Parenting Out Loud

The Viral Video We All Got Wrong & Is 'Weaponised Pooing' Really A Thing?

October 2, 2026·39 min
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A 20-second clip of a mum carrying a baby, a backpack, and three trays of food had millions of strangers screaming &ldquo;LEAVE HIM&rdquo;. Is it the parenting equivalent of the Coldplay viral video?&nbsp;Also, we regret to inform you there is now a name for husbands disappearing into the toilet for suspiciously long periods: weaponised pooping. Also, if parenting feels impossibly hard right now, it's not your fault. We unpack the speech about Australian parenthood that had parents crying with relief, and the three changes that could actually make family life easier.&nbsp; Reccos: Stacey recommends the playlist; Chessy's denim shirt in The Parent Trap also her own; Girly pop songs that make you want to kick a door down Amelia recommends Group Chat by Zo&euml; Foster BlakeMonz's thanks you all for the vacuum help AND recommends a Digital Calendar to sort your family's life out. Plus, check out the Parenting Out Loud newsletter.&nbsp;&nbsp; What To Listen To Next:&nbsp; Don't miss an episode of&nbsp;Parenting Out Loud The World&rsquo;s Worst Kid's Party &amp; Is This The Gold Standard Divorce? Why You Should Cancel That Playdate &amp; We Have Oreogate News Rent-A-Nana &amp; Can Meghan Rebrand Motherhood? Where Have All The Rissoles Gone &amp; &ldquo;Who&rsquo;s Your Least Favourite Relative?" What's Wrong With A Wine Playground &amp; Is The Oreo Mum Even Real? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts&nbsp; What To Read Next:&nbsp; I&rsquo;m the Mom in That Viral Giants Clip. Let Me Tell You About My Husband. 'With a 20-second clip, the internet turned on my husband. Here's what really happened.' Millie Bobby Brown just became a mum again. What she shared about motherhood is beautifully raw. Georgie Dent just said the quiet thing about being a working mum out loud. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% <a href="https://www.ma

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