Mum Club

Producer Nina brings Em and Leah some of the most interesting dilemmas sent in to Mum Club this week. They tackle the etiquette around borrowing and lending baby supplies, what to do when somebody steals your dream baby name and how to handle picky eaters.  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...

Today we're talking... about dentures for some reason (blame YiaYia). But we're also talking about screentime and leading by example as well as the pain of #cossielives and Em and Leah go over the laws and the guidelines about leaving your kids alone at home, how young is too young? We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot Ti...

Em and Leah get into the inbox this week, and tackle bullying, first heartbreaks and the financial burden of a baby shower.  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Most parenting books talk about puberty starting from age 10, with periods starting from age 12. They’re nice neat numbers for parents to remember and plan for. But the reality is, everything is starting earlier for our girls. So how do you get prepared?  Plus, what the hell is in the chicken nuggets we are feeding our kids, it's less chicken than you might imagine. We'd love to hear from you, joi...

This week Leah and Em answer questions about whether you should give into the demands of your in-laws, is it wrong to not clean up your children's mess at a restaurant, should you feel obligated to help at your children's school and setting boundaries with in-laws.   We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.c...

You can take our skinny jeans and side parts from our cold dead hands. Plus, the words you should never say to the mother of a picky eater, and why can't mums take their own advice?  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 @leahgo...

Not an episode for the squeamish! Em and Leah unpack some age-old hang ups about giving birth, the dad who can't handle a dirty nappy and how to navigate a mum's group that doesn't quite fit your vibe.  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: @emblatch...

Do kids need tough love, a gentle push or something in between? Em and Leah talk about finding the balance, plus friendship culls - how do you break up with your mates as an adult?  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 @leahgou...

In this episode Leah and Em answer your questions on whether your child should play with naughty kids, should you let your child have sleepovers, should parents be instilling a greater fear of strangers and the Leah gets controversial about having children at weddings. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot...

Mate, we are in the winter virus wars right now. Leah and Em discuss the latest bug that's taking down school-aged kids across the country. Plus, the piles of cash you might have hidden away in your garage, and when it's time to worry about milestones (it's much later than you'd think).    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Em and Leah answer your questions about dealing with different parenting styles, being jealous of Exes, finding out your child is bullying someone and tattoos!  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 See omnyst...

It's the start of so many fights at home, but is homework really useful or is it time to ditch it? Plus, are we letting down our kids by not giving them the tools to be kind?  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_wr...

Em and Leah answer your burning voice notes about annoying school WhatsApp groups, getting your kids to sleep in their own beds, dealing with tantrums and dealing with relationship issues. If you have experienced or are at risk of family violence, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT , or 000 in an emergency. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@...

It's the debate that has had parents all over the country up in arms. Where do you stand? Plus, things get heated when Em and Leah try to hash out the rules of park etiquette. 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_wr...

TikTok's favourite mum and all-around legend, comedian Mel Buttle is here to help Em and Leah answer all of your questions, including how to deal with bitchy school mums and if it's ever ok to dose and drop at daycare.  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 an...

We're joined by the brilliant Dr Sam Hay to talk more about why mums are on struggle street right now with their mental health and how we can improve things (get rid of the school text groups for a start). Plus, Leah has a strange shopping hack you probably haven't considered and we think you'll love it.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and...

A work wife that is making lunches, a toddler commenting on wobbly bellies and is a financial allowance appropriate between husband and wife? All this and more on today's ep.  If you need to speak to someone about financial abuse or any other forme of family violence or abuse, 1800RESPECT is a great place to get started.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com...

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 Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.com.au Read More: www.kidspot.com.au Follow Em and Leah:...

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 favourite parent.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au I...

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 and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.com.au Read More: www.kidspot.com.au Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchfor...

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 and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.com.au Read More: www.kidspot.com.au Follow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_...

...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 us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.com.au Read More: www.kids...

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 finding it hard to navigate.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news...

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: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.com.au Read More: www.kidspot....

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 the Mum Club: Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au Instagram and Facebook : @kidspot TikTok: @kidspot.com....