The Beckham Family Estrangement: When Does Control Become Controlling?

The Brooklyn Beckham family drama that's been all over the news and in our group chats this week has us questioning where 'doing your best' ends and maternal control begins. We unpack the power dynamics of the family unit and why the internet is obsessed with a 26-year-old finally finding his voice.

Plus, from "Make Whole Milk Great Again" to the sudden arrival of Autistic Barbie, we’re looking at the intersection of politics, branding, and... kids' lunchboxes.

Also, a GP’s five-month suspension has raised some questions we need to unpack.

And, some fabulous reccos to make life easier, more interesting and fun. Get it while it's hot.

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☕ Amelia is all about Temple Trap a game for the kids and its associated app Playroom.

🍰 Stacey wants you to watch Heated Rivalry on HBO.

📺 Monz wants you to watch Ballkids on Netflix.

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What To Listen To Next:

• Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
• The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our 'Public Nuisance' Park Fight
• Bluey's Hottest Character & The Out-Of-Control Cost of Competition
• The Precise Reason We Need To Reverse The Parent-Child Hierarchy
• A Genius Mental Health Pyramid & Our Dirty Little Parenting Secrets
• No-Hugs Christmas & Where Are All The Weird Kids?
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What to read:

• 'As a boy mum, the Beckham scandal is my literal nightmare.'
• CLARE STEPHENS: 'This is where Brooklyn got tired.' A very honest play-by-play of Brooklyn Beckham's viral statement.
• A minute-by-minute breakdown of Brooklyn and Victoria Beckham's wedding dance.
• 'Heated Rivalry forced me to ask myself a fundamental question. You're thinking it, too.'
• 'Millions of people are watching Heated Rivalry. It's the hottest TV show I've seen all year.'
• 'I've officially cracked the "cool mum" uniform with these 7 specific pieces.'

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz

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