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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and...

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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See omnystudio.com/listener...

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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow...

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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See...

Em chats to the hilarious Maddi Bennett about her realistic running diaries and why mums need to make time to move their bodies. Leah brings us a not-so-crap hack, and Em lets loose with a rant; she's angry at parents who let little boys wee everywhere. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See...

In this special bonus episode, Em and Leah sit down with Paediatric Psychologist and co-founder of Toddler Toolkit, Amanda Abel, for some expert advice on how to talk with your kids about the tragic events that occurred in Bondi on the weekend, and how to answer all of their tricky questions.  Remember if you're struggling and need to talk to someone, there's a lot of help out there: Kids Helpline. That's for children and young people aged 5 to 25. It's available 24/7 and the number is:...

Shhhh! Don't tell anyone, this episode has a secret celebrity guest. That's right, Melanie Zanetti, the voice of Bluey's mum, Chilli, has joined us once more to answer some of your burning questions - like what do you do when you absolutely can't be around your in-laws? We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot...

Wackadoo! Melanie Zanetti, the voice of Bluey's mum, Chilli, joins us this week to talk about the special extended Bluey episode that has the world in a spin. She also responds to some wild fan theories and explains how her own mum reminds her of Chilli. Plus, Leah talks about sleep-shopping and Em has a Toblerone hairdressing experience.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More:...

Em and Leah are answering the age-old question: are baby showers and gender reveals self indulgent? They also talk about how to know when you've gone too far when monitoring your kids online, and whether it's okay to let your kids skip the athletics carnival. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer Keen to read...

Winter is coming and a new plague is coming, listen for tips on how to spot RSV in your kids.  Plus, Em isn’t so sure about gentle parenting and finally, how do you know when you’re done having babies?  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer Keen to read the stories mentioned in this episode? Em and Leah...

Em and Leah are diving into stories about sleep today - or more specifically, a lack of. They also offer some advice to a mum who wants a boob job but doesn't have her husband's support, and how to deal with siblings that don't respect each other's things.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See...

Em and Leah talk about motherhood regrets (in a no-shame zone) and when to reach out for support. The gals then discuss the reality of visiting the Easter Show during a #cozzielivs crisis. Leah shares her tips for getting the most out of the show without breaking the bank.  Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Em and Leah try to help a mum who's husband hates being a dad to their four-week-old baby, as well as tackling the tricky business of clingy kids. They also explain how to throw an all-class kids' party without breaking the bank.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Em and Leah chat about the children going viral on social media, and the research that has made them reconsider their own views on so-called 'sharenting'. Plus, Leah runs us through Kmart's best dupes for viral products, and Em shares war stories from her week with a house full of gastro (warning: not for the squeamish!) We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em...

Producer Nina brings Em and Leah some more juicy dilemmas to solve, including a dad who doesn't know how to talk to his daughter about her risqué sense of style and the family who've found themselves having to talk about *the talk* far earlier than planned.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See...

Em gets into a bit of an altercation with a grumpy fellow traveller on the plane after her child kicked his seat. Leah is done with cancel culture after they came for Mary Poppins. Plus, need a cure for bottle refusal? Leah has a weird one (also some expert advice). We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em and Leah: @emblatchford_kidspot @leahgoulis_writer See...

In our first #AdviceNeeded episode, Producer Nina brings Em and Leah some listener dilemmas to unpack. They talk about the mum who's husband is refusing to get a vasectomy, how to build relationships at the school gates, and what happens when there are too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to choosing a baby name. We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More: www.kidspot.com.auFollow Em...

Welcome to Mum Club, the first rule is: mum buns are encouraged and leave your judgement at the door.  In our first episode, Leah talks about entering her lazy mum era with pride and campaigns for schools to leave our lunchboxes alone. Em wonders when the guilt of leaving kids for the night goes away and has a parenting win while covered in vomit.  We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: [email protected] and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @kidspot.com.auRead More:...

The first rule of Mum Club is: everyone is welcome. Messy mum bun encouraged and leave your judgement at the door... Join Emily Blatchford and Leah Goulis twice a week for advice, laughs, and moments that will make you say HARD RELATE. Follow Mum Club in your podcast app so you don't miss a thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.