Little Kids: In Defence Of The 'Insta Mum'

Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises! Why be a performative Insta parent when your kids will be happy in front of the TV? This is the title of an article that caught our attention this week. As two, so-called 'insta mums' Leigh and Tegan weigh in on performative parenting, addressing why they do it, what they love about it, what they hate about it and if it deserves all the bad press.  Plus this week's listener dilemma, what's the best way to manage a car full of little ones?  LINKS You can read the article that inspired today's chat on the Guardian.com RECOMMENDATIONS  Tegan: Bimi Boo & Amaya Kids Leigh: Dave and Ava & The Playschool App CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Mikayla Floriano CONTACT US Share your listener dilemmas with us! Leave us a message on 02 8999 9386. Send us an email at [email protected] Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/  Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/  Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.