Parents Anonymous: When You Fail At Year 2 Math

Parents Anonymous: When You Fail At Year 2 Math

Author: Mamamia Podcasts January 1, 2025 Duration: 18:33

Is gaslighting a toddler ever okay?

We are divided on this episode of Parents Anonymous - which might just be our most outrageous yet.

From failed homework to divorce celebration we are dishing out our judgement-free judgement on your biggest parenting confessions and sharing ours as well.

Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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