The Juggling Act

Hey Jugglers, during this stressful time we need all the help we can get to navigate our relationships with our partners and our ex-partners. Former olympian and all-round legend Lisa Curry swung by the studio to tell us her secrets for co-parenting with her ex-husband Grant Kenny. Plus, are reality shows REALLY rotting our brains?  

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Have you been asked to work reduced hours or been stood down? Alison Dutton from Labour Pains Legal joins us to let us know what our rights are at work during these difficult times.  

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If you've started to feel like you're having panic attacks with all this uncertainty in the world, you are not alone. Mine started the first day we were sent home to work, and I'm still getting them. So I reached out to Dr Elise Bialylew for some advice and to find out whether we should hide our stress from our kids.  

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I'm so guilty of rushing from one thing to the next (pre-pandemic) and feeling like I never got to see my kids! But now, self-isolating with them, I've discovered how nice it is to slow down and spend some quality time with them. In today's episode, other mums share the things they've been doing with their kids and the jobs they've finally got around to tackling!  

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If you're wondering whether you can have a pupil free day yet, this episode is for you. If you're just winging it and popping your kid's in front of the TV or have a full schedule of learning organised, I've got some tips to help you nail homeschooling.  

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Today on The Juggling Act we're asking how you've been talking to your kids about Covid-19. Are you totally open with them, or trying to shelter them - as much as you can? We get some advice from the experts plus ask some adorable kids what they think is happening right now. It will bring some sunshine to a pretty bleak moment in history.  

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Today on The Juggling Act we're talking about adjusting to life working from home. We all thought it was going to be temporary but now it looks like we're in it for the long haul, so how can we work most effectively? Mel got some great advice from fellow working mummas (including how to avoid the fridge) and shares her own experience - straight from the kitchen table.  

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Hey Jugglers! Is your little one the kind of kid who turns their nose up at everything? You're far from alone there. But are fussy eaters 'our fault' or are they just born that way? Celebrity chef and author Annabel Karmel pops in to tell us her secret solutions to the problem. Plus Mel and Nina debate about whether we have to go along with another parents white lies or if their lies are their responsibility. Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Nina Young filling in for 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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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Hey Jugglers it's all anyone is talking about, so let's talk about it. We weren't immune to the Coronavirus madness that has hit everyone this week. One of our hosts, Sarah, as well as most of the Fitzy and Wippa news team spent the week in isolation after a virus scare, but thankfully they are all fine. Our producer Nina stepped in to host and she and Mel talked about parenting through scary times and our fears that our kids are missing out on an age of innocence. We also had Sky News reader Jaynie Seal stop by to talk about how she juggles her busy job while raising her kids as a single mum, and she does it all without COFFEE! how? Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Nina Young filling in for 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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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Jugglers, too often we fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other people online. this week our guest is Marcia Leone, AKA the Not-so-mumsy mum. Marcia talks about the reality of what is going on behind those perfect pictures and why we need to be honest with our struggles as well as our wins. Pus, We talk to an expert about the pitfalls of dating as a single mum and Mel talks about the difficulty of helping her kids find the right boundaries. 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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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