It’s the final week of the summer holidays, and the ladies are gearing up for the back to school rush! From weatherproofing school bags to an unhinged (but genius!) lunchbox prep hack, mums share their best tips to survive the chaos. Plus, Sophiena and Emma reflect on the whirlwind summer, getting back into routine, and how to ease those first-day nerves.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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