"You've Only Got Eighteen Summers” & The Case For Cancelling Book Week
About this episode
The episode discusses the pressures of motherhood and the debate over Book Week's impact on families.
You're bleeding, leaking, sleep deprived. There is a lot of crying; mostly yours but also the baby. You can't remember what day it is, when you last showered, or even your own name. But hold on - are you soaking it up, mama? Because you should be! This week, the relentless pressure to enjoy every second of motherhood while you’re still very much surviving it. Because apparently we only get 18 summers, every cuddle could be the last cuddle, and we’re all meant to feel nostalgic in real time. Ok? Then, should Book Week be cancelled? There’s a very fair argument that it piles pressure onto already-stretched families. Which is fair. But if sports get a whole day dedicated to it...can't books too? Plus, the Dishwasher Dad theory, and why a night alone in a hotel might be the best money a tired mum ever spends. Reccos: Monz recommends Ted Lasso S4 on Apple Tv Amelia likes this sleep spray from The Goodnight Co for people who scroll too much before bed And Grace recommends a night in a hotel, because what price can you put on a 2 cups of tea uninterrupted, TV in bed, and a full nights sleep? Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive…
People in this episode
Host: Mamamia Podcasts
Topics covered
- motherhood
- Book Week
- parenting pressure
- self-care
- family dynamics
Keywords
- motherhood
- Book Week
- parenting
- self-care
- Ted Lasso
- sleep spray
- family
Sponsors
Very Peri
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mamamia, The Goodnight Co, Very Peri
Books & works: Ted Lasso S4
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