The Juggling Act

Welcome to 2024! On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting all things New Year, unpacking the trends for 2024 and diving into all the goss from the Golden Globes. 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 inf...

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with some of our favourite dads, Andrew Daddo, Sean Szeps and Joe Wicks. We're talking about the value of grandmothers, the drive to be a good dad and what they wish they knew back in the newborn days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with Australian authors who are helping us raise kind, resilient, inclusive kids. This one is a must listen for any parent looking for tips to help prepare their children for the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with some of Australia's favourite celebrity mums, Kate Ritchie, Turia Pitt and Candice Warner to chat about taking a break, bucket lists and protecting your children from the spotlight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with some of Australia's most valued parenting experts, Maggie Dent, Justin Coulson and Michelle Mitchell. They chat raising girls and tweens and take a deep dive into the various parenting styles.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faye James is a nutritionist and author, and her latest book The Menopause Diet is packed with recipes and tricks for managing menopause. She joins Mel and Jules on The Juggling Act to chat about how we can better battle through this tricky 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 v...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford is with us to share the stories that have everyone chatting this week.  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 information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about the annual pilgrimage for Santa photos, as well as the tweens who are already spruiking anti-aging skincare routines on TikTok. They're also joined by trend forecaster Michael McQueen to talk about the magic tricks you can use to change your children's minds. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your...

Over the past decade, Dr Golly has become the go-to paediatrician when it comes to unsettled babies and poor sleep thanks to his holistic approach which involves empowering the whole family. On this episode of The Juggling Act, we pick his brain about tackling those first four weeks of a baby's life - particularly when you're doing it for the first time. He gives us all the secrets, from how we ca...

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis is joining Mel and Cam in the studio today to talk about everything parents are getting worked up over this week. 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 information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel is joined by the fabulous Cam while Jules is on the high seas... This week they're talking about lost luggage, security blankets and the Christmas car park disaster that nearly ended a marriage.  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 @kidspo...

Melissa Tkautz was a star on E Street at just 16 years of age, before becoming a pop star in the early 90s. She’s now a mum of four approaching her 50th birthday, has appeared on shows like The Real Housewives of Sydney and SAS Australia - and now, she's joining Mel and Jules on The Juggling Act! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see m...

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis is joining Mel and Jules in the studio today to talk about the biggest stories for parents this week. 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 information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about how far they'd be willing to go for their children, the ultimate list of reasons to have kids (and they're hilarious), and how parental controls can help our children navigate the scary world of online gaming. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jul...

For mums out there juggling a 9 to 5 alongside parenting, it can feel impossible to really nail both jobs. But Sam Sutherland might just have all the answers, after conducting extensive research into all of the challenges that working mums face and sketching out a pathway to something resembling balance. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want...

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis is joining Jules and Cam in the studio today to talk about everything getting people hot and bothered online. This week they're chatting about the Robbie Williams documentary, one expert opinion on the danger of high-fives and why marriage is on the decline. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see mor...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Jules is joined by her husband Cam to chat about everything from their thoughts on "aging gracefully" to how out-of-control school leavers are getting on the Gold Coast. 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/li...

On todays episode, Jules packs her martyrdom aside to ask Cam if he forgot their anniversary, Mel reads her kids outrageous Santa lists and a mum opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD ask an adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford joins Mel and Jules in the studio to chat about the best stories on Kidspot this week. 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 information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat to the brilliant Jess Duffin about how it 'takes a village' to juggle kids and a career as a professional athlete.  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 information.

Anyone who has tried to run a business and not suck at parenting will now how incredibly stressful it is. But Kate Toon might just have all the answers... 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 And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast A...

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Jules to talk about all the stories trending this week. 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 And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷 See omnystudio.com/...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, the wonderful Rebecca Ray joins us in the studio to chat about how we can navigate dealing with difficult people (especially when those people are your 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 find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for Th...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by Hollie Azzopardi to talk about the reality of being a people pleaser (especially if you're a mum), and how you can make space for yourself amid the chaos.  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 And don...

Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford joins Mel and Jules in the studio to chat about the best stories on Kidspot this week. 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 And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷 See omn...