The Juggling Act

Aussie kids entertaining icon Don Spencer joins the podcast gang this week, who were all super excited to meet one of the people responsible for teaching them their nursery rhymes!  Turns out he still gets people coming up to him on the street - how gorg is that? He talks about teaching his famous grandkids to play instruments (his daughter Danielle has children with Russell Crowe), and shares his passion for the incredible charity he started to help disadvantaged kids through music. Did you know he also supported the Rolling Stones back in the day?! Mel also admitted that she's put up their Christmas tree already and blames their local supermarket and council - her kids just couldn't wait!  When do you put up your tree? In other news, a mum has tried to implement a present opening process with her kids and has been accused of 'sucking the life' out of Christmas. The guys also reveal their Bad Mom / Dad moments and they are absolute corkers! And if you're keen to save $1000 a year without evening realising, then Mel has the app for you. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer and our very special thanksto Giles Hardie and Don Spencer. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.Before you go, we've got a  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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Travelling with kids - it can be tiring but also incredibly rewarding.  The pod crew is joined this week by the fabulous Chantelle to talk about the benefits of packing your bags and heading off on an adventure with your clan. Her invaluable tips will inspire you to book your next lot of annual leave. In other news, Carrie Bickmore is trying to bring back the 'pop-in'.  Mel Wilson is all for it, remembering the 'pop-in' as one of the best parts of her childhood.  Cassie Hamer is vehemently against it! (what an unplanned party pooper). With Kirsten Bell revealing that her kids caught her and hubby Dax Shepard getting jiggy, the team come clean about whether they've ever been sprung.  Mel's story about walking in on her parents will have you in stitches. Lucky they don't know what podcasts are ... They're also joined by psychologist Belinda Williams from The Bumpy Road who says that heading away for a weekend or a bigger trip further afield, can do wonders for breaking the routine that often comes with kids. You mean we have to get out of our trackies?! ​ SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer and our very special thanksto Giles Hardie, Chantelle Ellem and Belinda Williams. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.Before you go, we've got a  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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The hilarious Peter Helliar joins the poddy crew this week as he prepares to take on his toughest audience yet - kids! Pete admits that he THINKS his kids find him funny, but he's not sure whether they're just tolerating him. He also shares his love for poo and fart jokes (kids are gonna love him!). And could his next career move see him on Play School?! Please say it's so! In other news, Mel Wilson wonders why she ever leaves the house after a family fun day out was missing the key element - FUN! Michael Adams thinks Doc Martin boots are still cool (ha!), while Cassie has discovered her daughter has a completely useless skill. This story is a weird one: one mum claims her friend is pronouncing her new baby's name wrong.  Would you tell her or keep quiet?  While another mum has started a fiery debate after admitting that she's buying her kid's TEN presents each for Christmas.  Our poddy crew thinks that's WAY over the top.  Do you think it's excessive or about right? IT'S TIME TO TAKE BACK CHRISTMAS: The guys have seen Bad Moms 2 and we've got the​ spoiler-free review you've been waiting for. And you cannot miss our brand new segment: That's the best thing I've heard all week! The story one mum shares is so funny, Mel can't get through the rest of the show without snorting (so attractive). SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer and our very special thanksto Peter Helliar, Giles Hardie and Claire Haiek. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.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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Sally Obermeder joins the poddy crew this week and is celebrating five years cancer-free. Sally shares what her breast cancer journey has taught her, how she's coping with returning to work after her maternity leave (HINT: there's not much laundry getting done!), plus her reality of parenting children at very different developmental stages. In other news, Mel Wilson is calling bullsh*t on daycare centres' policies against not waking sleeping children, and Cassie Hamer has found the answer for every clucky mum whose ovaries keep telling them they need another baby! ​This is a bit rich: one stay-at-home-mum has fallen into the role of regularly babysitting her neighbour's children. For free. How do you stop being taken advantage of? Cassie says it's time for women to embrace the word 'no'! Plus, did you know that one child in every classroom is born via IVF? Is it time infertility​ was​added to the schoolcurriculum? ​Hey Netflix fans, one of our favourite series is almost here! Stranger Things 2 is about to drop so we chat all things The Upside Down! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer and our very special thanks goto Sally Obermeder.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.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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Sally Obermeder joins the poddy crew this week and is celebrating five years cancer-free. Sally shares what her breast cancer journey has taught her, how she's coping with returning to work after her maternity leave (HINT: there's not much laundry getting done!), plus her reality of parenting children at very different developmental stages.

In other news, Mel Wilson is calling bullsh*t on daycare centres' policies against not waking sleeping children, and Cassie Hamer has found the answer for every clucky mum ​whose ovaries keep telling them they need another baby!

This is a bit rich: one stay-at-home-mum has fallen into the role of regularly babysitting her neighbour's children. For free. How do you stop being taken advantage of? Cassie says it's time for women to embrace the word 'no'!

Plus, did you know that one child in every classroom is born via IVF? Is it ​time infertility​ was ​added to the school curriculum?

Hey Netflix fans, one of our favourite series is almost here! Stranger Things 2 is about to drop so we chat all things The Upside Down!

SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer and our very special thanks go to Sally Obermeder.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.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

Do you ever wonder if reality TV stars are the same in real life as they're portrayed on TV? Well, we chatted to former The Block contestants Kyal and Kara and they are every bit as chilled and lovely as we'd imagined. The new parents joined us with their snoozing baby, Ziah and chatted all things pregnancy, childbirth and #ParentLyfe. Plus the clucky Kyal shared his 'super easy' birthing experience and his dream of becoming a doula! They also spilled the beans on how they chose their son's name and their best tips for renovating on a budget.Mel Wilson also shared the moment that she discovered the power of role modelling for her toddler son, and she's not really sure if it's a good thing!Ok, the secret's out. A new study has found that all parents have a favourite child. GULP! So fess up, do you have a fave?Plus, Zoe Foster Blake went on holiday with a toddler and newborn and now claims that traveling with a baby is THE BEST. Phwoar. We want what she's having! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Kyal and Kara Demmrich.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.OK, we've got a favour to ask; we'd love you to subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a 5-star review. It only takes a few seconds and it helps other people find us. Just search for "The Juggling Act" in iTunes or your podcast app and hit 'Subscribe'.One last thing ... Have you got a parenting tip that you swear by? Something that makes your life just a little bit easier? Email us at [email protected] join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page.or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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The fabulous host of Studio 10, Sarah Harris joined us this week and talked all things pregnancy and mum life. Sarah is six months pregnant with her second bub and gets reaaally honest about mum life. Like that time she laughed so much she wet her pants. Yep, that kind of honest! Plus, she shares why she thinks there's nothing wrong with kids wearing clothes from Kmart and having not many toys. OK, let's talk playtime. Mel Wilson likes playing soccer with her toddler but got a bit too competitive and made him face-plant. Oops! So here's one for the screen addicts (i.e. all of us), Carrie Bickmore has introduced some new screentime rules for her family - both kids and parents alike - and we think she might just be on to something. OMG a UK coffee shop has actually banned kids from being able to eat at their cafe. Is this discriminatory or fair enough?  Plus, we think we've found the new JK Rowling. For real. This incredible author is from right here in Australia and has a brilliant new fantasy book series. Your kids are going to love it. Show notes:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Studio 10 host, Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.Hey podcast lovers, we need your help! We want more mums and dads to love our podcast as much as you do! All you need to do is search for  "The Juggling Act" in iTunes, tap 'subscribe' and leave us a rad five-star review. Have you got a parenting hack to share with us? Email us at [email protected] join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page.​ or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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Are you quietly struggling with mum life and wishing you could go back to your baby-free days? You're not the only one - by far. Sunrise morning news reader, Natalie Barr chats to Mel Wilson about how she hated her sons in their baby stage and struggled to enjoy early motherhood. Plus, she opened up about why she felt like a better mum once she went back to work and gave up breastfeeding.So. One mum has started looking ahead to Christmas (yes, already!) and is wondering if she’s cruel for considering not buying her three-year-old and 18-month-old daughters any toys for Christmas. Is this a grinch or genius idea? Plus, Cassie shares a very simple rule for how to shop for gifts for your kids to avoid going overboard on Christmas morning.Attention wedding planners, here's what NOT to do. A bride-to-be has included special instructions for breastfeeding mamas attending her wedding. She requested mums use a dedicated area (i.e. the Ladies bathroom) when it's time to feed their babes and as you can imagine the Internet is not happy about it!Little Big Shots is Channel 7's hit new show for kids. So why is everyone so obsessed with the modern version of Young Talent Time?Aaaaand we've found another brilliant parenting hack to help you get out the door on time. You don't want to miss this one. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.Hey friends, we'd LOVE you to subscribe to The Juggling Act so you can get each new episode straight to your phone.All you need to do is search for "The Juggling Act" in iTunes or your podcast app and hit 'Subscribe'. And tell a friend about the show too!Have you got a great parenting hack that makes your life easier? We want to share it on the show! Email us at [email protected] join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page.or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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This week Nova radio host, Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli is on the show chatting about how he's juggling life with his two gorgeous boys born less than two years apart. Plus, he shares the hilarious way he chose to record their births, and the spooky past life of his son, Ted. This is f-r-e-a-k-y! Controlled crying. It's a sensitive topic, but Mel Wilson shares her experience of using the technique with her two-year-old son, and it might just change your mind. Should string bikinis and two-piece swimwear be worn by little girls? One aunt bought her niece a teeny weeny Elsa-themed bikini and her mother was fuming. Science has confirmed it; we hate the word 'moist'. So WHY are so many people repulsed by it? #Gross If you love podcasts (hey, who doesn't?!) we've found an incredible new show that will have you hooked. It has followers binge-listening with it's powerful story of modern love with the pregnancy of a transgender man to his partner. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Tiny Beans Ambassador, Michael Wipfli. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell. Hey friends, we'd LOVE you to subscribe to The Juggling Act so you can get each new episode straight to your phone. All you need to do is search for "The Juggling Act" in iTunes or your podcast app and hit 'Subscribe'. And tell a friend about the show too! Have you got a great parenting hack that makes your life easier? We want to share it on the show! Email us at [email protected] or join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page. or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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Yep, the phenomenal Turia Pitt is on the show sharing the dreams she has for her unborn son and the responsibility she feels about being a role model to other women. Plus, she shares how she's been able to move on from that awful fire six years ago. Seriously, this woman is amazing. Hey there, tired mama. Do you have night time visitors in your bedroom? Mel Wilson chats about her reality of cosleeping and our society's obsession with kids having to stay in their own beds. What the funk?! Parents are taking children as young as five to see the new thriller, IT at the cinema. For real! So. One mum has named her kids the exact same names as her sister's children. Weird or disrespectful? And The Bachelorette is here and we Cannot. Get. Enough! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Turia Pitt.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.Wasssssupp friends, did you know you can subscribe to The Juggling Act? No, we won't be emailing you annoying newsletters. Subscribing means that every Wednesday you get our latest podcast directly to your phone. Too easy!Just search for "The Juggling Act" in iTunes or your podcast app and hit 'Subscribe'.Have you got a great parenting hack that makes your life easier? We want to share it on the show! Email us at [email protected] or join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page.or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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