Mama's Playground

About Mama's Playground

We’re Darlene and Monica, two moms in our 40s talking about motherhood, relationships, random stuff, important stuff and “What would you do?” situations that get everyone talking. Think of us as your two best friends: here to share, listen, laugh, and never judge. Come as you are, say what’s on your mind, and hang out with us. See you at the playground!

Publisher

Darlene & Monica

Category

education · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Feb 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Would Your Child Do the Right Thing When You’re Not There?

   Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! How early should we start teaching our kids to speak up when something feels wrong? In this episode of Mama’s Playground, a disturbing story involving allegations at Cornell University leads us into a bigger conversation about parenting, consent, peer pressure, friendship, and raising kids who know when to speak up. Our kids may be young, but the foundation starts now. How do we teach them that following a friend doesn’t make something right...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Your Best Friend’s Husband Is Cheating… Do You Tell Her?

   Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! What would you do if you found out your best friend’s husband was cheating—and you had proof? Do you tell her immediately, confront him first, or stay out of it? We’re debating what we would do, sharing real-life stories, and asking the ultimate friendship question: Would you tell her? Tell us what YOU would do in the comments! Support the show ✨ Disclaimer: We’re not therapists or relationship experts—just two moms sharing real talk, real l...

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   The Child Sitting Next to Yours Could Be Hungry

   Send us a message!! We would LOVE to hear from YOU! Childhood hunger doesn't always look the way we expect. In this episode of Mama's Playground, we sit down with Mariana Joyal from No Kid Hungry to talk about the families quietly struggling with rising food costs, why school meals matter, and the resources available to parents who need support. It's a conversation about breaking the stigma, helping our communities, and making sure every child has access to the food they need to learn and thr...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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