SUMMER LISTENING: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.

• Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.
• Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.
• And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.

Plus, our recommendations:

🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story.

👩‍🎨 Amelia has a new play date hack.

📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.

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What to read:

• 'Mum, that means ejaculate.' These emojis aren't as innocent as they look.
• You're not imagining it. There's a reason everyone really is sicker this winter.
• Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans.
• 'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting.
• 14 dads told us what they actually want for Father's Day.
• 'We've decided we're only having one child... it doesn't stop the comments.'

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Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

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