The Juggling Act

Japan has lifted restrictions around wearing masks, but people have forgotten how to live life without them. One thing people are realising they have forgotten is how to smile, with more and more people taking up Smile Education classes. 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 @thejugglingactpodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yumi Stynes is a mum of four, podcaster, presenter and the co-author of the fabulous ‘welcome to’ series, written alongside the OG Dolly Doctor. Her latest book is called WELCOME TO SEX, and she’s here in the studio to talk all about it. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Sarah Marie to chat about the stories that got the most clicks on Kidspot this week. Today they're chatting about going from one child to two, how often you should be refreshing your first aid knowledge and the magical Kmart jeans that have taken Australia by a storm. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Sarah Marie are chatting about the Chrissy Teigan trolls that just won't stop, the wildest celebrity baby announcements and the Perth mum who has the job that we all want. 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 @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Stuart is a dad and the author of a whole bunch of children’s books including My Shadow is Pink. On this episode of The Juggling Act, he chats to Mel and Jules about the importance of empowering our children and how to teach them that sometimes our brain isn't always right. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Parenting Editor Nama Winston joins Mel and Sarah Marie to chat about some of the stories that had everyone riled up this week. They break down a list of the top 10 Aussie influencers, the strange behaviour we see at school pickup and the neighbour who helped a mum realise that her baby wasn't getting the care they needed. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Sarah Marie are talking about the state that's making feminine hygiene products free for everyone, the very personal story shared by Annastacia Palaszczuk in the wake of an investigation into Queensland's hospitals and a 108-year-old woman's secrets to a long life. This episode of The Juggling Act contains discussions around miscarriage and pregnancy loss, so please listen with care. For support or more information, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au. 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 @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star of the stage Lucy Durack has played Glinda in WIcked and Elle in Legally Blonde on stage in Australia, but now the mum-of-two has turned her hand to tech. Lucy and her co-founder Elise have created a new app called Hey Lemonade which serves up short pep talks from psychologists and award-winning Aussie writers to help us deal with the stresses of the day. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules to chat about some of the stories that had everyone talking over the week that was. This week they're talking about one family's unconventional approach to swearing, Jennifer Anniston's natural greys and the worst kid clean-ups we've ever had to do. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules catch up on the latest from the Royal family, the French government's new ban on 'sharenting' and the beige flag trend that has taken TikTok by a storm. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaimie Bloch is a child psychologist with MindMovers Psychology, but she’s also a mum herself and has six strong rules that she's instilling in her children. Mel and Jules join her in the studio to chat about their non-negotiables as parents, and how to raise your children to be good humans. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules to chat about some of the stories that have gone viral this week. Today they're chatting about unaccompanied children on planes, starting a side hustle on your maternity leave and the bride who took offence after she asked for an honest opinion on her wedding dress. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about what Susan Boyle has done with her iconic BGT win, acceptance amongst children and when you can stop bringing a present to kids' parties. They also have a (healthy) debate over whether Firefly Lane is worth the hype. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster and author Sean Szeps is reinventing the rules of parenting, and on today's episode of The Juggling Act, he opens up about how he’s always been drawn towards 'mothering' and what life was like when he thought parenthood was out of the question for a gay man. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to tackle some of the biggest stories on the website this week. They unpack the Keira Knightley clip that struck a chord with parents everywhere, the kid who was excluded from the birthday cake and how the internet has spawned a new era of ultra-competitive parents. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules talk about the return of Samantha to And Just Like That, the MP who thinks standard school hours are 'sexist' and a new Gen Z term that we can get behind. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Justin Coulson is something of an expert when it comes to parenting - he's written books about it, hosted podcasts about it and he's currently co-hosting a second season of acclaimed series Parental Guidance alongside Ally Langdon. On this episode of the podcast, Justin is chatting to Mel and Jules about the new season of Parental Guidance, the most effective parenting style and the way he deals with conflict amongst his six daughters. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about the stories that got the most clicks this week. They dive into more Bluey fan theories, what to do when your after-school care gets a bit rough and the babysitter that went viral after she posted photos of the children in her care without the parents' consent. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about Vivid, Kourtney Kardashian's fertility journey and why Gen Z could have healthier marriages than any other generation. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheila Verijarasa and her partner Tyson met during lockdown in her 40s, and now the couple are battling fertility issues as they fight to have a baby on documentary series Big Miracles. On this episode of the podcast, Sheila joins Mel and Jules to talk about falling in love in her 40s, the various fertility challenges she and Tyson have faced along the way and the next step in their journey to have 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 @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to break down the stories that got readers all fired up over the week that was. They dive into the great grape debate, the Victoria Beckham quotes that flew under the radar and all of the biggest online shopping fails they've made over the years. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking all things porn: where it ends up on the internet, how to protect your children when they're innocently scrolling and the genius way that New Zealnd is tackling the problem. Mel also spills the beans on The Little Mermaid premiere and they chat about Rachel Bilson's oh-so-candid recent interview about her sex 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renae Vercoe is a financial planner and the managing director of Money Mode. She’s joined forces with a group of amazing women to hold events around the country designed to help women regain their confidence with their finances and put their lives back together. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis to talk about the stories that are trending on Kidspot this week, chatting about everything from the cream that could replace Botox to the influencer who decided to mix her meniscus in with her spaghetti bolognese. They also break down the Fifi Box interview that had the internet talking and Jules opens up about her own IVF journey. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about all the things that had the internet up in arms this week. They deep dive the bride who's wedding menu was a little on the clean side, the trolling on Jules' FIGUR campaign and the 40th birthday present that strayed from tradition. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incredible Candice Warner joins Mel and Jules in the studio today to talk all things the juggle when your husband plays cricket for Australia. She also dives into why now feels like the perfect moment to step into the spotlight again, how she has approached telling her children about her past and how often she washes her sheets... 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 @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got people talking this week. Today they're chatting about the $50k birthday party Roxy Jacenko has thrown for her son, all the foods that traumatised us as kids and the Pink interview that made every working mum feel seen. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking all things coronation, the terrifying new way that scammers are using AI and the Ben Affleck interview that has everyone's knickers in a twist. They also respond to Abbie Chatfield's claim that the way mothers parent their sons is 'gross'. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ali Walker is a connection scientist and the author of a fascinating new book called Click or Clash, which is all about connection types and how they impact our relationships. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to tell them all about it. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis to talk about the stories that are trending on Kidspot this week, chatting about everything from Bridgerton to Brooke Shields. They also chat about the woman whose carbonara TikTok broke the internet this week, and share the secret to the perfect pasta sauce (spoiler: buy it in a jar)... Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat Kyle Sandilands' wedding guest list, the country town that's calling for a curfew for kids and the powerful new Dove campaign that has broken viewers' hearts. You can sign the petition here: https://www.dove.com/uk/stories/campaigns/kids-online-safety.html 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mel and Jules are joined by paediatric allergist Kirsten Perrett to talk about how allergies develop in children and how we can combat them. You can purchase the The Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook here. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got people revved up this week. Today they're chatting about a mum’s genius McFlurry hack, why one woman won’t share her lottery winnings with her husband and the three things a kindy teacher would never do with her own kid. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about the return of the world's most annoying song, Nick Cannon and his many baby mamas and the "body shaming" moment in Bluey that has parents up in arms. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got everyone talking this week. In this episode, they're talking about Jamie Oliver's vow renewal, post-natal care around the world and the things our parents did that would lead to a call to social services today. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mel and Jules are joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Myers to talk about a topic that’s often taboo amongst parents - smacking. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about a dangerous new trend amongst tweens and teens, the first self-service bar in Sydney and the parents who are determined to keep their kids off mobile phones until they turn 14. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat Clarke joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about life after being named as TikTok Creator of the Year. They talk about how she went viral on TikTok, her relationship with her two daughters and the reality of being a full-time content creator. You can hear more from Kat on her podcast Basically Besties. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis to talk about the stories that are trending on Kidspot this week, chatting about everything from the drink our kids are obsessed with to a TikTok theory on male-female friendships. Jules also gives us a bit of insider intel on what really happened with Kerri-Anne Kennerly on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are unpacking the complicated story of a Spanish actress who is having her dead son's baby, Khloe Kardashian using her son for views and the French minister who is in hot water after posing for Playboy. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning educator Michelle Mitchell has authored a new parenting bible on a part of childhood development that is often overlooked: the tween years. In today's episode of The Juggling Act, she joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about how to navigate this difficult 'in between' stage as a parent and how to support our kids during a very confusing time. You can purchase Michelle's book Tweens here. 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 @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mel and Jules are joined in the studio by Kidspot's Parenting Editor Nama Winston. Today they talk the perfect age gap between kids, the three different kinds of 'mum' friends and all the weird little things we thought meant you were 'rich' growing up. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules discuss why Heidi Klum’s April Fools joke has been labelled ‘cruel’, why Elon Musk can’t just call his kid Jane, share their thoughts on Celeste Barber’s new comedy series Wellmania and discover how grotty they are when it comes to the frequency of washing their towels. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dieticians, and today she joins Mel and Jules in the studio for some practical and balanced advice around feeding our kids. They talk about loading up a lunchbox that they will actually eat, how to get little ones to try new food and the best ways to manage treats. 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 @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got everyone talking this week. In this episode, they're talking about a tooth fairy that left a little too much under the pillow, a movie that is being held responsible for teen suicide and the role in her staff that Kate Middleton just can't fill. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about the Martha and Michael video that got everyone talking, the school principal who has stepped down over a naked statue and why you should consider taking up Swedish death cleaning. Have something to say about the episode? Join the conversation via our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Want to see more of The Juggling Act? You can find us on TikTok via @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viral sensation Joe Wicks is in the studio today to talk about his long road to success, bringing people together during the pandemic and how moving your body can make a massive impact on your mental health. 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 @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Lifestyle Reporter El Katelaris to talk about some of the clickiest stories from the week that was. On this episode, they're diving into PMDD and tacking period pain, what you might not know about your Frank Green water bottle and Gwyneth Paltrow's crazy diet. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. Interested in this week's stories? Head to kidspot.com.au to have a read.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by Helen Perrottet to talk about life as a mum-of-seven while juggling all the craziness that comes with her husband being the NSW Premier. In this incredibly candid interview, Helen chats about everything from stepping back from her high-powered job as a lawyer to the reality of staying calm as a mother when all eyes are on you. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Birth Stories' Sophie Walker joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk all things birth; from having a birth wish instead of a birth plan, to the topics that are still taboo when is comes to pregnancy. This episode does discuss infant loss and birth trauma, so please listen with care. You can purchase The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth here. You can listen to Mel's episode of Australian Birth Stories here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.