The Juggling Act

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Are fussy eaters born or made? Mar 25, 2020

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Hey Jugglers! Is your little one the kind of kid who turns their nose up at everything? You're far from alone there. But are fussy eaters 'our fault' or are they just born that way? Celebrity chef and author Annabel Karmel pops in to tell us her secret solutions to the problem. Plus Mel and Nina debate about whether we have to go along with another parents white lies or if their lies are their responsibility. Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Nina Young filling in for Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Parenting through scary times Mar 18, 2020

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Hey Jugglers it's all anyone is talking about, so let's talk about it. We weren't immune to the Coronavirus madness that has hit everyone this week. One of our hosts, Sarah, as well as most of the Fitzy and Wippa news team spent the week in isolation after a virus scare, but thankfully they are all fine. Our producer Nina stepped in to host and she and Mel talked about parenting through scary times and our fears that our kids are missing out on an age of innocence. We also had Sky News reader Jaynie Seal stop by to talk about how she juggles her busy job while raising her kids as a single mum, and she does it all without COFFEE! how? Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Nina Young filling in for Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Marcia Leone on the truth behind perfect online lives Mar 10, 2020

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Jugglers, too often we fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other people online. this week our guest is Marcia Leone, AKA the Not-so-mumsy mum. Marcia talks about the reality of what is going on behind those perfect pictures and why we need to be honest with our struggles as well as our wins. Pus, We talk to an expert about the pitfalls of dating as a single mum and Mel talks about the difficulty of helping her kids find the right boundaries. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Jimmy Giggle reflects on his family's scariest moment Mar 03, 2020

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We all owe Jimmy Rees, AKA Jimmy Giggle, a debt of gratitude for providing ten years worth of babysitting as the host of Giggle and Hoot. Now, Jimmy is hanging up his pyjamas and taking his show on the road. He stopped by to tell us about his favourite memories, his plans for the future, and how he's feeling a year after near tragedy struck his family and left his 7 week old son fighting for life. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Megan Gale on the dangerous message we need to stop sending working mums Feb 25, 2020

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Hey Jugglers! Ever feel like the balancing act that is working parent life is a bit close to falling down? You're not alone! This week we're joined by the gorgeous Megan Gale who tells us how she uses mindfulness to get through chaotic moments, and the one message she would like us to stop sending to working mums. Plus, have you been hit by nits yet? Dr Sam joins us for the lowdown on eradicating them, and Mel shares her own mortifying nits moment. It involves being on TV... Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Jess Rowe wants you to stop trying to have it all Feb 18, 2020

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Jugglers, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be the best partner, the model employee and the perfect parent. But here's the secret: you'll never be perfect, so stop being down on yourself and try to enjoy the chaos of imperfection. This week we're joined by the amazing Jess Rowe who tells us how she embraced imperfection and What life is like two years after walking away from her full time television job. Plus, how do you know when it's time to walk away from a toxic family member? Psychologist Belinda Williams joins us to talk through it. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Tracy Bevan shares her darkest moments of parenting Feb 11, 2020

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Hey Jugglers, we all know that this motherhood gig ain't easy. The fabulous Tracey Bevan stopped by this week to talk about her work with the McGrath foundation and shared with us about her struggles with post natal depression and how she overcame it. She also talked about how she makes co-parenting with her ex work, and how she's even friends with the new girlfriend! Plus, we talk role models and help a listener out on an awkward question. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Is it time for you to quit your day job? Feb 05, 2020

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Jugglers, we all dream of packing up our desks, putting in our notice and running off to follow our dreams. But what is it like to actually quit without the safety net of a new stable job? We sat down with the lovely Cathrine Mahoney, host of the new podcast, 'So, I quit my day job' and heard the unfiltered truth about starting over. Plus, Belinda Williams, psychologist at The Bumpy Road, gives her advice on how to keep you cool and avoid yelling at your kids. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Kayla Itsines on the shock of her post-baby body Jan 29, 2020

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Hey Jugglers! This week we were lucky enough to be joined by the incredibly Kayla Itsines who found time in between managing her fitness empire and social media stardom to have a baby. Kayla shares with us what it was like for the "queen of abs" to face the realities of her new body and how she learned to adjust and adapt. Plus are you living paycheque to paycheque? We check in with our favourite money guru, Canna Campbell, to find out the basics on learning to save and budget. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Tammin Sursok wants you to start scheduling sex Jan 22, 2020

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Welcome back Jugglers! We're feeling that 2020 flavour and we're ready for another year of great shows. We're kicking things off with a visit from the always exciting, Tammin Sursok. Tammin talks about struggling as a new mum, the stigma around taking medication for depression and why romance doesn't "just happen" in relationships. Plus, we're talking innapropriate children's gifts and what to do if your child is having toilet troubles. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editor@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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