From nerves to lunchboxes: We’ve got back to school covered.

In this episode of The Juggling Act, the team chat to four incredible mums who will help keep you navigate the chaos of uniforms, lunchboxes and back-to-school nerves.

Listen: How to deal with the back to school madness:

Veteran teacher Caroline Doolub explains how to best prepare your kids for the transition to big school.

While Maraya Bell, creator of Stuff Mums Like, has the lowdown on routines, screens and getting them out the door on time.

Psychologist Tawna Tourle has some great tips on how to tackle schoolyard bullying and the best way to handle first-day tears (yours and your child’s).

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And The Healthy Mummy Rhian Allen shares her top tips for preparing lunches that your kids will actually eat.

Plus, the crew discuss the best way to teach kids about money and ask: What has becoming a parent taught you about yourself?

SHOW NOTES

Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our big thanks to Caroline Doolub, Tawna Tourle, Rhian Allen and Maraya Bell.

This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.

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