The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff Up

Naming a person is a challenge—but one Melbourne family has made their relatives compete for the privilege of a surname. This week Monz, Stacey and Amelia are talking about the Melbourne couple who settled their surname debate with a best-of-three rock-paper-scissors showdown. So, should we be making all family decisions via a game of competitive Jenga from now on? Plus, the school holiday rule that has parents feeling like they're back in detention. Amelia shares the enormous effort she poured into an official essay just to take her kids overseas, as we debate if 'world schooling' is a genius move or just a recipe for burnout. Also, it's the show that saved our collective sanity, but behind the scenes, Bluey is the focus of a billion-dollar financial mess. We dive into the trending story and explain the details the internet seems to be missing. And, why does Mother's Day feel a little bit… off? We're looking into the unexpected history of the holiday and why it's okay if you're feeling more 'complicated' than 'celebratory' this Sunday. Reccos Amelia recommends Caper Crew ; as if The InBESTigators was directed by Wes Anderson. Monz is loving the 'Parental Path' video hack to capture your kids' little voices before they grow up, plus it's a great last-minute Mother's Day gift. Stacey recommends the 'Do It For Dolly' campaign and the 13-DOLLY support line for any families navigating the gut-punch of school bullying. If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs to speak with an expert, please contact your GP or in Australia, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), all of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud The Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially Cancelled So, Are You A Popcorn Mum? The Lunchbox Theory & Our Complicated Feelings About YouTube The 3-Hour Mum & The Viral 'Jessica' Hack Golden Retriever Dads & The 'You Come Last' Rule The Celebrity Who Loves Bad Kids & The Sibling Effect The Bad Habit That's Back & The Politics Of 'Bagsing' Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'My daughter was 8 when she was tied up and left in a bin. The words that came next still haunt me.' 'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting. 'My husband made me cry every Mother's Day. I know I'm not alone.' 'There are 3 reasons my son took my wife's surname. It should be the norm.' A brutally honest review of The Devil Wears Prada 2, a movie that breaks everything. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show.

You can listen to The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff Up online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff Up is an episode from This Glorious Mess by Mamamia Podcasts.

This episode is 38:10 long.

This episode was published on May 8, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from This Glorious Mess when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.