The Juggling Act

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Is your child ready for school? Here's how to tell Aug 22, 2018

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Every year around the country, mums have to face the decision, to send or not to send? If your child's birthday falls in the middle of the year, you might find the decision pretty difficult.This week on we're joined by educator, mum and author ofIs My Child Ready For SchoolKaren Seinor, to chat school readiness.The Juggling Act, Karen shares the signs that your child is not ready, including difficulty separating from their parents and language skills.We also talk to Kylie Ostle from Mum Society about what it was like to be made redundant on maternity leave, and what she's doing to help other women stand up to workplace discrimination.In the newsMel shares the moment she accidentally crashed a child's birthday party and we ask whether calling girls pretty is more likely to make them insecure about their appearance.Plus, parents from the UK have caused a controversy when they advertised for a personal trainer for their kids. Is it a good idea to get ahead of fitness problems? Or a recipe for an unhealthy relationship with their bodies?Show notesYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Karen Seinor and Kylie Ostle.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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The embarrassing questions we asked as new mums Aug 15, 2018

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Being a new mum is a steep learning curve that no amount of baby books or unsolicited advice from random strangers can prepare you for. So looking back, as CPR Kids founder Sarah Hunstead can tell you, we all had some pretty embarrassing questions.On the podcast this week Sarah chats with the team about the time she was convinced her baby had worms in her poo and the graphic Googling that ensured.We also hear from Kelly Cull from Expedia about how to save money while travelling with kids in tow. It’s never too early to start planning your summer holidays.instagramIn the newsThe team also chat about a new study that revealed first-born children are more socially and emotionally available. Cassie, who's raising three kids, understandably has some thoughts, and not all of them are positive.Meanwhile, Giles has a Christmas decoration rant, after experts reveal we should be putting our trees early this year.Mel also asks for advice after a bout of tough questions from her kids. What are you supposed to say when your five-year-old asks the options we have when we die?
Show notesYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Sarah Hunstead and Kelly Cull.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial Click hereBrought to you by Children’s Panadol, helping new mums through the first five years of parenthood. to find out more.

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Why Nova's Sarah McGilvray ditched her mother's group (and is so happy she did!) Aug 08, 2018

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Expecting mums are often warned they might not bond with their babies straight away. But Sarah McGilvray wasn't prepared for the opposite to happen.This week, the Nova brekkie host shares why she was convinced her son hated her for the first few months of his life.Plus, she reveals the moment she decided it was time to ditch her mother's group.The team also chat with NRL star Mitch Aubusson on how life has changed since becoming a dad. Mitch is the star of the Sydney Roosters who run the Steggles Roosters Charity Nest, which has raised over $6.5 million for Australian Children's Charities,For every margin point the Roosters win by, Steggles donates $1000 and the Roosters donate $250 to the Steggles Roosters Charity Nest, which supports Lifestart, Children's Hospital Foundation Queensland, Children's Cancer Institute Australia and the Roosters Outreach program. For more info head to the Roosters websiteinstagramIn celeb news, Jen Aniston has hit back at baby-shamers in an interview for US InStyle. We’re happy that she’s finally had a say but honestly why do we all care so much about women not having children?Speaking of unsolicited opinions, Cassie is sick of everyone judging The Wiggles divorce. Ending a marriage is hard enough without everyone and their mother is jumping in online. Although we do have to admit some of the comments are pretty hilarious.SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Sarah McGilvray and Mitch Aubusson.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial.

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Lindy Klim on the reason she was scared to leave her marriage Aug 01, 2018

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This week we are joined by the amazing Lindy Klim. The mum-of-four and fashion designer opened up on her fears about finding love as a single mum, the stress of co-parenting and why she hated her mothers group.Plus, organ donation, it’s something that most of us don’t like to think too much about. But every day, hundreds of Australian’s are waking up, wondering if this might be the day they get the news that their life-saving donation is coming.Belinda Hanly, a mum from Sydney, shares her story about the miracle donation that saved her son's life. And, The atmosphere in delivery rooms can be tense and terrifying for soon-to-be parents. But not all dads know the right thing to say in that situation, have a listen to some of the clangers men have dropped in the delivery room!SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Lindy Klim and Belinda Hanly.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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Lauren Patterson AKA Mad Max Mum on how her daughter saved her live Jul 25, 2018

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This week we’re joined by Lauren Patterson who is the mum-of-two behind Mad Max Mum. She opens up to us about how her daughter saved her life and the battle she faced with postnatal depression after the birth of both her babies. Lauren and Mel also share why co-parenting can sometimes be pretty sh*t.Plus, should you lick your newborn after giving birth? Some mums do, but Cassie says it's just not hygienic for anyone involved.And, do you know how to spot the symptoms of the most common daycare bugs? Dr Sam Hay is here to help and offer his advice for stopping the inevitable spread of germs this winter.SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Dr Sam Hay and Lauren Patterson.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Masterchef's Aaron Harvie wants dads to step up in the kitchen Jul 18, 2018

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You probably want to pay attention when someone who's cooked for some of Australia's best chefs offers you culinary advice. Especially when what he's saying makes so much sense.I mean, it's 2018, it's more than time for dads to step up in the kitchen department. Especially, as Aaron Harvie points out, it can have such a huge impact on our kids' attitudes toward food.And save you time and money.Give the vino a missIf you're tempted to indulge in a few glasses while dad's busy in the kitchen, Annaliese Dent has other ideas. The co-host of the Queen Sesh shares why it's important for mums to give wine o'clock a miss.Plus, the team chat baby names and exes. Would you care if your child shared the name of your partner's ex? Are there certain names that are just off limits? Is this a discussion that people are actually having in their relationships?And speaking of relationships, it turns out the secret to making it work long term might be louder (and smellier) than you'd think.SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guests Adele Barbaro (aka The Real Mumma) and Giles Hardie. Our huge thanksto Aaron Harvie and Annaleise Dent.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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The milestones that make being a mum worth it Jul 11, 2018

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From the outside, motherhood looks pretty rosy. Think of every ad you’ve ever seen of a mum cheering madly at the sidelines or turning around just in time to catch those first shaky steps. Or smiling serenely while serving dinner to her waiting family.Sadly, once you have kids, that idyllic bubble bursts pretty quickly. Instead, you get an onslaught of nappies, projectile vomiting and 4am wake-up calls. Being a mum is often harder than you ever could have expected. But that’s what makes those milestones even greater.On this week’s special episode of the Juggling Act, we talk to mums Bek Day and Melissa Overman about their favourite parts of being a mum and what it felt like to make it through those unexpectedly hard moments.Plus, why we should be offering to make meals for parents of toddlers, not newborns. Get listening!SHOW NOTESYour host is Mel Wilson and our huge thanks to Bek Day and Melissa Overman.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial Click hereBrought to you by Children’s Panadol, helping new mums through the first five years of parenthood. to find out more.

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Yumi Stynes on the life advice you'll probably hate, but need to hear Jul 04, 2018

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As parents, we're used to giving things up - sleep, time, privacy, the list goes on. But Yumi Stynes might just have made the ultimate parenting sacrifice.This week on The Juggling Act, the radio host shares the staple she's given up in the name of getting everything done. Look, we never said that being a parent would be easy.The mum-of-four also dishes up the recipes guaranteed to be winners with the kids. It’s reassuring to know that even a cookbook author struggles to get the kids to eat veggies sometimes.instagramLifting the veil on miscarriageIn other news, Giles weighs in on the Barry Hall controversy and the team chats about why miscarriage is still such a taboo.Also, we offer advice to the mum who wants to go to the principal after her daughter was flashed by another child at school. Would you complain?SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Yumi Stynes.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young with assistance from Madeline Cox.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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial.

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Mister Maker reveals the biggest hazard of his job..and it's not the hot glue gun! Jun 27, 2018

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He's the man in the spotty vest who can turn a paper plate into an epic work of art.Mister Maker joins us this week to reveal the biggest hazard of his job and share the surprising place he keeps his craft. Need an indoor activity to get you through the school holidays?
Resident movie-buff Giles Hardie explains why Hotel Transylvania 3 is a must-see.
And we chat child-free weddings, mum-tums and whether play centres are sanity savers or actual parenting hell.
Tune in!SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Mister Maker (aka Phill Gallagher).This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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Michelle Karavas talks taming toddler tantrums Jun 20, 2018

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This week we're joined by child psychologist Michelle Karavas, who is here to help us teach our kids to to manage their anger.
She's got some great tips to help your hot-tempered little one cool down quick. Plus, we're all guilty of burying our heads in the sands when it comes to uncomfortable issues like refugees and asylum seekers.
It's time to stop hiding from the issue and start listening.
In honour of World Refugee Day, we spoke to Syrian Refugee Joel on what it was like living in a war zone, and her favourite things about finally being in Australia.And Giles has a word of warning for parentings thinking of taking their kids to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
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Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Michelle and Joel.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and 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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