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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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6:28

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Keep calm and carry on...

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2020/04/13

Now that we’re around each other 24:7 and facing a whole different kind of stress and pressure than we were PP (pre-pandemic), it can be difficult to stay calm with our kids. I don’t know about you, but my shoulders and back are constantly tight, I’m drinking more wine than I should be, and my fuse, if I get interrupted while I’m trying to work, can be pretty damn short. So I reached out to Beth Borowsky, teacher and founder of The Karma Class, for some tips to help us keep calm and carry on during

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5:46

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Is it possible to spoil a...

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2020/04/12

Isolation has been a great eye-opener for my husband and I on this topic, because we have been throwing new toys and games at our eldest child almost on a daily basis to try and keep him entertained. He usually does a few days a week at daycare, where the set-up is exceptional, whereas at home, mum and dad are exhausted and trying to sneak in a few minutes of work whenever possible. Enter the influx of toys. So is it ok to make a problem disappear by giving our kids what they want? We got some tips

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Easter is the time to...

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2020/04/09

This Easter break is the time to stop and think. When you’re feeling like the whole thing is an inconvenience and you’re totally over it, which we all are, try to remember how privileged we are to spend this holiday period in a nice home, reading, eating, drinking and chatting to friends. It might not be what we had planned, but the alternative is much worse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Part mum, part witch doctor

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2020/04/08

As parents, we are suddenly supposed to have vast medical knowledge and be able to diagnose ALL of our kid's ailments. Not to the point of prescription medication, but in essence, we are supposed to be able to fix everything. I still ask Mum what to do about an illness, rather than Dad (who actually has the medical degree)… And it’s nothing to do with his ability. It’s just some instinctual desire to ask mum and an innate belief that she will ALWAYS have the right answer on hand, medical or

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24:36

Parenting is the art of letting go

The Juggling Act ·

2020/04/08

Hey Jugglers, this is our final pre recorded weekly ep for a while, but Mel Wilson will be with you on the daily eps for the next little while. In this episode our old friend Cassie Hamer pops by to tell us all about her new book, and why she believes parenting is the art of letting go. Stay safe everyone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: When your personal iso...

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2020/04/07

Gone are the regular hair and waxing appointments, and in their place is... nothing. Just regrowth and um, more growth. I rang fellow working mumma and host of the So I Quit My Day Job podcast, Cath Mahoney, to find out how she's faring during these minimalist times (hint: it's not pretty). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Has the Universe just put...

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2020/04/06

At the risk of sounding all 'woo woo', I can't help thinking that this has all happened because we've forgotten to take care of each other AND the planet. That somehow it's the Universe's way of making us check ourselves and to 'try' and remind us what's really important in life. I've also found a poem that's a beautiful reminder to make sure that we continue to take care of the world and ALL the people in it, once this is over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How our kids are coping...

The Juggling Act ·

2020/04/05

How have your kids been coping with this strange situation we find ourselves in? Our routine is a bit out of whack and I've noticed my youngest has become quite clingy? I reached out to some other kids to ask how they're feeling about Covid-19 and got some advice from a psychotherapist on how to talk to them about the big 'C' word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What to do if you've been...

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2020/04/02

Have you been made redundant at work? Or even while you're on maternity leave? I'm joined again by Alison Dutton from Labour Pains Legal to explain what you can do about it and what you're entitled to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:47

Lisa Curry shares her secret to successful co-parenting

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2020/04/02

Hey Jugglers, during this stressful time we need all the help we can get to navigate our relationships with our partners and our ex-partners. Former olympian and all-round legend Lisa Curry swung by the studio to tell us her secrets for co-parenting with her ex-husband Grant Kenny. Plus, are reality shows REALLY rotting our brains? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Your legal rights at work

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2020/04/01

Have you been asked to work reduced hours or been stood down? Alison Dutton from Labour Pains Legal joins us to let us know what our rights are at work during these difficult times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Dealing with unfamiliar...

The Juggling Act ·

2020/03/31

If you've started to feel like you're having panic attacks with all this uncertainty in the world, you are not alone. Mine started the first day we were sent home to work, and I'm still getting them. So I reached out to Dr Elise Bialylew for some advice and to find out whether we should hide our stress from our kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The silver lining to...

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2020/03/30

I'm so guilty of rushing from one thing to the next (pre-pandemic) and feeling like I never got to see my kids! But now, self-isolating with them, I've discovered how nice it is to slow down and spend some quality time with them. In today's episode, other mums share the things they've been doing with their kids and the jobs they've finally got around to tackling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Hacks for homeschooling...

The Juggling Act ·

2020/03/29

If you're wondering whether you can have a pupil free day yet, this episode is for you. If you're just winging it and popping your kid's in front of the TV or have a full schedule of learning organised, I've got some tips to help you nail homeschooling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Talking to kids about the...

The Juggling Act ·

2020/03/26

Today on The Juggling Act we're asking how you've been talking to your kids about Covid-19. Are you totally open with them, or trying to shelter them - as much as you can? We get some advice from the experts plus ask some adorable kids what they think is happening right now. It will bring some sunshine to a pretty bleak moment in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Adjusting to working from...

The Juggling Act ·

2020/03/25

Today on The Juggling Act we're talking about adjusting to life working from home. We all thought it was going to be temporary but now it looks like we're in it for the long haul, so how can we work most effectively? Mel got some great advice from fellow working mummas (including how to avoid the fridge) and shares her own experience - straight from the kitchen table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:59

Are fussy eaters born or made?

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2020/03/25

Hey Jugglers! Is your little one the kind of kid who turns their nose up at everything? You're far from alone there. But are fussy eaters 'our fault' or are they just born that way? Celebrity chef and author Annabel Karmel pops in to tell us her secret solutions to the problem. Plus Mel and Nina debate about whether we have to go along with another parents white lies or if their lies are their responsibility. Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Nina Young filling in for Sarah

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24:51

Parenting through scary times

The Juggling Act ·

2020/03/18

Hey Jugglers it's all anyone is talking about, so let's talk about it. We weren't immune to the Coronavirus madness that has hit everyone this week. One of our hosts, Sarah, as well as most of the Fitzy and Wippa news team spent the week in isolation after a virus scare, but thankfully they are all fine. Our producer Nina stepped in to host and she and Mel talked about parenting through scary times and our fears that our kids are missing out on an age of innocence. We also had Sky News reader Jaynie

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28:58

Marcia Leone on the truth behind perfect online lives

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2020/03/10

Jugglers, too often we fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other people online. this week our guest is Marcia Leone, AKA the Not-so-mumsy mum. Marcia talks about the reality of what is going on behind those perfect pictures and why we need to be honest with our struggles as well as our wins. Pus, We talk to an expert about the pitfalls of dating as a single mum and Mel talks about the difficulty of helping her kids find the right boundaries. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah

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23:59

Jimmy Giggle reflects on his family's scariest moment

The Juggling Act ·

2020/03/03

We all owe Jimmy Rees, AKA Jimmy Giggle, a debt of gratitude for providing ten years worth of babysitting as the host of Giggle and Hoot. Now, Jimmy is hanging up his pyjamas and taking his show on the road. He stopped by to tell us about his favourite memories, his plans for the future, and how he's feeling a year after near tragedy struck his family and left his 7 week old son fighting for life. Our hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah McGilvray. This podcast was produced by Nina

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