We’re joined today by a professor from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute who have created the world’s first scientifically backed bedtime books for kids. We’re finding out exactly how they work and if they work! And we're talking quirks, and how to embrace your child's unique qualities. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group The Juggling Act, at facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums and find out more about the books at sleepwithkip.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Aug 04, 2022•21 min
We’ve got a heavy but important conversation today... We’re joined by a dad who opens up about the cycle of abuse, testifying against his violent father to save his mother's life, and how he put an end to it all when he had his own children. While Mel's son has bright red cheeks and Dr Google isn't helping! Jules weighs in with her experience around weird rashes and when strange things that go wrong with kids. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpod...
Aug 02, 2022•24 min
Our guest today is Australian Indigenous model, mother and child care worker Keyarny Lamb who opens up about her experience on growing up in Australia and how she hopes it will be different for her kids. While both Jules and Mel's boys are having random midnight meltdowns. Is it the full moon?! Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 31, 2022•28 min
Our guest today is the esafety commissioner who is with us to talk about why almost half of Aussie children have been treated in a nasty way online in the past year and what parents can do to help. While Mel and Jules talk about discipline and the best way to set your child boundaries. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group- facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 28, 2022•32 min
Today’s guest is a new dad of two - yup he’s made the transition and now no longer outnumbers his kids. Rookie move… Comedian and radio host Ed Kavalee joins us to talk about his new baby girl and how he’s put his son to work. Mel is calling it, she's decided age 7 is the sweet spot. While Jules shares her fondest memories of Ollie's 'firsts'. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 26, 2022•29 min
Our guest today is a finance writer and mum on a mission to empower our girls about money and try to close the gender finance gap. And from numbers to words, we’ve got a very clever kid on the show today putting Jules and Mel through their paces with a spelling test - send H.E.L.P! Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/ thejuglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 24, 2022•34 min
Today's guest was at tipping point - something we can all relate to - when she had an ‘ah ha’ moment. Kelly Walter realised she could use her navy training to get her family running with military precision and reduce her mental load. She's with us to share how she did it. While Jules had a break away from both Cam and Ollie for the first time, and she opens up about how it went. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 21, 2022•23 min
We have a special guest filling in for Jules as co-host today, the divine Ms M - Maggie Dent! She has a new book out called Girlhood - all about raising kind, happy, heard girls. She's with us for the whole episode and her wisdom and insight into this next generation of women is invaluable. Plus, she reveals what she learnt about herself as a woman in the process. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2022•21 min
Our guest today is with us to share an incredible story. After being told his baby girl had cancer and was unlikely to live, he turned one of the most difficult times in his life into an opportunity to help other children. While Mel had a super relatable experience at a shopping centre on the weekend. Dealing with small people gifted with the ability to upsell. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/ thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Jul 17, 2022•27 min
We loved having today’s guest on the show - Eddie Woo is the country’s favourite maths teacher, and after chatting with him about his love of numbers and how he inspires kids - we can see why! While Jules had a farm stay with the fam for the weekend and it has them asking whether country or city life is better for kids. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/ thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 14, 2022•23 min
We are super excited to have today’s guest back on the podcast - Sarah Marie is one of the stars of Googlebox and we love how honest and relatable she is about parenting - this episode is no exception. Plus, we've had some grim weather on the east coast lately so Mel resorted to that life saving hell on earth - the play centre. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 12, 2022•23 min
Our guest today is with us to talk about a topic all parents know well - navigating big emotions with our kids. While Ben Affleck’s 10-year-old son is crashing a half-a-million-dollar car into things, Jules and Mel open up about the relatable things their kids have broken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2022•22 min
Our guest today is with us to share her story of raising three severely disabled autistic boys, how she’s managed to protect her relationship with her husband during all the challenges they’ve faced and what her greatest fear is for her boys. While Mel has been thinking more about her own biggest fear - aging and life passing by too quickly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 07, 2022•34 min
Our guest today is rock star mum-of-six Jana Pittman, who after competing in both the summer and winter olympics decided to study to be an obstetrician. Jules and Mel now feel lazy for streaming and sipping wine every evening. She opens up about the days when she just can't, how she manages those days and why mother's need to talk more about how hard it is. While Jules' partner Cam has a bad case of man flu, and there's not a lot of sympathy coming his way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Jul 05, 2022•21 min
Our guest today is just one of those good humans who has dedicated her time to helping others. Kirsty is a mum of three who has opened up about her time volunteering on the children’s oncology ward and how that experience has shaped her outlook on life and how she approaches motherhood. While Mel asks why it's so hard to teach kids gratitude after an afternoon spent cooking with her daughter for the homeless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 03, 2022•28 min
All parents know the name of today’s guest all too well - and probably send up a silent thank you to her every time their child eats! Annabel Karmel is with us all the way from London and looks back on her incredible 30 year career as the ‘Queen of Wean’ and the terrible event that led her to where she is today. And Jules opens up and the challenging past few weeks and how you can try to keep going when you really feel like you can't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 30, 2022•25 min
Clench your pelvic floor for today’s guest, we’re joined by comedian Felicity Ward who had a baby during covid and with it a whole new comedy routine about the juggle of motherhood. From pregnancy to parenting and now chasing a toddler around - nothing is off limits. And we share stories of frightening moments parents have lost their children, after a horrifying CCTV captured the moment a toddler waddled towards a main road without the mother noticing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Jun 28, 2022•27 min
Today’s guest opens up about her struggles with mental illness and explains why she felt it was irresponsible to have a baby. Plus Jules noticed something disappointing about the recent Logies, and something unusual about Tom Cruise's teeth!' Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums and grab a copy of this fabulous book at jesscareywrites.com/books/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 26, 2022•25 min
TV and radio host David Campbell is with us to talk about the cheeky inspiration behind his new project, and where the tooth fairy gets all her cash from! While Jules held a special event on the gold coast recently, and got some empowering messages from other mums. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 23, 2022•24 min
We’ve got an amazing guest today who has made it her mission to make the world a kinder place for children, after her 12 year old daughter Billie passed away in a tragic accident. And Jules updates us on her attempts to have a baby girl. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 21, 2022•23 min
Our guest today was told her little boy would not survive and to terminate the pregnancy. They left it to fate and Christopher was born in 2014. She’s with us to tell us all about the little-known virus that is the leading cause of disability in newborns - and the simple steps pregnant women can take to avoid it. While Jules shares Ollie's VERY annoying new habit. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Jun 19, 2022•30 min
Today we’re joined by a brain doctor who shares his fascinating insight into what happens to our brains when we’re exhausted - and what to do about it… While Jules and Mel share their go-to vices when they’re tired. And - Jules asked family for help after breaking her arm, but it didn't go as planned. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 16, 2022•20 min
The fabulous Shelley Craft is with us today - she’s currently juggling work on The Block, her podcast and motherhood across two states. She joins us to share her tips to staying sane and feeling younger. And f**king hell, Mel's got some potty-mouthed kids and wonders how you deal with kids and swearing (pass the soap...). Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 14, 2022•29 min
Today’s guest knows what it’s like to hit a wall as a working mum. She describes the shocking things that happened to her body when she suffered burnout and what she did about it. While Jules hit the floor and broke her arm! She opens up about the challenges of caring for a child when you're injured or sick. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2022•23 min
Today we’re talking about why kids need to learn to code from a young age. And Jules opens up about being away from Ollie for the longest time yet and how she managed (spoiler alert, not well). Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2022•21 min
Our guest today is here to help us support our teen girls on the road to adulthood and shares the top three concerns our girls have. Plus Jules and Mel open up about how different those late teen years were for us compared to what girls are going through these days. And Mel reveals that she finds recommendations stressful, after one went very wrong... Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 07, 2022•26 min
Today’s guest had what looked like the ‘perfect’ married life, but then she fell for a woman. Sophie Cachia opens up about why her new ‘blended’ family works for her… While Mel and Jules talk about what has been keeping these mumbies up late this week. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 05, 2022•25 min
Any day that involves our favourite human on the planet - Maggie Dent - is a good day! She’s with us to talk about her new book 'Girlhood' and shares her advice on how to raise strong, resilient girls (Mel is taking notes as she tries to harness her daughter's powers for good). Meanwhile, both Mel's kids are having birthday parties on the same weekend and she wonders how much you should spend and when parties should stop? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/Kids...
Jun 02, 2022•22 min
Our guest today shares her inspiring journey of quitting her day job to chase her dream of publishing a book and opens up about what it’s like dating as a single mum after a high profile split. It's the first day of winter and Jules is dealing with snot, so much snot, while Mel talks about the nightmare of kids who hate getting jabs. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 31, 2022•25 min
Today we’re joined by a guest who opens up about her biggest regret after uncovering her deceased father’s secrets. Jules and Mel chat about whether you ever really get to know who your parents were before they had you, plus baby name fails and what you can't call your child in Australia. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 29, 2022•25 min
