Golden Retriever Dads & The ‘You Come Last’ Rule

We’re unpacking the 'parenting rule' that blew up the comments section this week: While the kids are awake, you come last. The Internet had thoughts and so do Monique Bowley, Clare Stephens and Amelia Lester. So, does putting yourself first actually make you a better parent?
Plus, we look at the the Barbie Dream Fest — or as the internet is calling it, Fyre Festival for toddlers. Imagine paying $190 USD for an ‘immersive experience’ only to find a warehouse, a concrete floor and a cardboard box with a pink blanket.
Also, Parks and Recreation actor Chris Pratt's wife Katherine Schwarzenegger has paid tribute to him on social media, calling him a 'Golden Retriever Husband', after he built their daughters a doll house. So why is the Internet still so annoyed with him over an Instagram caption from 2021 about opening a jar of pickles?
And, we explore why a Sydney school’s experiment to ditch school uniforms was ulimately an epic fail.
Our Recommendations:
🏀 Monz is loving the Noisy by Nature (abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/noisy-by-nature) podcast on the ABC Kids Listen app — think David Attenborough meets The Wiggles.
📖 Clare recommends the Houdini Stop (fave.co/3Ohp33I)from Big W to stop your toddler’s great car seat escape.
🧴 Amelia is loving Brain Quest Smart Cards (fave.co/4saejlA) for screen-free fun at cafes
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