A Celebrity’s Secret Children & The Dark Side Of An 'It' Toy

Can a celebrity really keep their family a secret in 2026? One very famous parent is believed to have two children that most people don't even know exist, or do they?

Plus, it's school holidays, which means one thing: Dad-cation season. But after we witnessed one father do absolutely nothing on a long-haul flight while his partner did everything, we need to ask... are we still having the same parenting conversation?

And finally, remember all the dumb things you said before you had kids? Turns out, pre-parenthood you was absolutely delusional. 

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Reccos: 

Amelia recommends saying Mens World Cup instead of The World Cup 

Monz recommends her own Letters and Numbers Game

Grace recommends Mini Zali Bags

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