About this episode

The episode explores public parenting dynamics and discusses various topics including men's mental health and parenting styles.

This week, Monz, Amelia and Stacey explore the ‘performance’ of public parenting, inspired by Elin Strong’s viral article. So, are you actually parenting for the other people at the park? If the answer is yes, you might be a popcorn mum. The swaddling fail by TV’s favourite doctor has ignited a firestorm amongst fans of medical drama  The Pitt and we have thoughts. Also, we discuss Schitt’s Creek actor Dan Levy’s controversial take on planes and babies, and why even most parents are onboard. Plus, Prince Harry and Hamish Blake are opening up about men’s mental health postpartum. It has us asking, who’s looking after the dads? Also, Amelia has a new slang term for us that you’ll ‘low-kenuinely’ love. And, Stacey shows us what’s inside her smug ‘analogue bag’. 🔷 DID YOU KNOW? Mamamia  subscribers get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive Out Loud episodes, plus articles, videos and our exercise app, MOVE. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media   PLUS!  Win a $2,000 Bed Threads voucher.  Subscribe to Mamamia here before April 30 to be…

People in this episode

Hosts: Monz, Amelia, Stacey

Topics covered

• public parenting
• men's mental health
• parenting styles
• popcorn mum
• media influence on parenting
• documentaries
• parenting advice

Keywords

• popcorn mum
• public parenting
• men's mental health
• parenting advice
• Schitt’s Creek
• The Pitt
• documentary recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Products: MOVE, Secrets of The Bees, Jettproof Sensory Soc

Books & works: The Pitt, Schitt’s Creek

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