The Juggling Act show

The Juggling Act

Summary: Trying to stay sane while navigating this crazy journey called parenthood? This podcast is for you! Every Wednesday join Melissa Wilson, editor and single mum of two, Cassie Hamer, writer and mother of three daughters, and Michael Adams, author and father of one as they share the highs and lows of their chaotic lives as parents. They chat about the busy reality of juggling kids, work and family life - without losing your sanity! With special guests each week from celebrities to experts, they'll keep you informed, inspired and entertained amidst your crazy world of kid-wrangling.

Podcasts:

 Roxy Jacenko found a cure for her daughter’s fussy eating. Truth! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:08

Has your kid ever gone through a fussy eating phase? PR Queen, Roxy Jacenko knows this stress all too well as her daughter Pixie refused to eat ANYTHING except rice crackers!Would you let your child change their name? One boy is so tired of years of school yard taunting that his mum has finally agreed to officially give him a new name. OK, fess up! Do leave your kids in the car when paying to petrol? Spill your secrets!Plus, is a trip to the Gold Coast’s theme parks still Australia’s greatest family holiday? And we’ve got an ironing hack to save your sanity plus LOADS more.Show notes:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer Have you got a parenting hack to share with us? Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.auHey podcast lovers, we need your help! We want more mums and dads to love The Juggling Act as much as you do. You can help by subscribing to The Juggling Act where ever you download your podcasts 

 You CAN have a c-section & be proud of your birth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:20

Did you feel the pressure to have the 'perfect' birth? We chat to a mum who says her emergency c-section became her dream birth experience. Her candid and uplifting story proves that when the best of birth plans go pear shaped you still can have a positive birth experience. Phew! HELP! Is 'fat' a naughty word? Should we avoid saying this f-word to protect our kids from a negative body image? Or is this just helicopter parenting gone mad?  Are you heading to the snow this winter with your kids? We've got the goss on what to expect and the snowfield that DOESN'T have alcohol. Quelle horreur! Plus, how would you feel if your son asked for a butterfly to be painted on his face? One family thought it was unacceptable and now others are saying it's these outdated beliefs that turn young boys into violent men. Do we need to let our boys embrace their feminine side more? "I HATE YOU!" yep, they're the three little words we don't want to hear and when your child directs them at you, they cut deep. We chat about what it means and how to react when it happens to you. Feeling sleepy? We've found the calculator that tells you just how much sleep you've lost as a parent, and a crazy new beauty trend to improve your tired, worn-out skin. Annnnd if you're a tip junkee we've got a great one for you. That's right, we're sharing more brilliant parenting hacks from Kidspot mums to save you time and your sanity each morning. Bring. It. On! Show notes:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Fiona Purcell Hey podcast lovers, we need your help! We want more mums and dads to love The Juggling Act as much as you do. You can help by subscribing to The Juggling Act in iTunes and leaving us a 5 star review - is that pushing the friendship?!

 Toilet etiquette, cheeky boogers & the mum struggle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:02

Is parenting harder for our generation or were our parents just tougher?! Raising children is challenging and isolating (to say the least!) and can be a massive adjustment. We chat to psychologist, Belinda Williams about her approach to helping new mums adjust to mum life, and why admitting that you're not coping can be So. Hard. To. Do.  Attention mini podcast lovers! We've found the best kid-approved podcasts made especially for children. From story-telling podcasts for when you're too tired to read, to science and current affairs - these might be the alternative to screentime you've been looking for. Hey lovers, what's the go with marriage after kids? One mum says her relationship has changed so much since having children that she describes it as her ‘second marriage’. HELLO tip junkees, we've got the ultimate parenting hack to get your kids cleaning WITH a smile on their faces. Yes, it is possible. Plus, what do you do when you accidentally walk out of the supermarket without paying for items stashed in your pram? And fancy boogers wiped on your face as your wake-up call? Mel Wilson has another epic parenting story to tell and it's one of her best yet! Show notes:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Cassie Hamer and Michael Adams.Do you love listening to The Juggling Act? Please do us a favour and help us reach more mums and dads by subscribing to The Juggling Act in iTunes and leaving us a review - 5 stars, pretty please!

 Should bad soccer moms be sent to the sin bin? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:21

A father has allegedly coward-punched a 13-year-old boy during his junior soccer match on the Gold Coast. So what's the answer to parents who get fired-up during their kids' sporting matches? Should they be sent to the sin bin and their kids deregistered from the sport?HEY HEY! There's a new performer in town who'll have your kids BURSTING with joy. We chat to the mastermind behind the brand new show Noodlenut, comedian Frank Woodley, and hear about his rather unbelievable encounter with Madonna.Plus, Mel Wilson's rascal kids are at it again, making us all feel better about our kids' crazy antics. A(nother) emergency phone call and a rather awkward playground confrontation topped her list!Planning a family holiday and wondering whether a cruise is all they're cracked up to be? We've got all the highs and lows of cruising with kids.Epic meltdowns! Yep, when do you pander to you children's tantrums and when do you put your foot down? Show notes:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Cassie Hamer and Michael Adams.Do you love listening to The Juggling Act? Share your love for us by subscribing to iTunes and leaving us a review. We'll be your BFF! 

 Jules Sebastian became a school mum and Life. Got. Hectic. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:36

Jules Sebastian is a down-to-Earth Sydney mum with two little boys who love scooting in the park and reading books with their dad - who just happens to be Aussie pop star, Guy Sebastian. Jules chats about her transition into becoming a parent of school-aged child, the genius game she uses to teach her boys to read, and what parenting is like when the paparazzi are watching her every move. Plus, parenthood can feel like a baptism of fire some days, which is what happened to Kidspot's Parenting Editor, Bek Day with her 15-month-old son. Two words; eye boogers. GROSS! Attention binge-watchers, it's time to discover the hugely popular streaming series, The Handmaid's Tale. It's chilling and uncomfortable but equally brilliant. And we ask the question; when is too young for kids to stay at home alone. Shownotes: Your hosts are Bek Day (filling in for Mel Wilson), Cassie Hamer and Michael Adams. Love The Juggling Act? Please subscribe, leave us a review and tell your friends. Or not. Whatevs. Have you got a story to tell? An epically awful or brilliant parenting moment? Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au

 Screw brushing your teeth. Just go the beep to sleep. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:13

Have you ever been so tired that you put your kids to bed without brushing their teeth? Mel Wilson did just that, but it back-fired. Big time! Plus star of The Real Housewives of Sydney, Lisa Oldfield is on the show. The mum of two boys is 41 and would love to give her sons a baby sister, but as we all know, fertility when you're in your 40s is nothing to take for granted. Lisa chats candidly (and hilariously) about IVF, the stigma of egg donation and of course, all the juicy behind-the-scene details of Real Housewives. Plus, are we punishing kids in schools for not wanting to learn about religion ...

 When do I start my baby on solids? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:39

Getting baby to eat can be a challenge at the best of times. So Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue talks us through one of the biggest feeding hurdles - starting baby on solids.

 What does an Autism diagnosis really mean? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:58

Deb Goldfinch explains why autism diagnosis's are on the rise and what it really means for your family.

 Tech and travel for the little ones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:43

Kristy Goodwin shares her tips for avoiding tech tantrums and Michael reviews Japan with his tribe.

 Birthday parties, kid's movies and the fabulous Justine Clarke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:48

Play School's Justine Clarke popped in to chat about her new show Look! Look! It's a Gobbledygook! And we totally fangirled out!

 The juggle is real | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:19

Annaliese Dent knows first hand that for working parents the juggle is real. The radio host and mum-of-two walked away from her full time job to spend more time at home and says she's now 'living my best life'.

 What exactly is strength-based parenting? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:45

Parenting is the world's toughest gig. But psychologist and mum-of-two Dr Lea Waters says her strength-based approach is as simple as 'flicking the switch'. We're all ears!

 Meet multicultural mum Saman Shad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:26

Saman Shad has had three babies in three different countries. The author and playwright shares what made each special and unique.

 IVF with DR Sonya Jessup | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:00

Conceiving through IVF can be heartbreakingly difficult and expensive. Fertility specialist Dr Sonya Jessup shares her advice for mums-to-be as well as her own personal experience.

 Wake Up Sleepyhead | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:27

For creative dad-of-two Gary Eck, making people laugh is child's play. The comedian and director has just published his first kid's picture book Wake Up Sleepyhead and gave us the inside scoop!

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