The Juggling Act

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Three adults. One toddler. And a 16 hour flight. Aug 29, 2017

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Think travelling with kids is the pits? You're not alone, but spare a thought for Bek who recently flew with her 15-month-old son from Sydney to Canada. It wasn't pretty. Umm, how would you react if your mother asked your hubby if he minds that you don't ‘keep a cleaner house’? This blogger didn't hold back. Plus, paediatric dentist Dr Sarah Raphael tell us exactly why our kids HATE brushing their teeth so much, and has some troubling advice on just how long we should be brushing their teeth for them. HINT: it's well beyond toddlerhood! Oops. What's that kids? You're bored? Let's play a board game! Cassie shares her brilliant tips for how to survive playing board games with kids - without losing your sanity.
Aaaaand we've got another Kidspot parent hack, this time one reader shares her trick for getting the kids out the door on time each day #WINNING

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Your hosts are Bek Day (filling in for Mel Wilson), Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer.
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Roxy Jacenko found a cure for her daughter's fussy eating. Truth! Aug 23, 2017

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Has your kid ever gone through a fussy eating phase? PR Queen, Roxy Jacenko knows this stress all too well as her daughter Pixie refused to eat ANYTHING except rice crackers!

Would you let your child change their name? One boy is so tired of years of school yard taunting that his mum has finally agreed to officially give him a new name.

OK, fess up! Do leave your kids in the car when paying to petrol? Spill your secrets!

Plus, is a trip to the Gold Coast’s theme parks still Australia’s greatest family holiday?

And we’ve got an ironing hack to save your sanity plus LOADS more.

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Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer

Have you got a parenting hack to share with us? Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au

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You CAN have a c-section & be proud of your birth Aug 16, 2017

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Did you feel the pressure to have the 'perfect' birth? We chat toa mum who says her emergency c-section became her dream birth experience. Her candid and uplifting story proves that when the best of birth plans go pear shaped you still can have a positive birth experience. Phew!
HELP! Is 'fat' a naughty word? Should we avoid saying this f-word to protect our kids from a negative body image? Or is this just helicopter parenting gone mad?
Are you heading to the snow this winter with your kids? We've got the goss on what to expect and the snowfield that DOESN'T have alcohol. Quelle horreur!
Plus, how would you feel if your son asked for a butterfly to be painted on his face? One family thought it was unacceptable and now others are saying it's these outdated beliefs that turn young boys into violent men. Do we need to let our boys embrace their feminine side more?
"I HATE YOU!" yep, they're the three little words we don't want to hear and when your child directs them at you, they cut deep. We chat about what it means and how to react when it happens to you.
Feeling sleepy? We've found the calculator that tells you just how much sleep you've lost as a parent, and a crazy new beauty trend to improve your tired, worn-out skin.
Annnnd if you're a tip junkee we've got a great one for you. That's right, we're sharing more brilliant parenting hacks from Kidspot mums to save you time and your sanity each morning. Bring. It. On!
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Toilet etiquette, cheeky boogers & the mum struggle Aug 09, 2017

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Is parenting harder for our generation or were our parents just tougher?! Raising children is challenging and isolating (to say the least!) and can be a massive adjustment. We chat to psychologist, Belinda Williams about her approach to helping new mums adjust to mum life, and why admitting that you're not coping can be So. Hard. To. Do.
Attention mini podcast lovers! We've found the best kid-approved podcasts made especially for children. From story-telling podcasts for when you're too tired to read, to science and current affairs - these might be the alternative to screentime you've been looking for.
Hey lovers, what's the go with marriage after kids? One mum says her relationship has changed so much since having children that she describes it as her ‘second marriage’. HELLO tip junkees, we've got the ultimate parenting hack to get your kids cleaning WITH a smile on their faces. Yes, it is possible.
Plus, what do you do when you accidentally walk out of the supermarket without paying for items stashed in your pram? And fancy boogers wiped on your face as your wake-up call? Mel Wilson has another epic parenting story to tell and it's one of her best yet!
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Should bad soccer moms be sent to the sin bin? Aug 02, 2017

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A father has allegedly coward-punched a 13-year-old boy during his junior soccer match on the Gold Coast. So what's the answer to parents who get fired-up during their kids' sporting matches? Should they be sent to the sin bin and their kids deregistered from the sport?HEY HEY! There's a new performer in town who'll have your kids BURSTING with joy. We chat to the mastermind behind the brand new show Noodlenut, comedian Frank Woodley, and hear about his rather unbelievable encounter with Madonna.Plus, Mel Wilson's rascal kids are at it again, making us all feel better about our kids' crazy antics. A(nother) emergency phone call and a rather awkward playground confrontation topped her list!Planning a family holiday and wondering whether a cruise is all they're cracked up to be? We've got all the highs and lows of cruising with kids.Epic meltdowns! Yep, when do you pander to you children's tantrums and when do you put your foot down?
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Jules Sebastian became a school mum and Life. Got. Hectic. Jul 26, 2017

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Jules Sebastian is a down-to-Earth Sydney mum with two little boys who love scooting in the park and reading books with their dad - who just happens to be Aussie pop star, Guy Sebastian. Jules chats about her transition into becoming a parent of school-aged child, the genius game she uses to teach her boys to read, and what parenting is like when the paparazzi are watching her every move. Plus, parenthood can feel like a baptism of fire some days, which is what happened to Kidspot's Parenting Editor, Bek Day with her 15-month-old son. Two words; eye boogers. GROSS! Attention binge-watchers, it's time to discover the hugely popular streaming series, The Handmaid's Tale. It's chilling and uncomfortable but equally brilliant. And we ask the question; when is too young for kids to stay at home alone.
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Your hosts are Bek Day (filling in for Mel Wilson), Cassie Hamer and Michael Adams.
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Screw brushing your teeth. Just go the beep to sleep. Jul 19, 2017

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Have you ever been so tired that you put your kids to bed without brushing their teeth? Mel Wilson did just that, but it back-fired. Big time! Plus star of The Real Housewives of Sydney, Lisa Oldfield is on the show. The mum of two boys is 41 and would love to give her sons a baby sister, but as we all know, fertility when you're in your 40s is nothing to take for granted. Lisa chats candidly (and hilariously) about IVF, the stigma of egg donation and of course, all the juicy behind-the-scene details of Real Housewives. Plus, are we punishing kids in schools for not wanting to learn about religion ...

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Help! When do I start feeding my baby solids? Jul 12, 2017

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Getting baby to eat can be a challenge at the best of times. So Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue talks us through one of the biggest feeding hurdles - starting baby on solids.

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What does an Autism diagnosis really mean? Jul 05, 2017

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Deb Goldfinch explains why autism diagnosis's are on the rise and what it really means for your family.

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When your kids are addicted to screentime #MummyGuilt Jun 28, 2017

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Kristy Goodwin shares her tips for avoiding tech tantrums and Michael reviews Japan with his tribe.

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