The Juggling Act

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Weekly Catch Up Aug 29, 2020

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This week, Sarah and I talked about why we get Imposter Syndrome when we start a new role. We’re joined by dad-of-three and all-round Juggling Act fav Jimmy Rees on how his little family is managing during lockdown (yup it involves lots of silly videos and his wife is not impressed…) Former Bachelor winner Snezana Wood calls in and opens up about how her life behind closed doors is VERY different to Instagram. Dr Addie from Smiling Mind is here to help us identify anxiety in our kids, and Sarah wants to know if she should stop co-sleeping with her toddler.

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I’ve started co-sleeping with my toddler and don’t know how to stop Aug 27, 2020

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Co-sleeping, it's often one of those things you think you'll never do PK (pre-kids), but then end up doing at some stage. Sarah has started sleeping in the same bed as her toddler, because it's just easier to get him to sleep - and stay asleep! So does it really matter, or should she find a way to stop?

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The signs to watch for with your kids and their mental health Aug 26, 2020

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This year has been rough on everyone, but particularly our kids. Bushfires, a global pandemic, homeschooling, lockdown… and no end in sight. As a result, Smiling Mind - who help provide support and advice around children’s mental health - have been inundated with requests from teachers, parents and carers throughout COVID-19 on what they can do to help. We're joined by Smiling Mind CEO and Clinical Psychologist Dr Addie Wootten to share more about how to support our kids.

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Snezana Wood on how their family life is far from Insta perfect Aug 25, 2020

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Bachelor success story Snez and Sam Wood have now been in lockdown with three kids – twice. But if there socials and workout videos are anything to go by, they’re having the time of their lives – as always! Snez joins us and admits that Instagram is far from their reality and opens up about the joys and challenges of having three girls.

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Jimmy Rees' sanity saver during the second-phase of lockdown Aug 24, 2020

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Jimmy Giggle is one of our favourite guests on The Juggling Act, so I thought it was high time we checked back in with him to see how he’s managing in Melbourne with three small boys during Covid. He’s been churning out hilarious videos on Tik Tok and Instagram, reminding us all that we’re not alone on this crazy parenting journey - including one of my favourites about the things parents say, but actually mean. #relatable

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Why do we get Imposter Syndrome when we start a new role? Aug 23, 2020

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With the recent Covid restructuring at my workplace, I was moved under a new manager. She gave me my first big project, and I was so stressed that she was going to suddenly discover that I sucked at my job and was a total fraud! Classic Imposter Syndrome, doubting myself even though I'd been in the job for more than four years. So why do we get it and how can we stop?

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Weekly Catch Up Aug 22, 2020

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This week, we chatted about whether you can ever ‘own’ a baby name? We’re joined by a mum who outsourced someone to homeschool her kids so she could keep working… Googlebox star Isabelle Silbury calls in to share her gorgeous engagement news and shares her advice on introducing kids to a new partner… Dr Sam Hay is in the studio with some tips on dealing with sensitive, itchy skin in kids (winter be gone!) And Sarah needs some toilet training advice (for her toddler, not her. Unless it’s an ‘asking for a friend’ type situation…)

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How and when should you start toilet training? Aug 20, 2020

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Toilet training your first child can be an overwhelming task. What age should you start? How do you know if they are ready? How do you do it? What about overnight? It's a lot for you to get your head around as a parent, let alone your child. Join Mel and Sarah as they share their experiences - what worked, what didn't and when they started.

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Dr Sam on treating your child’s dry, itchy skin Aug 19, 2020

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Hand sanitiser has become one of those things we don’t leave the house with… keys, wallet, phone, sanitiser. Good to go! But man it can be drying on your skin in winter (especially our little ones) and with the frequency we’re using it. Winter is a tough time on kid’s sensitive skin in general. Heating, warm baths, it’s all an itchy recipe for disaster. Dr Sam Hay joins us for a chat and some advice on treating it

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How Isabelle Silbury told her son she was engaged Aug 18, 2020

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Just a few weeks ago, Googlebox star and single mum Isabelle Silbery revealed she was engaged to her new boyfriend Alex after he proposed with a ring his mum gave him when he was 18. After she went through a traumatic breakup late last year, they started dating - but then COVID struck. Instead of putting her new love on hold, she decided to self-isolate with him - after five dates. She joins us to share more about her pandemic love story and how she introduced him to her five-year-old son.

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