Mum Club

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for producer Nina to put Em and Leah to the test with your juiciest parenting dilemmas. This week’s lineup: Does spoiling your kids turn them into ungrateful little tyrants? How do you break the news that Santa isn’t real without breaking their hearts? And the ultimate mission—keeping your pregnancy under wraps.

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This week, we explore the cognitive load—have you been carrying it this Christmas? Plus, an incredible story of two families who went through IVF and ended up with each other's babies. Leah shares her honest review of the highly anticipated sequel, Moana 2. And, as always, Em and Leah reveal their wins and fails of the week.

Read: The Cognitive Dimension of Household Labor
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It’s Friday! Which means producer Nina asks Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover when you feel like a third wheel to your partner and your mother-in-law and is the best way to teach kids to do their homework to let them fail. Plus, is sleeping in separate beds a sign your marriage is on the decline and how to navigate the battle of the Nonna’s at Christmas time.

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Happy Wednesday, listeners! With Christmas just around the corner, Em and Leah dive into the intriguing question: What makes someone a "Christmas Bogan"? And as we head into summer, they tackle a hot topic—are bikinis for young kids age-appropriate? Plus, they share the wins and fails of their week.

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It’s Friday and producer Nina is back to ask Em and Leah the most interesting parenting dilemmas sent into Mum Club. This week, they cover the new obsession amongst young kids to track their protein intake, how to gently teach kids the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships and the most practical way to delegate the mental load with your husband. Plus, Em gives her most passionate answer regarding paying babysitters.

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Do you remember Omegle, the chatroom open to anyone—including children? Em and Leah go undercover to explore the darker side of this platform and report back. They also dive into topics like young children’s obsession with skincare, whether we can be too involved in our kids’ friendship choices, and share their parenting wins and fails of the week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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