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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...
00:35:46
2023-02-19
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 ...
00:12:31
2023-02-16
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 ab...
00:19:35
2023-02-14
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 adv...
00:34:52
2023-02-12
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 pr...
00:16:24
2023-02-09
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. A...
00:13:22
2023-02-07
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 unde...
00:30:54
2023-02-05
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. Th...
00:18:11
2023-02-02
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 Kid...
00:26:02
2023-01-31
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 ...
00:00:56
2023-01-30
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 ...
00:15:00
2023-01-29
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,...
00:14:10
2023-01-26
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...
00:15:56
2023-01-24
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 strug...
00:18:53
2023-01-22
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 t...
00:21:17
2023-01-19
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 ...
00:25:15
2023-01-17
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’...
00:18:37
2023-01-15
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 star...
00:28:11
2023-01-12
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 da...
00:11:29
2023-01-10
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.li...
00:20:22
2023-01-08
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-...
00:34:42
2022-12-22
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 ...
00:09:47
2022-12-20
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 ...
00:20:05
2022-12-18
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 counsell...
00:22:21
2022-12-15
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 rai...
00:24:14
2022-12-13
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 thi...
00:25:48
2022-12-11
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 Ev...
00:30:22
2022-12-08
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...
00:20:11
2022-12-06
"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 connec...
00:15:17
2022-12-04
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.
ht...
00:31:41
2022-12-01
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-e...
00:22:11
2022-11-29
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...
00:15:30
2022-11-27
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 fore...
00:25:16
2022-11-24
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 ca...
00:29:51
2022-11-22
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 h...
00:17:58
2023-04-30
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...
00:28:27
2022-11-17
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 ne...
00:24:07
2022-11-15
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 ...
00:18:58
2022-11-13
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...
00:32:28
2022-11-10
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 c...
00:18:46
2022-11-08
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 l...
00:19:47
2022-11-06
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...
00:31:03
2022-11-03
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 Shev...
00:09:53
2022-11-01
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.
S...
00:11:11
2022-10-30
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 looko...
00:31:06
2022-10-27
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 under...
00:16:58
2022-10-25
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 w...
00:18:03
2022-10-23
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 kno...
00:33:48
2022-10-21
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?
To...
00:17:44
2022-10-18
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 Ne...
00:17:19
2022-10-16
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,...
00:23:08
2022-10-13
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...
00:01:33
2022-10-13
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 pare...
00:21:07
2022-10-11
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 ...
00:12:24
2022-10-09
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 preven...
00:28:22
2022-10-06
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...
00:23:03
2022-10-04
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 yo...
00:12:47
2022-10-02
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 resi...
00:10:37
2022-09-29
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins the show to talk about:
Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney PlusOddball on NetflixThe 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.listn...
00:29:34
2022-09-27
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...
00:15:35
2023-04-06
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 ope...
00:19:56
2022-09-22
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 c...
00:14:51
2022-09-20
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 det...
00:14:13
2022-09-18
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...
00:25:22
2023-04-13
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 u...
00:15:05
2022-09-13
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 as...
00:18:03
2023-04-27
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...
00:17:44
2022-09-08
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 E...
00:20:53
2022-09-06
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...
00:20:58
2022-09-04
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.
Fi...
00:19:54
2022-09-01
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-se...
00:14:03
2022-09-01
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...
00:10:56
2022-08-30
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 ...
00:28:12
2022-08-28
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...
00:09:52
2022-08-25
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 th...
00:18:27
2022-08-23
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 w...
00:19:07
2022-08-21
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 decade...
00:22:41
2023-05-09
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 sh...
00:11:00
2022-08-16
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 Dea...
00:18:13
2022-08-14
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 failu...
00:28:10
2022-08-11
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 ...
00:12:35
2022-08-09
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 En...
00:14:10
2022-08-07
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 A...
00:27:02
2022-08-04
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...
00:10:33
2022-08-03
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-mysti...
00:09:53
2022-08-02
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 righ...
00:12:54
2022-08-01
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 lo...
00:16:33
2022-07-31
Justin Hill from The Streaming Service joins us to outline the best shows coming up for kids this August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
00:22:08
2022-07-28
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...
00:14:49
2022-07-27
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 someth...
00:23:29
2022-07-26
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 qu...
00:24:27
2022-07-25
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 exp...
00:17:55
2022-07-24
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. Throug...
00:19:50
2022-07-21
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 inte...
00:11:38
2022-07-20
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...
00:11:42
2022-07-20
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 S...
00:28:30
2022-07-19
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 k...
00:22:43
2022-07-18
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 ch...
00:11:30
2022-07-17
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 at...
00:34:02
2022-07-14
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...
00:19:43
2022-07-13
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 w...
00:17:02
2022-07-12
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 r...
00:15:07
2022-07-11
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...
00:15:46
2022-07-10
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 giraff...
00:18:43
2022-07-07
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 w...
00:13:02
2022-07-06
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 c...
00:14:52
2022-07-05
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...
00:12:01
2022-07-04
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 Ul...
00:23:07
2022-07-03
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 W...
00:36:12
2022-06-30
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 t...
00:15:58
2022-06-29
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, illustra...
00:15:48
2022-06-28
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 boy...
00:16:59
2022-06-27
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 ...
00:18:00
2022-06-26
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 join...
00:21:57
2022-06-23
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 a...
00:14:12
2022-06-22
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 hindsi...
00:14:18
2022-06-21
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 aggressi...
00:31:03
2022-06-20
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 an...
00:15:01
2022-06-19
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 ma...
00:19:14
2022-06-16
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...
00:11:48
2022-06-15
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 an...
00:17:40
2023-04-20
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 tog...
00:24:40
2022-06-13
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...
00:11:35
2022-06-12
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 develo...
00:27:39
2022-06-09
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 ...
00:23:49
2022-06-08
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...
00:13:31
2022-06-07
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. Shelle...
00:22:04
2022-06-06
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 g...
00:23:52
2022-06-05
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 design...
00:27:42
2022-06-02
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 parentho...
00:14:22
2022-06-02
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...
00:17:47
2022-05-31
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...
00:14:11
2022-05-30
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 ...
00:15:25
2022-05-29
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 Hosp...
00:24:52
2022-05-26
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 ow...
00:17:40
2022-05-25
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 abil...
00:15:23
2022-05-24
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 lockdow...
00:10:11
2022-05-23
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 bes...
00:16:56
2022-05-22
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-reg...
00:14:38
2022-05-18
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 pe...
00:14:57
2022-05-18
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 h...
00:17:39
2022-05-18
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...
00:17:39
2022-05-15
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.See om...
00:22:26
2022-05-12
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 au...
00:25:16
2022-05-11
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...
00:12:19
2022-05-10
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'...
00:26:00
2022-05-09
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 havin...
00:10:24
2022-05-08
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 mum...
00:25:44
2022-05-05
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&n...
00:10:17
2022-05-04
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...
00:24:07
2022-05-03
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 w...
00:15:34
2022-05-02
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 Dahl...
00:15:35
2022-05-01
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 ch...
00:21:45
2022-05-01
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 ta...
00:41:08
2022-04-28
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 h...
00:19:18
2022-04-27
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 ...
00:18:14
2022-04-26
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 understan...
00:20:16
2022-04-25
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 in...
00:16:25
2022-04-24
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 a...
00:20:00
2022-04-21
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 ...
00:16:04
2022-04-19
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 ...
00:22:42
2022-04-17
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 tha...
00:25:14
2022-04-14
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 t...
00:20:49
2022-04-13
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 bei...
00:15:57
2022-04-12
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 wh...
00:09:52
2022-04-11
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 Edu...
00:14:31
2022-04-10
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 th...
00:22:33
2022-04-07
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...
00:22:30
2022-04-06
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 ve...
00:13:11
2022-04-05
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. Paediatric...
00:21:11
2022-04-04
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 ...
00:13:59
2022-04-03
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 C...
00:28:14
2022-03-31
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...
00:19:45
2022-03-30
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. S...
00:22:38
2022-03-29
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 babi...
00:15:51
2022-03-28
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, na...
00:12:57
2022-03-27
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 Mo...
00:32:43
2022-03-24
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 ...
00:13:49
2022-03-23
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 f...
00:12:23
2022-03-22
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 ...
00:19:10
2022-03-21
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 an...
00:22:00
2022-03-17
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 trace...
00:17:15
2022-03-16
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 w...
00:12:33
2022-03-15
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...
00:16:12
2022-03-14
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 th...
00:12:57
2022-03-13
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...
00:22:51
2022-03-10
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...
00:12:16
2022-03-09
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 m...
00:20:06
2022-03-08
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...
00:14:58
2022-03-07
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 trai...
00:18:52
2022-03-06
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 ...
00:21:58
2022-03-03
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...
00:17:11
2022-03-01
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 c...
00:11:23
2022-02-27
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...
00:30:29
2022-02-24
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 o...
00:18:55
2022-02-22
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 s...
00:21:14
2022-02-20
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...
00:16:55
2022-02-17
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...
00:26:15
2022-02-17
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 ex...
00:20:41
2022-02-15
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 all...
00:09:51
2022-02-13
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 so...
00:14:14
2022-02-13
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. Ger...
00:27:27
2022-02-10
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 transg...
00:25:52
2022-02-08
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 pla...
00:16:14
2022-02-07
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 Universi...
00:21:46
2022-02-06
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 prep...
00:28:06
2022-02-03
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 a...
00:22:50
2022-02-01
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 ...
00:23:48
2022-01-31
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...
00:12:52
2022-01-30
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 e...
00:23:10
2022-01-27
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 f...
00:18:28
2022-01-25
If you have a child about to start school, or who is going back after the holidays, you may be feeling a bit uncertain about the first weeks and months ahead. Parents have been told they will need to give their kids Rapid Antigen Tests, but many still hav...
00:12:10
2022-01-23
They say you can never be ready for a new baby, but there are some things you can do to make your life easier. You could, for example, hire a postpartum Doula. Danika Armstrong is a Doula at Mama Vibe Tribe , where she supports women through bir...
00:18:49
2022-01-20
Parents of small children are used to having a long list of things they need to do. There are the daily chores like feeding, clothing and cleaning small humans, and then there are the extracurriculars like birthday parties, swimming lessons and visits to ...
00:16:39
2022-01-18
This is the second year that children starting school are coming in post-lockdowns. That means many children have missed out on the kind of comprehensive orientation that many schools provide for kids. So what does that mean for parents? And how can we ma...
00:30:31
2022-01-17
Are you leaping into 2022 with a feeling of hope and excitement? That may have been the way you farewelled 2021 but it wasn't long into January before things started to get chaotic again. Amy Taylor-Kabbaz is an author and Matresence expert who has a larg...
00:15:19
2022-01-16
Children under five are now the only Australians to remain unvaccinated. Parents have been told consistently that younger children aren't at high risk of serious illness if they catch the coronavirus, but what if they have underlying health issues? What c...
00:21:34
2022-01-13
Rachael Coopes is a yoga teacher, Play School Presenter and mum. She found herself unexpectedly single whilst pregnant with her son. Through that frightening and unsettling time she leant on all the knowledge she'd gained from studying yoga. Her book Find...
00:11:53
2022-01-11
There's nothing that can prepare you for the sound of your baby's cries in the middle of the night. But obstetrics social worker and parenting educator Genevieve Muir from Connected Parenting says that if you can understand why they cry, and whe...
00:10:49
2022-01-10
Parents heading into 2022 may have been excited about heading back to work this week, but many are facing a lack of available care. Lisa Bryant is an Early Childhood Consultant, advocate and journalist who says that many parents are facing the chaos cause...
00:16:30
2022-01-09
Letting your kids fail can be tough, no one wants to see their children upset. But failing is part of building resilience. Susanna Cass is an expert in organisational change, a mum and a co-founder of The Epic Fail Game. She says there's a secret to teach...
00:24:47
2022-01-06
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
Casey Beros has been a wellness writer for decades. In her book The 'Bad' Girl's Guide to Better she...
00:25:12
2022-01-04
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
It's been said that when you bring home your second baby it's akin to your husband bringing home a second wife. At l...
00:24:00
2022-01-02
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
Parents can sometimes feel like boundaries don't apply to them. Particularly when you're a new mum and your bab...
00:24:19
2021-12-30
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
Sarah Dingle is a journalist who discovered she was a donor-conceived baby when she was a teenager, after her f...
00:14:55
2021-12-28
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
As we head into a new year we've called on finance expert Effie Zahos to give us some tips on managing the fami...
00:17:47
2021-12-26
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
As a new parent it's easy to worry about all the little signs that your baby is not well, but what happens when...
00:19:53
2021-12-23
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
Dr Susie O Brien wants you to lose your parenting guilt. In her book The Secret of Half-Arsed Parenting, R...
00:15:38
2021-12-21
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
Parenting educator, author and podcaster Maggie Dent explains what happens when boys gravitate towards guns, an...
00:11:10
2021-12-19
This episode is one of our favourites from 2021. Feed Play Love will be back with new and interesting interviews on January 10, 2022.
Postnatal depression and anxiety is better understood today than in the past. We are now more open and watchful...
00:13:57
2021-12-13
Clare McFadden spends her days piecing together stories from bits of bones and relics from a time in deep history. Clare is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biological Anthropology at the Australian National University (ANU). 'Deep history' refers to a t...
00:32:04
2021-12-07
When it comes to raising babies and small children some things can be a mystery. Like why they suddenly stop sleeping through the night, or why they decide that from now on only white food will do. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is here to help guide you...
00:20:33
2021-12-06
Note: this interview was done prior to the announcement that the Therapeutic Goods Administration provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11.
Now that the TGA has given a provisional green light to vaccinating our unde...
00:09:40
2021-12-05
How many toys do your children have that they never play with? Imagine how great if those toys could have another life, with another child this Christmas? Julie Mathers, Founder and CEO of Flora and Fauna wants you to donate your toys to them. Once donate...
00:11:12
2021-12-02
When Belinda Jeffery cooks, she cooks with her heart, using memories from her childhood. Belinda watched her mother and Aunt cook, and those moments spent watching and engaging with food has led to a lifelong love of simple, tasty food. When she joined In...
00:13:33
2021-12-01
The following is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.
When your baby starts solids it’s exciting to watch them explore different tastes and textures. But sometimes our children will decide they don’t like a...
00:31:25
2021-11-30
The following is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.
Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been working with families for over 30 years, and can help you get some perspective when dealing with a tricky or challenging si...
00:20:03
2021-11-29
Australia is a great place to bring up children. The weather is great and we have an abundance of beautiful beaches and bushland. It's also home to some rather nasty creepy crawlies like spiders, mozzies and bees. Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids, an...
00:11:20
2021-11-28
Most rational women know that a post-baby body is not going to look the same as it did pre-pregnancy. But rationality doesn't always help when you're looking at yourself in the mirror. As much as you might appreciate your body for what it's done (grown a ...
00:28:56
2021-11-25
It's been a while since anyone has been globe trotting. Whether it was the lockdown that scuppered your plans or having babies - living in a romantic town in Italy probably feels like not just another cultural experience, but one that is totally alien. Ye...
00:10:36
2021-11-25
The following is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Having a baby can be the most special thing you will ever share with your partner. But it can also put pressure on your relationship as the demands of caring for an infant can...
00:31:02
2021-11-23
Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping families navigate the trickier waters of parenting for over thirty years. If you have a question about cat napping, night waking or any other challenge she's here to help. On this episode of Helpline she ta...
00:12:15
2021-11-22
Losing someone you love is a challenge for adults, so how do we help our children understand feelings of grief and loss? Emotional literacy means understanding your emotions - and some emotions are harder than others. Hannah Davison is a co-author of theM...
00:15:33
2021-11-21
If you own a dog or a puppy and you're about to have your first baby, you might be wondering how your dog is going to handle your latest bundle of joy. After all - they (the dog) was your first love, right? Jennifer Tate is the co-author of How to Train Y...
00:16:48
2021-11-18
Parenting is full of joy and sacrifice; raising small humans means you're often putting someone you love very much first. Dr Kerry Howells is a gratitude researcher and author of Untangling You: How can I be grateful when I feel so resentful?Kerry believe...
00:20:39
2021-11-17
Feed Play Love The following is ahighlight episode, back due to popular demand.According to Beyond Blue one in three women will experience anxiety over their lifetime. Given the many balls that mothers are constantly juggling, and the social pressure on ...
00:29:51
2021-11-16
When babies and small children don't sleep, eat well or misbehave you try what you know, what your friends know and what your family knows. Sometimes you get to the point where you need to ask an expert. Jo Ryan is a baby sleep expert with over 20 years e...
00:16:41
2021-11-15
Statistically most Australians live near the ocean. Now that summer is fast approaching many of us have already ventured in for a dip. But the ocean is not our natural habitat, and sometimes the creatures that live in the sea can sting. Sarah Hunstead is ...
00:19:08
2021-11-14
Bringing your baby home for the first time can be daunting. Babies are so vulnerable, so dependent on you for survival. In an attempt to help parents at this demanding time, different peak bodies in Australia have joined together for Baby Safety Month . M...
00:14:45
2021-11-11
Having a baby can be an all-consuming experience. Between getting lost in their smiles and lost without sleep it can be difficult to find your way back to any sense of self. Sallyanne Hartnell is a women's relationship coach. She believes that becoming a ...
00:13:26
2021-11-10
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Our pelvic floor health can be key to making a successful recovery from child birth. In this interview from our archives, Amy Dawes, CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Assoc...
00:31:16
2021-11-09
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Raising small children is full of challenges. They may be waking through the night, refusing food or behaving in confusing ways. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helpi...
00:21:57
2021-11-08
Toddlers are the busiest humans on the planet. If you want to get anything done you have to find something that will hold their attention. For many parents this is where screen-time comes in to family life, accompanied by a large side serve of guilt. But ...
00:09:23
2021-11-07
Lockdown was a challenge for many kids, being away from school and daycare, friends and their normal routines was a strange experience. It's been a delight to see them playing with their friends again. But coming back out into the real world isn't easy fo...
00:30:26
2021-11-04
If you've ever had a niggling doubt that you're doing 'it' wrong- whether 'it' is parenting, partnering or any other kind of activity, if you've had that doubt and you're a woman, chances are your doubt has history. And I'm talking a of what author and jo...
00:12:09
2021-11-03
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Now that lockdown has ended, have your kids thrown themselves back into their after school sports and music lessons? Or are you taking it a bit slowly? Anthony Semann is an ed...
00:27:50
2021-11-02
Parenting small children can be challenging. Whether it's helping a small baby to sleep longer through the night, or encouraging a toddler to sit still while eating - raising children can have various challenges. That's when you want to call in an expert ...
00:18:38
2021-11-01
When you start thinking about having a baby, what is your biggest concern? For most people fertility is top of mind, closely followed by choice of support during pregnancy and how you're going to have your baby. Not many people will be thinking of their b...
00:09:07
2021-10-31
It's been a heavy year. You could be forgiven for retreating within your own four walls and just concentrating on getting through the day. But while we've been in lockdown climate change has continued apace. It's something that our children are very aware...
00:17:58
2021-10-28
No one story can tell the experience of adoption, but author and social justice lawyer Dara Read wants fostered and adopted kids to know that they are special and loved. Dara always knew she was adopted and had a wonderful childhood. But she also says tha...
00:11:14
2021-10-27
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.When kids are growing it can feel like they are going to eat you out of house and home. Making sure that you're filling that hunger with the right kinds of foods can make a re...
00:32:56
2021-10-26
Raising children can be fun, exhausting, challenging and fulfilling. In amongst all of that you might come across certain situations you just don't know how to handle. That's where is here to lend a hand. Each week an expert joins us to answer your questi...
00:15:07
2021-10-25
Women have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mothers in particular have put their children before their work, as the impossible juggle of work and home schooling became too hard. More women lost their jobs, or hours, than men. Now ...
00:15:11
2021-10-24
Post-lockdown Australia's social landscape has changed. Hugs and handshakes are unlikely to be as spontaneous as they once were, and for the first time (for most of us anyway) we're going to need to ask friends and family about their vaccine status. And i...
00:13:06
2021-10-21
Damien Cave and his wife Diana moved to Sydney from New York with their two young children in 2017. As a foreign correspondent he has lived in Baghdad and together they have raised their babies in Mexico City. But it was the Australian ocean and Nippers i...
00:06:01
2021-10-20
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.When women fall pregnant they are often counselled not to tell anyone until they are three months along. That is often because in the first three months there is a higher chan...
00:29:57
2021-10-19
Raising children can be challenging. Just when you think you have it all worked out, the sleeper will stop sleeping. The eater will stop eating. When you can't find a rhyme or reason to challenging behaviour, has you covered. Each week an expert joins the...
00:20:27
2021-10-18
The first year of life for most children involves some level of interrupted sleep. There are circadian rhythms to pick up and developmental milestones to accomodate. But once your baby grows up you might expect their sleep to become a smoother affair. Reg...
00:23:59
2021-10-17
Despite popular opinion, it's not cutting out the crotch of all his expensive suits. Sallyanne Hartnell is a women's relationship coach at Reflect Coaching She has some surprising tips on what women can do if they find the life they knew blown apart..See ...
00:29:10
2021-10-15
This week on parenting coach Karina Lane addresses how we can manage our anger when we run out of patience. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus When you find yourself yelling at your three kids every dayHow to stop frustration escalating...
00:19:41
2021-10-14
Elizabeth Packard was a modest mother of six living in the late 1800s. Her husband had her committed to an asylum after she started voicing a different religious outlook to him (he was a pastor). Elizabeth spend three years in the asylum, and managed to d...
00:13:32
2021-10-13
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Denielle Jans is the former Childcare Manager at the Benevolent Society. With decades of experience nurturing young minds, she tells us the most important things that parents ...
00:29:59
2021-10-12
Raising children can be all-consuming, and when things don't go according to plan (think, wakeful nights, veggie refusal, multiple tantrums) it can be challenging to find the solution that's right for your child. is all about giving you answers tailored t...
00:13:22
2021-10-11
Lockdown has given people everywhere the chance to embrace their inner sloth. No more high heels, tight pants or uncomfortable clothing of any kind. But sometimes a life lived in trackies is a life half-lived. Amelia McFarlane is a stylist who uses her In...
00:10:55
2021-10-10
During lockdown we are all encouraged to stay home. Some GPs and doctors require a Covid test before you go to see them, something many kids resist. Even if you don't have to do a Covid test you may be reluctant to go near other sick people during these s...
00:12:19
2021-10-07
Bringing a new baby home is a very intense, emotional experience. The world shifts on its axis and you have to get used to the new paradigm. Lack of sleep, feeding, changing... being isolated. Now new parents have another paradigm shift to deal with: livi...
00:17:37
2021-10-06
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Author of Baby LoveRobin Barker has been helping parents for decades. In this episode from our archive Robin talks about the practicalities of breast feeding, and how we can m...
00:30:24
2021-10-05
Small children and babies aren't always easy to understand. Sometimes they can be totally predictable- going to bed without a fuss, eating their vegetables, and then everything changes. Helpline is here to lend a hand in deciphering new and unexpected beh...
00:15:55
2021-10-04
Gail Smith was a principal for 29 years. In that time she saw children grow from their first tentative steps into the kindergarten class to their jubilant graduation in year 6. Over those years Gail learnt a lot about how children thrive. Her book is call...
00:12:44
2021-10-03
Lockdown during the pandemic has led to more stress on parents. Whether you're home schooling or just trying to keep a toddler entertained, the only release can sometimes be through a glass of wine. Lucy Quick is a Sobriety Coach and co-founder of Thrival...
00:22:52
2021-09-29
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Julie Green is the former Executive Director of the Raising Children NetworkIn this episode from our archive Julie is joined by Briony, whose daughter is considered gifted and...
00:32:28
2021-09-28
When your baby isn't sleeping, or your toddler is throwing food and you've tried everything- is here to help guide you through to a solution that works. Every week an expert joins the show to answer your specific questions. This week Mothercraft nurse Ch...
00:14:40
2021-09-27
We have heard a lot about mental health during the pandemic. It's hit many of us hard. But how about our youngest, least articulate children? Dan Moss is from Emerging Minds, an advocacy group for the mental health of children. Dan talks us through the si...
00:11:26
2021-09-26
We all know the power of language. Words can hurt, even when the person speaking them has not intended to cause pain. River Night is the Co-Founder of Developing Australian Communities and an expert in the disability service sector. Their research found t...
00:33:43
2021-09-24
This week on toddler behaviour expert Stephanie Wicker answers all your questions about tricky toddler behaviour such as:Helpline in FocusA four-year-old who is embarrassingly rudeA three-year-old who picks their nose and eats itA three-year-old who is b...
00:12:45
2021-09-23
No one will get to the end of this pandemic untouched. Everyone has been affected, often in very different ways. But Jamila Rizvi and Helen McCabe from Future Women wanted to take a good look at how it was affecting women, and whether there are things tha...
00:12:54
2021-09-22
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Dr Margie Danchin is a paediatrician at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. She talks about why kids wet the bed, ...
00:33:00
2021-09-21
It's been a long day and it's finally time to put the baby to sleep, only, she won't. No matter how much you rock her, sing to her or pat her cute little bottom she remains awake and lively. You've tried everything, so what's next? is what's next! Every w...
00:13:51
2021-09-20
Steph Pase has two children under five, so she knows the chaos of living with small children. She's also very good at organising - both herself and others. She writes at Just another mummy blogand on this episode she gives her tips on how to stay on top o...
00:09:18
2021-09-19
The turning of the season from winter to spring has the promise of bluer skies and warmer weather. It also, unfortunately, brings a multitude of problems for people who react to more pollen in the air. Cheryl Talent is the President of the Eczema Associat...
00:26:24
2021-09-17
This week on , parenting coach Karina Lane talks about wellbeing in pregnancy, birth and beyond. This includes:Helpline in FocusWhether a pregnant woman should have her mother-in-law in the birthing suiteWill a vaginal birth after a c-section be a better ...
00:19:42
2021-09-16
How are you at saying no to your children or your partner? Author and journalist Grace Jennings-Edquist was a 'yes' woman long before she had her baby. Helping friends, supporting family, attending all the events. Grace was not a woman who let others down...
00:16:13
2021-09-15
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Toddler tantrums are a fact of life for any parent of a small human. They can be frustrating, loud and difficult to manage. But they are also completely developmentally approp...
00:26:54
2021-09-14
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping families for over thirty years. Her advice has been giving listeners peace of mind for the last seven years. In this episode f...
00:25:11
2021-09-13
Dr Kyl Myers and her partner Brent decided to raise their child Zoomer without a gender. At the time the decision made headlines and caused consternation around the world. But Kyl was ahead of a wave of gender exploration in children. Now parents everywhe...
00:11:43
2021-09-12
Have you got a small child who is taking longer than usual going to sleep? Maybe you have one who is having more nightmares than usual. You might be the one who is having a restless night. Professor Dorothy Bruck is a sleep psychologist and a spokesperson...
00:28:15
2021-09-10
Every child is different, which is why it's helpful to speak to an expert about what's going on with your child. This week we chat with paediatric nutritionist and fussy eating expert Dr Jen Cohen about first foods. Jen dispels some myths about when you s...
00:21:28
2021-09-09
It was after the horrific fires of 2019-2020 that Jade Miles realised she needed to do something. All around her she could see a ground swell of awareness that climate change was a real and present danger. Everywhere from the country to the city people we...
00:11:54
2021-09-08
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.There's nothing quite as terrifying as seeing a newborn baby with whooping cough. Paediatrician Margie Danchin from the tells us what we all need to know about this debilitati...
00:31:13
2021-09-07
Babies aren't born with a manual, but these days there are many, many places where you can find information about everything from feeding to settling. With all this information, how do you find the answers that fit you and your family? is designed to resp...
00:16:25
2021-09-06
Fiona Cardillo is a mum who tried everything to succeed with breastfeeding. Leading up to the birth of her child she didn't even consider any other alternatives. After three months of sleepless nights and endless pumping she 'gave in' and tried formula. B...
00:12:31
2021-09-05
We all know we're living through unprecedented times. We know that it's normal to feel unsettled. But knowing and being able to be calm can be two different things. So how can parents help their kids if they are feeling unsettled in lockdown? Tammi Kirkne...
00:27:16
2021-09-03
This week on parenting educator and obstetrics social worker Genevieve Muir joins us to talk about setting healthy boundaries for kids in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in FocusWhy boundaries are good for kidsHow to create boundari...
00:17:54
2021-09-02
Mitch Tambo shot to fame in when he sang John Farnham's in the Gamilaraay language. This Father's Day he's celebrating the impending birth of his first biological child with his wife Lele, being step-dad to three girls and launching his new single Mitch ...
00:07:09
2021-09-01
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Dr David Addenbrooke is an obstetrician and co-author of 9 months, The Essential Australian Guide to Pregnancy. He takes us through the vitamins that every pregnant woman shou...
00:35:31
2021-08-31
Babies and small children are growing and changing every day. Sometimes they change so quickly that what worked one day no longer works the next. is here to give you the guidance you need to get back on track. This episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue ...
00:12:10
2021-08-30
Pelvic floor problems are common after childbirth, but not everyone understands where to go for help. Many women just accept that this kind of damage is just what happens after a vaginal birth. But what are the best ways to approach pelvic floor problems ...
00:21:23
2021-08-29
If you have a child in primary school in NSW you might be cheering that we finally have a plan for getting kids back to school. But the Premier's announcement on Friday hasn't made everyone confident that this plan is the right one. One mother and GP who ...
00:37:24
2021-08-27
This week on author, matrescence expert and mindfulness coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz joins out how we can manage to look after ourselves in the midst of homeschooling and working. Amy guides us through the following:Helpline in Focus An understanding of where ...
00:14:41
2021-08-26
Many parents who are together or married today got together before online dating was in full swing. For those who have separated and just starting to venture out onto the dating field it can all be a bit daunting. Natasha Stewart is the founder of Busines...
00:11:25
2021-08-25
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.When children are a certain age, every meal can be a challenge. Jess Beaton is an accredited practicing dietician and mum of three from One Handed Cooks. She explains why kids...
00:29:45
2021-08-24
Whether your baby is having all night dance parties or your toddler has decided they are rebel without a cause, is here to help you get life back on track. Every week we invite an expert on the show to help guide parents through the more trickier parts of...
00:13:32
2021-08-23
People don't get married expecting to separate, but when it happens, can you do it peacefully? Kirsty Salvestro is a family lawyer and author of What are we fighting for?She believes that given some guidance most couples will choose the more amicable path...
00:09:54
2021-08-22
Times are fairly dire right now, with the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreading across the country. Most of what we need has moved online - from grocery shopping to education and social connection. But what about our most vulnerable citizens whose ne...
00:33:14
2021-08-20
This week on Elisabeth Shaw, Clinical and counselling psychologist and CEO of Relationships Australia NSW joins us to talk about how we can nurture our relationships in lockdown.Helpline in Focus, Elisabeth tackles the following topics:The biggest stresso...
00:14:21
2021-08-19
How do you alleviate trauma that has been over 230 years in the making? How do you heal emotional wounds that have been passed down from one generation to another? Emerging Minds and The Healing Foundation believe the answer lies in how we educate our you...
00:15:14
2021-08-18
Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Danielle Gallegos is a Professor at the Faculty of Health, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences at Queensland University of technology. She participated in a study to d...
00:28:38
2021-08-17
Times are tough for many in Australia right now, and having a baby or toddler who is not sleeping doesn't help. That's why every week we bring an expert online to answer your questions. Today Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins us to answer the followin...
00:18:30
2021-08-16
Most parents want their children to be kind, but working out exactly how to do it can be challenging. Social researcher and author of The Kindness Revolution Hugh MacKay says that raising kind kids has the power to change the world; to mitigate the loneli...
00:14:05
2021-08-15
Kasey Edwards is worried about our girls. In her latest book Raising Girls Who Like Themselvesshe researched how young girls feel about themselves and what she found will shock you. Girls in primary school wanting to cut 'rolls of fat' off their own bodie...
00:36:29
2021-08-13
This week on primary school teacher, author and mum joins us to talk about how parents can manage remote learning in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus(Teacher, Dear Parents and Measuring Up)Tips on how to make remote learnin...
00:16:26
2021-08-12
Jess Offer noticed that her daughter was displaying signs of being on the autism spectrum when she was around four years old. At the same time she realised that her husband displayed exactly the same traits. After some discussion her husband went to a psy...
00:18:25
2021-08-11
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Young children are yet to properly develop their frontal lobe, so it can be that they are impulsive and quick to melt down when something doesn't go their way. Deniell...
00:30:36
2021-08-10
When your baby won't sleep through the night and you can't work out why, it can help to ask an expert for guidance. Today baby sleep expert Jo Ryan joins to give parents and carers that guidance. On this episode that includes:Helpline How to deal with a 4...
00:13:03
2021-08-09
Being pregnant and giving birth during a pandemic must be stressful. The rules seem to be shifting constantly - from who you can have in the labour ward with you to now whether you can have the Pfizer vaccine or not. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwif...
00:10:49
2021-08-08
There is a lot of advice out there about how to set up successful breastfeeding with a newborn, but not a lot about how to keep feeding past the first year. Keren Sharon is a registered midwife and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Sh...
00:32:00
2021-08-06
This week on parenting educator and obstetrics social worker Genevieve Muir joins us to talk about how parents can manage multiple siblings lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in FocusKeeping two pre-school siblings busy during lockdown...
00:12:59
2021-08-05
There's nothing like a new baby to change your perspective on life. As everything around you shifts you can start to question what you're doing with your career. The way you feel about work might surprise you. Then there are the other changes that can com...
00:14:22
2021-08-04
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.There are many different styles of early learning. Reggio Emilia is one that explores the world from a child's perspective; embracing their rights, creativity and the ...
00:29:18
2021-08-03
Life with small humans can be busy. Throw a spanner in the works; like a baby who won't sleep or a toddler who keeps throwing their dinner on the floor; and you can be pulling your hair out in frustration. That's where steps in. We provide the experts and...
00:10:47
2021-08-02
Dr Michaela Chinotti has a message for parents and carers: your child's teeth are for life. Michaela is a dentist and a health promoter for the Australian Dental Association (ADA). She says that parents should start taking their kids to a dentist from one...
00:17:21
2021-08-01
Having a baby can be a very exciting time for a couple. Once the baby comes the combination of sleepless nights and steep learning curves can put pressure on your relationship. Elly Taylor is from Becoming Us, a parenting website and book that helps coupl...
00:37:05
2021-07-30
This week on parenting educator and author Maggie Dent joins us to talk about how parents can survive lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus How to support young boys with remote learningWhen two boys (aged 5 and 3) are fighting al...
00:16:01
2021-07-29
Sometimes the world's problems can be overwhelming. Climate change, refugees, the coronavirus pandemic. When you're parenting small children you can feel like you have no impact at all. But Brooke McAlary believes that parents can make a big difference to...
00:15:03
2021-07-28
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Dr Dan Siegel is a psychology professor and best selling author who believes that the most important thing we can do as parents is to simply be present, to show up and...
00:29:08
2021-07-27
Do you have a baby who is waking constantly through the night? Or a toddler who refuses to get into their car seat? Babies and small children often dance to the beat of their own drum, and it can be challenging to work out why they are behaving the way th...
00:11:26
2021-07-26
Eli Murray is a composer and dad who has worked on meditation music for Eli talks about how becoming a dad has influenced the way he makes music, and how he puts together the sweetest sounds for your baby to sleep to. Eli's latest album is called by . To...
00:15:19
2021-07-25
Molly Wright took to the TED talk stage like a natural. She was articulate, passionate and straight-to-the-point. Molly wants parents to understand the importance of the first five years of a baby's life, and how simple it is to make those five years coun...
00:33:57
2021-07-23
This week on Dr Nicole Highet from the Centre of Perinatal Excellence joins us to talk about how new parents are coping in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus How lockdown is extra-challenging for new parentsThe signs of post-n...
00:16:48
2021-07-22
Kate Jones and Mandy Hose met after they both gave birth prematurely to twins. They soon discovered a variety of unique shared experiences. As their friendship bloomed they decided to start a podcast. Too Peas in a Podcast connected with many other parent...
00:15:13
2021-07-21
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Former childcare director Denielle Jans talks about how young children explore their gender, and how parents can best support them.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
00:30:31
2021-07-20
Parenting is not a role that you can put down when you turn off the lights at night. Especially when your children are very young, they can need you all through the day and the night too. Sometimes it can help to get some guidance from an expert. This is ...
00:12:19
2021-07-19
Dreams are curious things. They can be thrilling, frightening or totally confusing. Rose Inserra is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and is the author of Inside your dreams, an advanced guide to your night visions Rose exp...
00:24:26
2021-07-18
When you bring a second baby home to a toddler it can be very challenging. People may reassure you that you know what you're doing, you've done this all before right? You, however, may feel like parenting a baby was a million lifetimes ago. Genevieve Muir...
00:14:49
2021-07-15
Sam was only twelve years old when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. He lived with his family in Griffith, a seven hour drive to the hospital in Randwick where he would be receiving treatment. Kylie and Craig Burley, Sam's parents, would tag team for the n...
00:14:23
2021-07-14
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Fran Chavasse is a senior educator at Tresillian and the main contributor to the Tresillian SleepBook Fran outlines what kind of sleep patterns parents can expect in ...
00:28:57
2021-07-13
When you're awake in the middle of the night, every night, it can be difficult to know how to get back to a full night of sleep. Helpline is here to guide you back to the land of nod. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers your questions, which...
00:11:22
2021-07-12
Most parents facing lockdown and homeschooling start pacing rapidly, pulling out tuffs of hair. Being forced to stay at home with small children, without access to parks and other distractions can be challenging. So if it's hard for those of us with able-...
00:19:20
2021-07-11
Maggie Dent is the parenting educator you want to listen to. With multiple books and the moniker of "The Queen of Common Sense" Maggie has spent many years researching child development and supporting parents as they raise their kids. Her sense of humour ...
00:31:53
2021-07-09
This week on Karen Young, parenting educator and founder of the Hey Sigmund website offers some advice for parents dealing with lockdown. She answers the following questions sent in by parents:Helpline in Focus,A five and seven-year-old who won't stop fi...
00:18:23
2021-07-08
Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt 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 Gen...
00:08:17
2021-07-07
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.While we are all keeping our eye out for Covid 19 symptoms the common cold is still lurking about in the winter air. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains how we can m...
00:27:47
2021-07-06
Trying to find out why your baby or child isn't sleeping, eating properly or throwing multiple tantrums can be confusing when there is so much information available to parents. attempts to cut through the noise by getting experts to answer your specific q...
00:16:27
2021-07-05
These days children seem to be over-scheduled with activities every day of the week. From gymnastics to soccer to piano and more. Parents are run off their feet trying to get their children to extracurricular activities. So if you have small children, how...
00:22:33
2021-07-04
It's an uncomfortable subject but the truth is stillbirth and miscarriage in Australia is not an uncommon experience. It can be difficult to know how to support loved ones when they go through such a significant loss. Deb de Wilde is an Obstetrics Social ...
00:30:49
2021-07-02
This week on toilet training expert Monica Ferrie takes us through the best ways to tackle toilet training. She answers the following questions:Helpline in FocusWhy is it harder to get kids to poo in the toilet (than wee). What does it mean if a three-ye...
00:22:12
2021-07-01
Jacinta Tynan is a journalist, presenter and author. Several years ago she also became a single mother. Through years of lived experience and research she's come to see becoming a single mother has been the making of her. In her book The Single Mother's S...
00:10:26
2021-06-30
Feed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Margie Danchin is a consultant paediatrician within the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. She explains why c...
00:32:12
2021-06-29
Getting babies to sleep through the night, or toddlers to follow instructions, isn't always the easiest thing to do. Throw in a couple of sleep deprived nights and it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. exists to make life easier for parents and ...
00:23:24
2021-06-28
How good are you at setting healthy boundaries? Do you find it easy to tell your partner when it's their turn to settle the baby at night, or to tell your toddler you are having some 'me' time? Setting boundaries can be incredibly hard when you're used to...
00:12:00
2021-06-27
What do you know about your thyroid? Do you know the symptoms of an over or under-active thyroid? Dr Rosie Worsley is an endochrinologist specialising in women's health. Rosie explains all you need to know about thyroid problems and what to look out for.S...
00:22:17
2021-06-25
This week on Mothercraft nurse and lactation consultant Leonie Clements talks about ideal sleep practices for babies. She answers the following questions:Helpline in FocusHow do you stop a 12-month-old from waking for hours at night?Why is a six-month-ol...
00:23:14
2021-06-24
There are few things as distressing as being separated from your family. Many people have had a taste of what enforced separation from loved ones feels like during the coronavirus pandemic, and some know what it's like to have family stranded somewhere un...
00:20:32
2021-06-23
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Most parents try to avoid screen-time, but sometimes we all need a break. Dr Jo Orlando is a digital lifestyle and literacy expert. She talks about how to navigate TV ...
00:31:06
2021-06-22
The truth of being a parent is that every child or baby is different, just like every parent is different. This means that finding the answer for your particular challenge can be difficult. That's why we started a place you can come and ask an expert ques...
00:09:38
2021-06-21
Having children doesn't feel like something you can put on your CV. If you've taken time off to raise your children, getting back into the workforce can feel daunting. Aakanksha Dixit is a recruiter at recruitment consultancy ASPL Group. She believes that...
00:09:59
2021-06-20
There are lots of different people who work in a maternity ward. Chances are you will have contact with a midwife and an obstetrician but not every woman will need an obstetrics social worker. Genevieve Muir is an obstetrics social worker at The Mater in ...
00:30:41
2021-06-18
This week on child behaviour expert Stephanie Wicker talks about toddler behaviour, and what to do when they're acting out. She answers the following questions:Helpline in FocusA 16-month-old who is hitting and biting their parents (but nobody else)Two-a...
00:18:30
2021-06-17
When the #metoo movement spread across the world, the repercussions were felt everywhere from Hollywood to our primary schools. It was public and loud, which meant that many children were exposed to what was happening, and parents were needing to explain ...
00:16:52
2021-06-16
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.It can be challenging to let our kids take risks, but Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids says there are many reasons why we need to let them take more. Sarah explains the ki...
00:30:40
2021-06-15
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.In this Helpline from the archives Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps with the following issues:A two-and-a-half-year-old trying to drop a needed napA twenty-two-mo...
00:11:08
2021-06-14
Lots of things change when you become a mum - how you live and what you prioritise. Your body changes. And sometimes your mental health changes too, dramatically. Dr Nicole Highet is the Executive Director of the Centre for Perinatal Excellence (or COPE)....
00:12:30
2021-06-13
Most people know when they have been at their parenting best, but have you ever considered that it may be your personal qualities rather than what you do that makes the biggest difference in parenting? Bronwyn Mandile is the founder of Mumlyfeand after se...
00:23:17
2021-06-11
This week on registered nurse and certified sleep consultant Hannah Wallace addresses sleep challenges with toddlers and preschoolers. She answers the following questions:Helpline in FocusA three-year-old who is waking at night (he also shares a room wit...
00:24:17
2021-06-10
Casey Beros is a health journalist, mum of two and now author of The 'Bad' Girl's Guide to BetterCasey has taken over a decade of working in the health and wellbeing field and distilled it into one book. Several of the chapters, like and are great reads ...
00:15:25
2021-06-09
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.How much do you worry about the time your kids spend watching TV or playing on an IPad? Now, how much time do spend on your phone? When we talk about managing screen t...
00:37:49
2021-06-08
Sleepless night? Kids throwing tantrums or refusing to eat dinner? When raising children gets hard it helps to turn to an expert for some advice. Today on baby sleep expert Jo Ryan helps guide parents through some tricky situations. These include:Helplin...
00:14:18
2021-06-07
Before our children go to school we want them to be able to go to the toilet on their own. So is just prior to school the latest you can be toilet training your child? Most parents would want to be done with nappies well before that age, but not all child...
00:09:34
2021-06-06
Most parents will use day care, or early learning, for their children at some point. When you’re first choosing an early learning service for your child, it can be confusing. How do you know what makes a “good” service? The Australian Children's Edu...
00:30:02
2021-06-04
This week on dietician and paediatric nutritionist Dr Jen Cohen helps parents navigate ways to deal with a fussy eater. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus,How to make one meal for the whole family (when you have two fussy kids)Expandin...
00:19:42
2021-06-03
Hannah Davison writes picture books called My Big Moments to help parents guide their children through the tougher times in life. Her own life has given her plenty of experience with this practice. In 2016 she was with her young family on the second story...
00:11:08
2021-06-02
The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Your child's temperament can have a big impact on how they socialise, how they connect with friends and interact with their family. Outgoing children tend to be quite ...
00:31:19
2021-06-01
Babies aren't born with a manual, at least that's what they used to say. Now there are books and websites dedicated to the art of raising children. The one thing that remains constant is that every child is different. If you want to get to the root of you...
00:18:39
2021-05-31
Chances are your child at some point has displayed behaviour that has shocked you. They may have been unkind