Is This Our “Seatbelt Moment” & The Royal Christmas Spiral

2025-12-05

Download

Uh-oh. The Wiggles are in hot water after popping up in a video with some 'unusual' lyrics — and it’s forcing us to ask what we really expect from children’s entertainers. We’re also calling out the new under-16 social media laws as this generation’s 'seatbelt moment': a long-overdue, system-wide safeguard for kids’ developing brains. Plus, the problem with nostalgia. The 'last time' TikTok trend might look wholesome, but it could be quietly distracting us from the moments we’re actually living.

Uh-oh. The Wiggles are in hot water after popping up in a video with some 'unusual' lyrics — and it’s forcing us to ask what we really expect from children’s entertainers.

We’re also calling out the new under-16 social media laws as this generation’s 'seatbelt moment': a long-overdue, system-wide safeguard for kids’ developing brains.

Plus, the problem with nostalgia. The 'last time' TikTok trend might look wholesome, but it could be quietly distracting us from the moments we’re actually living.

And finally: how does your family decorate for Christmas? We’re diving into a certain Royal Family’s festive… enthusiasm. 👀

Our Recommendations:

💅 Stacey is obsessed with Sally Hansen instant nail polish remover.

🎨 Monz recommends the Cricut machine.

🥦 Amelia recommends 'crunch plates' to get the kids munching.

What To Listen To Next:

Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud
A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap
The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked
The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds
The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy
The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard
Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies
The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate
Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts

What to read:

We break down everything you need to know about Australia's under-16 social media ban.
Details on how Australia's social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear.
'The 6 answers I needed about the social media age restriction that's coming.'
'What's your favourite nostalgic Christmas tradition? Your answer tells me everything.'

GET IN TOUCH:

Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

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

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments (3)