The Clicker Test That Changes Everything & Our ’Public Nuisance’ Park Fight

2026-01-16

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Are you an intensive millennial parent who feels stressed and burnt out? This week, we introduce the “Click Test,” which Amelia claims will change parenting for the better. Meanwhile, Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are taking an unconventional approach — why they are raising their children to be "intentionally disrespectful". Plus, Monz had a park fight with a man who told her to "get some f***ing control" because her kids were being, well, kids. We debate society's growing intolerance for children in public and ask 'Who's The Asshole?' And finally, we’re checking on our parents. Why are the older generat...

Plus, Monz had a park fight with a man who told her to "get some f***ing control" because her kids were being, well, kids. We debate society's growing intolerance for children in public and ask 'Who's The Asshole?'

And finally, we’re checking on our parents. Why are the older generation spending half their waking hours staring at screens, and why are they the most vulnerable group for online scams?

Our Recommendations:

💍 Stacey is obsessed with a charm necklace from Gimme.

💸 Monz recommends the K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo.

🛍️ Amelia is loving her free calendar from the chemist, which helps her and her kids to visualise their holiday plans.

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What to read:

There's a new parenting trend, and it's basically the excuse we've been waiting for.
'Other people's parenting nearly ruined my holiday. So now I'm a half-arsed parent.'
'I've finally cracked the code to screen time, and it only took this one thing.'
CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour and the age of utter intolerance.
It's time we stopped putting ourselves first.

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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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