Mum Club

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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...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?

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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. 

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Keen to read the stories mentioned in this episode? 

You can read Kidspot's viral story about the mum who brought an iPad to the pub here.

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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. 

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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. 

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