PARENTING OUT LOUD: The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's Day Rethink

Outlouders, it's that time of the week again. Parenting Out Loud is back in your ears to start your weekend right.
Each week, Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks unpack the zeitgeist through the unique lens of being a parent.
On today's show:

• Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why.
• Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all.
• Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder.
• And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.

Plus, our recommendations:
🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story.https://houseofzim.com/https://houseofzim.com/
👩‍🎨 Amelia has a new playdate hack.
📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test.
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