Mum Club Podcast: #AdviceNeeded: Is my husband aware that we can’t afford Christmas?

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 spending—especially after a tough financial year.

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 spending—especially after a tough financial year.

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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 spending&mdash;especially after a tough financial year.
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:&nbsp; Write to us:<a href="mailto:us:mumclub@news.com.au"> mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mumclubpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia">Facebook</a>: @kidspot&nbsp; TikTok:<a href="mailto:TikTok:@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More: <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au">www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/">@emblatchford_kidspot</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/">@leahgoulis_writer</a>

#AdviceNeeded: Is my husband aware that we can’t afford Christmas?

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Mum Club Podcast: The composite classroom debate

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

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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This week, Em dives into the hot topic of &lsquo;composite classes&rsquo; at her daughter&rsquo;s school&mdash;are they a smart move or a setback for kids&rsquo; growth? Leah shares her bold parenting theory and reveals a special Christmas tradition. Plus, the parenting wins (and fails!) of the week. <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au/lifestyle/home/we-tried-the-viral-foldable-trolley-to-see-if-it-really-makes-shopping-easier/news-story/46bc3c9cdae67cf1e1809bcc70089f0a?amp">Find Leah&rsquo;s trolley HERE</a> We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:&nbsp; Write to us:<a href="mailto:us:mumclub@news.com.au"> mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mumclubpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia">Facebook</a>: @kidspot&nbsp; TikTok:<a href="mailto:TikTok:@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More: <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au">www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/">@emblatchford_kidspot</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/">@leahgoulis_writer</a>

The composite classroom debate

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Mum Club Podcast: #AdviceNeeded: Have I turned my kids into ungrateful monsters?

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 ultimate mission—keeping your pregnancy under wraps.

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 ultimate mission—keeping your pregnancy under wraps.

We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: 
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Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot@leahgoulis_writer

It&rsquo;s Friday, and that means it&rsquo;s time for producer Nina to put Em and Leah to the test with your juiciest parenting dilemmas. This week&rsquo;s lineup: Does spoiling your kids turn them into ungrateful little tyrants? How do you break the news that Santa isn&rsquo;t real without breaking their hearts? And the ultimate mission&mdash;keeping your pregnancy under wraps.
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us:<a href="mailto:us:mumclub@news.com.au"> mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mumclubpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia">Facebook</a>: @kidspot&nbsp; TikTok:<a href="mailto:TikTok:@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More: <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au">www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/">@emblatchford_kidspot</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/">@leahgoulis_writer</a>

#AdviceNeeded: Have I turned my kids into ungrateful monsters?

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Mum Club Podcast: F**** the Christmas mental load

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.

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 wins and fails of the week.

Read: The Cognitive Dimension of Household Labor
Read: An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice

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Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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 wins and fails of the week.
<a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0003122419859007?journalCode=asra">Read: The Cognitive Dimension of Household Labor</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/magazine/ivf-clinic-mixup.html">Read: An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice</a> We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

F@*# the Christmas mental load!

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Mum Club Podcast: I feel like a third wheel to my wife and Mother-In-Law

Em and Leah cover third-wheeling your partner and your mother-in-law, is the best way to teach kids to do their homework to let them fail? Plus, is sleeping in separate beds a sign your marriage is on the decline?

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 sleeping in separate beds a sign your marriage is on the decline and how to navigate the battle of the Nonna’s at Christmas time.



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Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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 sleeping in separate beds a sign your marriage is on the decline and how to navigate the battle of the Nonna’s at Christmas time. 
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

#AdviceNeeded: I feel like a third wheel to my wife and Mother-In-Law

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Mum Club Podcast: Are you a Christmas bogan?

With Christmas just around the corner, Em and Leah dive into the intriguing question: What makes someone 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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Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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. 
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

Are you secretly a Christmas Bogan?

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Mum Club Podcast: #AdviceNeeded: My 10 year old is tracking her protein intake

Em and Leah 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 most practical way to delegate the mental load with your husband

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 most practical way to delegate the mental load with your husband. Plus, Em gives her most passionate answer regarding paying babysitters.

Check out the Butterfly Foundation here

We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:
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Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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 most practical way to delegate the mental load with your husband. Plus, Em gives her most passionate answer regarding paying babysitters.
Check out the <a href="https://butterfly.org.au/">Butterfly Foundation here</a>
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

#AdviceNeeded: My 10 year old is tracking her protein intake

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Mum Club Podcast: We went undercover on Omegle - the horrifying video chat app that kids love

Remember Omegle? Em and Leah go undercover to explore the darker side of this platform and report back

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, and share their parenting wins and fails of the week.

We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:
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Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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, and share their parenting wins and fails of the week.
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

We went undercover on the horrifying video chat app that kids love

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Mum Club Podcast: 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 has other ideas

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 has other ideas.

We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:
Write to us:mumclub@news.com.au
Instagram and Facebook: @kidspot
TikTok:@kidspot.com.au
Read More: www.kidspot.com.au
Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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 has other ideas.
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

#AdviceNeeded: My husband thinks I’m cheap

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Mum Club Podcast: What teachers love (and hate) to be gifted for the holidays

Em and Leah share their top tips on what teachers actually want as gifts —and what they don’t. Plus, the challenges of giving to charity during a cost-of-living crisis and reveal five practical steps to help stop sibling squabbles.

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 of giving to charity during a cost-of-living crisis and reveal five practical steps to help stop sibling squabbles.

We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:
Write to us:mumclub@news.com.au
Instagram and Facebook: @kidspot
TikTok:@kidspot.com.au
Read More: www.kidspot.com.au
Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer

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 of giving to charity during a cost-of-living crisis and reveal five practical steps to help stop sibling squabbles.
We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: <a href="mailto:mumclub@news.com.au">mumclub@news.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kidspot/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidspotAustralia/"> Facebook</a>: @kidspot TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au"> @kidspot.com.au</a> Read More:<a href="http://www.kidspot.com.au"> www.kidspot.com.au</a> Follow Em and Leah:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emblatchford_kidspot/?hl=en"> @emblatchford_kidspot</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahgoulis_writer/"> @leahgoulis_writer</a>

What teachers love (and hate) to be gifted for the holidays

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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 here twice a week to help you out and keep you entertained during your night feeds/pram walks/school runs/meltdowns in the pantry - so join the 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 here twice a week to help you out and keep you entertained during your night feeds/pram walks/school runs/meltdowns in the pantry - so join the club!

Mum Club

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 here twice a week to help you out and keep you entertained during your night feeds/pram walks/school runs/meltdowns in the pantry - so join the club!

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