The Juggling Act

This week we're joined by the lovely Sarah Boulazeris and the personal trainer opens up about the excitement of preparing to have her first baby with model and former footballer, Kris Smith. The little one who's due in December is Smith's second child, his first is Ethan who Smith shares custody of with his former partner Dannii Minogue. Sarah chats about accepting how her body is changing and how her routine has changed with impending motherhood. Plus, how would you react if your child told you they were gay? October 11 is national coming out day and one of our own Kidspot writers, Madeline Cox sat down with the team to share her own coming out story and offer up some advice for any parents who might be facing the same situation. SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Justine Clarke.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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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Today we’re joined by doula and former model Imogen Bailey who tells us all about the incredible things that can happen when women come together, and why she's started leading 'women's circles.'And, one very brave family shared the reality of what it's like to have a child facing cancer. ittle Harper's story had all of us in tears and we're so honoured to help the Kelly Family spread the word about the Leukaemia Foundation Light the Night event.SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Justine Clarke.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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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This week, we’re joined by author and mum of two Amy Molloy, who shares her heartbreaking story of losing her husband just three weeks after they married – when she was only 23. But Amy isn't letting this tragedy be the defining story of her life, she' growing and healing and is here to share her knowledge. Plus, can everyone please stop mum-shaming Mel? She's had more than enough, and Cassie tells us she's ready to expand her family... Well, kind of. SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Justine Clarke.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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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This week we're joined by the divine Justine Clarke, who talks staying silly, watching her kids grow up and how children react when they see her in real life…Mel also shares what life is like in toilet training hell and Cassie tells us how she's back from holidays with the kids - and is ready to take a holiday to recover.In the newsParents with children at Burrowes State School in QLD received an email last week which has left a bad taste in their mouths.New school principal has informed parents that as of term 4 – if they drop their kids at school before 8.30am – they must pay for the on-site before school care program which costs upwards of $2.60 per child.Some parents are outraged saying they can’t afford to pay up to $100 a month extra for half an hour. Mel thinks it's fair, Cassie isn't so sure!And, one couple from Belfast has got people talking with their very unique sleep setup.They’ve fashioned a 5.5-metre long bed that is long enough to comfortably fit the two parents and all of their four children, aged 11 to 5.Genius idea? Or total madness. Let us know what you think!SHOW NOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Justine Clarke.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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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On a very special episode of The Juggling Act, we're joined by health and wellness expert and founder of TIFFXO, Tiff Hall. Also with us is the fabulous Olivia White who blogs at House of White. The ladies are here to get real about motherhood, the good, the bad and the ugly. The first five years of motherhood are all about surviving the trenches, celebrating milestones and worrying way too much!Tiff shares how her professional comedian husband Ed Kavalee was the one to win her son Arnold's first smiles, but on Father's Day, she was the one to be rewarded with his first word - mum!Olivia shares how her second child taught her patience and the knowledge that all children develop at their own pace.The ladies share not only their children's milestones, but their own milestones as new mums, (and no we're not talking that first poo - that’s a whole stand alone ep), more like the first time you leave the house without your baby and you feel like you're missing a part of yourself, or the first time you get to sleep more than four hours at a time (just kidding, that never happens!). This week's episode is brought to you by Children’s Panadol, which is also helping new mums through the first five years of parenthood.Show notesYour host this week was Mel Wilson with special guests Tiff Hall and Olivia White. 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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial.  

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This week on The Juggling Act, Mel is about to embark on toilet training her toddler. She's armed with a tonne of prizes and a mountain of spare undies, but she has a feeling she's going to face a battle.We're also joined by the Real Mumma, Adele Barbaro, who keeps it real, sharing her honest and raw insights into parenthood with her many followers on Facebook and Instagram.Adele shares her story of infertility, IVF success and how she and her partner ended up falling pregnant naturally with her second child, just after she started a new job!Plus, do you know how to talk to your kids about stranger danger? Former police officer and author Kate Power is here to share her tips for child safety week.Kate is the author of the incredibly popular and very useful book, and she's on the show this week to talk about her fabulous new book, My Underpants RuleMy Tricky EYE-SPY!. Kate shares her tips and tricks for teaching your kids about stranger danger, and it all starts with a very fun rhyme!  

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If you happened to catch mum-of-two Jules Sebastian recently posing with her husband Guy for Men's Health Magazine, I bet you couldn't help but notice that she looked incredibly buff.But, when Jules sat down with the Juggling Act this week, she was quick to tell us that her recent fitness journey did not come easily. First she had to find the motivation to put down the chocolate and put in the hard work for six days a week for eight weeks straight. She talked Mel through her plans to maintain her new bod and the common hurdles mums face in staying fit.instagramPlus, are you freaking out about when and how to buy a family home? We’re joined by star Veronica Morgan to help us deal with some of the biggest obstacles.Location, Location, LocationIn the newsA Mum-of-four has admitted to forgetting her daughter's name after changing it three times. She reckons she got it right with her first three children and attributes some of that to luck . . Her mum believes that it's perfectly fine to change your child's name until they start school, but our team doesn't agree.And, A NSW mum of three has opened about the heartbreaking decision to not tell her five-year-old son that he’s dying. Joshua will be lucky to be alive this time next year - but he has no idea. He has a rare form of soft tissue cancer which aggressively attacks his liver, with all treatment options exhausted and doctors admitting defeat in March this year. What would you do in this situation?Show notesYour host this week was Mel Wilson with special guests Giles Hardie and Emily Blatchford. Our huge thanks to Jules Sebastian and Veronica Morgan.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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocialClick 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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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 [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial.  

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