x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Juggling Act

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.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

25:02

Emotions, boy mums and reading the fine print

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/28

Today we are talking emotions! And couldn’t we all use a little help with that after the dumpster fire year 2021 has been… But one thing that makes Jules and Mel feel better is the hugs and gorgeousness from their sons. How bloody good is being a boy mum?! We're also joined by Evie Farrell who shares her experience with failing to read the fine print.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:53

Real talk, flashbacks and safe sex

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/26

In today’s episode we’re joined by family therapist Dr Libby Aitken with tips on how to help our kids understand their emotions. Jules and Mel laugh about how our kids find it absolutely hilarious to think about us as kids. And Laura Mazza has an interesting advice needed question about teen sex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:03

First love, anxiety and the reality of Melbourne's...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/24

We’re joined by actor and dad Gyton Grantley who is fighting to end violence against children and opens up about the harsh reality of Melbourne's lockdown with children. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson with some much-needed advice around anxiety triggers and how to move forward when you feel like you can’t. And Jules and Mel open up about the actual moment you fell in love with your child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

27:12

Bucket lists, reinventions and holiday snaps

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/21

Today Jules and Mel are talking bucket lists! They can taste the freedom, want to find out what’s on your dream ‘to do’ list and share their own. We're also joined by an incredible entrepreneur, CEO of Freelancing Gems Fleur Madden, who is with us to talk about career reinventions. And Evie Farrell is back talking travel and whether it's ever okay to take pictures of local kids when you're overseas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:17

Entitled kids, wedding bans plus climate change and...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/19

In today’s episode we’re joined by author Polly Marsden on how to talk to your kids about climate change without frightening them. Mel wonders if she's raising entitled kids, and Laura Mazza asks whether banning children from a wedding is a douche act or perfectly acceptable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:10

Celebrity parents, egg donation and overthinking things

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/17

Natalie Hart was diagnosed with premature menopause at 41, and needed an egg donor in order to have a family. Now she’s written a children’s book to help explain it to her son and other egg donor children. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson on why overthinking things is such a waste of time. So many of us are guilty of that! And Jules and Mel talk about the celebrity parents they wish were theirs (Victoria and David, we're looking at you...).See omnystudio.com/listener for

en-US

29:16

Single parent dating, Fiji and aging after kids

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/14

In today's episode, Jules admits she used to be a dating app swipe machine, so Mel is enlisting her and our guest Jana Hocking, the host of the Kinda, Sorta, Dating podcast, to write her profile. Jana joins us with invaluable tips on how to start dating again and the behaviours you need to be wary of. Our regular Friday contributor Evie Farrell is with us to talk about one of the first family-friendly countries on her travel list now things are opening up again. And Jules and Mel talk about aging

en-US

24:03

Nicknames, hair loss and babysitting duty

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/13

In today’s episode, we’re joined by a mum who shares the cruel twist around her daughter’s alopecia journey, while Jules reveals she had her own alopecia diagnosis. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Laura Mazza who has an advice needed question from a woman whose boss is trying to dictate who looks after her young son while she works. And Jules shares the hilarious reason why they can no longer use the nickname they came up with for Ollie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

28:09

Sensory boxes, our kid's 'lasts' and isolation...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/10

Today’s guest is an amazing young woman who is turning her own mental health battle into a sensory box initiative to help our teens. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson who explains the difference between compound and isolation exercises (We are not even understanding these words right now…). And Mel has been thinking about something a bit sad lately, how we don't recognise our kid's 'lasts' until they're gone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:58

Mental illness, caravan parks and naughty kids

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/07

It’s world mental health awareness day on Sunday, so we’re catching up with author and TedX Speaker Naomi Fryers who shares her story of surviving and thriving as a mother with a mental illness. We’re also chatting with our regular travel guru Evie Farrell who talks about the joy of caravan park holidays. Mel is a total convert. And we asked listeners a big question - what’s the worst thing you ever did as a kid? The responses were hilarious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:48

Job shaming, funny nicknames and the parenting sweet...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/05

In today’s episode we’re chatting with the gorgeous Natalie Bassingthwaite who opens up about funny childhood nicknames and how she's creating a better future for our kids. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Laura Mazza who has an advice needed question from a woman who is being job shamed by her partner. And Mel is reluctant to say this out loud because she's sure it won’t last long… but she thinks she may be in the parenting sweet spot (Jules is sceptical).See omnystudio.com/listener for

en-US

27:43

Kids sports, fitness devices and lockdown haircuts...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/10/03

In today’s episode we’re joined by author and sporting coach Nathan Parnham on how to provide our kids with some routine while sports are on hold (please come back soon!). We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson who explains why a fitness device can completely change your motivation levels. Anyone else obsessed with closing the rings on their Apple watch (if you know, you know…). While Jules and Mel laugh about the lockdown haircuts that went VERY wrong…See

en-US

24:28

Family home, listening and social media while travelling

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/30

In today’s episode we’re chatting with the host of 'Love it or list it' and dad of three girls, Andrew Winter. This chat is also a good lesson in making sure your shot looks nice before doing a zoom call with a property developer (Mel is still stinging from his barb about her ugly window…LISTING IT, STAT). We’re also chatting with our regular travel guru Evie Farrell who talks about the social media traps we need to be aware of while travelling. And Mel asks, OMFG why don’t kids listen?!See

en-US

29:17

Owning it, seduction and first birthdays

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/28

In today’s episode we’re chatting with legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes about the inspiration behind his first kid's book (it is super cute). Should we break out into some Khe Sanh or Working Class Man? We’re also joined by our regular contributor Laura Mazza who joins us with an advice needed about seducing your husband. And huge congratulations are in order, because Jules and Cam kept Ollie alive for 12 months - Happy Birthday all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:51

Style, morning anxiety and social commitments

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/26

Today we’re joined by fashion guru Kirstie Clements who tells us why we need to mix up our style as we get older. Jules and Mel have been living in activewear so this chat is good timing (their leggings are about to walk on their own which is an impressive party trick). We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson who opens up about morning anxiety and how to manage it. Speaking of anxiety, Mel is starting to feel anxious about everything opening up again after five hundred and

en-US

28:45

Mumbies, the sunscreen battle and multi-generational...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/23

Jules and Mel admit to being 'mumbies' (mums who stay up late to watch TV), and share the shows they can't stop binging. Our regular travel guru Evie Farrell joins us to talk about the benefits of multi-generational holidays - bring on those international flights! And we're joined by new mum and former Bachelor star Tara Pavlovic – Shepherdson who talks about the heartbreak of her parents not meeting her new son Paddy yet and why she's stoked to be a boy mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

24:09

Crafting, haircuts and ending a marriage

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/21

Like everyone in lockdown, Mel and Jules are gagging for a hair appointment! Speaking of which, why is your baby’s first haircut such a big deal? Our regular contributor Laura Mazza joins us with an advice needed question from a mum who has kicked out her husband - and now she feels guilty. And there's a new TV show on TEN called 'Making It Australia' that is the salve we all need right now. We catch up with star and mum-of-two George about bin diving and aggressive sewing machines.See

en-US

23:35

PND, the ultimate age gap and lockdown fitness trends

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/19

This episode, Jules and Mel are talking about the ultimate age gap between children. We’re also joined by our regular health and wellness guru Lauren Patterson who reveals the fitness trends that have become more popular for parents during lockdown... and it doesn't involve standing up off the couch to pour more wine. And author Sandie Docker opens up about the terrifying moment that made her realise she needed help for postnatal depression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:24

Full-time travel, career after baby and 'stop telling...

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/16

Are you a Gogglebox fan? We are joined today by one of the stars, mum of one and businesswoman Sarah Marie who opens up about the pressures on new mums and what she wishes people would stop saying to them. She also reveals the benefit of filming the show remotely with 'Uncle Jad'! Our regular travel guru Evie Farrell asks whether you could travel full time with your kids. (That’s a hard no from Mel). And Jules opens up about how becoming a mum has put her career in focus.See omnystudio.com/listener

en-US

24:28

Baby names, bonding and managing an autism diagnosis

The Juggling Act ·

2021/09/14

Were you obsessed with Packed to the Rafters when it was on TV? So wholesome! Well the Rafter family are back with Back to the Rafters on Amazon Prime, and we’re joined by star Erik Thomson who explains why the show is the salve we all need right now, and bonds with Mel over their son's name! Speaking of baby names, Jules and Mel discuss the pros and cons of sharing your choices with family and friends before the birth (and Jules reveals the surprising name she was going to be called if she was a

en-US

938 results

Similar Podcasts

Tale Teller Kids™

Sarnia de la Mare

米克馬故事坊

咪萊

Imagination Station

Imagination Station

Die Pferde sind nicht das Problem - und du bist nicht zu blöd. Der Aha-Podcast für Pferdemenschen

Silke Jahn & Maren Diehl

Hanna fragt Papa - Der Podcast für neugierige Kinder und Eltern

Hanna und Thomas Schamberger