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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Why working from home is adding to your mental load
We love to work from home, but is it actually just making us work harder than we need to? Plus, devices we give our kids to keep them safe might just be putting them at risk and we debate hairdresser etiquette. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instag…
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#AdviceNeeded: I'm a jealous mum and it's ruining my friendship
Em, Leah and Producer Nina are answering questions aplenty on the podcast, and this week they've got their first voice note! They answer Iron Maiden's all-important question on birthday presents, as well as chatting about how to navigate inter-mum jealousy and dealing with children who have a clear…
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The problem with Mother's Day
Leah and Em talk about what mum's really want for Mother's Day and the biggest problem with school-based celebrations. Plus a crappy builder dilemma and the verdict on 'mental health days' for kids. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram andFaceb…
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#AdviceNeeded: My brother-in-law is putting my kids at risk
Producer Nina brings Em and Leah a new batch of listener questions. This week they talk about bully teachers, family members with opposing politics and whether sharing towels is acceptable in 2024. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram andFaceboo…
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Hate mail welcome!
...But direct it to Emily Blatchford. Just kidding! But the girls have received their first less-than-happy feedback from a listener and Em is standing her ground. Plus, Leah has a bedtime win and how old is too old to still be breastfeeding? We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to…
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#AdviceNeeded: My husband's gross habit is ruining my marriage
Em and Leah are answering listener questions, and this week they are juicy... They dish out advice on how to talk to a partner who isn't doing their fair share of the chores, the boss who isn't sure how to approach a mum taking advantage of flexible working, and the iPad rule that two sisters are f…
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Are the mums ok?
All around us, it seems like mums are struggling, it's time to remove some stigma. Em shares her own experience recently seeking out support and what helped her. Plus, retro food news and Leah reckons she can survive in the wilderness. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us…
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#AdviceNeeded: My daughter is obsessed with death - is this normal?
It's that time of week again! Em and Leah are tackling listener questions, including how to talk to your children about death in an age-appropriate manner, whether child modelling is ever okay, and the best way to discipline a child who's been caught shoplifting. We'd love to hear from you, join …
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The TikTok mum who got us on the running train
Em chats to the hilarious Maddi Bennett about her realistic running diaries and why mums need to make time to move their bodies. Leah brings us a not-so-crap hack, and Em lets loose with a rant; she's angry at parents who let little boys wee everywhere. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Clu…
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Bondi tragedy: How to talk to your kids about the news
In this special bonus episode, Em and Leah sit down with Paediatric Psychologist and co-founder of Toddler Toolkit, Amanda Abel, for some expert advice on how to talk with your kids about the tragic events that occurred in Bondi on the weekend, and how to answer all of their tricky questions. Rem…
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