Why ‘Toughening Up’ Boys Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Getting kids out the door can feel like a full-time job, but just how much of your life are you actually losing waiting for them to get ready? From missing shoes and forgotten bags to endless "one more minute", we look at the surprising amount of time parents spend trying to get their kids out of the house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered why your cat insists on curling up on your bed, sometimes taking over the entire thing? There could be more behind their sleeping habits than simply wanting a cosy spot. We look at the surprising reasons cats choose where and who they sleep beside, what their behaviour could be telling you and why your bed might be their favourite place in the house. Plus, Getting kids out the door can feel like a full-time job, but just how much of your life are you actually losing waiting for them to get ready? From missing shoes and forgotten bags to endless "one more minute", we look at the surprising amount of time parents spend trying to get their kids out of the house. A prank involving someone dressed as the Grim Reaper has caused chaos outside a hospital, wedding tattoos are becoming an increasingly popular way for couples and their guests to commemorate the big day, but this trend isn't exactly pain-free and we play another round of Mind The Gap!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding tattoos are becoming an increasingly popular way for couples and their guests to commemorate the big day, but this trend isn't exactly pain-free. We look at the unusual ways tattoos are making their way into Aussie weddings, why people are choosing permanent ink over traditional keepsakes and whether you'd actually get one at a wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Billy Garvey joins us and challenges the idea that boys simply need to "toughen up". We explore how expectations around emotions, behaviour and resilience can shape boys as they grow, why shutting down feelings may have unintended consequences and what parents can do to help boys develop confidence without having to hide what they're feeling and take your parenting calls live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prank involving someone dressed as the Grim Reaper has caused chaos outside a hospital, leaving people seriously confused and concerned. We reveal what happened, why the bizarre stunt caused such a reaction and how a costume prank quickly turned into a very uncomfortable situation. We also talk about a prank that a young man posted online where he is doing a lot of damage to people’s cars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School drop-off and pick-up can be stressful enough without worrying about copping a fine. We debate whether certain parking and traffic fines should be waived during the school rush, the arguments for and against giving parents a bit more leeway and whether current rules are actually fair. Plus, Think flying is the scariest way to travel? There are a few things you might want to worry about before you start stressing over your next flight. Kate Ritchie got a very unexpected warning on her phone, and it immediately raised some questions. We reveal what popped up, why it caught Kate's attention and the surprising conversation that followed and Have we completely forgotten how to behave at the dinner table? From phones and chewing to who should pay and when it's acceptable to leave to having your phone at the dinner table! Is there any excuse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have we completely forgotten how to behave at the dinner table? From phones and chewing to who should pay and when it's acceptable to leave, we look at the old-school dinner rules that seem to be disappearing and debate which ones still matter today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Ritchie got a very unexpected warning on her phone, and it immediately raised some questions. We reveal what popped up, why it caught Kate's attention and the surprising conversation that followed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is an absolute superstar there is no doubt about that, but when he was fired from the Voice people started to wonder why! Could this be the reason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z is ditching the endless scroll and rediscovering one of the most unexpected places from their childhood: the shopping mall. We explore the rise of "mall maxxing", why young people are embracing the retro experience and how hanging out at the shops has suddenly become cool again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.