The Juggling Act

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Has the Universe just put us all in the naughty corner? Apr 06, 2020

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At the risk of sounding all 'woo woo', I can't help thinking that this has all happened because we've forgotten to take care of each other AND the planet. That somehow it's the Universe's way of making us check ourselves and to 'try' and remind us what's really important in life. I've also found a poem that's a beautiful reminder to make sure that we continue to take care of the world and ALL the people in it, once this is over.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How our kids are coping with Covid-19 Apr 05, 2020

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How have your kids been coping with this strange situation we find ourselves in? Our routine is a bit out of whack and I've noticed my youngest has become quite clingy? I reached out to some other kids to ask how they're feeling about Covid-19 and got some advice from a psychotherapist on how to talk to them about the big 'C' word.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What to do if you've been 'let go' at work Apr 02, 2020

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Have you been made redundant at work? Or even while you're on maternity leave? I'm joined again by Alison Dutton from Labour Pains Legal to explain what you can do about it and what you're entitled to.

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Lisa Curry shares her secret to successful co-parenting Apr 02, 2020

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Hey Jugglers, during this stressful time we need all the help we can get to navigate our relationships with our partners and our ex-partners. Former olympian and all-round legend Lisa Curry swung by the studio to tell us her secrets for co-parenting with her ex-husband Grant Kenny. Plus, are reality shows REALLY rotting our brains?

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Your legal rights at work Apr 01, 2020

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Have you been asked to work reduced hours or been stood down? Alison Dutton from Labour Pains Legal joins us to let us know what our rights are at work during these difficult times.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Dealing with unfamiliar anxiety Mar 31, 2020

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If you've started to feel like you're having panic attacks with all this uncertainty in the world, you are not alone. Mine started the first day we were sent home to work, and I'm still getting them. So I reached out to Dr Elise Bialylew for some advice and to find out whether we should hide our stress from our kids.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The silver lining to self-isolating with your family Mar 30, 2020

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I'm so guilty of rushing from one thing to the next (pre-pandemic) and feeling like I never got to see my kids! But now, self-isolating with them, I've discovered how nice it is to slow down and spend some quality time with them. In today's episode, other mums share the things they've been doing with their kids and the jobs they've finally got around to tackling!

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Hacks for homeschooling and staying sane Mar 29, 2020

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If you're wondering whether you can have a pupil free day yet, this episode is for you. If you're just winging it and popping your kid's in front of the TV or have a full schedule of learning organised, I've got some tips to help you nail homeschooling.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Talking to kids about the 'C' word Mar 26, 2020

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Today on The Juggling Act we're asking how you've been talking to your kids about Covid-19. Are you totally open with them, or trying to shelter them - as much as you can? We get some advice from the experts plus ask some adorable kids what they think is happening right now. It will bring some sunshine to a pretty bleak moment in history.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Adjusting to working from home Mar 25, 2020

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Today on The Juggling Act we're talking about adjusting to life working from home. We all thought it was going to be temporary but now it looks like we're in it for the long haul, so how can we work most effectively? Mel got some great advice from fellow working mummas (including how to avoid the fridge) and shares her own experience - straight from the kitchen table.

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