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From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between.
Produced and presented by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.
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How to raise boys who like themselves
We're often talking and thinking about how to help our girls achieve equality, but what about our boys? Are we raising them to have equal ability to express emotions, to embody different ideas of masculinity... to be themselves?
Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon are the authors of Bringing up Boys Who Like Themselves... and they’ve looked deeply into the things that are holding our boys back. They talk about how we can all take steps today to help raise our boys to be healthy men.
LINKS: https://www.booktopia.com.au/bringing-up-boys-who-like-themselves-kasey-edwards/book/9780143778738.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4NujBhC5ARIsAF4Iv6etVrGOBKsqm-6jS8kQzkrz8yiIaripZImChFo3r1hx8Tdk0aDt3ykaAoX-EALw_wcB
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4 days ago
How to manage the difficult people in your life
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone in life was easy to get along with? The truth is that no woman is an island, and so we often need to have relationships with people who are... difficult. Dr Rebecca Ray is the author of Difficult People – which is the ultimate guide for those of us struggling to manage these people in our lives.
LINK: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761261664/
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6 days ago
Maggie Dent: The best way to communicate with your son
One of our favourite parenting experts - Maggie Dent has always managed to step into a room and help parents feel at ease. To feel seen and heard. Her words always hit the right note with empathy, practical advice and understanding. We start our final week with this awesome episode from the archives, where Maggie explains how we can best communicate with our sons.
LINKS: https://www.maggiedent.com/
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May 28, 2023
When do I keep my child home from daycare?
One guest has been a consistent voice of reason across the years it's Sarah Hunstead from CPR kids. In the episode from our archives she helps to answer one of the biggest questions parents of small children ask: 'when do I keep my child home from daycare?
LINKS:
https://www.cprkids.com.au/
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May 25, 2023
Why all midwives are fundamentally feminists
As Feed Play Love comes to an end we're repeating some of our favourite interviews from the archive. Enjoy!
Professor Hannah Dahlen is a midwife, lecturer, international researcher and speaker. She believes that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". From her early life in Yemen, witnessing and aiding women in labour, to training in London (where her mum was one of the midwives later depicted in the BBC series Call the Midwife), Hannah explains how her passion for midwifery and women's rights in birthing came to be.
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May 23, 2023
How to use discipline without damaging your kids
As Feed Play Love rolls to a close after 8 years of production, we're bringing back some of our favourite interviews - enjoy!
Discipline can mean different things to different people. To that cranky man in the supermarket - it's a short cuff around the ear. To your partner it might be 'time out' or a stern talking to. But psychologist Vanessa Lapointe says that discipline is about punishment, and that it's possible to apply the principles of discipline without yelling at or hurting our kids. Vanessa has written a book called Discipline without DamageShe takes us through her philosophy and how it works.not.
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May 21, 2023
Dr Justin Coulson's parenting revolution
Parents today try so hard to get it right, but we often feel we’re doing it all wrong.
And that, on top of the physical nature of parenting, is exhausting.
Dr Justin Coulson is a parenting educator and the author of The Parenting Revolution, A guide to raising resilient kids and he has some ideas on how we can get it right, without so much heart ache.
LINKS: https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-parenting-revolution
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May 18, 2023
Discovering your pre-kid self in Paris
Rachael Coopes is best known as a Play School presenter and author. But did you know she was also once a clown in Paris? Rachael recently released her latest book Paris For Beginners an account of her adventure to a clown school in Paris in her late 20s. To write the book she went back to Paris, her first non-work solo trip without her son in ten years. Rachael talks about what it's like to revisit such a significant place of her pre-child life, and why we all need to escape the everyday stress of parenting once in a while.
LINKS:
https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/paris-for-beginners/
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May 16, 2023
How to help kids manage their anger
This is an interview from our archives with one of our favourite experts
When your child is a toddler you learn that tantrums are a normal part of their development. As they grow older you may start to wonder why they are still happening. Child development expert Karen Young from Hey Sigmund says that the path to emotional intelligence is long, and that it's very normal for older kids to have tantrums. Karen explains what to do when your child is struggling to manage their anger.
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May 14, 2023
Everything you need to know about starting solids
This interview is brought to you by Bellamy’s Organic.
In the first year of life our babies have some incredible milestones. One of the most fun (and sometimes scary) milestone is starting solids. But this particular step comes with so many questions. How do you know when they're ready? Do you start with mashed food or pieces of 'finger food'? And what about the mess?
Jess Beaton from One Handed Cooks is a mum of four and a practicing dietician. Apart from having introduced solids four times, she also has the research and science behind the best way to start feeding solids to your baby.
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May 11, 2023
What mothers REALLY need this mother's day
While getting a floral mug and some time to read a good book is a pretty amazing way to spend mother's day, Kate Christie author of The Life List says there's something much more powerful that mums can do this mother's day.
LINKS:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-life-list-kate-christie/book/9781394184514.html
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May 9, 2023
When Instagram helps you through your darkest days
This interview was previously aired in August 2022
Social media can cop a lot of flak. And most times - I'd agree with it. But Mikhailla Fitzgerald's story has made me think twice. As an influencer Mikhailla was used to sharing her life online, so when she fell pregnant it was natural to document that journey. But then things went wrong, and showing up online became one of the hardest things she had to do. She was very generous to share her story on the show, and to explain how Instagram helped her through some of her darkest days.
MIKHAILLA'S BOOKS: https://wholeheartedly.com.au/collections/childrens-books
MIKHAILLA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mikhailla/
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May 7, 2023
Dr Preeya Alexander on how to stay sane with a child under two
Babies and toddlers are delightful. They are at an age where they are the cutest they will ever be. Which is fortunate, because babies and toddlers are hard work. Dr Preeya Alexander is a GP, mum of two and author of Eat Sleep Play Love. Preeya shares her insight on how parents can manage the under twos, and how to embrace your own particular style of parenting.
LINKS:
The book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/eat-sleep-play-love-preeya-alexander/book/9781761108976.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQ3w1jvzKmjui4JwrqE84A0j2TO0hQWHwogFw9YUenELVyRGJQdnsnhoCXBYQAvD_BwE
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May 4, 2023
The thing our kids need more than anything
Parents today are constantly chasing their tails.
They’re dropping kids off to day care or school, driving them to swimming, piano, or soccor... helping them with homework while trying to cook dinner.. And tucking them in to bed while trying to finish work emails.
Even while you’re doing all the things it can feel like it’s never enough.
So what is enough? Gen Muir from Connected Parenting explains what actually makes a difference to our children.
LINKS: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
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May 2, 2023
Why do we sing lullabies?
One of our favourites from the archive
Do you sing your child to sleep? Dr Anita Collins is a researcher in the area of music education and cognitive development. She takes us through what's happening between parent and child when you sing a lullaby.
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Apr 30, 2023
How to help kids manage phobias
Back by popular demand!
Spiders, the dark, that thing under the bed, needles, loud noises...you name it, there are a LOT of things that our kids might have a phobia of.
What are the best ways to help? Hint: shielding kids from the source of their fear doesn't work in the long-run.
Featured in this episode: Dr Fran Doyle, clinical psychologist and researcher at Western Sydney University.
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Apr 27, 2023
How to stop feeling like you're not enough
We're repeating this podcast because we feel it's something every mother needs to remember!!!
Do you have a 'to-do' list? Do you ever feel bad if you don't tick off all the items? When you're a busy parent it can be really hard to feel like you're kicking all the goals. This is when the feeling of 'not-enough-ness' creeps in. You can feel stretched between all your responsibilities and nothing you do seems to be good enough. But Dr Rebecca Ray is here to tell you that you are enough. She's also got a few ideas on how you can re-set the way you think that will help you feel more at ease with who you are and what you do.
Rebecca's latest book is called Small Habits for a Big Life : https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260735/
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Apr 23, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Kids and burns
The first aid you apply to a burn can make a huge difference in how your child recovers from an accident. In our final episode for this season of Mother Doctor Nurse, paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answers your questions.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9047
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Apr 20, 2023
Why you should follow your passions when it comes to activities with kids
This episode is back by popular demand!
Matt Baseley is a TV presenter and dad of three. When it comes to spending time with his kids Matt loves to get messy in the kitchen. If you follow his Insta you will find many examples of how much fun they have together. The secret, Matt explains, is about following your own passion. Matt talks about his own love of cooking and how he deals with fussy eaters.
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Apr 18, 2023
The real conversation we need to have about miscarriage
Isabelle Odenberg wants to start a conversation about miscarriage. She wants us to talk about grief and loss and about how to support women medically and emotionally. Her book Hard to Bear investigates why miscarriage remains a topic that many people are still uncomfortable with.
Her book is available at https://www.hardtobear.com/
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Apr 16, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Choking
There's nothing as terrifying as seeing your child choking. Paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead knows how to avoid choking in the first place, and what to do if it happens. In the 11th episode of Mother Doctor Nurse Sarah answers your questions.
Our final episode in this season on is all about kids and burns! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
Links mentioned in this episode:
This podcast live (with video)- https://www.facebook.com/CPRKids/videos/3467968996816169
Choking first aid - Prevention, Recognition and Response full video: https://youtu.be/D9BJL5qgPsc
RCH fact sheet: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Safety_Choking_suffocation_strangulation/
Kidsafe Queensland Amber Teething necklacest: https://kidsafeqld.com.au/are-amber-teething-necklaces-safe/
Red Nose: https://rednose.org.au/article/will-baby-choke-if-he-she-vomits-while-sleeping-on-the-back
Choking prevention blog: https://www.cprkids.com.au/2020/11/02/the-fou…
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Apr 13, 2023
How to help your autistic child find their happily ever after
This episode is back by popular demand
The world is not made for neurodivergent people. It can be particularly challenging for children on the spectrum who are growing up and learning in a world that isn't always kind or understanding. Chloe Hayden grew up feeling like a square peg in a round hole. School in particular was very challenging. In her own words, it sucked. But Chloe is here to help other neurodivergent children and their families. Her book is called Different not Less, a neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after.
Link to book: https://bit.ly/3RwyaKm
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Apr 11, 2023
Why we need to nurture our boys' friendships
You may have heard that boys can be a bit behind girls in terms of their social development. But do you know how important and deep boy friendships can be? Gen Muir is a parenting educator and mother of four boys. Gen talks about why parents need to nurture the friendships in their boys' lives.
More about Gen: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
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Apr 10, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Vomiting and Diarrhoea
Vomiting and diarrhoea are unpleasant things to deal with, but they can be dangerous cfor our kids if we don't manage it properly. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answers your questions.
Our next episode is all about choking and how to avoid it when introducing solids. Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
Links discussed in this episode:
https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/files/factsheets/gastroenteritis_-en.pdf
https://www.gesa.org.au/public/13/files/Education %26 Resources/Patient Resources/Gastroenteritis in Children/Gastroenteritis in Children_2022_APPROVED.pdf
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Apr 6, 2023
How to raise an introvert
This interview is back by popular demand
Children are all born with their own personalities, and when that personality is completely different to yours it can be challenging. How do you help support a child who is naturally introverted when your modus operandi is loud and proud? Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist, author and parenting educator. She shows us how to see the world from our introvert's eyes, and what they need most to thrive.
Find out more about Vanessa at her website: https://drvanessalapointe.com/
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Apr 4, 2023
How families can cope with the rising cost of living
When you get to the end of a week – do you have much left in the kitty? Do you feel like you have plenty of leeway when it comes to bills, groceries, rent or mortgage repayments? Because the truth is – the rising costs of living are really starting to hurt. Yahoo Finance Editor in Chief Kate Browne explains why everything is so pricey and gives us tips on how we can manage some very basic costs.
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Apr 2, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Bites and Stings
When you are raising children in Australia you need to know what to do about bites and stings. Both how to prevent them, and then how to treat them. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions about bites and stings.
Our next episode is all about vomiting and diarrhoea! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
Links discussed in this episode:
Pressure Immobilisation Technique - First aid for Snake & funnel web biteshttps://youtu.be/yZE2iq1dh2I
White tailed spiders: https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/department-of-biochemistry-and-pharmacology/engage/avru/discover/spiders/white-tailed-spidersAustralian Bites and Stings app: https://www.bitesandstings.com.au/Spidentify: https://identify-spiders.com/
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Mar 30, 2023
What to watch with your kids this April
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins us to outline the best shows coming up for kids this April.
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Mar 28, 2023
Why all Australians don't have equal access to birth support
Australia has an incredible public health system, but there are still challenges for many Australians when it comes to getting access to the right kind of pregnancy and birth support. Jodi Wilson co-authored The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. As part of her research for the book Jodi looked into disadvantaged communities. She explains how some women are missing out on the support they need.
For more information on Jodi Wilson check out her website https://www.practisingsimplicity.com/ and you can find The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-complete-australian-guide-to-pregnancy-and-birth-sophie-walker/book/9781922616036.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=CjwKCAjw5dqgBhBNEiwA7PryaBvo9WfDc-ZxVG3OpLsdayq0LIxALyFxbypXOGyX_6yTdDxgaQ772BoC59cQAvD_BwE
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Mar 26, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Allergies
Allergic reactions in children can range from the mild to severe... and they can have a big impact on quality of life for your child and your family. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy answer all your questions about allergies.
Next episode we're tackling bites and stings. Maybe your child gets huge swelling from mosquito bites, or you’re worried about how to treat a blue bottle sting. Send your questions through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
Links mentioned in this episode:
ALLERGY:
https://www.allergy.org.au/
https://preventallergies.org.au/
https://www.drdeblevy.com/can-hand-washing-cause-food-allergies/
https://www.drdeblevy.com/is-it-a-food-allergy/
FOOD INTOLERANCE:
https://www.drdeblevy.com/when-food-hurts/
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Mar 23, 2023
How two mums managed a premmie birth during the pandemic
Trigger warning: This interview contains reference to preterm birth, infant mortality and traumatic birth.
Shannon Trenwith and Kim Spragg did not have your average first birth. Their daughter Agnes was born premature at 23 weeks at a time when Covid-19 safety measures were in full force in hospitals in Melbourne. Shannon and Kim talk about their incredible experience navigating the uncertainty, fear and isolation of having a baby preterm during the pandemic.
If this story has been upsetting for you, please see the following organisations for help:
The Australasian Birth Trauma Association - https://birthtrauma.org.au/
The Gidget Foundation - https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/
COPE - https://www.cope.org.au/
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Mar 21, 2023
How to help children embrace imperfection
Do you have a child who gets upset if they don't come first in every race? A child who has to make cupcakes like the winning cupcakes on Bake Off? Children who are focussed on being the best often face great disappointment. Dr Kaylene Henderson is a psychiatrist and parenting educator who believes in the power of "Flearning". To find out what flearning is and how to help your child embrace imperfection, listen to this episode.
Dr Kaylene Henderson: https://drkaylenehenderson.com/
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Mar 19, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Sleep
If there's one thing that parents want to know, it's how to get their children to sleep. Whether it's a baby who won't sleep more than 45 minutes at a time, or a 3-year-old who gets into bed with you at 1am, many of us could do with a helping hand. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions.
Our next episode is all about allergies! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
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Mar 16, 2023
How to manage returning to work after having a baby
Going back to work after having a baby can feel overwhelming. Your baby might still be breastfeeding, not sleeping through the night or you just don't want to leave them. Your baby might be older, and it could feel like you haven't been in the working world for decades. Elise Clement is a life coach who specialises in supporting women. In this episode she talks about how mums can find a way back to work that suits where they are at in life.
Elise Clement: https://www.eliseclement.com/
Elise's blog article on returning to work: https://www.eliseclement.com/returning-to-work-after-maternity-leave/
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Mar 14, 2023
What one mum wants you to know about boys
Gen Muir is a mum of four boys. Over the years she's copped some strange comments from people about what it must be like. Not many of them have been accurate. In this episode Gen explains all the things people don't understand about being the mother of four boys, and why it's actually brilliant.
Gen is also a parenting educator at Connected Parenting: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
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Mar 12, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: Poo
It's fair to say that prior to kids you didn't talk much about poo in everyday conversation. Once you become a parent however, it's hard to avoid. Because what comes out gives us a good indication of what's happening inside our little ones. On this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer many, many questions about poo, including a curious thing that happens with unchewed sultanas.
Our next episode is all about poo! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
More information from Dr Deb Levy:
https://www.drdeblevy.com/a-quick-guide-to-your-kids-poop/https://www.drdeblevy.com/what-colour-should-poop-be/
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Mar 9, 2023
How parents can manage their digital distraction
Staying on top of all the things - day care admin, play dates, family and friend commitments, bills - is only possible in the modern world thanks to our mobile phones. Unfortunately that utility also means we are super attached to our phones in a way that's not necessarily healthy. Dr Kristy Goodwin is a digital wellbeing expert and author of Dear Digital, We need to talk. Kristy gives us some great tips on how to manage our digital distraction without throwing away our phones.
To find a copy of Dear Digital check out this website- https://drkristygoodwin.com/deardigital/
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Mar 7, 2023
Supporting our rainbow families
Seeing yourself reflected in the world is important. Which is why Jasper Peach decided to create their book, You'll Be a Wonderful Parent, advice and encouragement for rainbow families of all kinds. Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary disabled writer with two children and a wife. Their book aims to support and guide anyone in the rainbow community who wants to start a family.
For copies of the book: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/you_ll-be-a-wonderful-parent-by-jasper-peach/9781743798614
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Mar 5, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: girl bits
Just because you have the same equipment as your daughter doesn't mean you know all the things. Human bodies are curious things that can be surprising. Which is probably why Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead had so many questions to answer on this episode of Mother Doctor Nurse all about female genitalia.
Our next episode is all about poo! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
Websites mentioned in this episode:
https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/personal-safety-for-children-young-people/
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Mar 2, 2023
The impact of Covid 19 on birthing families
The Covid-19 pandemic changed a lot of things. It changed how we felt about being out in public, how we communicated online. But it also had an impact on things like how we care for those we love. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute led a study across 10 countries and over 600 babies to find out how safety measures during the pandemic impacted on birthing families. Murdoch Children's Group Leader, Neonatal Research Professor David Tingay reveals the surprising insights into the measures applied in most countries - and what we can learn from this experience should we face different pandemics in the future.
The article published in the Lancet: thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00551-X/fulltext
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Mar 2, 2023
What to watch with your kids in March
The year has well and truly started- as have the new releases across streaming platforms. Justin Hill, host of The Streaming Service gives the low-down on the best viewing this month.
https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill
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Feb 26, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: boy bits
To state the obvious: when we care for our babies we care for every little part of them - and that includes their genitalia. Sometimes where we're caring for a child that's the opposite of the sex we were born with, there can be quite a few unknowns.
Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead answer your questions about all the things related to penises, testicals and scrotums - plus give some valuable awareness around the potentially dangerous situations to be aware of.
Our next episode is all about girl bits! Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
Websites mentioned in this episode:
https://bravehearts.org.au/
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/foreskin
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Feb 23, 2023
Why manifestation might be the key to your child's confidence
What do you know about manifestation? You might think it's a bit "woo woo"- out-there and not relevant to your parenting life, but Sarah Grynsberg would disagree. She says it's a powerful tool that can help your child feel confident and loved. Sarah is the host of the LiSTNR podcast The Greatness Within. On this episode of Feed Play Love Sarah explains how manifestation can work for kids.
The Greatness Within- https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/unlock-the-greatness-within
Sarah's meditation for kids- https://sarahgrynberg.com/shop/kids-manifestation-meditation
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Feb 21, 2023
The power of postpartum care for mums
When we're pregnant we take such good care of ourselves. We watch what we eat, what we do, all in the name of birthing a healthy baby. But once we have our babies in our arms our own self-care seems to go out the window. Jessica Prescott is a postpartum doula who, along with doula Vaughne Geary, has created a book called Life After Birth. Jessica wants mums to take better care of themselves. In this interview she explains why self care is so important and how we can do it well.
To get your mitts on a copy of the book: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/life-after-birth-by-jessica-prescott/9781743798195
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Feb 19, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: why is my baby crying?
Crying babies are no laughing matter. When you have a child, it can be difficult to try and figure out what their cries mean, which can be exhausting for both mother and baby.
Paediatrician, Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse, Sarah Hunstead translate what a baby is trying to tell you when they cry, why mums sometimes need to tend to their own tears and why crying can be a good thing.
https://www.drdeblevy.com/the-purple/
Do you have a question for Mother Doctor Nurse? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
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Feb 16, 2023
How to have hard conversations with kids
As parents our instinct can be to shelter our children from the hard things that we might think of as “adult problems”.
Whether we realise it or not, our children pick up on these worries, so staying silent isn't an option. Starting conversations about the tricky things in life might not always be comfortable but it lays the foundation for resilience.
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Feb 14, 2023
What you need to know about parenting a tween
There’s a lot of information out there about what to do with a tantruming toddler and a trove of support for dealing with a moody teen.
The tween years – defined as being between the ages of 8 and 12 – seem neglected in the mountains of parental advice.
A new book aims to shed light on this important period, to help parents and their tweens alike.
https://michellemitchell.org/tweens-book/
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Feb 12, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: common childhood illnesses
Is it just a sniffle? A cold? The flu? What does that rash mean? Should I be worried about that cough that won't go away?
As parents, we're the first line of defence when it comes to helping our kids through sickness. But how can we tell if we should prescribe rest and TLC or if we need to seek medical attention?
In episode 2 of Mother Doctor Nurse, we look at the common childhood illness: how to spot them and what to do about them. Plus tips on how to keep your little ones healthy.
* Red flags to look out for in babies: https://www.cprkids.com.au/2022/03/09/how-many-of-the-8-red-flags-for-unwell-babies-and-children-do-you-know/
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Foods for immunity: https://www.drdeblevy.com/beat-bugs-boost-child-immune-system/
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Feb 9, 2023
What is positive behaviour support and how can it help kids?
Parenting comes with challenges.
For parents of children with autism, those challenges are unique, and developing strategies that work for everyone in the family can be a long and difficult process.
This is where positive behaviour support comes in. As the name suggests, the approach isn’t about punishments or consequences for challenging behaviours but instead looks to encourage children to behave in new ways.
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Feb 7, 2023
A new book to help kids deal with anxiety
Little kids often find wonder in the world that we adults miss, but their young minds can also worry, leaving them with big feelings that they don’t understand or know how to process.
A new book called You’ve Got This is here to help children understand that it’s ok to experience anxiety and what to do about it when they do.
https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/life-lessons-for-little-ones-youve-got-this/
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Feb 5, 2023
Mother Doctor Nurse: sun protection for babies and children
Welcome to the new Feed Play Love series, Mother Doctor Nurse.
Being a parent involves tending to all sort of bumps, scapes and bodily fluids. Sometimes, it can feel like you need a medical degree as well as a supply of band-aids and comforting hugs. That's where our experts come in: each week paediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead and paediatrician Dr Deb Levy will answer your health questions when it comes to your child.
First up: how to protect kids from the sun.
Got a question? Send it through to feedplaylove@sca.com.au
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Feb 2, 2023
Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt's fight to help kids (RPT)
Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt came to prominence after posting before and after pics that bucked the body shaming trend. Little did she know that post would spark a movement and, years later, lead to the nation's top honour.
Her film Embrace Kids is a must-see film for all children, encouraging them to see their bodies for what they can do, not what they look like.
Find out more about the doco here: https://theembracehub.com/
The book Embrace Kids: https://bodyimagemovement.com/shop/product/embrace-kids/
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Jan 31, 2023
Australian Birth Stories' Sophie Walker on her new guide for expectant women
When Sophie Walker started the podcast Australian Birth Stories, she never could have imagined how successful it would become. Over 10 million downloads and a huge online community later, Walker has now co-written a book: The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth.
The book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide full of heart and common sense for women and their partners.
https://australianbirthstories.com/shop/the-complete-australian-guide-to-pregnancy-and-birth/
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Jan 30, 2023
Introducing - Mother Doctor Nurse with Sarah Hunstead and Dr Deb Levy
Raising small children can be fraught with a myriad of health and safety concerns. There are questions about what sunscreen is safe for babies, why they're not sleeping (or why they're crying all the time) and that's before you get to things like daycare sniffles, coughs and what to do if your little one gets gastro! It's a lot!
Never fear! Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy and paediatric nurse and founder of CPR Kids Sarah Hunstead are here to answer your questions so that you can feel confident and empowered when it comes to your child's wellbeing.
Our first topic is "What sunscreens are safe for babies?" If you have a question email FeedPlayLove@sca.com.au
Mother Doctor Nurse is a special 12-part series launching February 6th with new episodes every Monday.
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Jan 29, 2023
How to help your kid get off to the best start at school
Starting school can be stressful and not just for kids However, there are things you can do to help your little one with the transition. It's a time of big change that will often bring up big feelings, for young and old, but with patience and preparation, you'll soon all find your feet.
https://mybigmoments.com/about/
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Jan 26, 2023
If you're burnt out, you're not alone!
As a parent our needs are often put on the backseat while we juggle the the daily load of caring, cleaning, drop-offs, soothing, bathing, mediating...the list goes on! No wonder so many of us are feeling burnt out.
It's hard to feel motivated when we're running on empty but there are small steps we can take to to start to feel better.
Featured in this episode: Dr Sarah Hughes
https://www.drsarahhughes.com/
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Jan 24, 2023
The developmental disorder we need to starting talking about
It's thought that two students in a classroom of 30 will have developmental language disorder (DLD), so why haven't most of us heard of it?
Children with DLD might shave trouble with vocabulary, sounds and explaining themselves, meaning they often struggle in the classroom.
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology are trying to raise awareness of DLD to help teachers support students with the disorder.
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Jan 22, 2023
Calls for the regulation of breast milk donations
The exchange of breast milk via social media is usually done with the best intentions in mind, but regulators are calling for donations to be regulated. They want breast milk to be thought of in the same vein as blood donations, with safeguards in place to protect its most vulnerable recipients: babies.
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Jan 19, 2023
When parents mess up (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
As parents and carers, we want the best for our children but even with the best of intentions, there are times when we’ll slip up. So, how can we recover when we make mistakes? And how can we accept that at the end of the day, we’re human and bound to fail at least some of the time?
In the final episode of Parenting the Parent, Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt discuss why it’s important for kids to see their parents slip up and the lessons that can be learnt in the recovery.
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Jan 17, 2023
Why compassion in parenting is so important
Compassion is a quality that most of us would like our children to have. But how does practicing compassion as parents help us raise healthy, happy kids?
James Kirby is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer at the University of Queensland. He’s written a book called Choose Compassion: Why it Matters and How it Works.
https://www.uqp.com.au/books/choose-compassion
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Jan 15, 2023
The link between pop music and parenting
Do you listen to music with your kids? Who gets to decide whether it's Frank Zappa or Baby Shark on high rotation?
Sharing music together can be a powerful way for parents and children to connect. From lullabies at bedtime, to a high-energy tune to start the day, or a family favourite to cool the temperature when emotions are high.
Featured in this episode: Liz Giuffre
https://www.routledge.com/Popular-Music-and-Parenting/Brunt-Giuffre/p/book/9780367367138
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Jan 12, 2023
The identity crisis (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Many parents, especially those with young children, find ourselves so caught up in the day-to-day that the other parts of our identity are subsumed. This can have a big impact on how we see ourselves outside the role of carer: as a sibling, a friend, a daughter, an employee or a lover. We might not have the time or the energy to devote to these relationships that we once did and feel less connected to our former, pre-parent selves.
Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt talk about the shifting sense of self that parenthood inevitably brings and how we can reclaim what’s most important to us.
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Jan 10, 2023
What to watch in January
It's school holiday time, which means lots of hours to fill with the kids. Luckily, there's plenty of great shows to watch together as a family. Justin Hill, host of The Streaming Service gives the low-down on the best viewing this month.
https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill
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Jan 8, 2023
Andy Day's amazing adventures in entertainment
Andy Day is Mick Jagger of children's entertainers. He's been the presenter for wildly popular CBeebies shows for 15 years, garnering fans all over the world. Andy is in Australia touring Andy's Amazing Adventures.
https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/andy-s-amazing-adventures-tickets/artist/2653111
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Dec 22, 2022
Stepping into step-parenting (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Stepparents have a unique role to play in the life of a family but finding how to fit into this dynamic is not always easy.
Getting to know children, adjusting to new expectations and where to set boundaries can all throw up challenges. At the end of the day, it’s a role like no other that can be incredibly rewarding.
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Dec 20, 2022
How to spot covid in kids
With covid cases on the rise, how can you tell if your child has the virus or another common illness? Especially seeing the symptoms of covid: runny nose, sore throat and a fever, can look like other respiratory infections.
GP, Dr Sneha Wadhwani explains what to be on the lookout for and how best to help your child if they do get covid.
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Dec 18, 2022
Dealing with financial hardship
Christmas is around the corner, but for many families Santa will be cutting back. Budgets are stretched to the limit and there's no relief in sight.
Scott Pape is famous for his Barefoot Investor books, but he is also a not-for-profit financial counsellor helping people under financial stress. He says that even the smallest changes can make the biggest difference.
National Debt Helpline: https://ndh.org.au/
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Dec 15, 2022
Carrying the load as a single parent (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Being a solo parent, whether by choice, or by circumstance, means that the buck stops with you. There's no other adult to turn to in the middle of the night about the big decisions of parenting, or to share the domestic load. On the flip side, you can raise your kids how you see fit, without having to check in with anyone else.
Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt discuss the challenges and the upsides to single parenthood.
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Dec 13, 2022
The keys to keeping your kids safe online
Do you feel confident that you can keep your child safe online?
Sometimes as a parent the inherent dangers of the internet can feel overwhelming, but there are ways that we can protect our kids while allowing them to be digital citizens.
Featured in this episode: Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner
https://www.esafety.gov.au/
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Dec 11, 2022
Isaiah Firebrace swaps microphone for pen
Not content with winning The Voice, representing Australia at Eurovision and starting one of the most successful change.org petitions to date, Isaiah Firebrace has now added author to his list of achievements.
The book is called Come Together: Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples.
https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/come-together-by-isaiah-firebrace/9781741178166
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Dec 8, 2022
Parenting together (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Whether you’re parenting in a couple or sharing custody with an ex, it can be challenging.
You might decide that you want to be a parent and plan for that, but how to raise your kids, that’s a whole other ball game, and one in which you and your partner might not always be on the same team.
Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt discuss how to parent together, even when you’re not on the same page.
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Dec 6, 2022
What your child really wants when they're 'attention seeking'
"Attention seeking" in children gets a bad rap. Whether they're acting out, being clingy, or loud, this sort of behaviour is often dismissed frustrating and something to ignore.
But this attention seeking is just one of the ways kids try and seek connection with their parents and understanding this can help build better habits and stronger bonds.
Featured in this episode: Gen Muir, educator at Connected Parenting https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
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Dec 4, 2022
What to watch with kids in December
The silly season is here! With the long days of school holidays stretching ahead, there's plenty of time to settle for some great movies and series with the kids.
Justin Hill from The Streaming service gives his picks for what to watch in December.
https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill
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Dec 1, 2022
The grandparent challenge (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Grandparents can perform a central and cherished role in a family – helping out parents and showering love, (and sugar) on their grandchildren. But what if, as a parent, you disagree with the way they look after your kids? Maybe you don’t see eye-to-eye on discipline, or technology, or perhaps they overstep your boundaries.
Shevonne Hunt and clinical psychologist, Dr Rebecca Ray discuss how to navigate disagreements with grandparents and the unique joy that the relationship can bring.
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Nov 29, 2022
A new toolkit to help you survive toddler tantrums
We’ve all been there. Standing in the middle of a supermarket/park/busy intersection while our toddler has a meltdown and strangers stare with a mixture of pity and disgust.
Toddler tantrums are a force to be reckoned with and can take their toll on the adults trying to calm the storm as well.
Now, a new toolkit has been developed to help parents deal with tantrums. And it starts with us.
The toolkit was developed by paediatrician Dr Daniel Golshevsky and paediatric psychologist, Amanda Abel.
https://drgolly.com/toddler-toolkit/
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Nov 27, 2022
What to do when your child refuses to go to school
For some kids, the idea of going to school can be overwhelming. They might be worried about being separated, struggling academically or distressed about other children.
Whatever the case, unless you plan on home-schooling them, they can't stay home forever. So how can you help your child get over school refusal?
Featured in this episode: Dr Sarah Hughes
https://www.drsarahhughes.com/
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Nov 24, 2022
Why adults need time-outs more than kids (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Do you ever tell your kids to take a time-out? How about you? Do you ever think of taking a break, so that you can gather your thoughts and just breathe?
Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt discuss the benefits of time-outs for adults and what kids can learn from watching us take space to cool down when things reach boiling point.
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Nov 22, 2022
Author Sally Rippin on what happens when kids don't learn how to read
Sally Rippin is one of Australia’s most popular children’s book authors.
When she realised her son was having trouble reading, she assumed that it would pass. But it didn’t, leading to years of trying to find answers.
Now, Sally has written her first book for adults. It’s called Wild Things: how we learn to read and what can happen if we don’t.
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Nov 20, 2022
How to help kids manage phobias
Spiders, the dark, that thing under the bed, needles, loud noises...you name it, there are a LOT of things that our kids might have a phobia of.
What are the best ways to help? Hint: shielding kids from the source of their fear doesn't work in the long-run.
Featured in this episode: Dr Fran Doyle, clinical psychologist and researcher at Western Sydney University.
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Nov 17, 2022
How to manage emotional triggers (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
As parents, it often feels like our emotional needs are put last. So, we bury them, squishing them way down until we barely notice they’re there. But just like the adult on the plane who needs to secure their mask before tending to their children, we need to address our own s*%t so that we can be the best parents we can be.
Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt discuss how to recognise our triggers, and how to best manage them.
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Nov 15, 2022
A new podcast warns about online dangers for children
Online child exploitation has been described as a silent epidemic. Now a new LiSTNR podcast investigates the true extent of this crime.
Shevonne Hunt speaks to creator and host, Akhim Dev about why parents need to be alert to the dangers children face in the online world and what we can do to protect them.
Listen to the podcast here:
https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-children-in-the-pictures
Additional resources:
https://www.accce.gov.au/resources/for-parents-and-carers
https://www.esafety.gov.au/
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Nov 13, 2022
Teaching kids about money with The Barefoot Investor
The Barefoot Investor is back with a new book to help children be financially confident: Barefoot Kids.
Scott Pape wants all kids to be armed with the skills they need to manage something that will be a constant in their lives: money. From the merits of giving back, saving and chipping in around the house (without the reward of pocket money!), Pape's new book aims to set up positive life-long financial habits.
https://www.barefootinvestor.com/kids
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Nov 10, 2022
Bloody yell! Why we should resist the urge to shout at our kids (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Let’s face it, who hasn’t been so mad at our kids that we want to scream? And sometimes we have. But yelling as a means of control can have long-term impacts on children, and backfire on parents.
Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt talk about how we can control the impulse to shout and how to repair when we slip up.
Parenting The Parent with Rebecca Ray - Episode 4.
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Nov 8, 2022
Understanding the rights of intersex children
Intersex is a broad term used to describe people who have sex characteristics that don't fit into the typical binary for either male or female.
Many intersex children undergo irreversible surgeries, often not finding out about them until puberty, or later. Advocates are calling for any medical interventions to be delayed until children are old enough to consent for themselves.
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Nov 6, 2022
How to model healthy body image to children
Our relationship with our bodies can be complicated, particularly after children. Zali Yager from the Body Confident Collective talks to Shevonne Hunt about the need to accept our bodies as they are, so that we can teach kids to do the same.
https://www.bodyconfidentcollective.org/
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Nov 3, 2022
Easy, tiger! What your parenting style says about you (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Tiger, helicopter, free-range...parenting labels can help us understand what we want for our children, but they can also be used to attack the choices we make.
In the third episode of Parenting the Parent, clinical psychologist Dr Rebecca Ray and Shevonne Hunt discuss what these labels can teach us about the way that we parent.
Parenting The Parent with Rebecca Ray - Episode 3.
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Nov 1, 2022
What to watch with kids in November
Not all children's content is created equal, luckily Justin Hill from The Streaming Service podcast joins Shevonne Hunt to talk about the best shows and movies to check out in November. The Teletubbies are back and Amy Adams reprises a beloved role.
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Oct 30, 2022
Parents warned to be on the lookout for meningococcal
Meningococcal is a word that can strike fear in the heart of parents.
The disease can have potentially devastating impacts and researchers are concerned about a rise in case numbers so far this year in Australia.
They want parents to be on the lookout for early warning signs and to better understand how to prevent and treat meningococcal.
Featured in this episode: GP & Deputy Chair on the board of the Immunisation Coalition
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Oct 27, 2022
The parent brain: how parenting changes our thinking (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
Once you have a child, your brain will never be the same again!
In the second episode of this 12-week series, clinical psychologist Dr Rebecca Ray and host Shevonne Hunt look at the changes in our brain that happen once we become parents and how understanding the way our brains work can help us change our habits and, ultimately, become better parents.
Parenting The Parent with Rebecca Ray - Episode 2.
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Oct 25, 2022
More support needed for pregnancy loss
Falling pregnant can be a time of great excitement and anticipation but, of course, things don’t always go according to plan.
Up to 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage before 20 weeks, with parents then having to navigate a new reality, far from what they hoped for.
Early pregnancy loss support charity, Pink Elephants surveyed Australian women about what they needed most after having a miscarriage. Many said they had trouble accessing support services and more than half wanted to be able to talk to other women who had been through the same experience.
Shevonne Hunt sits down with Amanda Tipping, co-lead of Pink Elephants and Sarah Hatherell, who has been through a miscarriage about the impact of early pregnancy loss and the help that is at hand.
https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/
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Oct 23, 2022
How to help an anxious child (RPT)
Anxiety in children is the second most common disorder in Australian children aged 5-14 and the most common disorder amongst girls. That's according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. And if you are a parent of an anxious child you'll know just how hard and heartbreaking it can be. Dr Kayleen Henderson is a child psychiatrist and mum of three. She explains how we can help our children manage their anxiety.
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Oct 20, 2022
Becoming a Parent: starting of on the right foot (Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray)
This is the first episode of a 12-week series called Parenting the Parent with special guest psychologist Dr Rebecca Ray.
As parents, we put a lot of thought and energy into raising our kids. But what about us? How do we raise ourselves….as parents?
Together Shevonne and Rebecca delve into what it means to be a parent - the choices we make, the ways in which we cope and how we can break old patterns.
First up, what happens when we become parent for the first time? No matter how much preparation you do, there's nothing quite like it. Rebecca Ray guides us through what can be a bumpy start for many of us.
Parenting The Parent with Rebecca Ray - Episode 1.
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Oct 18, 2022
How to help when your child is being bullied
As a parent, our instinct is to protect our children. When our child is being bullied, those protective instincts come to the fore.
So, how can we help our little ones when they're facing bulling?
Derek McCormack is Director of the Raising Children Network. He gives the low-down on how to talk to kids about bulling, when we should intervene and why, as a parent, you should never confront the bully.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/
https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/raising-healthy-minds
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Oct 16, 2022
How to teach your toddler emotional self regulation (Rpt)
Toddlers can have some big emotions but should we really expect them to be able to manage them? Dr Laura Jana is a paediatrician and the author of The Toddler Brain. Laura explains what toddlers are capable of when it comes to emotional self-regulation, and how we can start to teach them some of the basics.
This episode originally aired on 23 May 2022.
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Oct 13, 2022
How undressing has helped one mother daughter duo discover true beauty
Lily Mandelbaum and Elisa Goodkind get people to undress in front of their camera for a living. They themselves have undressed, together, in front of a camera. But it's not like anything else you've ever experienced.
Lily and Elisa created Style Like U, a website that eventually became a very successful YouTube channel, to challenge the stereotypes, myths and misconceptions we have about style and beauty. They ask their guests to start fully clothed and as the interview progresses the guests disrobe, and as they disrobe the guests often reveal their most intimate and honest thoughts. The results are raw, revelatory and completely inspiring.
One of their series covered birth and postpartum where they talked to parents who have had experiences that aren't often talked about - stories about still birth, being a transdad, surrogacy and more.
In this interview Lily and Elisa talk about what they have learnt through their many years working together and interviewing such an incredible arr…
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Oct 13, 2022
Introducing — Parenting the Parent with Dr Rebecca Ray
As parents, we put a lot of thought and energy into raising our kids. But what about us? How do we raise ourselves….as parents?
Parenting The Parent with clinical psychologist Dr Rebecca Ray is a 12-week series that explores what it means to be a parent - the choices we make, the ways that we cope, and how we can turn old patterns into new actions.
New episode every Friday.
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Oct 11, 2022
Why your exhaustion might be more than lack of sleep
Have you ever felt so tired you have to drag yourself out of bed?
The exhaustion might not be simply a lack of sleep, but rather iron deficiency, or even anaemia. Low iron can levels can leave you feeling depleted, breathless and less able to cope with the demands of parenthood and pregnant women and new mums are susceptible.
Dr Sneha Wadhwani shares ways to prevent and treat low iron levels and improve energy.
https://www.instagram.com/dr_sne_easternsuburbsgp/
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Oct 9, 2022
How to prevent chocking hazards for kids
There comes a time in every baby’s life when they start exploring the world with their mouth.
This time of development for little ones is often a period tinged with terror for adults as they navigate chocking hazards.
So what should you do to prevent chocking hazards around meal times and in the home? And what should you do if your child starts chocking?
Sarah Hunstead is the founder of CPR kids and a former paediatric nurse.
https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/poisons-information-centre
https://www.cprkids.com.au/
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Oct 6, 2022
A new place for women who have lost a child
It's the kind of loss most of us can't fathom. When a parent loses a child - to miscarriage, stillbirth or illness, where do they go? Friends and family who have not experienced a similar loss are often don't know what to do or how to help. Georgia Hansen's daughter Amelia was stillborn. When it happened Georgia was immediately drawn to doing something to help other women going through a similar experience. With a friend she created Angel Mama House, a place to support and nurture women who have lost a child. Georgia explains how she came to see the magic in her tragedy and what she hopes Angel Mama House will offer other women.
Angel Mama House- https://www.angelmamahouse.com/
A free guide to dealing with loss- https://www.angelmamahouse.com/freegift
Other support organisations:
Pink Elephants- https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/
Sands- https://www.sands.org.au/
Bears of Hope- https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/
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Oct 4, 2022
How to readjust when life doesn't go to plan
There's nothing quite like having babies to disrupt your plans for the future. It could be having a family has meant your dream career no longer fits or that your baby is not as you expected. Either way what happens when life doesn't go to plan? How do you readjust and keep moving forward? Georgie Abay worked hard to get her dream job at Vogue, but after having her baby she realised it wasn't what she wanted anymore. Georgie's book is called Best Laid Plans. She talks about what it was like to leave a glamorous job behind and what she learnt along the way.
Best Laid Plans, On finding magic in life's most challenging moments: https://bit.ly/3e4FPRI
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Oct 2, 2022
The secret to raising resilient kids
Ever had your child throw a tantrum in a supermarket and felt the weight of judgment from other shoppers? You may have heard that you're too soft for responding to your child's meltdown. But parenting educator Gen Muir says that the secret to raising resilient kids isn't what a lot of people think. Yes, allowing our kids to fail is part of the picture - but not the whole picture. Gen explains how to raise resilient kids in some very simple steps.
To find more about Gen Muir and her work at Connected Parenting her website is https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/ Or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
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Sep 29, 2022
What to watch with kids in October
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins the show to talk about:
Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney Plus
Oddball on Netflix
The School of Good and Evil on Netflix
Plus a new offering for kids from Netflix.
You can listen to Justin's podcast here: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill
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Sep 27, 2022
How Covid made life harder for women
There's nothing like having children to awaken the feminist inside a woman. If you haven't come up against gender inequality before, chances are you'll feel it. From pregnancy discrimination, unequal domestic burdens at home and a truncated career, having a family can highlight how far we still have to go. When lockdowns first came into place in 2020 many feminist writers thought this would be the great leveller. Now male partners everywhere would see just how much domestic labour their female counterparts took on. Unfortunately it was not the case. In her new book Leaning Out, feminist writer Kristina Ziwica charts the course of feminism that has led us to this moment, and explains why the Covid pandemic might be the catalyst for change we need.
Leaning Out can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dzzHke
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Sep 25, 2022
How to raise an introvert
Children are all born with their own personalities, and when that personality is completely different to yours it can be challenging. How do you help support a child who is naturally introverted when your modus operandi is loud and proud? Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist, author and parenting educator. She shows us how to see the world from our introvert's eyes, and what they need most to thrive.
Find out more about Vanessa at her website: https://drvanessalapointe.com/
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Sep 22, 2022
Turia Pitt: Parenting can be hard but it's made me softer
Turia Pitt has run marathons, climbed mountains and survived burns to over 65% of her body. She’s also written a book, started her own running business and competed in Celebrity Apprentice. She’s tough, determined, and resilient. But even Turia Pitt can feel the pressure of parenting two small boys. In this episode of Feed Play Love Turia talks about how she handles demanding kids, high expectations and the ever-present pressure of mother guilt.
Listen to Turia's podcast Turia Pitt is Hard Work here: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/turia-pitt-is-hard-work
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Sep 20, 2022
How Melissa Leong can help your kids be more adventurous eaters
Melissa Leong is best known for her role as a judge on Master Chef. She is also a connoisseur of good food and flavour experiences. So when she teamed up with illustrator Eleonora Arosio to create the children's picture book A Taste Adventure she was determined to introduce kids to a variety of tastes. Melissa talks about her own childhood and how it has influenced her love of flavour today. She also lays down a fun challenge for parents to help get their kids eating a wider range of foods.
Melissa's book A Taste Adventure: https://bit.ly/3Quvj3i
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Sep 18, 2022
Why we should all travel with kids
Ever since the travel bans from the pandemic have lifted social media appears to be full of everyone's European holiday. But travelling with kids isn't always a walk in the park, particularly if you're travelling overseas. Gen Muir is a parenting educator at Connected Parenting who is also a mum of four. In this interview she talks about the challenges and joys of travelling with kids, and explains why we all need to do it.
Gen's website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
Gen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
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Sep 15, 2022
How to help your autistic child find their happily ever after
The world is not made for neurodivergent people. It can be particularly challenging for children on the spectrum who are growing up and learning in a world that isn't always kind or understanding. Chloe Hayden grew up feeling like a square peg in a round hole. School in particular was very challenging. In her own words, it sucked. But Chloe is here to help other neurodivergent children and their families. Her book is called Different not Less, a neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after.
Link to book: https://bit.ly/3RwyaKm
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Sep 13, 2022
What Emma Wiggle did next
Emma Watkins donned the yellow jersey of the Wiggles in 2010 and became one of their most-loved members. After leaving the Wiggles last year Emma has been hard at work on her next work. It involves a new colour (orange, or apricot, depending on who you ask) singing, dancing and signing. Emma talks about when she first fell in love with signing and what she hopes to achieve with her latest project.
Listen to Emma Memma on Kinderling Kids Radio on the LiSTNR app: https://www.listnr.com/genre/kids
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Sep 11, 2022
How to stop feeling like you're not enough
Do you have a 'to-do' list? Do you ever feel bad if you don't tick off all the items? When you're a busy parent it can be really hard to feel like you're kicking all the goals. This is when the feeling of 'not-enough-ness' creeps in. You can feel stretched between all your responsibilities and nothing you do seems to be good enough. But Dr Rebecca Ray is here to tell you that you are enough. She's also got a few ideas on how you can re-set the way you think that will help you feel more at ease with who you are and what you do.
Rebecca's latest book is called Small Habits for a Big Life : https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260735/
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Sep 8, 2022
How to stop the impact of toxic body images on kids
If you've ever been unhappy with your body you need to meet Taryn Brumfitt. Taryn is a mum and film director who has inspired people all over the world to love the skin they're in. And now she's turned her attention to children and body image. Her film Embrace Kids is a must-see film for all children. Taryn explains why this kind of film was necessary for kids today.
Find out more about the doco here: https://theembracehub.com/
The book Embrace Kids: https://bodyimagemovement.com/shop/product/embrace-kids/
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Sep 6, 2022
Maggie Dent on how to transform chaos to calm
Is your home your sanctuary? Or is it where all the yelling happens? Life today for families can be hectic and stressful. But Maggie Dent knows how to tweak things to make a home more peaceful. Maggie is a parenting educator, author and podcaster. In this interview we chat about the small steps we can make to help our homes become a place of refuge for the whole family.
For more information on Maggie's course Calming Today's Anxious Kids check out this link: https://www.maggiedent.com/calminganxiouskids/
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Sep 4, 2022
Why parents need to embrace the C word
We're talking confidence, what did you think we meant? Mel Schilling is a therapist on Married at First Sight and confidence coach. She understands women and how our brains work - and she's devised a way for us all to step into our own sense of self.
Find Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mel_schilling1/
Mel's book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-c-word-confidence--mel-schilling/book/9781922351425.html
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Sep 1, 2022
What to watch this September (and on Father's Day)!
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service takes us through some great movies to watch with dad this Father's Day and the best new shows to watch out for in September.
Listen to Justin on The Streaming Service: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/the-streaming-service-with-justin-hill
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Sep 1, 2022
How a letter to a new dad went viral
When you hear of something going viral these days you'd probably assume it's happened online. But when Ailsa Wild wrote a letter (on paper, with a pen) and gave it to her friend Dave Henry it went old-school viral. The letter was an instruction manual for her friend who had just discovered he was going to be a dad. It was then passed (hand-to-hand ) to new dads in Dave's friendship circle. And now it's a book! That book is called You'll be a Wonderful Dad. Advice on becoming the best father you can be. Ailsa and Dave talk about their friendship and why this particular letter was so popular among dads.
LINK TO THE BOOK: https://bit.ly/3TsnUEv
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Aug 30, 2022
Is your kid really too sick for school?
We've all been there. It's Monday morning and your kid says they're too sick to go to school. But are they really? Sometimes it's hard to know when a child is genuinely unwell and when they just don't want to go to school. Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy talks us through how you can try to work out whether your kid is really unwell and what to do if you think it might be a symptom of anxiety.
LINKS:
Deb's advice on helping an anxious child: https://www.drdeblevy.com/helping-your-anxious-child/
Meditation: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://headspace.org.au/
Beyond Blue: https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/
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Aug 28, 2022
Why we need better sex ed for our kids
Did you know that good sex education is the best way to prevent future sexual violence? Katrina Marson is a criminal lawyer who understands what happens when we don't teach our children about consent, pleasure and the very basics of sex. After prosecuting sexual crimes in the courts she decided to put some solid research behind the difference good sex ed can have on the outcomes for young adults. And the education can start very young. Katrina tells us about what she learnt about in countries like majority Catholic Ireland, and how we can make sex education age-appropriate.
LINK TO KATRINA'S BOOK : https://bit.ly/3KliPtt
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Aug 25, 2022
Why are Oodles our most popular dog?
If you live in Australia chances are you know someone who owns an Oodle. That's a dog that is part poodle, part other dog breed. Using a study from over 750,000 puppies seen at Glencross Vets and purchases from Pet Barn a new study - Pet Pulse confirms that Aussies love an Oodle. Dr Michael Yazbeck is a veterinarian at Glencross Vets. He talks about why he thinks Oodles are so popular (and which ones he recommends to families looking to buy a dog).
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Aug 23, 2022
How to cook good food for a busy family
Ever got home at 7pm from the kids' soccor training and thought - what are we going to eat for dinner? I hate trying to work out what to cook, particularly when I haven't planned anything. But writer Allie Gaunt and nutritionist Jessica Beaton have been working on that for us. The women behind One Handed Cooks have been helping Feed Play Love listeners for years with their tips on how to get fussy eaters to eat and how to cook one meal for everyone. Now they've put their considerable problem-solving-food-loving heads together and come up with ways to make the most of every moment in the kitchen. I've already tried two super easy recipes and they were yum! (Plus: the kids ate them. WHAT? I know!) Listen to how Allie and Jess came up with the winning formula for making dinner easy and delicious.
LINK TO BOOK: The Family Meal Solution https://bit.ly/3pjCxfh
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Aug 21, 2022
Dads, here's how you parent equally
Once upon a time I was a young woman who believed that feminism had done its work. And then I became a mother. The inequality I discovered from pregnancy to birth and caring for my kids still astounds me. Fatherhood may have changed a lot in recent decades but women still bear the majority of the domestic and emotional labour at home and that has a huge impact on everything from our mental health to our superannuation. Rob Sturrock is a dad, feminist and author. His book Man Raises Boy delves into how dads can step into parenthood. In this episodes he outlines some very practical ways dads can be equal parents.
LINK TO MAN RAISES BOY: https://bit.ly/3PpO4ED
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Aug 18, 2022
When Instagram helps you through your darkest days
Social media can cop a lot of flak. And most times - I'd agree with it. But Mikhailla Fitzgerald's story has made me think twice. As an influencer Mikhailla was used to sharing her life online, so when she fell pregnant it was natural to document that journey. But then things went wrong, and showing up online became one of the hardest things she had to do. She was very generous to share her story on the show, and to explain how Instagram helped her through some of her darkest days.
MIKHAILLA'S BOOKS: https://wholeheartedly.com.au/collections/childrens-books
MIKHAILLA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mikhailla/
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Aug 16, 2022
Why kids need to know about their brains
Karen Young is a parenting educator and the brains behind the website Hey Sigmund where she offers lots of helpful advice about how to manage anxiety and other behavioural challenges for families. She's also written books for kids and her latest book Dear You, Love From Your Brain is all about teaching kids how to understand what's going on in their brain. Karen talks about how we can help kids manage their emotions and anxieties well.
LINK TO THE BOOK: https://www.heysigmund.com/products/dear-you-love-from-your-brain/
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Aug 14, 2022
Ever felt like you're failing as a parent? You need to listen to this
Gen Muir is a parenting educator with a tonne of great advice and tips for how to raise kids well. And yet even Gen - a mum of four boys- feels like a failure some times. I've been hosting a parenting show for over SEVEN years and I also feel like a failure. So how can we throw away this idea that we're failing as parents, and where does it come from anyway? If you've ever felt like you're making a tonne of mistakes with parenting this conversation is going to make you feel a whole lot better.
GEN'S WEBSITE: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
GEN ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
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Aug 11, 2022
Why you need to know about menopause NOW
After I became a mother I learnt about matrescence and how we change and evolve once we have our children. It made me look at my experience of motherhood in a whole new (and helpful) light. Then I started reading Alison Daddo's book Queen Menopause and I thought - here's another stage of life I really need to know about. Our education as women on how we change through life seems to stop after puberty, when really there's a whole lot we need to know now so that we're prepared for later. Alison talks about perimenopause, menopause, righteous anger and how self care now will save you later on.
LINK TO BOOK: https://bit.ly/3Q0j7aT
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Aug 9, 2022
New picture book shows kids they are 'enough'
If there's one thing I want my children to know is that they are enough. They are exactly all they need to be, exactly how they are. Now there's a new book by social worker and author Jess Sanders that aims to teach kids just this. It's called You are Enough and it's the first in a series of books she is releasing called Life Lessons for Little Ones.
Jess talks about how a feeling of 'not enough-ness' is a product of our times and how parents can help their children avoid it.
LINK TO THE BOOK: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/life-lessons-for-little-ones/
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Aug 7, 2022
Why we need to teach children about pain
When my daughter was about three she showed me a paper cut on her finger declaring that it was "the worst pain" she had ever felt. Which, for her, was probably true. How children experience pain is the subject of a new study from the University of South Australia. Dr Sarah Wallwork was the lead researcher in the study and is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of South Australia. Sarah explains why we need to teach our kids about pain and how to do it.
LINK TO THE ORIGINAL STUDY: https://bit.ly/3brL38I
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Aug 4, 2022
Why Aware Parenting is a parenting style that makes a real difference
It took three children before Lael Stone discovered Aware Parenting. A traumatic birth led Lael to search for a way to help her baby and herself process what had happened. Aware Parenting proved to be the key that unlocked everything. Lael talks about how the principals she found in this style helped her shift trauma, understand her older children better and create a more harmonious household.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LAEL HERE: https://laelstone.com.au/
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Aug 3, 2022
Is it possible to break the childcare-illness-cycle?
If you have a child in an early education service right now you are probably experiencing the unending hell of winter lurgies. Dr Deb Levy is a paediatrician and mum who understands how challenging this never-ending cycle of illnesses can be. Deb de-mystifies the contagious vs non-contagious colour of snot and gives some tips on how you can build up your child's immunity.
DR DEB LEVY'S WEBSITE: https://www.drdeblevy.com/
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Aug 2, 2022
How to help kids when they're lost for words
Ever been in a situation where you just couldn't find the right words to say? Maybe your friend's dog died, you made a big mistake at work or you're visiting someone who is really unwell. Everyone - adults and children- sometimes struggle to find the right words. In Davina Bell's new picture book What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say she grapples with some awkward situations that every kid will struggle with, and provides eloquent and simple solutions.
LINK TO THE BOOK: https://bit.ly/3zpwv1g
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Aug 1, 2022
Why 'self care' for new mums is essential
When you become a new parent you're told a number of things to help you look after your new baby. You're taught how to bathe them, feed them, watch for signs of illness. But Ruby Matley says that one of the most important things to teach mums is how to look after themselves. Her book Self Care for New Mums outlines all the reasons why new mums need to take time for themselves and how you can start today.
Link for the book: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760987916/
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Jul 31, 2022
What to watch this month with your kids
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins us to outline the best shows coming up for kids this August.
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Jul 28, 2022
Finding confidence when you have none
Confidence can be the key to moving forward. If you're feeling like you don't know what you're doing with a new baby or starting work again after a break, believing in yourself can make everything feel easier. My example is handstands. While I have wanted to do them for years I just don't have the confidence. In this interview psychologist and author Rebecca Ray kindly runs with the metaphor of a handstand to explain how we can find the confidence we need in life. As always Beck gives clear and realistic advice to finding a way forward.
Beck's latest book is called Small Habits for A Big Life. https://www.booktopia.com.au/small-habits-for-a-big-life-rebecca-ray/book/9781761260735.html?source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz6LXyaiL-QIVmp1LBR3m1gFoEAQYASABEgIDLPD_BwE
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Jul 27, 2022
How to get your kid loving the great outdoors
When was the last time you spent the whole day outside? To be fair, it's the middle of winter in Australia, and not the best time to traipsing through nature. But Linda Drummond says that even if we get out in our gumboots and raincoats we're doing something good for our kids. Linda has written a book for every parent struggling to get their kids off screens and outside, it's called How to Raise Outdoor Kids. The book is packed with ideas for parents on how to spend more time outside and she shares some ideas in this episode.
LINK TO BOOK: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/product/how-to-raise-outdoor-kids/
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Jul 26, 2022
Should you get your kids vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu?
If you have young kids, chances are you've been experiencing what seems like a never-ending series of illnesses this winter. Chief Paediatrician of NSW Dr Matthew O' Meara can explain why seasonal illnesses have been on the rise, and joins me to answer questions from our audience about COVID-19 and flu vaccines for children. We talk through current case numbers, vaccine side effects and efficacy, and how to talk to kids who are nervous about needles.
This episode is brought to you by the NSW Government.
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Jul 25, 2022
Want to stop fighting with your partner? Here's how
How do you feel when you fight with your partner? I feel awful. In fact, nothing feels right when we're fighting, which is why I was drawn to relationship counsellor Lissy Abrahams' book Relationship Reset. Lissy believes that conflict is normal. She explains why and how we fight in a way I've never heard before. It has changed my mind on how I look at conflict and given me a way to deal with it better. Lissy gives us a new way to look at conflict and some tips on how to manage it better.
LINK TO THE BOOK: https://www.booktopia.com.au/relationship-reset-lissy-abrahams/book/9781760989781.html
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Jul 24, 2022
How birthing on country helps First Nations women
I am completely in awe of the cultural history of our First Nations people. While so much knowledge was lost through colonisation, some wisdom and learnings remain. Melanie Briggs is a midwife at Waminda, a centre that supports birthing on country. Through connecting to country and the wisdom of Elders past, Melanie works with First Nations women to have the best possible birth they can - and it's delivering results.
LINK TO WAMINDA: https://waminda.org.au/
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Jul 21, 2022
Do you know what it means to be intersex?
And if you do, how would you react if your obstetrician encouraged you to have surgery on your intersex baby? Simone-Lisa Anderson is an advocate for the intersex community who gave birth to an intersex child. Simone-Lisa explains what it means to be intersex and why surgery on babies and children incapable of consent must be made illegal across Australia.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Intersex Peer Support Australia - https://isupport.org.au/
Intersex Human Rights Australia - https://ihra.org.au/youth/
ACT - A Gender Agenda - https://genderrights.org.au/
TAS - Working it Out - https://www.workingitout.org.au/
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Jul 20, 2022
What is the best streaming service for families?
When it comes to streaming services there are so many options to choose from. So how do you decide the best option for a family - where the smallest humans may be the biggest consumers of content? Justin Hill is the host of LiSTNR podcast The Streaming Service and knows how to choose the best streaming service for families. He goes through how to pick the service that best suits your needs.
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Jul 20, 2022
Are we now able to vaccinate the under 5s against Covid-19?
The TGA has provisionally approved the use of Moderna for children aged six months to five years. This age group is the last to be protected with the vaccine - but what do we know about its safety and efficacy? Dr Daryl Cheng is a Consultant Paediatrician and the Medical Lead of Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. He outlines what we know about the Moderna vaccine for the under 5s and why it will still be some time before we will be able to vaccinate our youngest kids.
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Jul 19, 2022
Is it okay to tell off other peoples' kids?
What are the more awkward and tricky situations you've come across involving kids? I asked some friends and colleagues and came up with the following:
* When is it okay to tell off other people's kids?
* Can you tell your parents how to look after your own kids?
* Should you let children choose whether they go to church?
* How much should we help our kids with homework?
* Is it okay to tell kids white lies to protect them?
Matt Beard is an ethicist and the resident philosopher at the ABC's podcast Short and Curly. He takes us through the ethical implications of all of these questions and gives us some rational ways forward.
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Jul 18, 2022
What to do if you're facing rental pressure
The cost of living is rising across Australia and rent is one of the biggest costs for families. Leo Patterson Ross is the CEO of the Tenants Union NSW. Leo says that politicians need to change the way they look at housing, but while we wait for policy change, he gives us some tips on how to manage the latest price hike.
Some resources that Leo mentions in this interview:
https://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-04-rent-increases
https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/rent-tracker
https://www.tenants.org.au/resource/financial-assistance
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Jul 17, 2022
Why are children still getting chicken pox?
Growing up in the 80s chicken pox was fairly common. But when I had my own kids I thought it was a disease of the past. We have vaccines now and I hadn't heard of it for many years. Then my daughter woke up with some suspicious spots. Too many to be an attack of mosquitos in the middle of winter. Dr Deb Levy is a paediatrician and mum. She explains why chicken pox is still around, how to identify it and what to do about it.
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Jul 14, 2022
How can we make foster kids feel safe and heard?
Billy Black in an artist who grew up in care and a mum of two. Having experienced the powerlessness as a child growing up in out-of-home care, Billy wants to see kids having a greater say in what happens in their lives. She talks about her experience and why her book Roar helps kids to find their own voice.
Roar is Kinderling Kids Radio's Story of the Week. You can listen to it here.
https://www.kinderlingkids.com/shows/story-of-the-week/?d=140722
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Jul 13, 2022
A mothers meeting with a difference
Mothers' groups aren't for everyone. You can be put into a group where your only common experience is having had a baby. Most of the focus in these groups is about how to nuture your baby. But imagine if you had a group of women who were coming together with the main objective of understanding and exploring what it means to be a mother? Nadine Richardson is the founder of She Births, a prenatal program that prepares women for birth. She also has a very special kind of mother's group called Soul Mama Circles. Nadine explains what makes this kind of group of women extra special.
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Jul 12, 2022
How to dress when you're going back to work
What's your wardrobe looking like lately? How many tracksuit pants do you have vs how many clothes you could wear to work? Chances are if you've had a break from office-life, whether through having a baby or working from home through Covid, you might be ready for a bit of a wardrobe upgrade. Amelia McFarlane from Colour Me In Styling gives us some tips on how to dress well for the office and feel great at the same time.
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Jul 11, 2022
How to set boundaries for yourself (and for your children)
Do you wish you could go to the bathroom without a child wandering in? Perhaps you need to understand the relationship between boundaries and discipline. Rachel Tomlinson is a psychologist at Toward Wellbeing . Rachel explains when you can start setting boundaries, and how to make sure your children understand them.
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Jul 10, 2022
The origin story of Healthy Harold
Healthy Harold has been a fixture in Australian primary schools since 1979. Now a revamped preschool programme is coming to a kindy near you. CEO of Life Education Australia Kellie Sloane talks about the evolution of Harold from a bleary eyed party giraffe of the 80s to an internet savvy, trusted figure of today.
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Jul 7, 2022
Piecing together story telling after the destruction of the Stolen Generations
In honour of NAIDOC week I am revisiting a selection of episodes that celebrate our First Nations peoples. In this episode I speak with Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt.
If culture, tradition and knowledge is passed down to children in families, what happens when those children are removed, generation after generation? Aunty Rhonda has collaborated with her friend Jacki Ferro to write a book to connect children with the ancient history and wisdom of the First Nations people. Aunty Rhonda is a proud Yamatji-Noongar Elder who is a survivor of the Stolen Generations. She talks about the book Grandfather Emu and her belief in the future of reconciliation.
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Jul 6, 2022
Why First Nations picture books are so special
In honour of NAIDOC week I am revisiting a selection of episodes that celebrate our First Nations peoples. In this episode I speak with Lisa Kennedy, a community artist who works with Elders and communities to pass on stories, culture and knowledge. She collaborated with Aunty Joy for the book Welcome to Country calling on her connection to the land and culture to express the story through her art. Lisa talks about the inspiration of country and how she channels the wisdom of Elders past.
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Jul 5, 2022
What exactly is a smoking ceremony for babies?
The practice of 'blessing' a baby is best known in western cultures as a Christening. But Darug woman Jasmine Seymour has created a picture book for children all about a different kind of baby blessing. Her book is called Baby Business and it's all about a baby smoking ceremony. Jasmine talks about what the ceremony involves and how it connects children to country.
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Jul 4, 2022
A children's book that speaks from the heart
In honour of NAIDOC week I am revisiting a selection of episodes that celebrate our First Nations peoples. In this episode producer Cinnamon Nippard speaks with Thomas Mayor, author of the children's book Finding Our Hearts - about the history of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and why we need our children to understand it properly.
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Jul 3, 2022
Improving how we teach about Australia's history
Imagine if every primary school had a local First Nations teacher to talk about the history and cultural practices of the area. What would our future look like if children were given this kind of insight into the richness of Indigenous culture? Dr Scott Winch is the Senior Policy Advisor, First Nations at World Vision Australia and the co-chair of Know Your Country- an organisation that advocates for local First Nations teachers in every school. Scott talks about why local knowledge is so important and the difference it can make to children across Australia.
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Jun 30, 2022
How to make lasting change in a busy life
Once you have kids it can be difficult to commit to change, even when you want that change very much. Habits like meditation, exercise or other things that you know will make your life better can feel out of reach. Psychologist Rebecca Ray believes that there is a way to implement real and lasting change in our lives without increasing our guilt or "to do" list. Rebecca's latest books is Small Habits for a Big Life and in this interview she outlines how this approach can work for busy parents.
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Jun 29, 2022
How boring are school readers?
One of the more excruciating parts of a kid's education is helping them learn how to read. Particularly when you consider the types of books they're reading, with titles like "Hair", "Trucks" and "Our Car". In an effort to laugh through the pain, illustrator Beck Feiner talks through some of the more painful books she's read.
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Jun 28, 2022
New book addresses what our boys are missing most
Jess Sanders is a social worker and children's book author. From her work with boys and young men in the justice system Jess saw all the ways that boys are getting toxic messages about what it means to be a man. Her book Be Your Own Man looks at what boys have been missing in conversations around feelings, their bodies and friendships. Jess talks about how her books seek to give kids back an authentic sense of self.
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Jun 27, 2022
How to tell your child has ADHD
Clementine Ford, Em Ruschiano and Abbie Chatfield have all recently spoken about their adult diagnosis of ADHD. At the same time they have expressed relief, like the diagnosis was the final piece of a puzzle, making sense of their past behaviours. So how do we as parents recognise the symptoms of ADHD in our children? Mark Bellgrove is a Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience at Monash University and the President of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association. He explains what ADHD is, how it can be treated, and where to go for help.
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Jun 26, 2022
What is happening with early learning?
After many years of advocating for greater investment, the early learning sector is set for some significant changes. Executive Director of The Parenthood Georgie Dent was among others in the sector lobbying parties prior to the federal election. She joins the show to discuss the changes that have been promised, including the latest joint announcement from the NSW and Victorian Governments to provide universal access the year prior to school.
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Jun 23, 2022
Could you pay the bills writing erotic fiction?
Ella Fields (alias) writes roughly two books a year. When she first started she was writing around four books a year. She describes her books as 'steamy' romance and they are enormously popular. She's a USA Today and International best-selling author who started writing when her kids were just in primary school. What began as an experiment has ended up in a career that allows her to support her family. Ella talks about how she started and why she thinks her books are so popular.
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Jun 22, 2022
When dads get PND
Perinatal depression and anxiety affects one in ten dads, yet only just over half reach out for help. Dave Edwards is the proud dad of two child aged 6 and 8. When his son was born he went through a really challenging time, that he only realised in hindsight was PND. Dave tells us his story in the hope that it will help other dads ask for help.
Resources for dads:
The Gidget Foundation
PANDA
Beyond Blue
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Jun 21, 2022
What is child to parent violence?
Many people understand what domestic violence is, but child to parent violence is less well known. Jo Howard is a social worker who is an expert in adolescent violence in the home, and has also worked with families who have young children who are aggressive and violent. Jo says that parents who bear the brunt of this violence are often too ashamed to ask for help, and when they do, can be turned away. Jo talks about the impact of this type of aggression and what parents can do.
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Jun 20, 2022
Lauren Dubois on what it's really like parenting on Instagram
Lauren Dubois was a successful political journalist before she turned her hand to blogging about parenting, eventually switching to Instagram. She's also written a book called You Will (Probably) Survive. Lauren's posts on Instagram are insightful and funny. But most importantly they always seem to resonate. Lauren talks about the amount of work it takes to maintain an account like hers and why it's worth the effort.
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Jun 19, 2022
How to have a better drop off
Leaving your child at day care while they're crying their little hearts out can be so hard. Gen Muir is a parenting educator at Connected Parenting and a mum of four. She's still going through challenging drop offs so she knows just how to help parents make the experience easier and better. Gen gives us some practical tips on how to help our children separate from us with less tears.
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Jun 16, 2022
A new app parents need to know about
I know. There are a million apps out there for parents, so what makes this one special? This is an app that could help parents who need the most support: parents with kids on the spectrum. Kindship is a free app that aims to connect parents who are likely to feel more isolated than other parents. Co-founder Sandy Golder talks about the benefits of joining a like-minded community who really understand what it's like.
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Jun 15, 2022
How to parent from the same page
When you met the love of your life, was your first thought 'I wonder if their parenting style will match mine?' You may have thought they'd make a great parent, but probably not all the nitty gritty of how they approach things like discipline and sugar. Unfortunately these things can lead to frustration and confrontation once discipline and sugar become an issue for your kids. Rachel Tomlinson is a psychologist at Toward Wellbeing. She explains how we can get on the same parenting page, even when we've started from completely different chapters.
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Jun 14, 2022
Why you should follow your passions when it comes to activities with kids
Matt Baseley is a TV presenter and dad of three. When it comes to spending time with his kids Matt loves to get messy in the kitchen. If you follow his Insta you will find many examples of how much fun they have together. The secret, Matt explains, is about following your own passion. Matt talks about his own love of cooking and how he deals with fussy eaters.
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Jun 13, 2022
How to have a confident birth
Labour can be an unknown and frightening prospect. But what if you could go into this experience feeling confident and empowered? Nadine Richardson founded SheBirths to help women have better birth experiences. She explains the most practical ways a woman can prepare for birth.
In this interview Nadine mentions the Shebirths free holistic pregnancy guide that you can find here.
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Jun 12, 2022
Everything you need to know about toddler twins
When our babies crawl into toddlerhood they start to push their boundaries. This can often include running away, throwing food and other challenging behaviours. So how do you handle this stage if you have two babies going through the same developmental stages? Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue takes us through her top tips for managing this tricky stage of life.
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Jun 9, 2022
Actor Ryan Johnson on separation, coparenting and finding new love
Actor Ryan Johnson was going through a separation not long before the first lockdown in 2020. While coparenting through the pandemic he also met and fell in love with his new partner. On this episode Ryan talks about how he navigated all of that with his young daughter and ended up in a good place today.
Ryan is best known for his role as Matt Knight in Doctor Doctor and his most recent appearance in the Aussie comedy How to Please a Woman.
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Jun 8, 2022
What to do when tween friendships go south
Childhood friendships can be light and easy, but as kids head into their tween years they can start to get a bit tricky. Dana Kerford is the Director of URStrong, an organisation that helps children understand the many nuances of friendship. Dana gives us her top tips on how we can support our children when friendships get tough.
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Jun 7, 2022
Might a dog be the therapy your autistic child needs?
New research from the University of South Australia has revealed that assistance dogs are helping to expand children on the autism spectrum and their families. Dr Shelley Wright is a qualified occupational therapist and who supervised the research. Shelley explains exactly how dogs can help children on the spectrum.
Information relevant to this interview:
Research from the University of SA on assistance dogs and autistic kids
Assistance Dogs Australia
Guidedogs Australia
Information about assistance dogs
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Jun 6, 2022
Maggie Dent on how to raise our little girls
Maggie Dent is best known for her work helping parents to raise their boys. Now Maggie has sunk her teeth into girlhood with her book of the same title. Girlhood, raising our little girls to be healthy, happy and heard was inspired by her four grand daughters. In this interview Maggie leads us through how to raise our little girls with understanding and compassion. Touching on key issues raised by a survey of 5,000 parents Maggie uses her humour, wisdom and common sense to help parents and carers of little girls everywhere.
Maggie Dent is also the host of the podcast Parental as Anything.
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Jun 5, 2022
A new way to help support your child's big emotions
Helping children navigate their big emotions can be challenging. Particularly when those emotions result in behaviour that is aggressive or difficult to change. Lyn Jenkins is a clinical psychologist and the creator of Boss Brain, an online program designed to help children from 5-11 navigate their big emotions. Lyn explains what's happening for kids when things get out of hand and how we can help guide them through those tricky moments.
This episode of Feed Play Love was made in partnership with Boss Brain. Visit lifematters.com.au/bossbrain for more information.
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Jun 2, 2022
Why we need to support dads in the birthing suite
When it comes to pregnancy and birth support is focussed on the mum-to-be. But what about dads? Rob Sturrock is the author of Man Raises Boy. He believes that we need to be more inclusive of dads from the very beginning in order to make parenthood a more equally shared experience. Rob talks about his own experience of pregnancy and birth, and the very small thing we can all do to make a big difference.
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Jun 2, 2022
How to get your kids to listen
We all know the pain of telling our children over and over again to put on their shoes. Or brush their teeth. Or get ready for bed. But what if it's all about how we ask our children something that makes the difference? Gen Muir is a parenting educator at Connected Parenting. She talks us through some very straightforward steps to getting our kids to listen to us.
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May 31, 2022
Why Australia became deeply divided over vaccination
Everyone knows someone who has strongly held beliefs about the COVID- 19 vaccinations. Many parents still haven't had their children vaccinated. But where did such deeply held doubts about vaccines come from? Dyani Lewis is a science journalist and author of a new book Unvaxxed, Trust, truth and the rise of vaccine outrage. Dyani's own relationship with her mother broke down due to the passions around vaccination. She explains what she discovered about where all the distrust has come from.
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May 30, 2022
How to teach your tween about consent
Nine-year-old kids can be vastly different when it comes to where they are on the childhood scale. Some are still playing with toys while others are passionately learning all the Tik Tok dances. Vanessa Hamilton is the founder of Talking the Talk Healthy Sexuality Education. Her latest book is a novel that explores the issues around consent for tweens. Vanessa explains how you can have casual conversations about consent and why it's not always about sex.
Vanessa's book is called Kit and Arlo Find a Way
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May 29, 2022
Why you should give your kids the flu vax
About 50% of parents are not intending to get their children vaccinated against the flu this coming winter, even though children under five are amongst the most vulnerable when it comes to the flu. That's according to the most recent Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll. Dr Anthea Rhodes is a paediatrician and Director of the Poll. Anthea explains why parents are hesitant to get their kids vaccinated and why we should overcome that hesitancy.
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May 26, 2022
One adult's insight into living as an autistic person
Allison Davies was working as a music therapist when she started to go through the process of getting her daughter assessed for autism. It was then she noticed that the boxes she was ticking for her daughter also applied to her. This led Allison on her own path to an autism diagnosis. Allison explains what the world looks like through her eyes, giving some insight to how some people experience on the spectrum.
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May 25, 2022
What are the developmental milestones in the first year?
The first year of your baby's life is full of big changes. Dr Deb Levy is a paediatrician and Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids. Together they go through the main developmental milestones and the corresponding safety issues that can come with the ability to roll, sit, crawl and walk.
In this interview Deb and Sarah mention:
Red Nose Australia
Kidsafe
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May 24, 2022
Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue on the changing face of parenting
Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping parents and carers with their babies and toddler for thirty years. In that time she's seen an increase in everything from the types of strollers available to information online. Following the recent lockdown Chris has been reflecting on how much parenting has changed over the years she's been helping parents. Chris talks about the changes: both good and bad, and the top piece of advice she thinks parents need to know today.
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May 23, 2022
Another myth about cesareans debunked
When it comes to discussions around how we give birth, women who have cesareans are not often included in the conversation. There remains an amount of judgment around the way we give birth. Some of those judgments come from an understanding of what is best for the baby. Now research from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has found that one theory - that an increase in childhood allergy was linked to an increase in the rate of cesareans- has been disproved. Associate Professor Rachel Peters was the lead researcher on the project. She explains what they found and why this particular theory about cesareans has been proved wrong.
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May 22, 2022
How to teach your toddler emotional self regulation
Toddlers can have some big emotions but should we really expect them to be able to manage them? Dr Laura Jana is a paediatrician and the author of The Toddler Brain. Laura explains what toddlers are capable of when it comes to emotional self-regulation, and how we can start to teach them some of the basics.
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May 18, 2022
Do we need to use more inclusive terms in pregnancy and birth?
How do you feel about terms like "body with a vagina" instead of using the word "woman"? Or "chest feeding" instead of "breast feeding"? The medical world is grappling with these terms as they seek to become more inclusive of transgender and non-binary people. However a new paper compiled by experts in the field of pregnancy and birth say that changing the language for everyone may end up doing more harm than good. Dr Karleen Gribble is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Western Sydney. She contributed to the article and explains how taking sexed language out of pregnancy and birth would be bad for both women and the transgender community.
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May 17, 2022
When motherhood leads to burn out (and how to avoid it)
Trying to combine motherhood with all the things modern life demands of us can be challenging. Particularly if one of those things involves returning to the work place. For chiropractor Ali Young, returning to work ended up in burnout. Following on from her recovery she wanted to help other mums avoid a similar experience. Her book Work. Mama. Life is the result of all she learnt. Ali talks about what led to her burn out and how we can all learn to make this period of our lives work for us.
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May 17, 2022
How to help an anxious child
Anxiety in children is the second most common disorder in Australian children aged 5-14 and the most common disorder amongst girls. That's according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. And if you are a parent of an anxious child you'll know just how hard and heartbreaking it can be. Dr Kayleen Henderson is a child psychiatrist and mum of three. She explains how we can help our children manage their anxiety.
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May 15, 2022
Can we avoid coughs and colds?
And if we can't, how can we make our children more comfortable? Paediatrician Deb Levy and former emergency nurse Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids join us to talk about how we can try to dodge the dreaded lurgy this winter, and what to do if we get hit.
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May 12, 2022
How to talk to kids about Australia's history
How should we talk to our kids about Australia's history? How much do we share about the dark and tragic events that came with colonialism for the First Nations of Australia? Anita Heiss is a member of the Wiradjuri Nation of Central NSW and a prolific author. Her latest book is Am I Black Enough For You- re-released after 10 years. Anita explains how parents can explain our history to kids, including the parts we should celebrate.
In this interview Anita talks about Magabala books. Individual books that are reference include:
Alfred's War
Charlie's Swim
Down the Hole
Bush Games and Knuckle Bones
A Letter for Simon
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May 11, 2022
Navigating the tricky world of texting tweens
During the lockdowns of the past few years children used technology even more to stay connected with their friends. Now that they are back at school, you may have noticed that they're texting each other more than ever before. Texting can be a very nuanced medium, and not one that tweens really understand. Dana Kerford is the founder of URSTRONG, an organisation that helps educate children about healthy friendships. Dana shares her insight to how kids communicate through text and how we as parents can help to guide them.
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May 10, 2022
What you need to know about kids and genital exploration
What's your most awkward parenting moment? Perhaps you were out to dinner when your toddler decided it was a good time to play with themselves. Adults can find it uncomfortable when our children start to explore their bodies, but Vanessa Hamilton says it's all developmentally appropriate. Vanessa is the Founder of Talking the Talk Healthy Sexuality Education. Vanessa explains why kids play with themselves and how parents can handle their own emotional response.
In this episode Vanessa talks about the five body safety tips that can be found on Jayneen Sanders website Educate2Empower.
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May 9, 2022
How to have a positive caesarean
When you're thinking about where you'll give birth, chances are you're not thinking of fluorescent lights, beeping noises and lots of metal surfaces. Janet Purcell is a registered nurse and positive birth advocate. Janet believes that whether you're having a vaginal birth in a birthing suiteor a planned or emergency caesarean, there are ways you can make the experience a more positive one. Janet runs through the ways you can make a hospital feel more like home, ever when your birth hasn't gone to plan.
For more information about Janet check out her website Birthplace.
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May 8, 2022
A new way to make motherhood easier
Melanie Corlett had a toddler and a baby on the way when she decided that something needed to be done about the kind of support being offered to new mums. So in the thick of the 2020 lockdown she started to develop the app Mumli a place where new mums can collate the information most relevant to them. Melanie talks about raising a business and a baby at the same time and why she thinks this app will make things easier for mums.
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May 5, 2022
What you need to know about parents with a disability
Even as we head towards greater choice when it comes to having children, there is one group of people who are still fighting against prejudice when it comes to having children. Eliza Hull is a contemporary musician, disability advocate and the editor of We've Got This, Stories by Disabled Parents. Eliza says that despite the judgments parents with a disability often get from those around them, they're actually really well equipped to raise children. She debunks some myths about parents with disability and explains how we can all be better allies.
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May 4, 2022
The best way to deal with bullying and bullies
There is a lot of advice out there on how to deal with bullies. But when you're confronted with the experience in real life it can feel incredibly nuanced and even awkward. Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist and author who leads from the heart. In this interview she gives us some excellent advice on how to identify if you child is being bullied, how to respond appropriately, and what to do if your child is the bully.
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May 3, 2022
A mindful way to return to work after kids
Our priorities around work can shift a lot after having a baby. Which is not to say that our jobs are no longer important, just that they may no longer have top billing. And even if they do remain high on the priority list, the question of how to manage work with sleep deprivation can be a tricky one to solve. Chelsea Pottenger is the founder and director of EQ Minds, a company that helps businesses address mental wellbeing for their workforces. Chelsea talks about how we can cope with sleep deprivation, and also bring mindfulness to the work we do after we have kids.
The meditations for kids referred to in this episode include:
Calm
Bedtime Explorers
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May 2, 2022
Is it possible to be pregnant and not know it?
Imagine not knowing you're pregnant until you go into labour. For many women that seems impossible, but it's a rare phenomenon that does happen. These types of pregnancies are referred to as hidden, concealed or cryptic pregnancies. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She attended a labour of a hidden pregnancy, and talks about how women can go through nine months without knowing they are pregnant.
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May 1, 2022
Adjusting to parenthood can be hard: here's how to do it well
Becoming a parent can be a mixture of big feelings - both joy and sorrow. It can also be physically demanding attending to a newborn's needs. Sharlene Vlahos is the Director of Education at Karitane, a non-profit organisation supporting parents raising children. Sharlene gives us her top tips on transitioning to parenthood.
Additional resources if you're struggling:
PANDA
COPE
The Gidget Foundation
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May 1, 2022
Why a little bit of mess might just save your sanity
Kerri Sackville is on a mission. The author and journalist wants women everywhere to know that allowing some mess and clutter might just be the secret to a happy life. Her latest book is called The Lifechanging Magic of a Little Bit of Mess. Kerri talks about why no self-respecting parent should have a white lounge, and the joy of collecting (and keeping) little cows.
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Apr 28, 2022
How far would you go to have a baby?
Jess Moore ended up travelling halfway around the world in order to have a baby, but along the way she went through over ten rounds of IVF and attempted to use eggs from a friend. After several years and a lot of heartache she finally fell pregnant with her little boy at 45 years of age. Jess talks about her experience, including how she was able to keep going after so many set backs.
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Apr 27, 2022
Everything you need to know about bringing twins home
Having twins can feel daunting, but if you get the right advice on how to prepare, it can make life a lot easier when you bring your babies home. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has spent many hours with the parents of twins, helping them make sure their home is set up for the arrival of twins. She explains how you can set up where your babies sleep and the best way to feed twins.
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Apr 26, 2022
How to become a more conscious parent
Do you want to be more present with your children? Less reactive, more responsive to where they are at as kids? Conscious parenting is a movement that encourages parents to understand their past so they can parent in the present moment. It means understanding your own patterns and behaviours and how they impact your child. Dr Shefali is a clinical psychologist and author of The Conscious Parent, Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children. Dr Shefali explains the difference conscious parenting can make in a child's life and how to do it well.
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Apr 25, 2022
The best way to educate toddlers
Should toddlers be able to recognise numbers and letters? Do we, as parents, need to be teaching them these skills before they enter preschool or kindergarten? Dr Laura Jana is a paediatrician and the author of The Toddler Brain. She gives us some insight into what the toddler brain is capable of and how we might help them acquire new skills.
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Apr 24, 2022
Why parents are NOT a child's first teacher
For many years parents have been told we are our kids' first teacher, but Kyle and John Hattie say this is misleading. Their book 10 Steps to Develop Great Learners outlines how we can foster curiosity in our kids and a love of learning. Kyle talks about exactly what it is our kids need from us as they enter into the world of education, and how it's probably very different to what you thought it was.
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Apr 21, 2022
How do you decide you're ready for motherhood?
Gina Rushton is a journalist and millennial who experienced a medical emergency that forced her to confront her decision not to have kids. This lead her to research everything from the impact of climate change to the distribution of domestic labour - all to try and work out whether she could definitively decide never to have children. The result is her book The Most Important Job in the World. Gina talks about the kinds of conversations she's having with her friends and why the feminism she grew up with doesn't serve mothers.
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Apr 19, 2022
Why mindfulness could be the greatest parenting hack ever
Needing to find some calm amongst the chaos of parenting? Perhaps you're trying to be a good leader in your home during uncertain times. Mindfulness might just be the key to your sanity. Dr Elise Bialylew is the founder of Mindful in May. She's also a mum of two young girls. Elise explains why she can't live without her mindful practice and how you can incorporate it into your life in just 10 minutes every day.
The books Elise mentions in this interview include:
The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland
The Happiness Plan by Elise Bialylew
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Apr 17, 2022
Who parents should be voting for this election
What would make your life easier? How about a year of shared paid parental leave and universal access to early education and childcare and out-of-school care? This would mean that you could share the first year with your new baby with your partner and that child care would be like primary school; almost free and easily accessible. Georgie Dent is the Executive Director of The Parenthood. She's lobbying for these changes and believes that this election is the time that we could change the way we raise kids in Australia.
Mentioned in this interview:
The Parenthood on Instagram - get up-to-date information about how the parties are going with policies that are pro-families
Kindi Care - find out which party will make the biggest difference to your childcare payments
Thrive by Five - a lobby group trying to get universal access to childcare
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Apr 14, 2022
How parenting has changed across generations
Do your parents understand why you want your baby to feed themselves? Do they follow your guidelines for sleep and settling? Mike Williams and his parents Carol and Greg do things differently - but they have a lot of fun along the way. In this interview they talk about how much parenting has changed over the years, and why we shouldn't always let grandparents explain the ways of the world. Guest appearance by Daphne Williams.
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Apr 13, 2022
How to share custody with a lousy parent
While separation can be painful the best evidence says that if you can put your kids first in a separation, they will be okay. But what happens when your ex-partner is more concerned with 'getting even' or exploring their new single life than they are being their for their kids? Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist, author and mum of two who has been through separation. She explains why it only takes one parent to show up for their kids, and how you can do it well.
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Apr 12, 2022
Why every mum should have a 6 week pelvic floor check
At six weeks new mums will have a check up with their health care professional - an obstetrician, midwife or GP. But these checks don't have the capacity to include a comprehensive check of a woman's pelvic floor. Lyz Evans is a women's physiotherapist who believes that a 6 week post birth checkup with a women's physio is vital to a woman's long term health and wellbeing. Lyz explains what a 6-week pelvic floor check involves and why it's so crucial to a woman's overall health.
The program Lyz discusses in this episode is called Empowered Motherhood.
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Apr 11, 2022
What parents need to know about starting day care
Enrolling your baby or child into day care the first time can be daunting. It's possibly the first time you've left them with someone other than friends or family. So what do you need to know about starting day care? Sharlene Vlahos is the Director of Education at Karitane. She explains the various things parents need to consider before starting at day care, and how parents can handle drop offs.
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Apr 10, 2022
How do working parents manage the holidays?
The working world is not set up to accommodate child rearing. Which is why every school holiday can feel like a monumental headache for working parents. Annual leave doesn't equate to the amount of weeks schools are on a break. So how do parents manage the juggle of work and holidays, and what could make that juggle easier? Candice Harris is a Professor of Management at Auckland University of Technology. She's researched the impact of holidays on working parents, and how the pandemic lockdowns may have changed the way we do things.
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Apr 7, 2022
What words would you leave your child for when you're gone?
No one enjoys contemplating their own mortality. But when Ella Ward was diagnosed with a rare cancer her daughter was only six it made her think about what she would leave behind. She realised that she had a legacy of words not only from herself, but also lessons from her great-grandfather and her grandmother. Ella talks about the incredible written history created by her family, and how she managed to shape them into a series of letters for her daughter.
Ella's book is called 27 Letters to My Daughter
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Apr 6, 2022
Why are so many kids getting Covid now?
Since the start of the pandemic parents have been told that not only are children unlikely to get Covid, but if they do get it they are unlikely to be very sick. In the last few weeks children have been falling like flies. Some kids have been very unwell - and others have had a few off days then bounced back.
So what's going on? And what do we need to be aware of as we head into flu season? Dr Norman Swan is the co-host of the Coronacast podcast and author of So You Think You Know What's Good for You? Norman explains why so many children are catching Covid now, and how we might prepare for winter.
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Apr 5, 2022
Everything you ever need to know about teething
Seeing your baby's first pearly white pop through can be a moment of joy. Like all the little changes they go through, it's another sign of their development and growth. It can also be a time when your little one is unsettled and uncomfortable. Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy goes through when babies are most likely to cut their teeth, how to tell whether it's teething (or something else) that is making them unsettled and how to manage their pain.
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Apr 4, 2022
What all parents need to know about "sharenting"
Posting pics of your beautiful baby can feel like the most natural thing in the world. After all, who's not in love with their own child? But wellbeing digital expert Dr Kristy Goodwin says that posting images online comes with a host of problems. Kristy explains why parents should think twice about uploading all those baby pics and the key things parents should be aware of when they share images online.
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Apr 3, 2022
Annabel Karmel on getting kids cooking
When it comes to getting fussy kids to start enjoying a wider range of foods, getting them cooking can be a great option. That's according to Annabel Karmel, nutritionist and cook book author. Her latest book is called Annabel Karmel's Fun Fast and Easy Children's Cookbook. Annabel talks about why cooking is so great for kids and shares a few of her favourite recipes from the book.
You can also find Annabel on Instagram @annabelkarmel
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Mar 31, 2022
What it's like to be a queer parent in a largely straight world
Sean Szeps is an influencer, podcaster and queer parenting advocate. Having grown up believing that parenthood was only for straight people, he is now a husband and father of twins. Sean talks about how he came to be a parent and what it's like being "the only gay in the playground". The new season of Come Out Wherever You Are is available now in the LiSTNR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Mar 30, 2022
Why parents aren't to blame for their kid's ODD
Children diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) can be challenging children to be around. They might have loud and aggressive tantrums and come across as rude and anti-social. Caroline Moul is a Professor of Psychology at Sydney University. She has a research interest in ODD and says that while parenting strategies are a way to treat ODD, this doesn't mean that parents are to blame for the condition itself. Caroline explains what ODD is and how to support children with this disorder.
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Mar 29, 2022
Chris Minogue's top tips on traveling with babies
Many parents are traveling overseas to visit family for the first time since having their babies. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping families with this kind of travel for over 30 years. Chris shares her experience on what works best for babies and toddlers (hint: it's very different!)
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Mar 28, 2022
How much self expression should we allow our kids?
When small children go to day care, they can be seen in everything from tutus with hardhats to superhero costumes. But once kids enter formal education, with uniforms, just how much self expression are they allowed? Many schools have rules around hair, nails, and neatness of uniforms. But what is our role as parents when it comes to how our kids want to express their own sense of self? Anthony Semann is an early learning educator with Semann and Slattery. Anthony helps us find a balance between the rules and supporting our kids.
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Mar 27, 2022
Why do women still believe in the fertility myth?
Female reproduction is often referred to as a "ticking clock" and yet many women are not aware how challenging falling pregnant after 40 can be. Dr Karin Hammarberg is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine at Monash University. She also worked in the field of IVF for 20 years. Karin is concerned there is a myth about fertility that persists for both men and women. Karin talks about how likely it is for a woman to fall pregnant after 40 and what needs to change to allow women to have babies when they are most likely to fall pregnant.
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Mar 24, 2022
When falling in love includes inheriting kids
Step parenting is not something we talk about a lot, but inheriting non-biological children as part of a new relationship is common. As common as blended families are, we don't often hear what it's like from the step-parent's perspective. Lem Zkharia was 28 when she met and fell in love with her partner, who at the time had two children aged 4 and 6. Things moved quickly and before she knew it, Lem was moving through the process of learning how to raise children. Lem talks about the challenges and joys of becoming a part of the family.
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Mar 23, 2022
When should you give your child a phone?
Most parents have heard about the challenges that can arise once a child has their own phone. Access to the internet at all hours and with many social platforms can create a whole new universe that parents need to master and understand. Kate Browne from finder.com has done the research on when Australian parents are giving kids a phone. She explains what we might want to avoid and tips on ways to make it a better experience for everyone.
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Mar 22, 2022
Why are tongue ties controversial?
A tongue tie is when the membrane that attaches a baby's tongue to the floor of their mouth is tight or short. This can then cause problems with breastfeeding because the baby can't latch properly. However there are some who believe that tongue ties have become a catch-all for the many challenges that can come with breastfeeding. Paediatrician Dr Deb Levy talks us through where to go if you suspect your child might have tongue tie and how they are fixed.
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Mar 21, 2022
You might be shaming your kids: here's how to stop
Shame is a very powerful word. One that most associate with the most serious of crimes. But the truth is shame is a very everyday experience. Parents can inadvertently use shame while trying to discipline their kids. Karen Young is a parenting educator and creator of the Hey Sigmund website. Karen gives practical examples of shaming language and tips on how you can turn this around.
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Mar 20, 2022
What is the difference between a nightmare and a night terror?
If your child was to wake up screaming in the middle of the night, would you know how to work out if they were having a nightmare or a night terror? While they might look similar the two experiences are very different. Dr Sarah Blunden is the Head of Paediatric Sleep Research at Central Queensland University and a spokesperson for the Sleep Health Foundation. Sarah explains the difference and how you can help your child manage both.
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Mar 17, 2022
What happened when one mum fell for Benedict Cumberbatch
When Tabitha Carvan first noticed Benedict Cumberbatch her children were still very young. One moment he was an ordinary actor, the next she was obsessing over every plane of his face. Her book This is not a book about Benedict Cumberbatch traces her new-found obsession, from embarrassment about her feelings to a new-found joy in her unusual passion, Tabitha shows that loving something ridiculous could be the very thing that sets you free.
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Mar 16, 2022
Help! My son is obsessed with gaming!!
Does your son have a melt-down every time you ask him to put down his console? Does he want to be playing games every waking minute? Many parents have children, and sons in particular, who love gaming more than anything else. Dr Kristy Goodwin says that while this isn't always a bad thing, it might be time to set up some healthy behaviours. Kristy explains why boys in particular can be so attached to their games, and how we can put in some boundaries to have a more harmonious household.
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Mar 15, 2022
Are growing pains real?
Has your child ever woken in the night complaining of a sore leg? Or maybe it was the inside arch of their foot? Growing pains has been something children have complained about for years, but it's also something that Joshua Burns says is poorly understood. Joshua Burns is a Professor of Paediatric Neuromuscular Rehabilitation at the Sydney School of Health Sciences. Joshua explains what is known about growing pains, and how parents can manage them.
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Mar 14, 2022
Why conflict is inevitable in relationships
Emma Power believes fighting is normal and it doesn't have to mean the end of everything. In her new book When Love Goes South, A guide to help you turn conflict around Emma explains how knowing yourself can help you avoid unnecessary conflict. In this interview Emma talks about both preventative measures and ways you can manage fights when they happen anyway.
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Mar 13, 2022
How to manage sibling rivalry
From the moment you bring a second baby home you are dealing with sibling dynamics. And while that might start with just managing the needs of two small humans, it can evolve into sibling rivalry over everything from who gets the best slice of cake to who sits in the front seat of the car. Genevieve Muir is an obstetrics social worker and parenting educator. As the mum of four boys she also has some insight into sibling rivalry. Gen explains what's happening when siblings fight, when you should leave it, and when you need to step in.
Gen's website is called Connected Parenting. https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
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Mar 10, 2022
Why we all need to grow up for our kids
Distraction, an obsession with youth and discontent are all part and parcel of being an adolescent. But author and social researcher Maggie Hamilton says that adults today are living an extended adolescence that's hurting our kids. Maggie's latest book is called What happens to our kids when we fail to grow up. Maggie talks about why we all have parts of ourselves that need to grow up, and the difference it makes when you embrace being an adult.
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Mar 9, 2022
Why are kids so hung up on fairness?
If you've ever heard a child cry out "but it's not faaaaair" you will be interested in this interview. Psychologist and author Dr Vanessa Lapointe explains why your children might constantly fight over who is in the front seat, or even over something as mundane as a favourite cup. Vanessa also has some great practical tips on how to manage the situation after you hear that first cry of "but it's not faaaair!!"
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Mar 8, 2022
What a post-baby body REALLY feels like
When you're pregnant chances are you're thinking about labour and what to do with a baby once they're safely in your arms. We don't talk a lot about how you might feel physically. Lyz Evans is a women's physiotherapist at Women in Focus Physiotherapy and Health who has had three babies herself- her last is now only nine months old. Lyz talks about how you can expect to feel after child birth, and the best ways to get yourself feeling back to healthy and healed.
Lyz also has an online program called Empowered Motherhood for pregnancy and postnatal care.
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Mar 7, 2022
Finding your power in motherhood
Having a baby can be empowering and disempowering at the same time. On one hand you have brought a new life into the world, on another you can be restricted in your work and home life by your new role as a carer. Kemi Nekvapil is a life coach who has trained with Dr Brene Brown. Her new book is called Power, A woman's guide to living and leading without apology. Kemi talks about her definition of power, and why motherhood is the perfect place to practice it.
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Mar 6, 2022
Are you a victim of financial abuse? Here's how to tell
How much control do you have of your finances? You may be happy to let your partner take care of the 'money stuff' as that's their strength, while you focus on the things you do well (like organising holidays, supervising home work etc).
But sometimes an equal divide of jobs becomes something more sinister. Money, after all, is something we all need to survive. Financial abuse happens when one partner controls the other through economic means. Fiona Mort is the CEO of 1800 Respect, the national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service. Fiona outlines the signs that someone might be predisposed to financial abuse, and what we can do if we feel we're in an abusive relationship.
1800 Respect has resources available for people experiencing financial abuse.
https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/financial-abuse
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Mar 3, 2022
Music, motherhood and the power of a creative childhood
Lo Carmen is an actress, musician, author and mother. She grew up surrounded by some of Australia's most influential female musicians. Along the way she starred in the iconic The Year My Voice Broke and toured with her baby when she was still in her early twenties. Then, sixteen years later, she had two more babies- and continued the creative juggle. Lo talks about her extraordinary life and the women who helped to shape it. Lo's book is called Lovers Dreamers Fighters.
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Mar 1, 2022
The right way to start exercising after childbirth
The body we have after childbirth isn't the same as the one we started with. But not all of us want to jump on the exercise wagon after having our baby. Your body is probably tired and sore. But sometimes moving feels good after you've been sitting in a chair feeding your baby for 24 hours straight. Jen Dugard is a personal trainer who founded MumSafe a program that educates personal trainers on the best way to help mums feel fit and healthy. Jen explains the best way to rebuild your strength, and the types of things you should avoid.
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Feb 27, 2022
What is the right amount of pocket money for kids?
Should kids get pocket money? And if they should what is the right amount? Kate Browne is the editor-at-large for Finder.com.au They've done research into how Aussie parents give pocket money. Kate talks about whether kids should do chores for their money and the average weekly wage for kids.
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Feb 24, 2022
How to embrace the constant changes of parenting
They say that the one thing that is constant in life is change. Yet as human beings none of us like it very much. And when it comes to life changes, you can't get much bigger than starting a family. Jana Firestone is a psychologist, podcaster and author of Embracing Change. She knows first hand the experience of another of life's big changes: losing a parent. Jana talks us through the ways we can embrace some of the more confronting changes we can experience as parents.
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Feb 22, 2022
How is Covid 19 likely to affect our kids long term?
Since the start of the pandemic parents were reassured that children were likely to be less affected by the virus. It was less likely they would catch it, and if they caught it their symptoms would be less severe. And while it appears that the latter is still true, the Omicron variant has meant many more children have caught the coronavirus. Dr Nusrat Homaira is a paediatric respiratory epidemiologist at UNSW and Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. She says that we can make some educated guesses on the long term impact of the coronavirus based on what we know from older respiratory viruses that affect children.
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Feb 20, 2022
What to do when relationships get hard after kids
Babies and small children can make things tense between parents, particularly when you're sleep deprived. Elisabeth Shaw is the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. She talks through some of the pain points parents come across after they have children, and gives us some ideas on how we can manage them.
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Feb 17, 2022
Why redundancy can be good for fathers
When Rob Sturrock was suddenly made redundant in March last year he felt despondent and a bit like a failure. But with time he realised that it was an opportunity: to spend more time with his kids and to help with the running of the house. Rob talks about how we live in a world that expects men to be the breadwinner, but where there is a lot of meaning and satisfaction to find within the four walls of the family home.
Rob is also the author of Man Raises Boy.
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Feb 17, 2022
Clementine Ford on motherhood and feminism
There are some areas of motherhood that feel like they have been untouched by the hard work of feminists. Areas like how we birth our babies, feed or generally look after them. Clementine Ford is an author, feminist and mother. Clem talks about her own experiences of raising a child and why motherhood remains an area of judgment for women.
Clem's latest book is called How We Love.
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Feb 15, 2022
Is it possible to cure a peanut allergy?
The short answer is no. But if you have a child with a food allergy you will know how stressful it can be for you and your family. Even while awareness of allergies is much higher in schools and the community, you are always looking out for a possible allergen. Allergic reactions to peanuts range from the mild (puffy eyes, vomiting) to the severe (trouble breathing) but Professor Mimi Tang, Group Leader of Allergy Immunology at Murdoch Children's Research Institute says that any kind of reaction has a significant impact on a child's lifestyle. Mimi's latest study has shown how oral immunotherapy while not a cure might be the solution that parents are looking for. Mimi is joined by Kate Lawlor, whose son Declan is now in remission for his peanut allergy.
For more information on the study check out the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
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Feb 13, 2022
Why romance has changed (not disappeared) since kids
Once babies come along it can be hard to find time for romantic dinners. It can be hard to want to do anything other than sleep! But Associate Professor Gery Karantzas says that it's not a given that romance disappears once you start to have a family. Gery is from the School of Psychology at Deakin University, and he researches love. Gery talks about the different kinds of love, how it changes all the time, and why this Valentine's Day you might just need a cuddle on the couch.
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Feb 13, 2022
How to handle toddler tantrums
Ever had a toddler decide the best place to have a tantrum is in the food court of your local shopping centre? How did you handle it? Toddlers are renowned for having mini breakdowns at the least convenient moment, but parenting educator and obstetrics social worker Genevieve Muir has some practical tips (and comfort) to offer parents of toddlers. Gen explains why toddlers are having tantrums, and how we can manage them well.
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Feb 10, 2022
One woman's experience of transitioning with young kids
Working out who you are once you become a parent can be challenging - but imagine trying to work out who you are as a person while grappling with your gender identity at the same time. That's what Michelle Sheppard went through when she came out as transgender. In a world that has little time or empathy for trans-adults, she had to navigate parenting two young daughters without any mentors or community support. Michelle explains how she decided to involve her daughters in any changes taking place, and why that made all the difference.
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Feb 8, 2022
How to separate well with young kids
Separation can be painful and chaotic, particularly when young children are involved. Lucy Kippist separated from her husband three years ago when her children were two and five. Over those years she did a number of things that has helped her get to a place of calm and safety today. Lucy shares the things that helped her navigate a very difficult time. Lucy is the Community Manager at Mums & Co.
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Feb 7, 2022
How birth has changed in a time of Covid
Women have given birth through different challenging times in history, with those challenges changing the way they experience pregnancy and labour. Since the very beginning of the pandemic Hannah Dahlen, a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University, has been part of a research team documenting how this particular challenging time - life with the threat of serious illness and the repercussions of that threat - has been impacting the experience of pregnancy and birth today. Hannah explains how the physical and social impacts of the virus on expectant mums.
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Are you currently pregnant OR have given birth since May 2021 (during the latest surge in COVID-19 in Australia) AND are you willing to share your experience by completing this survey.
Hannah Dahlen and her research team are conducting a research project (through Western Sydney University) into women’s experiences of being pregnant, giving birth and parenting during the COVID-19 p…
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Feb 6, 2022
Everything you ever need to know about birth
They say that knowledge is power, so knowing all you can about birth before you experience it is a good idea. At least that's what motivated Dr Stephen Tong to write The Birth Book , after seeing women head into the birthing suite with less preparation than what they'd put in to their own wedding. Stephen talks about how knowing more leads to less fear, and why epidurals have been given a bad reputation.
Links to more information:
https://www.proftong.com.au/
https://www.thebirthbook.org/
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Feb 3, 2022
One caravan, four kids and two years on the road
Modern family life can be crazy. There are so many things to fit into a day. Jodi Wilson was still breastfeeding her youngest of four children when she agreed to travel around Australia. She thought that was just what the family needed to find some calm among the chaos. What followed was an intense eight months of getting rid of 'stuff', buying a second-hand caravan, and preparing to set out for an adventure that would change their lives. Jodi Wilson's book Practicing Simplicity, Small steps and brave choices for a life less distracted documents the two-and-a-half years they spent on the road. Jodi talks about the greatest lessons she learnt along the way.
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Feb 1, 2022
Why we don't need to raise polite girls
When former Australian of the Year Grace Tame recently refused to smile in a photo opportunity with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, people were outraged. Journalist Peter van Onselen wrote an article describing her behaviour as rude. Amy Remeikis is a political journalist for The Guardian and has just released a book, On Reckoning, that describes what it has been like as a survivor of sexual assault to report on the Government's response to claims of harassment in Parliament House. Amy talks about why we don't need to raise our girls to polite, and why we need to include boys in the conversation.
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Jan 31, 2022
Why do we feel we can tell a woman how to birth?
Feminists in the past have fought for women to have the right to choose how they conduct themselves in a world that has always told them what to do. Bodily autonomy being one of those choices. What we wear and do with our bodies is up to us. So why does this all seem to change when it comes to pregnancy and birth? Clementine Ford is a feminist, author and mother. She talks about how everything from pregnancy, to birth and breastfeeding is influenced by ideas on what a woman 'should' do.
Clementine's latest book is called How We Love.
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Jan 30, 2022
How to teach kids to be optimistic
Disappointment is a part of life, but it's fair to say that many kids have had their fair share of it over the last two years. Lucy Bell is an author who wants to help kids see the brighter side of life. Her book You Can Live on the Bright Side has everything you need to help your kids choose a path to a more optimistic future. Lucy explains how brains can learn to look on the bright side, and gives us some tips on how to teach that.
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Jan 27, 2022
They used to wear WHAT?!! The history of maternity wear
Maternity wear has come a long way in the last ten years. Or has it? Dr Catriona Fisk is a dress historian who did her PHD in the history of maternity wear. Her research goes all the way back to the 1700s, and offers insights into the ways women adapted fashion to fit their bodies - and how they themselves fit in society. Cartriona offers up some surprising information - particularly about how the corset was used for pregnant women.
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