Mum Club
Mum Club
Welcome to Mum Club! Don't worry, we're not your regular mum's group. This is a judgement-free parenting zone where you can kick back, have a laugh, and get some valuable advice on everything from toilet training to fighting with your mother-in-law over baby names. At Mum Club, no topic is off the table, no question is too silly and everyone is welcome. Hosts Emily Blatchford and Leah Goulis are …Social links:
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#AdviceNeeded: Is my husband aware that we can’t afford Christmas?
It's the final Advice Needed episode of 2024, and not surprisingly, we're keeping it Christmas-related! This week, Em and Leah tackle how to keep the holiday peace among squabbling kids, involve your little ones without losing your sanity, and get on the same page with your husband about Christmas …
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The composite classroom debate
This week, Em dives into the hot topic of ‘composite classes’ at her daughter’s school—are they a smart move or a setback for kids’ growth? Leah shares her bold parenting theory and reveals a special Christmas tradition. Plus, the parenting wins (and fails!) of the week. Find Leah’s trolley HERE …
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#AdviceNeeded: Have I turned my kids into ungrateful monsters?
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for producer Nina to put Em and Leah to the test with your juiciest parenting dilemmas. This week’s lineup: Does spoiling your kids turn them into ungrateful little tyrants? How do you break the news that Santa isn’t real without breaking their hearts? And the …
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F@*# the Christmas mental load!
This week, we explore the cognitive load—have you been carrying it this Christmas? Plus, an incredible story of two families who went through IVF and ended up with each other's babies. Leah shares her honest review of the highly anticipated sequel, Moana 2. And, as always, Em and Leah reveal their …
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#AdviceNeeded: I feel like a third wheel to my wife and Mother-In-Law
It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover when you feel like a third wheel to your partner and your mother-in-law and is the best way to teach kids to do their homework to let them fail. Plus, is sleepin…
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Are you secretly a Christmas Bogan?
Happy Wednesday, listeners! With Christmas just around the corner, Em and Leah dive into the intriguing question: What makes someone a "Christmas Bogan"? And as we head into summer, they tackle a hot topic—are bikinis for young kids age-appropriate? Plus, they share the wins and fails of their week…
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#AdviceNeeded: My 10 year old is tracking her protein intake
It’s Friday and producer Nina is back to ask Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover the new obsession amongst young kids to track their protein intake, how to gently teach kids the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships and the mo…
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We went undercover on the horrifying video chat app that kids love
Do you remember Omegle, the chatroom open to anyone—including children? Em and Leah go undercover to explore the darker side of this platform and report back. They also dive into topics like young children’s obsession with skincare, whether we can be too involved in our kids’ friendship choices, an…
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#AdviceNeeded: My husband thinks I’m cheap
It’s Friday! This means producer Tabby asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover when your saving habits don’t match your husband's, is six months old too young to start swimming lessons and how to navigate family Christmas when your brother …
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What teachers love (and hate) to be gifted for the holidays
Happy Wednesday, listeners! The holiday season is just around the corner, and parents everywhere are starting to think about the perfect gifts for their children's teachers. Leah’s here to share her intel on what teachers actually want—and what they don’t. Plus, Em and Leah dive into the challenges…
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