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In this holiday extra episode Kylie speaks to Lauren Novak, the author of the book Meltdown which is all about mum rage.  Most of us have experienced this but many women don't feel comfortable sharing it.  Lauren wants to open up the conversation on mum rage and remove the stigma Buy her book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/meltdown-an-insightful-sympathetic-and-reassuring-look-at-the-dangerous-but-hot-topic-of-mum-rage-for-readers-of-brene-brown-and-jamila-rizvi/lauren-novak/9781460766781 Survey here https://laurennovak.com.au Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

As well as sharing anger of someone else's cat pooping in your garden, Sarah and Kylie also discuss an emotional end of term and Sarah's plan to become one with the outdoors over the summer.  Also worth listening if you want to find out what technology habit ages you. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Sarah shares her thoughts on school sports days but refuses to take part herself, Kylie has been to Disneyland in 39 degree heat and Sarah has bought her own cap and is actually wearing it. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Kylie feels nauseous from her own driving, she also has a massive rant about people having phone conversations using the speaker.  Sarah's told off for crying too much and they both discuss their pending school milestones that they're both fine about.  Totally fine.  Really,  they're FINE. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Prepare for some serious ranting.  Sarah's in a bad mood - she's had a rubbish weekend with her youngest where she had to visit too many sports shop and a Bargain Buys.  Kylie's started wearing Dry Robes and Sarah reveals the one thing she will NEVER share with her children Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Kylie and Sarah talk to Alex Trippier from Be a Happier Parent.  He explains why women carry the mental load, why men often don't see what's going on, and why he thinks it's important for men to take some of the load. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Kylie has returned from gallivanting around Australia and realises she's not special. Sarah talks about a parenting dilemma and how she needs to be more Judy Murray.  And they both discuss how the Paris filter is the new normal. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Kylie’s house has been struck with a sickness bug - which gets her and Sarah reflecting on all those pre-kid luxuries you didn’t even realise were luxuries before children - like being ill on your own, clean houses and solo toilet visits. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Kylie and Sarah discuss their very different approaches to fashion.  Kylie is astounded at how Sarah sells all her clothes each year, and has serious Dry Robe rage.  Sarah can't believe that Kylie leaves the house wearing a leopard print fur coat and a red beret.  Join them in this very funny chat about all things fashion. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

In this episode there are the usual laughs but also a big dose of emotion.  Kylie shares her most recent parenting fail - and how not to mess up again.  They also share listener stories of how to spot a mum in the wild - when they haven't got children with them.  And they talk about the seemingly constant task of trying to find appropriate fancy dress outfits for your kids.   Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Sarah has been on holiday - without her children! Was she riddled with mum guilt or glad to be away?  They also discuss what a nightmare it is to travel alone with a toddler and what they want to be when they grow up. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Sarah’s son has a girlfriend over, Kylie is itching to sort out the Hot Wheels and both wonder where their boundaries went. They discuss parents evening, play kitchens, what “he’s a G” means and how everyone has an opinion when you’re deciding on schools. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Sarah and Kylie chat about how they haven't felt totally well since having children - with Sarah even having electric shock to try to feel better!  Kylie updates us on getting rid of the dummy.  And although they both know they scroll way too much, how advice for limiting your social medial scrolling just doesn't cut it. Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

Kylie and Sarah are back!  The first episode of 2026 is a chatty catch-up covering New Year's resolutions, The Dummy Fairy,  the awkwardness of accepting compliments and possibly not doing dry January this year... Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids

In this week’s episode, Sarah is going back to uni, Kylie can’t park when she’s on her period, Sarah is losing control of the chin-hair situation and both are looking forward to Christmas… though should the big FC get all the present-bringing credit? WARNING: Kylie and Sarah discuss Santa so maybe don't listen around little ears! Email: [email protected] Instagram & TikTok: @DWTKPodcast Hosts: Kylie Pentelow & Sarah Turner Tags parenting podcast, motherhood, fatherhood, honest parenting, family life, parenting fails, school milestones, parenting clichés, toddler life, raising boys, working parents, social media and parenting, family outings, toilet training, parenting humour, parenting pressure, parenting community, summer holidays with kids