Parenting Out Loud

Sports Parents Have Lost The Plot & Ending A Friendship Over Wet Wipes

2026-10-30

A three-year-old soccer star, a viral video and cops called to the sidelines. What on earth has happened to parents at kids' sport? Amelia brings us the story that's divided the internet, while Monz makes a passionate case for the 'ordinary kids'.

Meanwhile, could a packet of wet wipes end a 30-year friendship? One mum has had enough of being the designated snack supplier and general packhorse for her friend.

Plus, the billionaire tech mum who asked AI to describe her daughter in three words, and the 'Switch Witch' is coming for your kids Halloween lolly haul. 

RECCOS:

Stacey: This kids digital camera

Monz: A homemade dupe of Bakers Delight $15 scones (in the newsletter this week)

Amelia: BRICK - the app to get more control of your screen time

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