The Juggling Act

Mar 05 2024 938 ep. 22 mins 650

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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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Introducing: Mum Club

Mar 05 2024 3 mins

The first rule of Mum Club is: everyone is welcome. Messy mum bun encouraged and leave your judgement at the door... Join Emily Blatchford and Leah Goulis twice a week for advice, laughs, and moments that will make you say HARD RELATE. Follow Mum Club in your podcast app so you don't miss a thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goodbye for now

Mar 03 2024 36 mins

In the spirit of putting something down to pick something up, Mel and Jules have made the tough decision to say goodbye to The Juggling Act - at least for the time being. They also spoke with the brilliant Sarah Susak about her health battle, how it's changed her parenting and the role that Vedic meditation has played in her life. You can find out more about Sarah via her Instagra

The magic of being bored

Feb 29 2024 28 mins

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the shocking question a journalist asked Andie MacDowell about aging, ‘quiet power’ and the reason why our kids struggle with boredom. 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 Pre

Anna Heinrich on transitioning from one child to two

Feb 27 2024 33 mins

Australia’s first Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards are about to have their second baby any day now. So how are they finding the impending jump from one to two? 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 Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In P

The power of movement for mamas

Feb 25 2024 23 mins

Mel and Jules are chatting to a mum about the moment she realised what she needed to do to completely turn her life around. And Jules talks about her big news - she's having 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 @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parentin

Prioritising self-care as a parent

Feb 22 2024 22 mins

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about Adele's work-life balance, the new Wicked trailer and how to crush me 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 via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here. Pre-order Jules' book,

The Taylor Swift takeover + some very exciting news

Feb 20 2024 25 mins

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the insane way Taylor Swift is dominating the news cycle at the moment. They also chat to the lovely Sheila and Tyson of Big Miracles, who are celebrating some very exciting news... 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

How to be a more connected parent

Feb 18 2024 24 mins

Parenting expert and mum-of-four Gen Muir is helping parents deal with all the weird, frustrating, sad, rage-inducing and just plain “ugh!” moments of looking after young kids. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about the biggest challenges for modern parents, and how we can reframe the way we look at connection with our kids. Have things to say about this episode?

The crazy things we do for love and how to check in on your relationship

Feb 15 2024 18 mins

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules break down a new parenting rule that is doing the rounds on TikTok, how couples can check in with one another amid all the chaos, and the craziest things they've done in the name of love. 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

Pink, school lunches and the grandparent method

Feb 13 2024 29 mins

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about all things Super Bowl, grandparent boot camp and the restorative power of having time out from your family. And, of course, they're bringing you all the tea from Pink! 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 T