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The Juggling Act

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Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus much more for busy parents. This supportive, informative and totally relatable podcast aims to offer insight and advice for mums and dads to help them navigate their professional and parenting lives, plus the mess in between. 

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Episodes

Phones bans, school bullies and the power of positive reinforcement

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.

Dec 21, 202325 min

Mastering your Santa photo + the anti-aging trend amongst tweens

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 thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omn...

Dec 19, 202336 min

Hug science and top tips from Dr Golly

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 can learn to trust our gut to a dad's secret weapon when it comes to settling a newborn. See omnystudi...

Dec 17, 202328 min

Elf on a Shelf is back in our lives, and we are losing our minds

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....

Dec 14, 202336 min

The chaos that is Christmas shopping and Cam returns to the mic!

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 @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 12, 202341 min

Melissa Tkautz on how being a child star has influenced her parenting

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 more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dec 10, 202333 min

Cheeky travel hacks and a school holiday survival guide

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.

Dec 07, 202325 min

Celeb rules for dating and nailing the parental controls on kids' devices

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 Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Dec 05, 202329 min

Favourite children and looking beyond the 9 to 5

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 to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/list...

Dec 03, 202327 min

High fives, Love Actually and why marriage rates are on the decline

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 more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Nov 30, 202322 min

Schoolies and unofficial Aussie rules to live by

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/listener for privacy information....

Nov 28, 202330 min

Extravagant Christmas lists and forgotten anniversaries

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.

Nov 26, 202325 min

Bedtime procrastination and treating our future selves

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.

Nov 23, 202324 min

Trolls, phubbing and a chat with Jess Duffin

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....

Nov 21, 202329 min

Ollie's first swear word and balancing it all

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 Awards - every vote counts 🩷 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 19, 202325 min

Falling in love with our 40s

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/listener for privacy information....

Nov 16, 202326 min

Dealing with difficult people and more nuggets of parental wisdom

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 The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷 See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Nov 14, 202328 min

How to put yourself first (even if you're a people pleaser)

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't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷 See omn...

Nov 12, 202332 min

Kids on a plane

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 09, 202327 min

Ballerina farm, a bad parenting fee and the queen of organisation

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules unpack social media phenomenon Hannah Neeleman (of Ballerina Farm) and they chat to Steph Pase, the queen of organisation and your new idol. 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/listener for pri...

Nov 07, 202332 min

Sarah Di Lorenzo has all the tips when it comes to cooking for a family

Sarah Di Lorenzo is a clinical nutritionist and the mother of three teenage daughters; she talks to Mel and Jules about everything from minimising cost (and stress!) when cooking for the family to teaching your children how to have a healthy relationship with food. 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...

Nov 05, 202337 min

All the money-saving hacks and what to do if you lose your child

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/listener for privacy information....

Nov 02, 202332 min

Genetic testing and nipple bras

On today's episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are breaking down everything from the Britney Spears' memoir to Kim Kardashian's nipple bra. 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/listener for privacy information....

Oct 31, 202330 min

Tantrum management and getting on top of our finances

After a heart attack at just 34, Amanda Thompson decided she wanted to turn her life around. She ended up becoming an endurance athlete and built a multi-award-winning business to help empower other women to become financially fit. 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 count...

Oct 29, 202332 min

A vegan kids' party and the impossible pursuit of perfection

Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford joins Mel and Jules to chat about the stories that got the internet fired up 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/listener for privacy information....

Oct 26, 202328 min

Reese Witherspoon, epidurals and the rise of the dad pod

On today's episode of The Juggling Act, Jules talks about the overwhelming response to last week's episode where she opened up about her PMDD diagnosis. 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/listener for privacy information....

Oct 24, 202329 min

The magic of fostering

Mum-of-three Irina Castellano has provided a home to over seventy-five foster children, and she joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about how fostering changed her life. 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/listener for privacy information...

Oct 22, 202332 min

Celebrity parenting advice and hacking a toddler tantrum

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to chat about all the things that have been sending the internet into a frenzy 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/listener for privacy information....

Oct 19, 202330 min

PMDD and more marriage confessions

On today's episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about a scary health diagnosis, the danger of TikTok doctors and all the bombshells Jada Pinkett-Smith has dropped in her new book. 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/listener f...

Oct 17, 202336 min

Nappy rash and trying to conceive

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Jules and Mel are on a mission to get all our listener's questions about nappy rash answered. 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/listener for privacy information....

Oct 15, 202326 min
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