Mum Club

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Hey Mum Clubbers. It's a bittersweet moment—this is the final episode of Mum Club. After an incredible ride, we’re hanging up our headphones and taking a look back at some of our favourite moments, most viral discussions, and the unforgettable conversations that made this show so special. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just joined the club, we’re so grateful you...

Happy Good Friday, Mum Clubbers! Producer Nina is back with this week’s spiciest parenting dilemmas for Em and Leah to delve into. This week: how to tame a little night owl with a solid bedtime routine, the best language to use around food and body positivity, and what to do when your kid turns out to be the dreaded daycare biter. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to...

Happy Wednesday, Mum Clubbers! Easter's just around the corner—but Em and Leah are calling out how it's starting to look a little too much like another holiday (can you guess which one?). Plus, there's a must-watch new show exposing the dark side of child influencers. And of course, our mums share their parenting wins and fails of the week. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:&nbsp...

It’s Friday, and producer Nina is back with the week’s juiciest parenting dilemmas for Em and Leah. This week: How do you get on the same page with your partner when your parenting styles clash? What do you do when your family starts pushing alternative medicine for your child? Plus, should your husband have a say in your birth plan—and when is it the right time to move your chil...

Happy Wednesday listeners! This week, Leah’s got a bone to pick with sideline behaviour at kids’ sports — and how it might be shaping the way our kids treat others. Then, Em and Leah dive into a fresh take on online safety, especially when it comes to sharing photos of your children. Plus, as always, they wrap up with their parenting wins (and a few fails) of the week. We'd love...

It’s Friday, and producer Nina is back with the week’s juiciest parenting dilemmas for Em and Leah. This week, we’re tackling: How many naps are too many? What do you buy a child who already has everything? Plus, the real reason your little one lets loose after kindergarten and are your kids really ready for a pet? READ: There's a reason why some kids have epic meltdowns after sc...

Happy Wednesday, Mum Clubbers! Today, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Golly, a renowned Aussie pediatrician and friend of Kidspot, to chat about all things allergies. Plus, Leah shares her frustration with cancelled school events and her list of parenting fails for the week. Check out Aussie paediatrician weighs in on why we’re seeing more allergy cases in kids We'd love to hear from you...

It’s Friday, which means producer Nina is back with the week’s juiciest parenting dilemmas for Em and Leah. This week: how do you stop yourself from losing patience with your child? Are kids sharing their locations a new form of love — or a giant red flag? Plus, bad news for the bride who wants to put aesthetics over friendship, and… is it really okay to change your baby&r...

Happy Wednesday Mum Clubbers! The gals are finally back together — and they've got a lot to talk about. From how much you should really engage with a stranger’s child, to whether colleagues with kids deserve annual leave priority, and... has lockdown made us all a bit lazy? Plus, they’re sharing this week’s parenting wins and fails. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum...

It’s Friday! Emily’s still out sick, so producer Nina is putting Leah and special guest Lauren to the test with the most intriguing parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they tackle how to survive the mind-numbing parts of playtime, whether parents should warn you if a kids’ party isn’t fully funded, and Leah’s top frozen school lunch hacks. We'd love to h...

Happy Wednesday listeners! This week, Leah is joined by special guest Lauren to dive into a troubling new reason why young kids are avoiding school swimming carnivals. Then, when should you support your child in stepping away from a hobby, and when is it best to encourage them to push through? Plus, they share their biggest wins and fails of the week. Read: ‘I’m an Aussie GP and have n...

It’s Friday, but Leah is still unwell, so we’re revisiting one of our most popular # Advice Needed episodes to ensure you get your weekly Mum Club fix. This throwback covers how to know if you want another child (with some fun, non-certified tests), the right age for kids to start helping with chores, and whether playing with Barbie is a bad influence. We'd love to hear from you, join...

Happy Wednesday, listeners! Unfortunately, Leah is under the weather, so we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes to ensure you don’t miss out on your dose of  Mum Club goodness. Choosing a baby name is a huge decision, but would you ever pay someone to do it for you? Eleanor Katelaris, Parenting and Lifestyle writer for  Kidspot , decided to put this to the tes...

It’s Friday! This means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they discuss when is it too soon to date a widowed man with kids? What do you do when your child’s interests don’t develop as quickly as their friends’? And how can you reshape your career to fit motherhood on your terms? We'd love to hear from you,...

Happy hump day listeners! This week, Em and Leah dive into the hot topic of parents who set strict rules on birthday gifts—fair game or over the top? Also, Em has some suggestions on church snacks, plus they share their weekly wins and fails. Check out Three days before the party, a text of demands was sent to guests We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.co...

It’s Friday! This means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they discuss how to communicate maturely with your partner about the mental load, navigating gentle parenting when your own parents disagree, and whether you're financially responsible when your child accidentally breaks something. We'd love to hear from you, join the...

Happy Wednesday, listeners! Today, Em and Leah dive into whether living away from family for half the year is actually doable, Leah gets called out by her daughter over Saturday sports, and—can you really hack conception to guarantee a baby boy? Plus, they share their wins and fails of the week. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram a...

It’s Friday! This means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they discuss whether snooping on your child's Instagram is justified for safety, how to handle in-laws who ignore your gift preferences, and why we should stop telling kids to toughen up! We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to us: mumclub@news.c...

Hey there Mum Club listeners! Leah is back and boy has she got the ultimate parenting hack for you! Plus, Em has a bone to pick about Leah gifting her child a smartphone and when is the right time to put down the family pet? 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.co...

It’s Friday, Mum Clubbers! That means producer Nina is putting Em to the test with your juiciest parenting dilemmas (don’t worry, Leah will be back soon!). This week, they tackle who’s to blame when a child is distracted in class—the child or their friend? Plus, how to handle a mother-in-law and a mother who keep breaking strict babysitting rules, and how to navigate respon...

Happy Wednesday, listeners! This week, Em and Producer Nina dive into the fun (and chaos) of saying "yes" to your kids with a 'Yes Day.' Plus, are daycare updates getting a little too much? And when it comes to handling toddler tantrums, Em and her husband have very different approaches— but who does it better? We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to us: mumclub@news.co...

Happy Friday listeners and welcome back to the first Advice Needed episode of 2025! This week, Em and Producer Nina dive into the bittersweet reality of kids growing up—how do you let go? They also tackle a hot debate: should stay-at-home mums get annual leave? Plus, how to trust your 'Mum gut' when it’s let you down so many times before. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:&...

We’re baaaack! Well, Emily is, at least—Leah is still on break, so Producer Nina is stepping into the hot seat. This week, they dive into the best and most trusted ways to find a reliable babysitter and explore whether smartwatches for kids are truly a...smart idea. Plus, Emily shares her wins and fails of the week. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to us: mumc...

This week, Em and Leah dive into the essentials of school readiness. They share strategies for preparing your little one for their first big step into kindergarten, building independence to foster a love for learning, and making this transition smooth and exciting. Plus, they have some expert advice from a kindergarten teacher who offers insider tips straight from the classroom. LINKS 21 Things Pa...