Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

Soph’s in full household mode this week – from washing machines and integrated appliances to some long-awaited beds. Emma shares her almost disastrous weekend away, while Dottie is practising roly-polies in her new room, with some unintended consequences for the walls. Plus, there’s a secret from one mum whose little one has taken recycling to a whole new (and slightly gross) level… with sweetcorn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From catchment areas to sibling rules, school applications are no joke. This week, Emma and Soph unpack the chaos of applying for primary and secondary schools, including house moves, catchment confusion, and what really matters on the application. Plus, your back-to-school tips on uniform shopping, Mufti Day money, and why a playdate might just be the secret weapon every mum needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside moving house, Soph’s been busy planning Colby’s last single-digit birthday, while Emma’s officially weaned Sadie off the boob! The ladies get into the rising costs of tooth fairies and Freddos, and share some advice on dealing with first-time heartbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are taking on another Back to School topic... Supplies! From uniforms and shoes to classic stationery and bags, they go through the seemingly never-ending summer shopping list to get ready for term! Plus, there are some stellar tips courtesy of the listeners that involve some savvy shopping habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph is surrounded by boxes and emotions as the big moving day finally arrives, whilst Emma has been out partying hard. Plus, the correspondence corner is filled with mother-in-law stories, there’s a nose-blowing birth secret, and one little lad who loves shouting about his “doodle.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holidays are here! But it’s never too early to get cracking on the back to school prep! Soph shares her tips and tricks for spreading the stress (and the cost) over the summer, while still making the most out of the break. Plus, fellow mums from the club chime in with how they ease the kids, and themselves, back into a routine without losing the holiday magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph’s on a self-care mission this week, while Emma’s birthday is derailed by toddler neck drama. The ladies research what bananas look like in poo, and Dottie’s mixing up her Volvos and vulvas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a school hymn throwback this week as one listener shares a tune that’s still stuck in her head (and now in ours!) Plus, the ladies hear from a mum worried her kids won’t want to hang out with her when they’re older, something that really hits home for Soph.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a new addition to the Secret Mum Club gallery this week… and it’s huge. Soph and Emma are both sharing some massive life updates, there's chaos in the soft play toilets, and one little one has picked up a very cheeky phrase at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s birthday week, and there’s a BIG surprise in store for Soph and Emma! An unexpected duo drops by to help celebrate, but can the mums guess who they are before the big reveal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener’s secret involving the latest poo knife alternative leaves Soph and Emma completely speechless. Meanwhile, Soph tells us all about her niece Eden’s big prom night, while Emma’s been revelling in a rare night out. Plus, Renley unveils his new (and slightly feral) way of eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are plenty of highs and lows in this week’s episode, from a magical birth that helped heal past trauma, to a Mooncup mix-up that’ll leave you howling. Plus, the ladies hear from a listener facing the joy of a surprise pregnancy while carrying the weight of guilt for her friends still trying.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are in a reminiscent mood as they cast their minds back to when "innocent" sing-alongs ruled the playground and MSN Messenger was life. Plus, one mum's secret has both the ladies outraged! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soph and Emma are pitch-side and pumped as football fever hits the Secret Mum Club! And they’re not alone... This week, they’re joined by the incredible Charlotte Lynch: footballer, coach, teacher, actor, and all-round wonder woman. She tells us how she kicked off her career, landed her dream CBeebies show Football Fantastics, and why sport is so much more than keeping fit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ladies are throwing their names in the hat to join the Secret Swear Club after one listener reveals a genius (and slightly unhinged) new tradition to swerve their child's judgmental side-eye. Meanwhile, Dottie’s been yelling about itchy legs in the middle of Sainsbury’s, and one listener’s caught in a parenting pickle with their sister.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.