Sunday, Jul 29, 2007

Are Money Problems Making Your Marriage A Nightmare?

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Corrina Lindby from the Debt Education and Mediation Centre says 80% of marriages that break up are brought undone by financial pressure. But Corrina says there IS a way out for couples in financial crisis. If you need help in this area, go to: www.mydebtsfixed.com.au

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 11:02 PM |   

Sunday, Jul 29, 2007

The Family-Friendly Side Of Hollywood

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May Lin, from Walden Media, makers of hit movies like "Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe" and "Amazing Grace", talks to Tanya about the company's very "un-Hollywood" approach to movie making and why some of Hollywood's biggest stars are jumping at the chance to be involved in family friendly movies.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 9:39 PM |   

Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007

Vaccinations - Are your kids - and yours - up to date?

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A student recently returned to Australia from an overseas holiday, not realising that he'd contracted polio while he was away. Dr Sam Tormey, the friendliest doctor in Australia, says the incident brought into focus the importance of vaccination programmes in Australia - for children and adults.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 6:17 AM |   

Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007

Don't Fall Off The Wagon - How to stick with your healthy eating and exercise regime!

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We all start out with the best intentions when it comes to a new eating plan or gym membership. But enthusiasm can wain pretty quickly. Dietitian, Caron Milham, says that following a few basic steps can help you stay on the wagon and achieve your wellbeing goals.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 5:50 AM |   

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007

Toilet Training the Easy Way (1)

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Toilet training doesn't have to turn into World War Three between you and your toddler. Tracy Fulwood gave Tanya some easy tips for getting your little one out of nappies and onto the toilet. Get more great tips and resources from Tracy at www.pottytraining.com.au

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 11:13 PM |   

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007

Toilet Training The Easy Way (2)

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Toilet training doesn't have to turn into World War Three between you and your toddler. Tracy Fulwood gave Tanya some easy tips for getting your little one out of nappies and onto the toilet. Get more great tips and resources from Tracy at www.pottytraining.com.au

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 11:05 PM |   

Thursday, Jul 19, 2007

Your Say - Will your kids be reading the new Harry Potter book?

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With the new Harry Potter book about to hit bookstores all over Australia, Tanya asked listeners whether they would encouraging their kids to read the latest novel about the boy wizard.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 3:49 AM |   

Monday, Jul 16, 2007

Real Life ER - What it's like behind the scenes (1)

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We've all seen the medical dramas on TV, but what's it really like working as an ER doctor? The friendliest doctor in Australia, Dr Sam Tormey, reveals some of the joys and the challenges of working in the emergency department of an Aussie hospital.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 4:33 AM |   

Monday, Jul 16, 2007

Real Life ER - What it's like behind the scenes (2)

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We've all seen the medical dramas on TV, but what's it really like working as an ER doctor? The friendliest doctor in Australia, Dr Sam Tormey, reveals some of the joys and the challenges of working in the emergency department of an Aussie hospital.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 4:17 AM |   

Sunday, Jul 15, 2007

Peanut Butter Sandwiches or Bust!

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What’s a mum to do when her toddler decides the only food worth eating is peanut butter sandwiches? Child health nurse, Jane Barry, shares some simple strategies to get your kids back to balanced eating again.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 10:43 PM |   

Sunday, Jul 15, 2007

Your Say – Have you ever run out of petrol?

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Tanya’s petrol tank was so low on the way to work, the low-fuel indicator light stopped flashing – it tried to tell her there was nothing left in the tank but, when she kept driving anyway, it couldn’t be bothered trying to tell her anymore. Hear listeners recount their own embarrassing tales of running low on fuel.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 10:28 PM |   

Friday, Jul 13, 2007

Mum On The Mic - Jodie from Dayboro

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We love talking to mums in the suburbs to find out what modern motherhood is like in Australia in 2007. Pregnant Jodie from Dayboro is struggling to keep up with her very active two year old son, Toby, who likes to escape down the family driveway on his tricycle! (Photo: www.peasandcarrots.com.au )

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 6:44 AM |   

Friday, Jul 13, 2007

Australia's Biggest Cheapskate...and Proud of It!

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Cath Armstrong is Australia's thrift queen. Founder of www.cheapskates.com.au and co-author of "Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing!", Cath tells Tanya that a rough financial patch started her down the cheapskate path and she's never looked back.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 5:38 AM |   

Thursday, Jul 12, 2007

Comfort Eating - Do you eat to live or live to eat?

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Respected dietitian and author of "The Australian Healthy Shopping Guide", Caron Milham, says there's nothing wrong with enjoying food. But if food becomes our pain reliever or our pasttime, it's time to look for alternatives so we don't eat ourselves into an early grave. www.healthy-guide.com

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 7:16 AM |   

Thursday, Jul 12, 2007

Your Say - The best wedding anniversary you ever had!

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Celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary, Tanya asked for some suggestions on how to celebrate such a momentous occasion. Hear these listeners share their favourite wedding anniversary stories.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 4:57 AM |   

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007

"HELP ME HANDSOME MAN!" - How do I get my husband to fix the leaking tap at our place that he's been promising to fix for months?

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Penny from Stafford asked Handsome Man - our resident expert on all things "blokey" - how to get her husband to fix a tap that's been leaking for months or, if he won't do it, how to convince him to invest in a plumber to get the job done.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 4:06 AM |   

Monday, Jul 09, 2007

My Daughter Has Downs Syndrome (1)

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Keynote speaker and business leader, Bruce Sullivan, always lived life in fast-forward. Then, ten years ago, his daughter, Hannah, was born. Shortly after her birth, Hannah was diagnosed with a serious heart condition and Downs Syndrome. Bruce says that having Hannah in his life has definitely changed him for the better and helped him to realise what life is really all about. www.brucesullivan.com.au

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 6:50 PM |   

Monday, Jul 09, 2007

My Daughter Has Downs Syndrome (2)

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Keynote speaker and business leader, Bruce Sullivan, always lived life in fast-forward. Then, ten years ago, his daughter, Hannah, was born. Shortly after her birth, Hannah was diagnosed with a serious heart condition and Downs Syndrome. Bruce says that having Hannah in his life has definitely changed him for the better and helped him to realise what life is really all about. www.brucesullivan.com.au

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 6:46 PM |