The Juggling Act

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Parenting Editor Nama Winston to talk about the stories that are trending across the news cycle. This week they chat about the word (or words) of the year, the silliest gender reveal to date and whether they've ever regretted having children. They also dive into a prickly problem facing parents in the age of the internet: at what point should you start chatting to your children about pornography? 

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Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules dive into all the best and worst stories from the week that was. They chat about the horrible stories to come out of schoolies this year, how Kimmy K ended up addressing the Balenciaga scandal and the child crimes investigator who has revealed all the things she would never let her kids do. 

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Mel and Fiona are joined this week by Scott Pape to chat about the Barefoot Investor's origin story, the importance of financial counselling and how the hell he's going to keep it all together as he transitions to being the stay-at-home parent for his four kids. Scott also lets us in on a few little secrets and stories from his latest book, Barefoot Kids: Your Epic Money Adventure. 

If you are experiencing financial difficulty, you can speak to a free, independent financial counsellor in your state or territory by calling 1800 007 007. 

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Mel and Fiona are joined by Kidspot editor Charlotte Willis to talk about the stories that are trending across the news cycle. This week they talk about the rules you put in place for your mother-in-law, bringing your kids on your honeymoon and how many Christmas presents is too many? 

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Coming up on today's show, Mel is joined by the fabulous Fiona Falkiner for some hot takes on the best and worst of the news cycle this week. They chat about the liberal senator who thought women wearing trousers qualified as grooming children, the pain of seeing 'heroin chic' returning to public consciousness and Chris Hemsworth's all-too-real revelation about his pre-disposition to Alzheimers.

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Mel, Jules and Nama are joined this week by Casey, a mum who had her worst fears realised when her newborn's swollen gland turned out to be something far more sinister.

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Mel and Nama are talking about all the clickiest stories from the week that was, covering the realities of a 'yes' day and diving into loving work more than your children. They also chat about the little girl who brings up erections non-stop (yes, you read that right) and the dad who went behind his co-parent's back and told their five-year-old that Santa wasn't real.

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Coming up on today's show, Mel is joined by the lovely Nama Winston to talk about all the latest and greatest in the news cycle this week. They talk about all the tea spilled in Jennifer Anniston's Allure interview, a mum on TikTok who has been a little too honest about her thoughts on motherhood and the horrifying lengths some parents go to so they can have 'beautiful' children.

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Mel, Jules and Nina are joined behind the mic by Ann Maree to talk about the death of her son Xavier, grief literacy in Australia and how she dealt with such a traumatic loss. She’s also her to chat about the Rainbow Baby Project, an incredible programme that’s offering support to bereaved families who are hoping to have another child. 

This episode will discuss pregnancy and infant loss, so please listen with care. 

For support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14

To learn more about the Rainbow Baby Project, head to mymidwives.com.au/rainbow-baby-project  

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Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot editor Charlotte Willis to talk about the stories that are trending across the news cycle. This week they talk about the mum who managed to hide her pregnancy from everyone apart from TikTok, an election promise to trial free lunches in Victorian public schools and the Danish babies that are being left to nap alone in the cold. They also chat about a primary school mum’s unconventional approach to teaching her children about stranger danger. 

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Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read. 

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