Wiggle Talk is a weekly podcast for parents, by The Wiggles. Join hosts Simon Pryce and Lachy Gillespie as they share their personal experiences and learning…
49:401.3K views · 6d ago · 49:40
Screens are part of everyday family life - but what might they be crowding out? One of Australia’s best-known parenting authors and educators, Maggie Dent, joins Simon and Lachy to unpack what screen use can mean for play, movement, attention and connection, and why a handheld device isn’t quite the same as putting on the TV.
14:382.2K views · 1w ago · 14:38
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 notes on toddlers who want in on absolutely everything - and how they keep them involved without completely losing the plot.
46:5918K views · 1w ago · 46:59
Guest: Dr Shefali
Girls learn to perform perfection. Boys learn to perform toughness. But where do those messages come from - and what can parents do differently? Clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement Dr Shefali returns to Wiggle Talk to unpack the pressures facing boys and girls today - from screens and algorithms to vulnerability, body image, independence and belonging - and why connection may be one of the most powerful…
21:231.6K views · 1w ago · 21:23
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 piling up? Simon and Lachy talk birthday gift pressure, $5 parties and whether “no presents” is ever the answer.
48:112K views · 2w ago · 48:11
Guest: 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 you had in mind. Maggie Dent joins Simon and Lachy to talk about finding the balance between parents and grandparents, setting boundaries without creating tension, and why the small moments with grandparents can become some of the memories kids hold onto most.
11:2010K views · 2mo ago · 11:20
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 their household defences and admit that, when the vomiting starts, sometimes the only real strategy is to get in, clean it up and hope everyone makes it through the night.
42:195.1K views · 2mo ago · 42:19
Guests: Child Speech Delays, Kate Broderick
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 pathologist and occupational therapist Kate Broderick joins Simon and Lachy to unpack the milestones parents should know, the signs worth paying attention to and why early support can make such a difference.
22:116.5K views · 2mo ago · 22:11
Guest: Lachy's Pitch
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. What starts as fitness motivation somehow turns into a charity fundraiser, a possible Christmas surprise, and a surprisingly serious conversation about poses, months, paper quality and whether anyone is actually ready for this.
12:337.9K views · 2mo ago · 12:33
Your toddler can hear a snack packet open from the other side of the house... but the second you say “stop”, “come here” or “we need to go”, suddenly it’s like you’re speaking another language. This week on Dear Wiggles, John and Caterina join Simon and Lachy to talk toddler selective understanding - why little kids seem to hear everything except the thing you actually need them to hear.
37:245.4K views · 2mo ago · 37:24
Guest: Lauren Hannaford
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 talk about her mum Michelle, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. They reflect on the beautiful bond Michelle shared with her grandson Asher, and what it means to keep someone you love part of the family story after they’re gone.
10:566.6K views · 2mo ago · 10:56
If your toddler’s menu has turned into 50 shades of beige, you’re not alone. This week on Dear Wiggles, we’re talking about the beige food phase - when your toddler suddenly acts like colour on a plate is illegal.
14:102.9K views · 2mo ago · 14:10
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 reality of parenting solo while one partner travels for work - the guilt, the meltdowns, the long-distance check-ins, and the little things that can help everyone feel a bit more connected.
48:362.4K views · 2mo ago · 48:36
Guest: Joel Pilgrim
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 themselves? This week, Simon and Lachy chat with mental health clinician, surf therapy founder, dad and children’s author Joel Pilgrim about confidence, resilience, big feelings and the tricky parenting moments where stepping back might matter most.
📚 Book mentioned: Stand Up Stand Out
12:103.6K views · 2mo ago · 12:10
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 garage workouts to the very honest reality check of the Wiggle pants.
11:1114K views · 4mo ago · 11:11
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 very specific sock situation? In this Dear Wiggles, Simon, Lachy, John and Caterina answer a listener’s question about bedtime stalling: when to say yes, when to hold the line, and how to stop the whole routine turning into a nightly negotiation.
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