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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.

00:23:02 2023-05-21
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...
00:33:10 2023-05-18
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...
00:18:30 2023-05-14
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. H...
00:18:05 2023-05-11
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.co...
00:29:49 2023-05-07
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 sha...
00:22:57 2023-05-04
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...
00:18:16 2023-04-23
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:...
00:29:25 2023-04-18
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...
00:24:10 2023-04-16
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 epi...
00:11:37 2023-04-11
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 nurtu...
00:21:08 2023-04-11
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...
00:15:53 2023-04-04
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 startin...
00:31:03 2023-04-02
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 answe...
00:08:24 2023-03-30
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins us to outline the best shows coming up for kids this April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
00:23:31 2023-03-28
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 ...
00:26:33 2023-03-26
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 allerg...
00:35:46 2023-03-23
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 s...
00:14:43 2023-03-21
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 psyc...
00:33:49 2023-03-19
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 t...
00:24:02 2023-03-16
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 wor...
00:24:35 2023-03-14
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 fo...
00:29:11 2023-03-12
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 episo...
00:21:25 2023-03-09
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...
00:18:58 2023-03-07
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...
00:34:58 2023-03-05
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 questio...
00:11:53 2023-03-02
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-hil...
00:18:11 2023-03-02
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 acro...
00:27:10 2023-02-26
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. Paed...
00:21:19 2023-02-23
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 th...
00:18:16 2023-02-21
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 d...