The Juggling Act

This week fitness guru Steve 'Commando' Willis explains how the last 18 years of dad life have changed him for the better. We wanted to know how he juggles four kids under 18 and he reveals the best ways to keep your kids fit and active. Meanwhile, Cassie explains why she was forced to call a family meeting and Giles shares the hilarious way he caught up with his son after an overseas trip. Would you leave your toddler alone so you could have a nap? One mum says it's just not on.Plus, the team chat annoying neighbours and why school holidays can be so damn expensive.  SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Steve 'Commando' Willis   

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It's just one week ​until the 2018 school year kicks off. But before you freak out, listen up! In this episode​ of​ The Juggling Act​, the​ team chat to four incredible mums who will help you ​navigate ​the chaos of uniforms, lunchboxes and back-to-school nerves. Veteran teacher Caroline Doolub explains how to best prepare your kids for the transition to big school. While Maraya Bell of Stuff Mums Like has the lowdown on routines, screens and  getting them out the door on time. Psychologist Tawna Tourle ​has some great tips on how to tackle schoolyard bullying and get through the first-day tears. And The Healthy Mummy Rhian Allen shares tips for making lunches your kids will actually eat. Plus, the crew discuss the best way to teach kids about money and ask: What has becoming a parent taught you about yourself? SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our big thanks to Caroline Doolub, Tawna Tourle, Rhian Allen and Maraya Bell   

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The poddy crew is back​ for another year of parenting hails and fails​!  ​This week​ they're joined by the inspirational Julia Hasche​ from Single Mother Survival Guide​, who shares her tips for tackling life as a single mum.In news this week, researchers have concluded that baby brain is REAL.​ Thanks science, but we didn't need a study to prove that one. Just ask Mel Wilson who nearly burnt down her house at ​8 months pregnant! Ever been stuck next to a newborn on a flight? One ​woman explains why bubs are the best travel companions ever.Plus, the team chat vasectomies, fur babies and​ Mel reveals her son's all time favourite book     

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Grab your Christmas leftovers and get ready to relive The Juggling Act's most inspirational, hilarious and ahhh, memorable, moments!  From chicken-poxed vaginas to brutally honest mum moments, the poddy crew reminisce on the best of the year that was.  The team will be back in 2018 with even more good stuff to help you through this insane little journey called parenting. Until then, have a chilled-out summer and a wine-filled New Year! Over and out!   

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GULP! The first day of school is approaching and Mel is more nervous than her daughter. So, Giles and Cassie share some primary-school-parent wisdom! They are joined by model and mum-of-three Alison Brahe who opens up about her traumatic third birth and reveals even she has post-baby-body hang-ups!  Do you drink in front of your kids? One mum has had enough of 'mandatory' drinking and says it's completely inappropriate.  And a dad has sent an angry letter to his daughter's school. Tune in to find out what has got him so irate.  Plus, the crew share their thoughts on the animated adventure Paddington 2. It's a bear-y lovely family film (see what we did there?!) SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto the gorgeous Alison Brahe. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.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 to hear? We'd love 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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The fabulous Tracey Spicer joins The Juggling Act crew to chat about raising strong girls (and boys!) and how she's fighting to stop sexual harassment in the workplace.  This week, Mel learns about the 'golden handshake', Cassie wonders if $40 is too much for a kid's dance concert (Hint: it definitely is!) and Giles explains what The Rock has to do with good parenting.  Who yells the most in your house, Mum or Dad? A new study claims to have the answer.  And would you pull a family sickie? Find out why one mum is making it an annual event!  Plus, It's peak family film season and the team have the verdict on the new animated movie Ferdinand.  SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto the wonderful Tracey Spicer. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.Before you go, we've got a little favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or your podcast app. Pretty please   

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Business woman, author and former sports reporter Lee Watson joins us to chat about how she keeps her kids active. The ​mum-of-two with Aussie cricket legend Shane Watson, also opens up about how the​y ​​​create special ​childhood ​memories ​with their brood.  Weird or genius: Mel Wilson's mum swears by Windex for bee stings. So do you have ​any strange at-home remedies?In news this week, Jessica Simpson has been mum-shamed, again. This time it's over letting her daughter play with make up.Are pen licenses putting too much pressure on our kids? One mum says they should be scrapped! And from water parks to open air cinemas, The Juggling Act crew share their all time favourite summer holiday pastimes​. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson​ and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie​ and our huge thanksto Lee Watson. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.Before you go, we've got a little favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or your podcast app. Pretty please   

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This week we're joined by the hilarious Shaun Micallef, who opens up about raising three boys and how he ended up in comedy. He ​also ​gives us all the details about his beautiful new ​children's ​book Tales From A Tall Forrest.Meanwhile, Mel Wilson discovers she's got a toe nail biter on her hands, Cassie celebrates the end of preschool fees FOREVER and Giles reveals his two-year-old is obsessed with McDonald's...but not for the reason you think! Are ​we putting too much pressure on our kids? A new report claims anxiety is​​​​ hitting our kids harder than ever.And one mum has shared her anger over a Saturday night work Christmas party. The poddy crew weigh in on whether work stuff should be strictly Monday-Friday. Get the tissues ready! We review Julia Roberts' ugly-cry-inducing new film Wonder. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Shaun Micallef. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.Before you go, we've got a little favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or your podcast app. Pretty please   

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Business woman, social influencer and mum-of-two Sophie Cachia - aka The Young Mummy- gives us her refreshingly honest take on traveling with kids.She opens up about protecting her tribe from the limelight and how she deals with the haters!This week, after getting a toy train stuck in her HAIR, Mel Wilson says there should insurance for toddler-related injuries. Cassie battles the 'singing police' and Giles was once again reminded he is the father of THAT child. Aussie couples have shared the difficulty of deciding whether to donate or 'destroy' their embryos. What would you do? And a new government report claims toddlers today are twice as likely to be obese as they were in 1995. So are parents to blame?Plus, Goodbye Christopher Robin is out now and we have all the deetz! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Sophie Cachia.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.Before you go, we've got a little favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or your podcast app. Pretty please  

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This week, TV producer, blogger and mum-of-two Chezzi Denyer gets real about the challenges of mum life and how she manages while husband Grant is away. She opens up about hating her name and how it made naming her daughters serious business! In other news, Mel Wilson wonders how she'll cope once her daughter starts big school, Cassie discovers she can't do year 3 level maths and Giles reveals he is really, really bad at video games. Here's an interesting one: One mum sleeps next to her handbag for fear of it being robbed in the night! Is that weird or is it just us?! And a dad has been slammed online for using the women's toilets with his four-year-old daughter but Cassie says: 'Right on brother!' What happens when your birthday is on Christmas Day? We hear one dad's gorgeous idea. Plus, we share our thoughts on the new Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg film Daddy's Home 2! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Chezzi Denyer and Claire Haiek. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.Before you go, we've got a little favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or your podcast app. Pretty please   

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