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this family life

Hosted by Nicole Avery of PlanningWithKids.com, this family life gives everyday parents a chance to share their hard-fought wisdom. These aren’t bloggers or authors or even people with a big Instagram... Read more

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28: on 11 things I don't do

28: on 11 things I don't do

A short solo episode from Nic in episode 28. It follows up from her previous solo episode on 11 signs that you could be ... Read more

13 Nov 2016

15mins

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17: on teenagers - homework, technology and trust

17: on teenagers - homework, technology and trust

This is another solo podcast from Nic in response to listeners who wanted to hear more on how she deals with teenagers i... Read more

14 Aug 2016

27mins

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26: on routines and small things

26: on routines and small things

With a 4, 2.5 and 7 month old and working in their business, Kate needs to be organised! Kate had only a couple of weeks... Read more

30 Oct 2016

31mins

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02: on separating and rebuilding

02: on separating and rebuilding

Episode 2 of the this family life podcast was such a joy to me. It is with my dear friend Bron. We met when our eldest b... Read more

25 Apr 2016

34mins

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Episode 48 - why productivity is more than time management

Episode 48 - why productivity is more than time management

About five years ago I couldn't understand why I was always feeling under the pump. I managed my time really well, had g... Read more

21 May 2018

13mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 46 - managing technology

Episode 46 - managing technology

this family life is back for another season! This season it is a slightly different format. I am hosting 10 short solo e... Read more

7 May 2018

12mins

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18: on the joys and challenges of a young family

18: on the joys and challenges of a young family

With three kids aged 5, 3.5 and 1.5 years old, today guest Renae definitely has much to share on the joys and challenges... Read more

21 Aug 2016

35mins

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10: on relocating and recovering

10: on relocating and recovering

Today’s guest is a woman I find incredibly inspiring. Suzy lives in Melbourne with her husband and three primary school ... Read more

29 May 2016

32mins

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13: on finding time for creativity in your life

13: on finding time for creativity in your life

In this episode, Nic interviews a long term reader of the blog, Mia. Mia is a Melbourne based mum of two who works part ... Read more

17 Jul 2016

35mins

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21: on making it through a bad day

21: on making it through a bad day

This is podcast is a solo one from Nic in response to listeners and readers who wanted to know if she ever have bad days... Read more

11 Sep 2016

23mins

Ranked #11

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05: on finding the right part time mix

05: on finding the right part time mix

In this week’s episode I am super proud to be able to introduce you to my sister Steph. Steph is married with two boys a... Read more

25 Apr 2016

27mins

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16: on supporting a child with an eating disorder

16: on supporting a child with an eating disorder

Susan has been reading Nic's blog for sometime so it's such a pleasure to see them spend some time together chatting abo... Read more

7 Aug 2016

32mins

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09: on enjoying parenting and working

09: on enjoying parenting and working

In this interview Nic chats with Sophie who works part time, some of which is from home. Sophie has a senior role in a g... Read more

22 May 2016

29mins

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49: it is never too late to set a goal

49: it is never too late to set a goal

While we may be half way through the year, it is never too late to set a goal. In this episode I share: why setting a g... Read more

8 Jul 2019

20mins

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51: on characteristics of 3 and a half year old behaviour

51: on characteristics of 3 and a half year old behaviour

In my very first year of blogging I wrote a post on the characteristics of three (and a half) year old behaviour. The po... Read more

22 Jul 2019

22mins

Ranked #16

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12 : where to start getting organised

12 : where to start getting organised

Today’s episode is just Nic, and it's a chance to find out a little about her, how she became organised and why being pl... Read more

10 Jul 2016

29mins

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Episode 43 - Decluttering Tips

Episode 43 - Decluttering Tips

Staying on top of clutter can be challenging if we aren't mindful about what we bring into the family home, so that is w... Read more

16 Apr 2018

15mins

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04: on teenagers and special needs

04: on teenagers and special needs

In the latest epsiode of the this family life I chat with Merridy who lives Hong Kong with her husband and four children... Read more

25 Apr 2016

31mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 45 - managing after school activities

Episode 45 - managing after school activities

this family life is back for another season! This season it is a slightly different format. I am hosting 10 short solo e... Read more

30 Apr 2018

16mins

Ranked #20

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11: on working as a team with your partner

11: on working as a team with your partner

Well this is a super fun interview, with Nic chatting to her lovely husband Phil! To end season 1 of this family life, N... Read more

5 Jun 2016

33mins

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