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.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 KristiBook: Operation KidSafeTikTokPodcast: The CAPE Podcast with Kristi McVee We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 KidSafeTikTokPodcast: The CAPE Podcast with Kristi McVee We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 HolisticsYHA Katoomba Blue Mountains Sauna We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 hereWe'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some popular children's books are being banned in certain schools, but the reasons why might surprise you. Em and Leah debate the lessons they took from 'The Three Little Pigs,' though they both agree that kids' going through animal phases can be a bit frustrating. They also share their weekly parenting wins and fails (okay, maybe just their fails). We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent in to Mum Club this week. Today, they cover what is an appropriate age to let your child start taking public transport by themselves and whether to initiate the sex talk with your child or wait until they approach you. Plus, how to navigate a friendship fallout when you suspect your child might be the problem. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've all encountered inconsiderate drivers, but who are the rudest—men or women? Plus, is it acceptable for kids to swear in the name of content creation? And finally, Leah needs your advice on how to stop her adolescent dog from embarrassing her again. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they discuss how to gently offer parenting advice to a soon-to-be mum who believes she’ll do everything perfectly, what to say when both your husband and mother comment on your appearance, and the effects of spoiling your kids too much. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a spicy Wednesday here at Mum Club as Em and Leah sit down with sex therapist, Grace Crawford-Smith to talk about all things sex. More specifically, how to rediscover your sexual self after pregnancy, how to make time to reconnect with your partner, navigating mismatched libidos and so much more. Books mentioned:Us: Reconnect with Your Partner and Build a Loving and Lasting Relationship by Terrence RealMating in Captivity by Esther PerelSex When You Don't Feel Like It by Cindy Darnell We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club this week. They, discuss overcoming frustration when your partner doesn't meet your expectations, managing the impact of postpartum depression on finances, and assigning age-appropriate chores to children. They also get divisive on the topic of pocket money. If you need support, you can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14or Beyond Blue here We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.