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 One family thought it was unacceptable and now others are saying it's these outdated beliefs that turn young boys into violent men.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?!  

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