The Juggling Act

Michael Parker is an author and Principal of one of Sydney’s top boy's schools. His book 'Talk with your kids about things that matter' has just been updated after ten years and the types of conversations that we need to have with our kids have really moved on in that time - think social media, pandemics, consent… heavy stuff.  Speaking of big conversations, Mel's son has said three words she never thought she’d hear from him. And Laura Mazza dishes advice on talking to relatives about consent and kissing kids.

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Today’s guest has had her small business completely wiped out during the pandemic. Kylie Ostle is the founder of Mum Society - live events for mums with amazing speakers. But it all ground to a halt when Covid hit. She joins us to talk about the impact it’s had on her career and her family. Speaking of getting back up when you’ve been knocked down, Jules and Mel have fallen down a Will Smith rabbit hole after watching his inspirational chat with Oprah. And Lauren Patterson shares why doing the same workout can be more beneficial.

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Today we’re talking with best-selling author Monica McInerney who has turned her hand to writing a kid’s book. She opens up about being stuck in Australia during lockdown and why kids are the toughest critics. Mel has been thinking about whether chemistry or compatibility is more important in a partner and Jules reveals the moment she knew Cam was 'the one'. While travel expert Evie Farrell reveals the scams we need to be aware of when travelling with our families.

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by radio host and new mum Ash London whose little man came three weeks early. She ended up recording links for her new podcast as she was rushing out the door to the hospital - preparing for multi-taking mum mode already! As Mel records with a mild hangover from half a bottle of wine at dinner with a friend last night, it got her thinking about alcohol and kids - do you let your kids see you drink? And Laura Mazza joins us with a controversial advice needed question about a teenage boy who uses TCH.

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Kidspot is running a conception campaign all throughout November called Two Tiny Lines. So each Monday we are joined by a high profile mum who will share their fertility journey with us. Amy Campbell is a business owner and social influencer who spent 7.5 years trying to have a baby and is not pregnant with number 2 from one of her first egg retrievals! Amy runs a business called Bridal Bar, and it got Mel and Jules thinking about that juggle and whether working mums can ever have it all. Lauren Patterson is also with us and has some brilliant tips to help you exercise when you’re absolutely knackered.

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Today we’re chatting with Professor Catherine Crock from the Royal Children’s hospital about the importance of kindness in our medical system. The stories she tells about the abuse staff cop - particularly from scared parents - is horrifying. Evie Farrell shares how we all need to do a covid clean-up when it comes to our travel. And we've got a fun one for a Friday, the weird things your parents told you that you believed until you were an adult.

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In today’s episode we’re joined by a first-time mum who opens up about the awkward, lovely and often perplexing world of postpartum...oh the strange things that happen to your body! The massive pads, the leaky boobs, the postpartum poo. Mel and Jules get real about their girl tribe and how that has changed over the years. While Laura Mazza is back with a juicy advice needed question about a partner who won't stop watching porn.

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Kidspot is running a conception campaign all throughout November called Two Tiny Lines, so each Monday we will be joined by a high profile mum who will share their fertility journey with us. This week we're joined by podcast host Zoe Marshall who struggled with stage four endometriosis before finally falling pregnant for the first time. Lauren Patterson joins us to talk about how to overcome toxic positivity, and Mel and Jules share their fears about daycare and schools opening back up.

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