Episode Details

Are kids’ birthday parties getting completely out of control?

In this episode of The Parenting Police, Sean Szeps is joined by podcaster Amy Gerard to unpack the growing pressure on parents to throw bigger, better and more expensive birthday parties for their children.

From the humble backyard celebration with fairy bread to extravagant parties costing thousands of dollars, they explore how social media, parent guilt and the pressure to keep up have transformed a simple childhood milestone into a potentially stressful and expensive event. They're asking the questions: is the average $700 birthday party really necessary — and are we celebrating our kids, or trying to impress other parents?

Sean and Amy get into the birthday party competition, the expectations placed on modern parents, and what children actually want when it comes to their special day. They also share practical ways to take the pressure off, rethink birthday traditions and create meaningful celebrations without breaking the bank.

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• Check out Amy's podcast 'Beyond The Chaos'

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CREDITS:

• Host: Sean Szeps
• Guest: Amy Gerard
• Video Producer/Editor: Aidan Parkes
• Theme song co-written and produced by Josh Pyke
• Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden
• Managing Producer: Ceci Herbert
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