The Juggling Act

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In the spirit of putting something down to pick something up, Mel and Jules have made the tough decision to say goodbye to The Juggling Act - at least for the time being.  They also spoke with the brilliant Sarah Susak about her health battle, how it's changed her parenting and the role that Vedic meditation has played in her life. You can find out more about Sarah via her Instagram or her website...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the shocking question a journalist asked Andie MacDowell about aging, ‘quiet power’ and the reason why our kids struggle with boredom. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, P...

Australia’s first Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards are about to have their second baby any day now. So how are they finding the impending jump from one to two?  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress , here.  ...

Mel and Jules are chatting to a mum about the moment she realised what she needed to do to completely turn her life around. And Jules talks about her big news - she's having a baby! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress ,...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about Adele's work-life balance, the new Wicked trailer and how to crush me time. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress , here.   Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules , h...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the insane way Taylor Swift is dominating the news cycle at the moment. They also chat to the lovely Sheila and Tyson of Big Miracles, who are celebrating some very exciting news... Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on Tik...

Parenting expert and mum-of-four Gen Muir is helping parents deal with all the weird, frustrating, sad, rage-inducing and just plain “ugh!” moments of looking after young kids.  She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about the biggest challenges for modern parents, and how we can reframe the way we look at connection with our kids. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook gr...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules break down a new parenting rule that is doing the rounds on TikTok, how couples can check in with one another amid all the chaos, and the craziest things they've done in the name of love.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kid...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about all things Super Bowl, grandparent boot camp and the restorative power of having time out from your family. And, of course, they're bringing you all the tea from Pink! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidsp...

When Sarah Rusbatch wrote an article sharing her journey with alcohol, she didn’t expect to be inundated with messages from mum who said she could have been writing about them. The mum of two had developed what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', and decided to cut alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back.  Have things to say about this episode? Join...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about whether there should be laws around paparazzi snapping photos of children and the new research that might change the lives of people suffering chronic UTIs,  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by the lovely Cam; they're talking about the Grammys, the scary new nicotine product that's just as bad as vapes, and how a parent-teacher conference can send you into a spiral.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @ki...

Talitha Cummins had a succesful TV career spanning twenty years. But last year, she made a huge career pivot and took on something totally different. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about how she went from television to diamonds, the challenges of starting a business with young children and why she wouldn't change it for the world. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Face...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the reason one mum gets to upset thinking about her daughter’s first birthday and the first Aussie woman to visit every country. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are diving into the Oscars buzz, unpacking the media circus surround Kate Middleton's 'planned surgery' and talking about the bizarre reason an American Airlines flight was forced to turn around.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok...

If there’s one person who knows how to clean, it’s crime scene cleaner and mum of five, Kellie Polaschek. From unattended deaths to hoarder home, Kellie is the matriarch her family’s crime scene cleaning business - and now she’s sharing the most common areas where cleaning crimes are committed in our homes.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  W...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are dissecting some of the incredible advice given by women on the red carpet this week; Viola Davis, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep are three very wise women! They also unpack the poisoned cheesecake in New York City that could be the plot of a Netflix drama. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! ...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules have lots to catch you up on: missed flights, allergies, karate... It's all happening! They also dive into the dangers of spoilt children and the magic of sharing your location. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au...

Mum Carolyn Tate thought she was too healthy and too busy to worry about some niggling health concerns, but ignoring them could have cost her her life… On this episode of The Juggling Act, she joins Mel and Jules to talk about why mums need to put themselves first, particularly when it comes to getting regular health checks. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about all the sneaky ways they've cut costs going into the new year. They also unpack the 'still face mum' experiment and chat about how tricky it can get to make time for intimacy when you have kids.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can fin...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about Kaley Cuoco’s disastrous plane trip, toddler tantrums that go too far and the things you need to be aware of when it comes to keeping your kids safe at the playground. They also explain the rise of the ‘gummy mummy’. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel a...

We all know the battle of getting a baby to feed and sleep, but for dad-of-two Patrick Tangye, that's become even more complicated. He joins Mel and Jules in the studio to discuss the reality of his six-month-old's rare genetic condition, and how he goes about parenting his two kids amid such an unexpected diagnosis. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your tho...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the school holidays, and all the challenges that come with keeping your children safe throughout the season.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...