What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!)

The Parenting Inbox: Open & Honest Q&A

What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!)

Show Notes

Today, we're doing something a little different — it’s a What They Don’t Tell You Q&A Special! We asked for your parenting questions, and you delivered. From tips and tricks to struggles and transitions, we’re chatting through it all with our usual mix of honesty, humour and chaos!

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

The easiest (and hardest!) ages so far

Potty training, co-sleeping and surviving teething

How to keep the “sparkle” alive in your relationship

Handling sibling dynamics and one-on-one time

Swearing, social exclusion, and awkward school situations

And... who’s most likely to get arrested?!

We’re answering your most asked questions completely off the cuff — no prep, just real-life parenting chat. Got a question for a future episode? Email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @whattheydonttellyoupod.

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