Every year around the country, mums have to face the decision, to send or not to send? If your child's birthday falls in the middle of the year, you might find the decision pretty difficult.This week on we're joined by educator, mum and author ofIs My Child Ready For SchoolKaren Seinor, to chat school readiness.The Juggling Act, Karen shares the signs that your child is not ready, including difficulty separating from their parents and language skills.We also talk to Kylie Ostle from Mum Society about what it was like to be made redundant on maternity leave, and what she's doing to help other women stand up to workplace discrimination.In the newsMel shares the moment she accidentally crashed a child's birthday party and we ask whether calling girls pretty is more likely to make them insecure about their appearance.Plus, parents from the UK have caused a controversy when they advertised for a personal trainer for their kids. Is it a good idea to get ahead of fitness problems? Or a recipe for an unhealthy relationship with their bodies?Show notesYour hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Karen Seinor and Kylie Ostle.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  

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