Mum Club

This week, we are joined by Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids as we dive into essential summer safety tips to keep kids happy and safe this summer. From water safety basics, including how to prevent drowning and stay safe around pools and open water to learning how to handle and avoid bug bites and stings (they also debunk a gross but well-known treatment). Plus, we’ll share the top tips for stay...

Happy Holidays listeners! Are you travelling with young kids this holiday season? Mum Club has you covered! In this summer series episode, Em and Leah share their top tips for stress-free family adventures. From aeroplane travel to camping hacks and road trip tricks, they’ll guide you through snacks, games, and pit-stop survival to make your journey a breeze. We'd love to hear from you, join...

Happy New Year listeners! It's that time of year again when New Year’s resolutions are everywhere, but how many last beyond January? Today, Em and Leah dive into the science behind why so many resolutions fail and share some practical hacks to make yours stick for the long haul. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @ki...

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. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club...

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 We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:  Write to us: m...

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...

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,...

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...

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: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Faceb...

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 an...

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: Wr...

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 Inst...

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 sib...

It’s Friday! And while Producer Nina is off sick, producer Tabby asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent in to Mum Club. This week, they cover how to gently tell a child you cannot afford their favourite hobby, buying versus making your child's costumes and birthday cakes and Em and Leah lay out the real pros and cons of getting a pet. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum...

Building a good relationship with your child’s teacher is essential, but is it appropriate to become friends with them? Em also seeks advice on handling situations where one challenging student seems to impact the whole class. Plus, they share their weekly wins and lessons learned. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot Tik...

It’s Friday! Producer Nina brings Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover getting on the same page as your partner regarding toilet training, how many events are acceptable to celebrate one baby and how to communicate and build a great relationship with your partner's new girlfriend. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: m...

Happy Wednesday, listeners! On today’s show, Em asks if it’s ever okay to yell at someone else’s child when they misbehave, while Leah shares her thoughts on shaming a child’s love for merch. Plus, has Leah joined the Dance Moms crew? 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....

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 a harmless prank went too far, the valuable lesson in your child not being invited to things and how often you should bathe your child. They also reopen an old wound around the controversial topic of child-free weddings. We'd love to hear from you, join...

Welcome to this bonus episode of Mum Club! This is part 2 of Em and Leah’s chat with ex-detective, author and child safety advocate Kristi McVee about all things child safety - more specifically, how to keep kids safe online, the correct way to teach them about stranger danger, what to know about sleepovers and so much more. Check out more from Kristi Book: Operation KidSafe TikTok Podcast: The CA...

Happy Wednesday, listeners! Today, Em and Leah are joined by ex-detective, author, and child protection advocate Kristi McVee to talk about all things child safety—more specifically, how to keep kids safe online, the correct way to teach them about stranger danger, what to know about sleepovers, and so much more. Check out more from Kristi: Book: Operation KidSafe TikTok Podcast: The CAPE Podcast...

It’s Friday! Which means Producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover how much homework is too much homework for young children, is Year 1 too early to be boy crazy and why do men seem to suffer more when they get the flu? We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kid...

Em and Leah are back from their weekend away (with newly aligned chakras) to tell you all about it. Leah reveals her thoughts on staying in a hostel for the first time and Em has had a change of heart towards certain woo-woo activities that she was previously suspicious of. Read: We went on a $300 health retreat to show you how to avoid burnout on a budget Adriana at Golden Thread Holistics YHA Ka...

It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover how to keep kids entertained on family holidays, what to do when your husband doesn’t know how to bond with his daughter and ways to teach your kids healthy habits without making it about weight. Read Having "the weight talk" with your kids here We'd love to hea...

Happy Wednesday listeners! Leah surprises Em with a Pov Mum woo woo weekend and everyone is excited (except their husbands). Today they cover if teenagers are too old for Halloween and how to make overbearing family members leave the hospital post-birth with only a few little words. Plus, they share their parenting wins and fails of the week. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to...

It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club this week. They cover how to navigate a partner who likes to spend when money is tight (we see you Jerry), ways to help a child become more responsible with personal belongings and the hairdresser trick that will talk your child out of getting a fringe. Read The Curly Girl Method here...