The Juggling Act

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Talitha Cummins wants us to stop glorifying mummy wine time Dec 18, 2019

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Are you guilty of glancing at the clock and calculating whether it's too early for a wine? Plenty of parents are. In fact 'mummy wine time is big in Australian culture, as the thousands of memes and Facebook groups dedicated to the subject prove. Talitha Cummins wants us all to stop normalising the mum drinking culture and take stock of our drinking habits. Plus, our listener question this week is all about sex... or lack thereof. What do you do when you're too tired to get in the mood and your partner just can't understand? We sat down with psychologist Belinda Williams from The Bumpy Road to discuss. 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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When getting fired is exactly what you needed to succeed Dec 11, 2019

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We're all taught that losing your job is a sign of failure, but what if it isn't? What if it turns out to be exactly the shot of motivation you need to turn your life around and start winning. That's exactly what happened to Natasha Stewart, who joins us this week to tell us how getting fired was a blessing in disguise. Plus, Sarah has a neighbour problem that she doesn't know how to solve, and Mel gets the low-down on the benefits of the endless childcare plagues from Dr Sam. 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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Kids playing favourites and mums building empires (and sleep-walking) Dec 04, 2019

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Ever feel like you're sleepwalking through life? Mel does, in fact she sleep walks quite often! Yikes. Plus, an expert tells us what to do if your child starts playing favourites, and we sit down with the fabulous Alex Fevola who tells us how she built her business empire from home with small children. 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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Putting a toddler on a diet? Really? Nov 26, 2019

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Well. This week has been a bit of a doozy. Sarah is still raging after a doctor suggested her toddler was overweight! What would you do? Plus, we're joined by the incredible Tina Bruce, an author who battled an opioid addiction after a traumatic birth. And, when You're in a financial crisis, what steps should you take to dig your way out? We speak to financial expert Canna Campbell to get her advice. 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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Why is it so hard to stop yelling at our kids? Nov 19, 2019

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This week, we've been yelling. That's it, just yelling. How do you stop? Let's talk about it. Plus, Ada Nicodemou stops by to talk about where she sees her Home and Away career going and how she let go of perfection in parenting. And, are employers allowed to lookover you for promotions because you're a parent? We speak to a lawyer to find out. Your 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.
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Resilience and school friendships - when should we step in for our kids? Nov 13, 2019

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This week we help out a listener facing a dilemma with her son who doesn't want to go to school. Mel and Sarah debate about when how far parents should go intervening in our kids social lives if they're having problems. Plus, the lovely Matt Shirvington joins us to talk F45, secondary infertility and the secret to a long lasting marriage. Your 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.
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Ever wanted to quit your job and take off travelling with your family? Nov 06, 2019

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Who hasn't dreamt of quitting their 9-5 grind and jetting off on a round the world trip. It seems to good to be true, but Author Evie Farrell and her daughter made it happen. Hear how she did it and how it's working out for her in this week's ep. Plus, when does being thrifty turn into being a tight-arse? And Mel puts on her judgy pants about taking kids out at night, what do you reckon?
Your 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.
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Sally Obermeder isn't going to stop sharing the negative parts of her life Oct 30, 2019

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Social media often only shows us the positive parts of life, but as parents, are we letting each other down by not being more honest? This week we're joined by Sally Obermeder and her sister Maha, who tell us why they are open about all parts of their lives. Plus: We talk to an expert about how to organise your schedules when you're having trouble co-parenting with an ex, and Sarah talks about in-law insecurity.Your 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.
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Tough love parenting: Are we letting our kids down by being too soft? Oct 23, 2019

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This week we're joined by our fabulous new co-host Sarah McGilvray and we talk everything from our fears about work shelf life, to whether or not you should 'dose and drop' at Daycare. The wonderful Ryan Fitzgerald (AKA) Fitzy also stopped by to talk about tough love parenting, mentors and the lessons he learnt from his own dad.Your 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.
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Libby Babet is here to help us find time for fitness (yes even you) Oct 09, 2019

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Let's face it, some days we don't have time for a shower, let alone a few burpees and lunges, but former Biggest Loser trainer, Libby Babet stopped by the studio to tell us about how she makes time for fitness as a new working mum and how you can too. Hint: It's about priorities and saying goodbye to things that don't matter. Plus, Mel and Sarah talk about death, school choices and separation anxiety - it's a big ep, so dive in and join us.
Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah Harris.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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