The Juggling Act

The fabulous Tracey Spicer joins The Juggling Act crew to chat about raising strong girls (and boys!) and how she's fighting to stop sexual harassment in the workplace. This week, Mel learns about the 'golden handshake', Cassie wonders if $40 is too much for a kid's dance concert (Hint: it definitely is!) and Giles explains what The Rock has to do with good parenting. Who yells the most in your house, Mum or Dad? A new study claims to have the answer. And would you pull a family sickie? Find out why one mum is making it an annual event! Plus, It's peak family film season and the team have the verdict on the new animated movie Ferdinand. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto the wonderful Tracey Spicer. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business woman, author and former sports reporter Lee Watson joins us to chat about how she keeps her kids active. The ​mum-of-two with Aussie cricket legend Shane Watson, also opens up about how the​y ​​​create special ​childhood ​memories ​with their brood. Weird or genius: Mel Wilson's mum swears by Windex for bee stings. So do you have ​any strange at-home remedies?In news this week, Jessica Simpson has been mum-shamed, again. This time it's over letting her daughter play with make up.Are pen licenses putting too much pressure on our kids? One mum says they should be scrapped! And from water parks to open air cinemas, The Juggling Act crew share their all time favourite summer holiday pastimes​. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson​ and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie​ and our huge thanksto Lee Watson. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by the hilarious Shaun Micallef, who opens up about raising three boys and how he ended up in comedy. He ​also ​gives us all the details about his beautiful new ​children's ​book Tales From A Tall Forrest.Meanwhile, Mel Wilson discovers she's got a toe nail biter on her hands, Cassie celebrates the end of preschool fees FOREVER and Giles reveals his two-year-old is obsessed with McDonald's...but not for the reason you think! Are ​we putting too much pressure on our kids? A new report claims anxiety is​​​​ hitting our kids harder than ever.And one mum has shared her anger over a Saturday night work Christmas party. The poddy crew weigh in on whether work stuff should be strictly Monday-Friday. Get the tissues ready! We review Julia Roberts' ugly-cry-inducing new film Wonder. SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Shaun Micallef. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business woman, social influencer and mum-of-two Sophie Cachia - aka The Young Mummy- gives us her refreshingly honest take on traveling with kids.She opens up about protecting her tribe from the limelight and how she deals with the haters!This week, after getting a toy train stuck in her HAIR, Mel Wilson says there should insurance for toddler-related injuries. Cassie battles the 'singing police' and Giles was once again reminded he is the father of THAT child. Aussie couples have shared the difficulty of deciding whether to donate or 'destroy' their embryos. What would you do? And a new government report claims toddlers today are twice as likely to be obese as they were in 1995. So are parents to blame?Plus, Goodbye Christopher Robin is out now and we have all the deetz! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Sophie Cachia.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, TV producer, blogger and mum-of-two Chezzi Denyer gets real about the challenges of mum life and how she manages while husband Grant is away. She opens up about hating her name and how it made naming her daughters serious business! In other news, Mel Wilson wonders how she'll cope once her daughter starts big school, Cassie discovers she can't do year 3 level maths and Giles reveals he is really, really bad at video games. Here's an interesting one: One mum sleeps next to her handbag for fear of it being robbed in the night! Is that weird or is it just us?! And a dad has been slammed online for using the women's toilets with his four-year-old daughter but Cassie says: 'Right on brother!' What happens when your birthday is on Christmas Day? We hear one dad's gorgeous idea. Plus, we share our thoughts on the new Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg film Daddy's Home 2! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Chezzi Denyer and Claire Haiek. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tired of the family dinner battle, having zero time to cook, and fitness being your last priority? We chat with the phenomenal Rhian Allen AKA The Healthy Mummy who quit her job when she was six months pregnant to start her own business. Seven years later she $20 million and has built an incredible health and fitness community Just. For. Mums. Ladies, she's about to become your new BFF!turns over a yearLittle boys like tampons too. Well, maybe. Mel shares the hilarious time her son proves our kids are ALWAYS watching!What sort of phone and plan does a tween need? As Michael's daughter gets ready for , he shares his modern technology dilemma.high schoolOne dad's post has gone viral after sharing his feminist rules for dating his five daughters and it's bloody brilliant. Outdated patriarchal standards can bugger off! SHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer with special thanks to Rhian Allen and James Jennings.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Fiona Purcell.Did you know you can subscribe to The Juggling Act? Subscribing means that every Wednesday when a new episode drops it goes straight to your phone. No more searching. HUZZAH!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] join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page.or tweet us at @KidspotSocial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie actress Tammin Sursok has come a long way since her Home & Away days. Can you believe she was last in Summer Bay 17 years ago? (It's OK, we feel old too) She's now a mum of a beautiful daughter and KICKIN' IT in Hollywood. She chatted to us about how she's instilling self love and a healthy body image in her four-year-old daughter, plus her frustrations with mums on Instagram AND her horrific c-section.Alcohol. Yes, it may keep parents sane, but it's a serious topic when it comes to our kids. So, is it the responsibility of school or parents to educate kids about the dangers of drinking?Plus, blogger Constance Hall was shamed by her kid's school over the contents of her five-year-old's lunchbox. Do we need less shaming, and more solutions for healthier food options?Hey there Sassenachs. Outlander Season 3 is almost here so we're giving you a crash course on why women are SO obsessed with the hit online series #MummyPorn Don't worry, we've got another genius parenting hack too. This one will get your kids behaving AND in bed on time ... so you've got more time for Outlander Tags (Recommended) SHOW NOTES: Your hosts are Mel Wilson, Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer. Have you got a great tip that makes your life easier? We want to share it on the show! Email us at [email protected] or message us on the Kidspot Facebook page. PSST! Did you know you can subscribe to The Juggling Act? Subscribing means that on Wednesdays when a new episode drops it goes straight to your phone - without the hassle of searching. BOO YEAH!You can subscribe by searching for "The Juggling Act" in iTunes or your podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think travelling with kids is the pits? You're not alone, but spare a thought for Bek who recently flew with her 15-month-old son from Sydney to Canada. It wasn't pretty. Umm, how would you react if your mother asked your hubby if he minds that you don't ‘keep a cleaner house’? This blogger didn't hold back. Plus, paediatric dentist Dr Sarah Raphael tell us exactly why our kids HATE brushing their teeth so much, and has some troubling advice on just how long we should be brushing their teeth for them. HINT: it's well beyond toddlerhood! Oops. What's that kids? You're bored? Let's play a board game! Cassie shares her brilliant tips for how to survive playing board games with kids - without losing your sanity. Aaaaand we've got another Kidspot parent hack, this time one reader shares her trick for getting the kids out the door on time each day #WINNING Show notes: Your hosts are Bek Day (filling in for Mel Wilson), Michael Adams and Cassie Hamer. Have you got an amazing parenting hack that makes your life easier? We want to share it on the show! Email us at [email protected] or message us on the Kidspot Facebook page. Do you love The Juggling Act and think other mums and dads will enjoy it too? You can help spread the word about the show by subscribing to The Juggling Act in iTunes (or wherever you download your podcasts) and leaving us a review - five stars, of course ;-) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] 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 where ever you download your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you feel the pressure to have the 'perfect' birth? We chat toa 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?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb Goldfinch explains why autism diagnosis's are on the rise and what it really means for your family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristy Goodwin shares her tips for avoiding tech tantrums and Michael reviews Japan with his tribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play School's Justine Clarke popped in to chat about her new show Look! Look! It's a Gobbledygook! And we totally fangirled out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saman Shad has had three babies in three different countries. The author and playwright shares what made each special and unique. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Juggling Act we chat to Education Minister Simon Birmingham about the childcare reforms and how they will impact Aussie families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is you kids a screen zombie? Doctor and mum Delaney Ruston investigates how screens affect our kid's brains and development in her new film Screenagers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby name expert Sabrina Rogers-Anderson shares the most bogan baby names she's ever heard. Prepare yourself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children's sleep expert Cheryl Fingleson explains that getting your child to sleep (and staying asleep) is actually possible! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting school can be nerve racking for kids and mums alike! Clinical psychologist Renee Mill breaks down the issues and explains how to bet back-to-school anxiety! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a parent is the both the best and hardest thing in the world. So we've recruited mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue to talk us through bringing baby home for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.