US actor Jenny Mollen has come under fire for posting a series of photos on social media of her embracing her 12-year-old...

On today's show... Molly Mae's dress choice has sparked a toxic debate online about her postpartum body. The internet went into meltdown when the popular UK influencer wore a tight, white dress to watch her baby daddy's boxing match, just two weeks postpartum. We get to the bottom of the strategy behind Molly's uncharacteristic move and dissect our complicated thoughts on it. We also tackle a...

On today's episode of the Mums' Group we talk friendship changes, mum guilt and Sophie's honest confessions a year in.  Follow The Mums' Group on:  Follow Kate , Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Join our Facebook Community Follow us on  Instagram Follow us on  TikTok    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Mums' Group, we unpack the rage-bait marketing campaign behind a new roll-out mattress designed for dads sleeping at the hospital. We also delve into Taylor Lautner's agonising gender reveal. And ask... did our dads even have kids!?  The Mums' Group is a podcast from Outspoken Media. Follow The Mums' Group on:  Watch episodes on  YouTube  Join our Facebook...

Molly Mae has revealed she has a pregnancy craving that’s taking over her life. The UK influencer, who is set to give birth any day now, described the non-food related craving as extreme.  Would you wear a "baby on board" sticker whilst on public transport? That's what Transport New South Wales have just unveiled in an effort to remind commuters to offer pregnant women a seat. We have a...

Imagine opening a parenting book to find new mums described as  “grumbling, crumbling obstacles” turned “unpaid nannies”. If you can believe it, that was real advice being pushed on postpartum women in the 90s. We unpack the wild parenting guide... The excerpts will leave you speechless.  We also discuss why Sophie's hanging on by a thread and Amy rude encounter.&...