Mum Club

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.

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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: 1800 551800. 

Lifeline, Personal Crisis Hotline, 24/7 Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention Services. Their number is 131114. 

Beyond Blue, also with 24/7 Support, helping Aussies achieve their best possible mental health, 1300 224 636. 

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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?

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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. 

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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.

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You can learn more about how to limit chat on Roblox here, or more generally about cyber safety for children here. 

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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? 

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Em and Leah spoke about how to spot RSV and a handy tip from a nurse to look out for when your child is sick.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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!)

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Em and Leah spoke about how to keep your kids safe online, the very best Kmart dupes, and how to tell the difference between food poisoning and gastro.

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