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The Juggling Act

Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus much more for busy parents. This supportive, informative and totally relatable podcast aims to offer insight and advice for mums and dads to help them navigate their professional and parenting lives, plus the mess in between.

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10:38

Jimmy Rees' sanity saver during the second-phase of...

The Juggling Act ·

2020/08/24

Jimmy Giggle is one of our favourite guests on The Juggling Act, so I thought it was high time we checked back in with him to see how he’s managing in Melbourne with three small boys during Covid. He’s been churning out hilarious videos on Tik Tok and Instagram, reminding us all that we’re not alone on this crazy parenting journey - including one of my favourites about the things parents say, but actually mean. #relatable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:30

Why do we get Imposter Syndrome when we start a new...

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2020/08/23

With the recent Covid restructuring at my workplace, I was moved under a new manager. She gave me my first big project, and I was so stressed that she was going to suddenly discover that I sucked at my job and was a total fraud! Classic Imposter Syndrome, doubting myself even though I'd been in the job for more than four years. So why do we get it and how can we stop? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:28

Weekly Catch Up

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2020/08/22

This week, we chatted about whether you can ever ‘own’ a baby name? We’re joined by a mum who outsourced someone to homeschool her kids so she could keep working… Googlebox star Isabelle Silbury calls in to share her gorgeous engagement news and shares her advice on introducing kids to a new partner… Dr Sam Hay is in the studio with some tips on dealing with sensitive, itchy skin in kids (winter be gone!) And Sarah needs some toilet training advice (for her toddler, not her. Unless it’s an ‘asking

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6:02

How and when should you start toilet training?

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2020/08/20

Toilet training your first child can be an overwhelming task. What age should you start? How do you know if they are ready? How do you do it? What about overnight? It's a lot for you to get your head around as a parent, let alone your child. Join Mel and Sarah as they share their experiences - what worked, what didn't and when they started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Dr Sam on treating your child’s dry, itchy skin

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2020/08/19

Hand sanitiser has become one of those things we don’t leave the house with… keys, wallet, phone, sanitiser. Good to go! But man it can be drying on your skin in winter (especially our little ones) and with the frequency we’re using it. Winter is a tough time on kid’s sensitive skin in general. Heating, warm baths, it’s all an itchy recipe for disaster. Dr Sam Hay joins us for a chat and some advice on treating it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:40

How Isabelle Silbury told her son she was engaged

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2020/08/18

Just a few weeks ago, Googlebox star and single mum Isabelle Silbery revealed she was engaged to her new boyfriend Alex after he proposed with a ring his mum gave him when he was 18. After she went through a traumatic breakup late last year, they started dating - but then COVID struck. Instead of putting her new love on hold, she decided to self-isolate with him - after five dates. She joins us to share more about her pandemic love story and how she introduced him to her five-year-old son. See

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11:39

Why do mums wait to outsource for help?

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2020/08/17

It’s no secret that working mums have been struggling. It’s been a shitty, shitty year on so many levels with the additional pressure of working from home and in a lot of cases, homeschooling. And while research has found that men have been helping out more at home, it’s still mums that traditionally take on the bulk of the household management. That workload sometimes feels like it’s impossible to manage, and it never ends… The toll on our mental health is huge. Chrissie Davies runs Chaos To Calm

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5:36

Can you ‘own’ a baby name?

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2020/08/16

Choosing a name for your baby can be equal parts exciting and stressful! You've got to find one that both you and your partner agree on, that doesn't clash with their surname and that other kids can't make up a terrible nickname from when they start school. So what happens when someone else wants to use 'your' name? Can you ever 'own' a baby name? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:27

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Weekly Catch Up

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2020/08/15

This week, we chatted about whether it's good for siblings to share a bedroom (if you have a choice!). We’re joined by Getaway host Charli Robinson who opens up about her breastfeeding struggles (while breastfeeding her two-week old bubba - total boss!). Blissed out new mum Jennifer Hawkins stops by and reveals how she handles those really tough days… Psychologist Belinda Williams gives us some tips on how what to do when your partner won't share the mental load. And Red Nose Australia CEO Keren

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8:05

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The devastation of...

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2020/08/13

So today is a very important day – RED NOSE DAY. In Australia, nine babies die suddenly and unexpectedly every day. That's more than 3000 babies every year. Just devastating. But to provide some hope and support, we have Red Nose Australia. Founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to find out why their babies died suddenly and unexpectedly, and then educate parents and health professionals about how to prevent it… to make sure the devastating Impact of the death of their child never happened to anyone

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5:18

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to deal with a...

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2020/08/12

A colleague was telling me recently that she’s basically the man in their relationship because she’s working at home from 2-10pm each day, and misses out on bedtime. And her husband is struggling. He never realised how hard it was to go to work and then come home to your other job. It can be tough when your partner doesn’t step up and help share the mental load – especially when you’re both working. So how can you broach the issue? We’re joined now by psychologist Belinda Williams for some advice

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Jennifer Hawkins on the...

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2020/08/11

In October last year, Jennifer Hawkins gave birth to her first child after a two year fertility battle, stage four endometriosis diagnosis and a heartbreaking miscarriage. Ten months on and they’re understandably smitten. Jen joins us and opens up about how overwhelming it can be as a first-time mum and her biggest hopes for Frankie when she grows up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:13

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Charli Robson opens up...

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2020/08/10

Breastfeeding - an incredible bonding experience if you and your bub can do it, a stressful situation if you can't. It’s just not as easy as you think it’s going to be when you first become a mum but not enough people talk about it. Today we're joined by Charli Robinson, TV presenter and mum of 18-month toddler Kensington and two-week-old newborn Theadora, who gets real about her breastfeeding struggles and why we need to support nursing mums more when returning to work. See

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5:45

Are siblings better off in the same room?

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2020/08/09

I was so worried about moving my second child into a room with the older sibling. I thought they'd just muck around and never go to sleep! While that did happen briefly, they now struggle to sleep in a room without the other. I also grew up sharing a room with my sister, so it's all I know. So if you have a choice, are siblings better off in the same room? When is the right time to transition and is there an easy way to go about it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:19

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Weekly Catch Up

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2020/08/08

This week, we chatted about whether it’s okay to let your child watch a screen while they eat – is it practical or totally wrong? We’re joined by writer Annaliese Dent who tried Kate Middleton’s ‘no shouting’ rule with her kids. Hilarious! Mum of four Sophie –Gwidolin stops by to help us get our fitness journey started, while PR queen and single mum Tory Archbold reveals how she’s helping inspire other working mums. And we talk about how you find the balance between nurturing and discipline with

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7:30

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How Do You Find The...

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2020/08/06

I've been reading a lot about helping children calm down during a tantrum. Teaching them to name their feelings, letting them know you understand how they feel, then when they're out the other side having a conversation about what they could do differently next time. All sounds great in theory right?! But while I'm piling on the empathy, I'm struggling to teach them to respect boundaries - and me. So how do you find that balance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: 'I Was Stalked By My Ex...

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2020/08/05

I take my hat off to any working parent, but I know first-hand the additional pressures you face when you’re flying solo. Tory Archbold is one of those parents. A public relations powerhouse who launched her impressive PR business Torstar, 20 years ago, she’s amassed a seriously impressive client list, including Zara, Topshop and Victoria’s secret, all while raising her daughter on her own. But behind closed doors, she was living in a private hell. She was being stalked and harassed by her ex - and

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9:26

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The simple trick Sophie...

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2020/08/04

I’ve been trying to work out more at home, and I did a routine last night by Sophie Guidolin (along with all of her adorable kids) on Body+Soul. Phwoar, that one hurt! Sophie is a fitness entrepreneur, author of 9 recipe books and mum-of-four, including twin girls. That is a LOT of juggling. I caught up with the queen of multi-tasking who reveals the simple way she keeps all the balls in the air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:34

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What happened when a mum...

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2020/08/03

It’s a common issue I hear from other friends with kids, trying to curbing the shouting. Not just us, but the kids yelling at each other as well. The bickering never ends! It’s something writer Annaliese Dent knows all too well. So when she stumbled across the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s strict ‘no shouting’ rule after a particularly shouty moment between her kids, she decided to give it a go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Is it really that bad to...

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2020/08/02

Whether it's the TV, an iPad or your phone, I'm sure we've all let our kids watch a screen during a meal at some stage. But what about when it becomes a nightly habit because you just don't have the energy to battle with them to eat? We know mindless eating isn't great, but is it really that bad? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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