Rach finds herself in a situation where one of her girls gets invited to stay for a sleepover and one doesn't. The struggle is real and Rach loses on ALL levels!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach finds herself in a situation where one of her girls gets invited to stay for a sleepover and one doesn't. The struggle is real and Rach loses on ALL levels! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

We don't negotiate with little terrorists!

Katie is preparing for some solo parenting and is wondering if she's a bad Mum for organising someting to do in the middle to break it up!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is preparing for some solo parenting and is wondering if she's a bad Mum for organising someting to do in the middle to break it up! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

I would just like to go on a drunk lunch by myself!

Rach is happy to admit she's not the most organised of Mum's but after forgetting to rsvp to a kids birthday party is hit with the perfect explanation of what our jobs actually are!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is happy to admit she's not the most organised of Mum's but after forgetting to rsvp to a kids birthday party is hit with the perfect explanation of what our jobs actually are! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

There needs to be Uber kids!

Rach organised something for one of her kids and not the other and has struggled to live it down, meantime it seems Katie did the exact same thing but was there good enough reason? The kids don't think so!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach organised something for one of her kids and not the other and has struggled to live it down, meantime it seems Katie did the exact same thing but was there good enough reason? The kids don't think so! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Choose your favourite child!

Katie is finding it hard to work out whether it's homework or Netflix the girls are doing on the laptops and finds out a very dusturbing story in the meantime!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is finding it hard to work out whether it's homework or Netflix the girls are doing on the laptops and finds out a very dusturbing story in the meantime! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

I'm changing the wifi password

Rach had a shocker of a weekend and is suffering the consequences! However she's struggling to get over the repercussions from her kids even more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach had a shocker of a weekend and is suffering the consequences! However she's struggling to get over the repercussions from her kids even more! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Please just let me be hungover!

Katie has realised she's lost control of what her kids are watching and they now know more than she even knew!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has realised she's lost control of what her kids are watching and they now know more than she even knew! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What are you watching??!

Katie got carried away in the hotel bar and had a moment of 'forgetting' she had kids! And Rach fully blamed her kids for something they played no part in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie got carried away in the hotel bar and had a moment of 'forgetting' she had kids! And Rach fully blamed her kids for something they played no part in! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Oh sh** I forgot I have kids!

Rach finds herself in a tricky situation where her girls are exposed to drunk party girls with next to nothing on - Rach doesn't cope!!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach finds herself in a tricky situation where her girls are exposed to drunk party girls with next to nothing on - Rach doesn't cope!!! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

First I'm banning social media and then we're banning going out!

Katie has done something she never thought she ever would, it was a bucket list situation that she didn't include her kids in. The ultimate 'I'll show you who's boss' scenario!'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has done something she never thought she ever would, it was a bucket list situation that she didn't include her kids in. The ultimate 'I'll show you who's boss' scenario!' See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

You should have worked harder!

Am I A Bad Mum? The question we all ask. We love our kids but they drive us nuts so we want to share our stories and failures… oh and what time is too early to pour a wine??! Hosts: @KatieMattin and @RachelThaiday Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more.  www.mypaynow.com.au

Insightful!

Am I A Bad Mum? The question we all ask. We love our kids but they drive us nuts so we want to share our stories and failures… oh and what time is too early to pour a wine??! Hosts: @KatieMattin and @RachelThaiday Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more.  <a href="http://www.mypaynow.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mypaynow.com.au</a>

Am I A Bad Mum?

That time of year again, the biggest week of dress ups at school, and yep Rach forgot once again.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That time of year again, the biggest week of dress ups at school, and yep Rach forgot once again.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Just re-use the same outfit again!

Rachel goes to extreme measures, next holiday destination is going to be an eye opener for the whole family!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel goes to extreme measures, next holiday destination is going to be an eye opener for the whole family!   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Next holiday for our kids, 3rd world country!

Rach decides to carry on the lessons of being Grateful and decides birthday parties are not on the cards for 2019!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach decides to carry on the lessons of being Grateful and decides birthday parties are not on the cards for 2019!   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sorry girls, No birthday parties this year!

When we decide what extra curricular activities	our kids can do because they work in fine with our calendar and are actually more beneficial for us.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we decide what extra curricular activities	our kids can do because they work in fine with our calendar and are actually more beneficial for us.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

You can only do those activities because it suits me

“If we go to the doctors and you are not sick I will get them to give you a needle.”   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If we go to the doctors and you are not sick I will get them to give you a needle.”   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

You are so not sick, I know it

That’s the questions we all ask ourselves in the journey of deciding whether we take the plunge to become parents. What about the couples that decide babies are really not their thing?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That’s the questions we all ask ourselves in the journey of deciding whether we take the plunge to become parents. What about the couples that decide babies are really not their thing?   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Do I, don’t I, should I, shouldn’t I?

We get together to share with you a story from one of our listeners and their Am I A Bad Mum moments. Send us your stories to get featured on the podcast!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get together to share with you a story from one of our listeners and their Am I A Bad Mum moments. Send us your stories to get featured on the podcast!   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Social Media Monday

The mindset slump - This is real and hits every mum at different stages within the space of having a child. That mindset where you can only envisage yourself to just being a Mum. You can not see out of the box. You have lost your confidence, and even feel the loss of identity. This episode is real and raw.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mindset slump - This is real and hits every mum at different stages within the space of having a child. That mindset where you can only envisage yourself to just being a Mum. You can not see out of the box. You have lost your confidence, and even feel the loss of identity. This episode is real and raw.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Is that all I am? A Mum?

Rach raises the question, when is it too early to consider sending the girls to an etiquette academy as known as a finishing school?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach raises the question, when is it too early to consider sending the girls to an etiquette academy as known as a finishing school?   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Little girls don’t call it a fart

Ellsie's kindy class and teacher all know how much Rachel enjoys a champagne when they do a craft session with corks involved.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellsie's kindy class and teacher all know how much Rachel enjoys a champagne when they do a craft session with corks involved.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Kids always share way too much information at kindy

Wet towels, clothes on the ground, school bags left at the front door. All of these things make Katie and Rach go crazy but the kids just keep on doing it. When does it get any better?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wet towels, clothes on the ground, school bags left at the front door. All of these things make Katie and Rach go crazy but the kids just keep on doing it. When does it get any better?   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Yep we are responsible for raising lazy children

Whilst on holidays, Katie comes to the realisation, she gives her kids way too much in life and wants to do a social experiment when they get home.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whilst on holidays, Katie comes to the realisation, she gives her kids way too much in life and wants to do a social experiment when they get home.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

You want, you got it.

Rachel is struggling with the idea of letting go of dressing her girls. Ellsie continues to learn the hard way in how to put underwear on.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel is struggling with the idea of letting go of dressing her girls. Ellsie continues to learn the hard way in how to put underwear on.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

I know you’re 15, but can I still dress you?

This week we chat with Katie about how she does not listen to her kids at all, and there is a good reason for it.   Rachel has questions around Social Media and what age is too young? And really do girls really need to know how to do their own hair by the age of 10? Surely Not!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we chat with Katie about how she does not listen to her kids at all, and there is a good reason for it. Rachel has questions around Social Media and what age is too young? And really do girls really need to know how to do their own hair by the age of 10? Surely Not!   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Social Media and Kids..... When is it too early?

Rach confesses to prepping her girls before going into school interviews. Ellsie walked in and nailed her prep interview with the Deputy Principal, literally!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach confesses to prepping her girls before going into school interviews. Ellsie walked in and nailed her prep interview with the Deputy Principal, literally!   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Make sure you answer all the questions

Katie is passing on her OCD levels to her kids, but then realises Rachel’s OCD is worse than hers   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is passing on her OCD levels to her kids, but then realises Rachel’s OCD is worse than hers   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Wash your hands or get worms, your choice!

Katie cops the constant whining from the girls every time they even step foot in the shops?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie cops the constant whining from the girls every time they even step foot in the shops?   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

If kids were smart, negotiation would start early in life

School lunches is a serious topic, and one of our listeners raises the question, how long in advance can you prepare your children's lunches?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School lunches is a serious topic, and one of our listeners raises the question, how long in advance can you prepare your children's lunches?   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Kids lunches, how long is too long to make them in advance?

Katie’s girls re- enact to her what she looks like and sounds like when things hit the fan in their house.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie’s girls re- enact to her what she looks like and sounds like when things hit the fan in their house.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Do I really look like that when I am angry?

Katie shows her girls how it is done properly, Bowling that is.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie shows her girls how it is done properly, Bowling that is.   See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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