Call it what you like — sleep deprivation/sleep recession/The Exhaustion Economy —but when you're not getting enough sleep as a parent, it's sheer torture. And when actor Keira Knightley named it for the hell it is, every parent felt it in their (tired) bones. This week, we’re unpacking the long-haul burnout that comes with parenting — and the societal shrug that keeps it invisible.
Meanwhile, if you think your parenting Group Chats are delivering chaos, you're not alone. Amelia (ever the secret Nicole) has three golden rules to survive them, while Monz is rolling out the five parent archetypes you’ll absolutely recognise. 👀
And finally — the Melbourne Cup. Should the 'race that stops a nation' have stopped your daycare too? For some kids, it did this year. We’re asking if early exposure to The Cup is normalising gambling way too young.
Our Recommendations:
🎶 Stacey is obsessed with Yoto, the screen free audio players for stories, music and podcasts.
☀️ Monz recommends Whipscreen, a sunscreen which might help sensory-sensitive kids.
📕 Amelia recommends The First Six Weeks by Cathryn Curtin, for any parents of freshly-hatched little ones.
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