The Juggling Act

Coming up on today's show, Mel and Nina talk about the scary reality of sextortion and our children, and how to talk about staying safe online as a family. They also chat about all the latest in reality TV, Tony Abbott's bizarre new proposition and whether pet parents deserve the same rights and working arrangements as human parents. Make sure you join the chat and share all your thoughts on the e...

Mel and Sarah discuss how early is too early to put up your Christmas lights and how to approach your son asking for an ear piercing. They are also joined by the fabulous Kate Ritchie to chat about appreciating the little things, finding out what fills your cup and how to know when it's time to take a break.  Want to chat about the episode with us? Join the conversation via our Facebook group face...

Mel and Sarah are joined behind the microphone by the wonderful Nama Winston, and this week they look at the financial considerations you have to make when having a child and the pain that comes with battling for child support. They also chat about the infamous ‘garden coffee lady’, Australia Zoo’s newest experience and all the controversy surrounding Disney’s Reflect, which stars a plus-size char...

Coming up on today's show, Mel and the lovely Sarah Marie talk about a brand new study on human endurance that shows that pregnancy pushes us to the very peak of what is possible.  They also chat about the best costumes this Halloween, the interesting timing of Sylvester Stallone’s divorce (and reconcillitation) and all the connotations that go hand in hand with the title of Prince Harry’s memoir....

Mel and Jules chat about how to stay strong when facing endless pestering from children, and the scary discrimination that LGBTQI+ couples are still facing in Australia today. Mel also gets to chat with journalist Grace Jennings about her book The Yes Woman, people pleasing and the power of learning how to say no.  Come and share all your thoughts on the episode via our Facebook group facebook.com...

Mel and Jules are joined behind the microphone by Kidspot editor Charlotte Willis, and this week it’s all about hair. They chat about how young is too young to dye your kids’ hair, embracing those pesky grey hairs and a bizarre phenomenon that’s doing the rounds on TikTok: shaving your baby’s head.  Want to be a part of the conversation? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.c...

Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules talk about the scary impact of childcare going up to as much as $200 a day. They also chat about the all the judgement women get while breastfeeding, Virgin's exciting new giveaway and why-oh-why Meghan Markle is still dominating our news feeds years after that Oprah interview. Make sure you join the chat and share all your thoughts on the episode via our F...

Mel and Jules chat about the going rate for the tooth fairy these days, and how to teach children that the front seat is not a treat. Jules also talks to the gorgeous Isla Fisher about her hysterical new kid’s book Mazy the Movie Star, her love of comedy and how she manages to juggle motherhood and life as a Hollywood movie star.  Come and share all your thoughts on the episode via our Facebook gr...

Mel and Jules are joined on mic by Parenting Producer Nama Winston to talk about everything from name-calling in preschool to the things kids hide up their nose and in their casts. Mel and Jules also dive into the horrors of Netflix’s House of Hammer and decide where the line is when it comes to asking your child-free friends to babysit.  Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook....

Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules are talking all things IVF and parental leave following some big announcements from the Australian Government this week. They also chat about all the attention Heidi Kum and her daughter are getting following their lingerie shoot together, the painful reality of flying with kids and the emotional toll of Netflix’s darkest new debuts.  Make sure you join the...

Mel and Jules are joined by the hy-larious Nazeem Hussain, who talks about writing his first children's book, being raised by a single mum and his own (softer) approach to parenting. They also discuss how long you can feasibly hold off buying a phone for your kids, and where is the line when it comes to choosing the sex of your baby.  Get involved and join the discussion via our Facebook group  fa...

Jules and Mel share their perfect Melbourne vs Sydney analogies, decide if The Crown backlash is deserved and deep dive a study that revealed women do more work that men at home. They're also joined by Parenting Producer Nama Winston to talk about the top stories trending on Kidspot this week.   Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast .  See omny...

Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules dive into Todd Sampson's  Mirror Mirror series, the dark side of social media platforms like Omegle and how to keep our kid's safe online. They also talk about all the rumours swirling around Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady, Eva Mendes' Hollywood career and Ben Fordham's fury over a kid's entertainer who simply didn't show up.  Make sure you join the chat on...

We're joined today by TV personality and founder of 'TMRW Kids' Sarah Marie Fahd who is filling in for Mel! We've also got the lovely Georgie Abay in the studio chatting about how motherhood never quite goes to plan, how The Grace Tales came to be and why she wrote her latest book, Best Laid Plans. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group  facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast .  See...

With us today is TV personality and founder of 'TMRW Kids' Sarah Marie Fahd who is filling in for Mel! Jules and Sarah talk about monster mother-in-laws, decluttering, the dangers of baby-wearing and whether the Farmer Wants a Wife finale was a fizzle.  Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Coming up on today's show we're joined by TV personality and 'TMRW Kids' founder Sarah Marie Fahd who is filling in for Mel this week! After the Try Guys scandal that broke the internet, Jules and Sarah talk about ‘Wife Guys’ and why they seem more likely to cheat, as well as diving into birth songs, gender reveals and how young is too young to dye your children’s hair.  Make sure you join the cha...

We're joined today by TV personality and founder of 'TMRW Kids' Sarah Marie Fahd who is filling in for Jules! We've also got the delightful Andy Lee in the studio who explains how he became an accidental author, the argument he has with Hamish over his birthday cake videos and why he's happy with his life just as it is. We're also talking about a 15 year old who is still in nappies, when to start...

With us today is TV personality and founder of 'TMRW Kids' Sarah Marie Fahd who is filling in for Jules! They ask whether calling your baby Malibu Barbie is cruel or kind, if you saved your wedding cake to eat years later after Kate Ritchie shared a picture of her cake defrosting on what would have been her 12th wedding anniversary, Jeff Dahmer on Netflix (vom), the parenting promises we've all br...

Coming up on today's show we're joined by TV personality and 'TMRW Kids' founder Sarah Marie Fahd who is filling in for Jules for a week! After a rugby league player missed the birth of his first born on the weekend to play in the preliminary final, Sarah and Mel discuss whether they'd ever be okay with that. They talk about a nasty note that parents in Sydney received telling them to keep their k...

Our guest today tried IVF twice, before at 42, finally had her son Woody who was born with Down Syndrome. CEO Julie Mathers juggles a multi-million dollar business, her two boys and all the challenges in between. Jules and Mel also talk about the juggle and whether the idea that women are expected to work like they don’t have kids is still a thing. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group...

Today we’re joined by an incredible young woman - 24 yr old actor and disability advocate Chloé Hayden. As well as being the star of the Heartbreak High reboot which just premiered, Chloe is also a passionate autism advocate and is with us to share what she wants parents, carers and other kids to know about neurodivergent kids. And Jules and Mel reveal the most stressful part of their day and how...

We are joined today by keynote speaker, author and co-founder Peace Mitchell. She was awarded Australia Day citizen of the year for her work with the non-for-profit organisation she started with her sister Mothers Helping Others, and has also launched The AusMumpreneur Network, an online business that supports, celebrates and empowers mums in business. Mel and Jules also discuss coming to terms wi...

We love having today’s guest back on the podcast - he pretty much single-handedly got most of us through lockdown!  Jimmy Rees is with us and he’s bringing his Meanwhile in Australia LOLs…  While Jules is in the UK at the moment and reflects on what it's been like there while the country is in mourning and the incredible life of mother, grandmother and great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. Make su...

We’re joined today by writer, TV host and now kid’s book author - the fabulous Melissa Leong. She’s getting a real insight into kids and food with her partner’s three girls, now she’s helping other parents broaden their child’s taste buds with her gorgeous new book, 'A Taste Adventure'. She’s with us to chat about having her own children and learning to say ‘no’. Speaking of food, Mel has been try...

Our guest today opens up about the long and painful journey of fiercely advocating for her son after he started struggling at school. Children's author Sally Rippin is with us to share the story of her son's dyslexia and ADHD, plus what needs to change in the classroom to support our kids more. And after Mel read that you should put your cutlery in the basket handle side DOWN, she grills Jules on...