Today we're diving into a little know concept from the Montessori method called the "7-7-7 Rule" - which outlines 3 phases of your parenting journey. Each lasting 7 years, and each phase with unique perspective on your child's needs and your role as a parent in meeting them. Plus, just for fun we discovered ANOTHER 7-7-7 rule aimed at spicing up your relationship, but is it achievable?

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Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd

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Audio Production: Jacob Round

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We’re barely into the year and already feeling drained...

Enter Tegan Natoli, co-founder of Bump Day Spa, Brillo Beauty, and host of This Glorious Mess. Tegan’s the expert on pregnancy skincare and balancing beauty with motherhood.

She’s here to share her go-to spa treatments and quick beauty hacks to help us all look and feel a little more put together—even on our busiest days.

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Hosts: Erin Docherty

Guest: Tegan Natoli

Producer: Cassie Merritt

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On today's show we hear from a creative mum who found an ingenious solution to tandem breast feeding (involving a juice popper!), discover how an innocent salsa ignited some unfortunate medical appointments, and meet the parent who's innovation cracked the code to sleeping in.

You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form.

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

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On today's show, we observe the vast array of species within the 7 different types of lunchbox parents. From the "Meal Prep Maven" to the "Same Sandwich Soldier" and everything in-between. Each carry their own set of belief systems and rituals in how they ensure their child's daily sustenance. Join our "experts" for a peek behind the pantry door and find out if you are indeed a Pintrest Picasso?

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Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd

Producer: Thom Lion

Audio Production: Jacob Round

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"When I have a baby, I'm only going to feed them organic, homecooked meals."

"I'm just going to potter around this weekend".

And the other hateful things that non-parents say.

Also today, something that none of us want to contemplate - raising money to save your child. We talk to a mother who had to do just that. Plus, is it ever okay to spray-paint the kids’ room? And Holly's has a nit warning to all parents.

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Today parenting guru and How To Build A Human host Gen Muir shares her expert wisdom on navigating back-to-school transitions, managing after-school meltdowns, and the art of 'love bombing' our kids. Whether you're sending a little one to school for the first time or dealing with teenage brain fog, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you ride this emotional roller coaster with them like a seasoned pilot. Plus, we hear some of your conundrums and give our unsolicited thoughts in our new segment "Community Notes".

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Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd

Guest: Gen Muir

Executive Producer & Audio Production: Thom Lion

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It’s no secret that as the school holidays draw to a close many parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for another year.

But that reality looks a little different for those families who chose to unschool.

Different from traditional homeschooling, unschooling is an entirely separate frontier of education… and it’s got people divided.

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The best books of our childhood not only entertained us, they shaped the way we see the world. After captivating children and families for 30 years, Alison Lester’s beloved book MAGIC BEACH has been brought to life on screen by director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) and some of Australia’s leading animators. So today Grace Rouvray sits down with Alison to talk about her own reading rituals, and how they can inspire children to dream. Of course they also unpack why her book adaptation will be a magical moment for Australian families.

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