Who Even Are We?

Katie has had a kid free weekend but as always battles with the Mum guilt until she realises all she can do in that situation is laugh! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach has realised there's some stuff as a Mum that she really should know how to do but wants to keep passing it on to Nan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach's kids being at war results in injury but she stands firm that it is all for attention!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie reflects on the last 13 years and realises it goes so fast! Why as parents do we give ourselves such a hard time?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach asks the question, "am I a bad Mum for keeping my kids from the real life?" How much should we be telling our kids about what goes on in the world and how much should we be sheltering them from?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has resorted to last resort with her kids not clearing up after themselves. Will sleeping in snack wrappers do the job?!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach tries to be age appropriate but found herself in a situation where she didn't get it quite right! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie found herself in a desperate situation where she thought there was only one way the kids were going to learn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach taught her girls a motto she thought would help them through life but has since realised it wasn't such a good idea after all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has realised in the excitement of the kids going back to school (more so for the parents) she forgot to take a back to school photo for the new school year. There's also talks of new school hours which horrify both! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie asks the question is it ok to argue in front of the kids? She has realised they haven't done it often and now they're freaked out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode Rach and Katie are joined by author of Pregnancy Virgin Mandy Mauloni to discuss the real stuff that goes on and not just what the experts offer! We'll be giving away 2 copies of the book on @amiabadmum Instagram or you can buy it at mandymauloni.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The never ending school holidays have got us a goodun so Katie's decided the next step is to book a kid free weekend but why do we always get the guilt trip?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach finds herself in a situation where she has to physically gag her child! Sometimes we do need kids to keep secrets!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie takes her kids to HOTA on the Gold Coast and wishes she'd known about it before! She recorded some great feedback from her 2 girls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach decides to go out of her comfort zone and do something she knows her kids will love and she'll most probably hate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie's kids have had a great idea how to make some cash during the rest of the school holidays but their bubble is burst when she decides to charge them tax! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie's had a breakthrough with getting her kids to do jobs and keep the house clean but wishes she'd done it years ago! There's still time for Rach though! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie's decided restaurants are too stressful with kids, that they're not enjoyable and they don't appreciate them anyway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach gets into a pretty deep conversation with her 6 & 8 year old about boyfriends and kissing which she doesn't know how to answer. Katie's having similar questions that are a bit more adult. How much should we be telling our kids??! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach and Katie address the issue every QLD parent is having right now with the school holidays being extended! Katie also asks if it's ok to let your kids live with the basics so they understand they have to work hard for more? Rach did a similar thing but completely the wrong way round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is sick of telling her girls to pick their clothes up and put them in the laundry basket so she's taken a new approach and takes drastic measures when they question what she actually does! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie decides that school holidays are so long she's sick of hearing 'Mum, Mum, Mum' all day long so she's changing her name. Rach has a great solution that every parent is going to love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach realises she's made a big mistake not preparing her kids for some big news, and it doesn't go down well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach asks her kids to make new years resolutions for 2022 and then realises she hasn't done one herself. They discuss!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.