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Bec Judd reveals the GROSSEST thing her twins have done
Bec Judd admits that raising four kids can be totally chaotic.And while it’s left her in a few umm, sticky situations, she wouldn’t change a thing.The model, TV host, and author has shared her parenting story in her new book The Baby Bible and she joins us this week to chat all things mum life. Also, have you seen Charlize Theron’s gritty new film, Tully? Find out why Mel wouldn’t recommend it to pregnant women. Plus, we discuss some controversial new advice on boys and daycare and whether it’s ever a good idea to loan your kids money. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Bec Judd.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Liz Ellis opens up about her heartbreaking IVF struggle
After five years, endless doctors appointments and three heartbreaking miscarriages, Liz Ellis is one mamma who knows how real the IVF struggle can be.But she says between cervical mucus and ‘state-sanctioned wanks’ there’s a few laughs to be had too. Now, she’s sharing her story in her new book, If At First You Don’t Conceive. The mum-of-two and former netball champ joins us in the studio to reveal what kept her going through it all.Plus, flu season is upon us, people! So Dr Sam Hay gives us his top sniffle-fighting tips and tricks. And do you compliment your daughter in her looks? One mum reveals why she’ll never tell her little one she’s beautiful.SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Liz Ellis and Dr Sam Hay. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Phoebe Burgess on the post-birth moment that broke her heart
TV presenter, journalist and mum-of-one Phoebe Burgess knows motherhood can be as exhausting as it is incredible. This week, she opens up about parenting in the public eye and shares the heartbreaking moment she knew she had to ask for help.Plus, why is it still so hard to talk about addiction? Thousands of Australian families are dealing with the pain of alcohol and drug addiction, Courtney Rothberg’s family is one of them. Courtney opens up to us about discovering her husband’s ice addiction and their journey to overcome it together. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Phoebe Burgess and Courtney. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Elle Halliwell on the guilt she feels when she looks at her son
Journalist Elle Halliwell found out she was pregnant with her first child just a couple of days after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis.Elle joins us to talk about how she faced making the decision no parent should have to make. Should she end the pregnancy or delay treatment?Plus, for too long, family violence has been ‘none of our business’.But we’re making it ours.We speak with a brave mum about how she and her son survived domestic abuse.And discuss what you can do if someone you know needs help.SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Elle Halliwell and Rachel.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Madeleine West on juggling six kids and dealing with the haters
Self-proclaimed ‘Mother of Chaos’ Madeleine West admits she never wanted a big family.This week, she reveals how she ‘accidentally’ became a mum-of-six and the one little thing that keeps her sane through it all.She also shares the inspiration behind her new book series Lily D, V.A.P.And we’re joined by the hilarious Kristen Toovey to chat about embracing her single mum status. Hello Tinder!Plus, should we celebrate our post-birth baby bumps? Controversial blogger Constance Hall says hell yeah we should!SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Madeleine West and Kristen Toovey.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Tiff Hall reveals how a rough pregnancy prepared her for the realities of mum life
Fitness guru Tiffiny Hall is pretty damn tough. But she says even the most gruelling workout doesn’t compare to the challenges of motherhood.This week, she opens up about her rocky pregnancy and the beautiful moment she held her son Arnold for the first time. Meanwhile, Mel battles the Mum Flu, Giles admits he’s a terrible tooth fairy and Cassie has come to accept that NITS are now a part of her everyday life…Plus, it’s been 14 years in the making but The Incredibles are back to save the day.Tune in for our spoiler-free review of the Parr family’s epic return! SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Tiffiny Hall. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Michelle Karavas talks taming toddler tantrums
This week we’re joined by child psychologist Michelle Karavas, who is here to help us teach our kids to to manage their anger. She’s got some great tips to help your hot-tempered little one cool down quick. Plus, we’re all guilty of burying our heads in the sands when it comes to uncomfortable issues like refugees and asylum seekers. It’s time to stop hiding from the issue and start listening. In honour of World Refugee Day, we spoke to Syrian Refugee Joel on what it was like living in a war zone, and her favourite things about finally being in Australia.And Giles has a word of warning for parentings thinking of taking their kids to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.SHOWNOTESYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Michelle and Joel.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Mister Maker reveals the biggest hazard of his job..and it’s not the hot glue gun!
He’s the man in the spotty vest who can turn a paper plate into an epic work of art.Mister Maker joins us this week to reveal the biggest hazard of his job and share the surprising place he keeps his craft. Need an indoor activity to get you through the school holidays?Resident movie-buff Giles Hardie explains why Hotel Transylvania 3 is a must-see. And we chat child-free weddings, mum-tums and whether play centres are sanity savers or actual parenting hell.Tune in!SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Mister Maker (aka Phill Gallagher).This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
Yumi Stynes on the life advice you’ll probably hate, but need to hear
As parents, we’re used to giving things up – sleep, time, privacy, the list goes on. But Yumi Stynes might just have made the ultimate parenting sacrifice.This week on The Juggling Act, the radio host shares the staple she’s given up in the name of getting everything done. Look, we never said that being a parent would be easy.The mum-of-four also dishes up the recipes guaranteed to be winners with the kids. It’s reassuring to know that even a cookbook author struggles to get the kids to eat veggies sometimes.instagramLifting the veil on miscarriageIn other news, Giles weighs in on the Barry Hall controversy and the team chats about why miscarriage is still such a taboo.Also, we offer advice to the mum who wants to go to the principal after her daughter was flashed by another child at school. Would you complain?SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Yumi Stynes.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young with assistance from Madeline Cox.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial.
The milestones that make being a mum worth it
From the outside, motherhood looks pretty rosy. Think of every ad you’ve ever seen of a mum cheering madly at the sidelines or turning around just in time to catch those first shaky steps. Or smiling serenely while serving dinner to her waiting family.Sadly, once you have kids, that idyllic bubble bursts pretty quickly. Instead, you get an onslaught of nappies, projectile vomiting and 4am wake-up calls. Being a mum is often harder than you ever could have expected. But that’s what makes those milestones even greater.On this week’s special episode of the Juggling Act, we talk to mums Bek Day and Melissa Overman about their favourite parts of being a mum and what it felt like to make it through those unexpectedly hard moments.Plus, why we should be offering to make meals for parents of toddlers, not newborns. Get listening!SHOW NOTESYour host is Mel Wilson and our huge thanks to Bek Day and Melissa Overman.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.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 love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocialClick hereBrought to you by Children’s Panadol, helping new mums through the first five years of parenthood. to find out more.
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