Nat Barr hated being a new mum & that's OK

Are you quietly struggling with mum life and wishing you could go back to your baby-free days? You're not the only one - by far. Sunrise morning news reader, Natalie Barr chats to Mel Wilson about how she hated her sons in their baby stage and struggled to enjoy early motherhood. Plus, she opened up about why she felt like a better mum once she went back to work and gave up breastfeeding.
So. One mum has started looking ahead to Christmas (yes, already!) and is wondering if she’s cruel for considering not buying her three-year-old and 18-month-old daughters any toys for Christmas. Is this a grinch or genius idea? Plus, Cassie shares a very simple rule for how to shop for gifts for your kids to avoid going overboard on Christmas morning.
Attention wedding planners, here's what NOT to do. A bride-to-be has included special instructions for breastfeeding mamas attending her wedding. She requested mums use a dedicated area (i.e. the Ladies bathroom) when it's time to feed their babes and as you can imagine the Internet is not happy about it!
Little Big Shots is Channel 7's hit new show for kids. So why is everyone so obsessed with the modern version of Young Talent Time?
Aaaaand we've found another brilliant parenting hack to help you get out the door on time. You don't want to miss this one.

SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr.
This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.
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