Baby names, bonding and managing an autism diagnosis
Were you obsessed with Packed to the Rafters when it was on TV? So wholesome! Well the Rafter family are back with Back to the Rafters on Amazon Prime, and we’re joined by star Erik Thomson who explains why the show is the salve we all need right now, and bonds with Mel over their son’s name! Speaking of baby names, Jules and Mel discuss the pros and cons of sharing your choices with family and friends before the birth (and Jules reveals the surprising name she was going to be called if she was a boy!). And our regular contributor Laura Mazza joins us with an advice needed question from a mum whose 4 year old who has just been diagnosed with autism.
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