Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Dear Wiggles: How Much Is Too Much for a Child’s Birthday Gift?

Birthday parties seem to come with a whole new set of rules - how much do you spend, what do you buy for a child you barely know, and what happens when the presents start

How to Get Grandparents and Parents on the Same Page with Maggie Dent

Grandparents can be one of the best parts of family life. They can also bring different rules, different ideas about discipline, and occasionally a few more treats than y

What Your Kids Hear When You Talk About Your Body

That throwaway comment about needing to work off dessert, hating a photo of yourself or wishing your body looked different? Your children may be listening more closely th

Dear Wiggles: Do You Ever Miss Your Pre-Kid Life?

A broken peg has become one toddler’s most treasured possession. Simon and Lachy get into the weird little obsessions children develop - before a listener asks a question

How Lachy and Dana Built Their Blended Family

When Lachy met Dana, he wasn’t just beginning a new relationship. He was also stepping into the life of her three-year-old son and working out what his place in their fam

Big Strong John’s Five-Minute Workout

You’re tired, busy and usually being climbed on by a small child - so where exactly is exercise supposed to fit? Big Strong John joins Simon and Lachy to share how beco

Dear Wiggles: When Helping Creates Twice the Work

They only want to help. So how have you ended up refolding the washing, rewiping the bench and cleaning flour off the floor? Simon, Lachy, Caterina and John compare not

Dr Katrina Warren on Whether Your Family Is Really Ready for a Pet

The idea of a family pet is lovely. The reality depends very much on the pet, the timing and the family bringing it home. Veterinarian, TV presenter and much-loved pet

Dear Wiggles: Surviving the Dreaded Tummy Bug

Few things test a parent quite like hearing those dreaded words: “My tummy hurts.” So how do you prepare for a bug you cannot entirely prevent? Simon and Lachy compare

Speech Delays: When to Wait and When to Get Help

When your child’s speech is difficult to understand or seems behind other children their age, it can be hard to know whether to give it time or seek support. Speech patho

Dear Wiggles: The Only Boy in the Room

Alfie loves musical theatre - but being one of the only boys in the room is starting to get to him. His mum asks Simon and Lachy for advice in this Dear Wiggles episode

Lachy Has An Idea...

Lachy walks into the studio with an idea, and Simon is trying to work out whether it’s brilliant, ridiculous, or a bit of both. The pitch: a 2027 Wiggle Dads calendar.

Dear Wiggles: What Do I Do When I’m Parenting Solo?

What happens when your toddler is falling apart, your partner is away, and you’re the only parent in the room? This week on Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy talk about the

Why Kids Need to Fall, Fail and Try Again

Watching our kids struggle can bring out every protective instinct we have. But what if falling, failing, losing and trying again are all part of how kids learn to back

Dear Wiggles: Is Chasing Your Kids the New Workout?

Fitness looks a little different once kids come along. Simon and Lachy talk about staying active around parenting, work and life on the road - from knee surgery and gar

When Grief Becomes Part of Your Family Story

Before this is a conversation about grief, it’s a conversation about love. In this deeply personal episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Lauren - Simon’s wife - to tal

Dear Wiggles: The Bedtime Negotiation

Bedtime is meant to be the calm part of the day. So why does it suddenly involve one more book, one more cuddle, one more drink, the other teddy, the blanket fixed, and a

Your Child Is Online Earlier Than You Think

The iPad is quiet. The YouTube video looks harmless. The game seems age-appropriate. But what is your child actually learning online? Online safety expert and former po

Dear Wiggles: Is My Child Becoming A Liar?

What do you do when your child starts lying about the small stuff - brushing teeth, making mess, or sneaking tiny treasures home from school? This week on Dear Wiggles, S

What To Do When Your Child Says “No One Played With Me”

Few things land harder than your child coming home and saying, “No one played with me today.” In this episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by parenting educator Gen Muir