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1,887 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFrom nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between.
Produced and presented by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.
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What to expect from your baby’s first year of sleep
August 27, 2019 20:05 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe first year of a baby’s life is full of so much change, and so much sleep deprivation for parents! Fran Chavasse is a senior nurse educator with Tresillian Family Care Centre. Fran says parents are set up to expect babies will sleep through much sooner than they can. The key, she says, is all in a baby’s development.
What are febrile convulsions?
August 27, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBWhen a young child has a febrile convulsion it can be terrifying for their parents. It’s even harder that febrile convulsions happen in the very young. Heidi Young from The Nestis a Clinical Nurse Specialist in childhood allergy. She explains what a febrile convulsion looks like, and what you should do if your child has one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why parents need to be thinking about their child's mental health
August 26, 2019 20:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBAuthor and psychotherapist Dr Joanna North says that while anxiety is on the rise in children, parents can mitigate its effects by creating the right environment for a healthy mind. Joanna talks about how her latest book Mind Kind, your child’s mental health outlines some very simple steps you can remember to grow a healthy, strong mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why parents need to be thinking about their child’s mental health
August 26, 2019 20:05 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAuthor and psychotherapist Dr Joanna North says that while anxiety is on the rise in children, parents can mitigate its effects by creating the right environment for a healthy mind. Joanna talks about how her latest book Mind Kind, your child’s mental health outlines some very simple steps you can remember to grow a healthy, strong mind.
Global report reveals more involved dads are happier
August 26, 2019 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBDespite changes over recent years, women are still the most likely gender to look after the domestic front. But new research shows that more involved fathers have greater life satisfaction. Brian Heilman is a Senior Research Officer at Promundo, a non-profit in the US that promotes equality and an end to gendered violence. He was the lead researcher on their biennial report The State of the World’s Fathers. Brian explains why more involved dads are happier and the key to gender equality. See...
Helpline: Toddlers attached to milk bottles, a dummy dependent twin and more
August 25, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBBabies and small children are growing and developing so quickly that sometimes it's hard to keep up! Mothercraft Chris Minogue is here to help you decipher why your beloved is behaving in challenging ways. Chris is also taking some well-earned time off, and will be away for the month of September. The next episode of Helpline will focus on relationships with Kirsty Levin from . If you really need Chris while she's away you can try her book Bringing Baby HomeIn this episode of Chris tackles: ...
How to deal with the fear of labour
August 22, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBYou can do a lot of research about pregnancy, but one thing that can remain unknown is the actual experience of labour. Some women are frightened of this unknown, and the fear can be something that stays with them for the whole nine months. Rebecca Ray is a psychologist and author, her book The Universe Listens to the Braveis a call to action to understand that we can all face our fears with courage. Rebecca explains how we can better know our own fears, and in the process, be better equipped...
Understanding toddler tantrums and what to do about them
August 21, 2019 20:05 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBToddler tantrums can come as a surprise to any parent who had a reasonably happy baby. All of a sudden your small child is throwing themselves down on the ground because you cut their toast the wrong way. They’re flailing about as you try to get them in the pram and going into conniptions when you ask them to come to the dinner table. Toddler tantrums are serious stuff, but psychotherapist and author Sharon Turton says if we understand where they’re coming from, it will be better for everyone...
Making birthday parties safe for allergic kids
August 21, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBFood allergies are on the rise in Australia, and for some children, it can mean they are excluded from parties by parents who are too worried to invite them. Childhood allergy specialist Heidi Young from The Nestexplains why it’s so important that we take childhood food allergies seriously and how to do it without too much fuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explaining family separation to young children
August 20, 2019 20:05 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBSeparation is hard enough for parents but explaining it to young children can be really challenging. Shona Innes is a clinical psychologist and a children’s book author. Her Big Hugseries aims to help children navigate some tricky emotions.Love is Like a Treeis a book that helps children understand that while things might change, the love for them remains the same. Shona explains why understanding the child’s perspective of separation is so important, and how a tree metaphor helps them to und...
When is a headache a sign of something abnormal?
August 20, 2019 20:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBHeadaches can lay you low, and for children they can be debilitating. But how can you tell when a headache is a result of not drinking enough water, and when is it something that requires medical attention? Sarah Hunstead, CEO of CPR Kids, talks about the signs and symptoms you should be aware of in your child when it comes to headaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What you need to know about a child starting sport at five
August 19, 2019 20:05 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBMany children start playing sport at five years of age, but as a parent, what can you expect from the coaches of their chosen game? Scott Wilson is a sports and exercise physiotherapist and presenter of the Young Athlete PodcastHe talks about the benefits of sports for children, and how we can help prevent injuries.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New picture book tells a story of resilience and connection
August 19, 2019 20:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBJess McGeachin is an illustrator who spends his day drawing for the Melbourne Museum. He’s also just created a picture book called Flya story about a father and his daughter discovering what it means to lose something, and how to deal with that loss. Jess talks about the inspiration behind the book, and why he’s not telling anyone what to feel. - See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Night waking toddlers, self settling six-month-olds and tantrums
August 18, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBParenting is a life-long lesson in raising children. Each new age is something new to learn, and sometimes we can't find the answers on our own. Enter Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue. With over 30 years experience helping families Chris knows the tips and tricks that can solve the challenges you might be facing. Chris is also the author of Bringing Baby HomeOn this episode of A two-and-a-half-year-old who is waking through the night, a single mum trying to teach a six-and-a-half month old to ...
Samuel Johnson: How a personal story became a nationwide movement
August 15, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBAs far as much-loved Australian actors go, Samual Johnson is one of our favourites. From his work on and playing music icon Molly Meldrum in the miniseries he was already a familiar face before he started his campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer. His work with his sister Connie for Love Your Sister has seen him ride around Australia on a unicycle and raise almost ten million dollars. Now he’s released a book in time for Father’s Day called Dear Dad, with all profits going to resear...
Education and connection: One mum found it all travelling overseas
August 14, 2019 20:05 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBEvie Farrell was a single, full-time working mum when she decided to pack it all in and take off overseas with her six-year-old daughter Emmie. Without a deadline or a real plan, they travelled around Asia throwing routine and expectations out the door. Evie talks about how she made it happen (with insight on the trip from now nine-year-old Emmie), and why the two and a half years away was the best thing she ever did. You can find more of Evie and Emmie's stories in the book Backyard to Backp...
Morning sickness: Why we get it, and what to do about it
August 14, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBIs there anything as awful as morning sickness? First up the title is misleading. We need to change the name to 'all-day-feeling-like-crap' sickness. Women can get morning sickness for the first three, four or the whole nine months. Dr David Addenbrooke is an obstetrician and co-author of 9 Months- The essential Australian guide to pregnancyHe explains why you might be experiencing morning sickness and what you can do about it.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teaching children the truth about Indigenous history
August 13, 2019 20:05 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen Bruce Pascoe was in primary school, Indigenous history was far from the truth. After the success of his book Dark Emuhe decided to release a version for children. Young Dark Emu, a Truer History has the same stories – observations from original colonists – of an advanced civilisation that cultivated and cared for the land they lived upon. Bruce talks about how a truer representation of our past will make for a better future, and why children are the perfect vessels to take in the knowled...
How to treat coughs in children under six
August 13, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBWinter is a time of colds and coughs. But is there anything as frustrating as a small child with a cough? It can feel like there’s nothing you can do, especially through the dark of night as their cough keeps them awake and uncomfortable. Sarah Hunstead is a former paediatric nurse and the founder of CPR Kids. She talks about when coughs are just a cold, when they’re more worrying, and why children under six should not be given cough medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Helping parents laugh at life’s catastrophes
August 12, 2019 20:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMost parents have had a moment (or several) when everything goes to pieces. Which is why a book of other people’s disasters is so therapeutic. Social researcher Rebecca Huntley and broadcaster Sarah MacDonald have compiled a list of stories in their book called The Full Catastrophe. There are heart breaking stories and ones that will make you feel better about your own experience of when things have come apart at the seams. And there are lots of laughs as well. Rebecca and Sarah share their ...
Helping parents laugh at life's catastrophes
August 12, 2019 20:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMost parents have had a moment (or several) when everything goes to pieces. Which is why a book of other people’s disasters is so therapeutic. Social researcher Rebecca Huntley and broadcaster Sarah MacDonald have compiled a list of stories in their book called The Full CatastropheThere are heart breaking stories and ones that will make you feel better about your own experience of when things have come apart at the seams. And there are lots of laughs as well. Rebecca and Sarah share their own...
With allergies on the rise, how should we introduce solids?
August 12, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIt’s strangely satisfying to see your baby start solids. Watching them experience different flavours and textures for the first time, seeing them tuck into a meal of pureed pumpkin. But with rising rates of food allergies in children, how should we start solids?According to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy 10% of infants and 4-8% of children have a food allergy. Heidi Young from The Nest is a specialist in childhood allergy. She tells us the most up-to-date informat...
Helpline: Nine-day-old Baby Sleep Patterns, Sleep Routines For Toddlers And More
August 11, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBBabies are curious creatures. How and why they do the things they do can baffle the most advanced mind (especially the ones that are sleep deprived). Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is here to help, by looking at the big picture and giving you tips on how to find the way through. Author of Bringing Baby Home, Chris has over 30 years of experience helping families tweak patterns and behaviours so that everyone is more content. On this episode of Helpline: What to expect from a nine-day-old bab...
Lauren Dubois: Psychedelic Dreams And Other Fun Stuff About Motherhood
August 08, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen it comes to telling it how it is, Lauren Dubois is hilarious and spot on. A former political reporter, now a blogger with a hoard of followers, Lauren delights her audience with her witty insights into raising children. Now she's released a book You Will (Probably) Survive- and other things they don't tell you about motherhood. It's for every woman who just wanted a friend to tell her the truth, and make her laugh at the same time. Lauren talks about swapping the halls of power for chang...
Lauren Dubois: Psychedelic Dreams And Other Fun Stuff About Motherhood
August 08, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBWhen it comes to telling it how it is, Lauren Dubois is hilarious and spot on. A former political reporter, now a blogger with a hoard of followers, Lauren delights her audience with her witty insights into raising children. Now she's released a book You Will (Probably) Survive- and other things they don't tell you about motherhood. It's for every woman who just wanted a friend to tell her the truth, and make her laugh at the same time. Lauren talks about swapping the halls of power for chan...
Teaching City Kids About Where Their Food Comes From
August 07, 2019 20:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIf you live in a city, chances are the only time your kids get to see where their food comes from is when they visit a farm stay. Simone Kain and her business partner Ben Hood wanted children across Australia to understand more about farm life, regardless of where they live. Together they created George the Farmer, a character who is teaching children about the journey food takes from paddock to plate. Simone tells us where you can find George, and why it's important to connect the town and ...
Teaching City Kids About Where Their Food Comes From
August 07, 2019 20:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIf you live in a city, chances are the only time your kids get to see where their food comes from is when they visit a farm stay. Simone Kain and her business partner Ben Hood wanted children across Australia to understand more about farm life, regardless of where they live. Together they created George the Farmer, a character who is teaching children about the journey food takes from paddock to plate. Simone tells us where you can find George, and why it's important to connect the town and c...
Dealing With Feelings Of Failure As A Working Mum
August 07, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBLife can be like a bath full of water. The more you put in the bath, the higher the water rises. Until, at one point, it overflows and ruins the hallway carpet. When you have children and you work, you can feel like you're being pulled in several directions, yet you're still not doing anything right. Gemma Cribb is a psychologist with Equilibrium Psychology. She explains how you can create effective boundaries and stop 'the juggle' from getting you down. The Equilibrium Collective event The...
Dealing With Feelings Of Failure As A Working Mum
August 07, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBLife can be like a bath full of water. The more you put in the bath, the higher the water rises. Until, at one point, it overflows and ruins the hallway carpet. When you have children and you work, you can feel like you're being pulled in several directions, yet you're still not doing anything right. Gemma Cribb is a psychologist with Equilibrium Psychology. She explains how you can create effective boundaries and stop 'the juggle' from getting you down. The Equilibrium Collective event Th...
How To Manage Breathing Difficulties In Children
August 06, 2019 20:05 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBThere is nothing quite as terrifying as a child who is having problems breathing. It could be that they've had a bad flu, or maybe there has been a dust storm outside. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains the difference between uncomfortable wheezing and when it's a real struggle to breathe. She explains what to look for - from the way they breathe to the colour of their lips.
How To Manage Breathing Difficulties In Children
August 06, 2019 20:05 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBThere is nothing quite as terrifying as a child who is having problems breathing. It could be that they've had a bad flu, or maybe there has been a dust storm outside. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains the difference between uncomfortable wheezing and when it's a real struggle to breathe. She explains what to look for - from the way they breathe to the colour of their lips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working Out Where Your Life Is Going When Everything Around You Is Chaos
August 06, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBParenting can focus your life's ambitions down to the size of the small child you are nursing in your arms. It is a time of intense love and bonding, but it can also be confusing and scary. Lenore Pearson is a life coach and author of Self Ashored, Navigating Your Way on Life's Voyage. She gives tips on how to find some perspective even when you're focused on just getting through the day.
Working Out Where Your Life Is Going When Everything Around You Is Chaos
August 06, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBParenting can focus your life's ambitions down to the size of the small child you are nursing in your arms. It is a time of intense love and bonding, but it can also be confusing and scary. Lenore Pearson is a life coach and author of Self Ashored, Navigating Your Way on Life's Voyage. She gives tips on how to find some perspective even when you're focused on just getting through the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Your Past Is The Key To How You Parent Today
August 05, 2019 20:05 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBHave you ever thought about what drives your parenting decisions? Why you have chosen to co-sleep (or not)? Why you believe children need discipline and how you implement it? Dr Vanessa Lapointe says the way we parent today is based on the past, and not just the way you were parented. Vanessa talks about the influence of historical approaches to parenting as well as how to avoid fear-based approaches to raising your child. Vanessa's latest book is called Parenting Right From the Start.
Why Your Past Is The Key To How You Parent Today
August 05, 2019 20:05 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBHave you ever thought about what drives your parenting decisions? Why you have chosen to co-sleep (or not)? Why you believe children need discipline and how you implement it? Dr Vanessa Lapointe says the way we parent today is based on the past, and not just the way you were parented. Vanessa talks about the influence of historical approaches to parenting as well as how to avoid fear-based approaches to raising your child. Vanessa's latest book is called Parenting Right From the Start. See...
Finding Financial Security Through Being Mindful About Money
August 05, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBHaving a child can set you back financially. Not just through the outlay of equipment and clothes, but also through the loss of income of a stay-at-home carer (or the costs of childcare). Sometimes it can feel impossible to manage. But financial planner Canna Campbell (AKA SugarMama) believes that with a few simple techniques you can get ahead. She explains how to be mindful about money and the best ways to manage your accounts. Canna's book is called Mindful Money. You can find Canna on Twit...
Finding Financial Security Through Being Mindful About Money
August 05, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHaving a child can set you back financially. Not just through the outlay of equipment and clothes, but also through the loss of income of a stay-at-home carer (or the costs of childcare). Sometimes it can feel impossible to manage. But financial planner Canna Campbell (AKA SugarMama) believes that with a few simple techniques you can get ahead. She explains how to be mindful about money and the best ways to manage your accounts. Canna's book is called Mindful Money. You can find Canna on Twi...
Helpline: Toddlers Waking At Night, Biting Parents And Refusing To Eat Dinner
August 04, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThere are many places you can go to get advice on how to raise your baby, but on Helpline, you can ask an experienced mothercraft nurse your specific question. Chris Minogue is the author of Bringing Baby Home and has over 30 years of helping families across Australia. On this episode of Helpline, she helps families with the following challenges: A 16-month-old waking through the night and only settling with a bottle, keeping a 13-month-old warm through the cold winter nights, a seven-month-o...
Comedian Corey White On Parenting, The Foster System And The Meaning Of Hope
August 01, 2019 20:02 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBCorey White came to prominence for his dark humour, mining his traumatic childhood for material. Now he's written a memoir of his life, and while he is still young, he's lived many extremes already. From a family life full of domestic violence and drugs, to a traumatic experience in the foster care system, to private school and the heady success of a career in comedy. But The Prettiest Horse in the Glue Factory is not all grim. In this interview, Corey explains how he lives with his past and...
Comedian Corey White On Parenting, The Foster System And The Meaning Of Hope
August 01, 2019 20:02 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBCorey White came to prominence for his dark humour, mining his traumatic childhood for material. Now he's written a memoir of his life, and while he is still young, he's lived many extremes already. From a family life full of domestic violence and drugs, to a traumatic experience in the foster care system, to private school and the heady success of a career in comedy. But The Prettiest Horse in the Glue Factory is not all grim. In this interview, Corey explains how he lives with his past and ...
Delightful New Podcast Celebrates Multicultural Australia
July 31, 2019 20:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBSirine Demachkie is a second-generation Lebanese Australian with a passion for all the colourful cultures and languages that make up our country. In a new podcast called Mother Tongue for Kinderling Kids Radio, Sirine introduces children to everything from Arabic to Samoan and Cantonese. Sirine tells us what we will find in the podcast, and how her own bilingual background feeds her passion for this project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Delightful New Podcast Celebrates Multicultural Australia
July 31, 2019 20:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBSirine Demachkie is a second-generation Lebanese Australian with a passion for all the colourful cultures and languages that make up our country. In a new podcast called Mother Tongue for Kinderling Kids Radio, Sirine introduces children to everything from Arabic to Samoan and Cantonese. Sirine tells us what we will find in the podcast, and how her own bilingual background feeds her passion for this project.
What Really Goes On Inside A Sleep Clinic
July 31, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBIf you suspect your child has a sleep disorder, you may find yourself with a referral to visit a sleep clinic. But what exactly happens in a sleep clinic? Professor Sarah Blunden is a paediatric sleep specialist with the Sleep Health Foundation. She explains what you can expect from a night's stay at a sleep clinic.
What Really Goes On Inside A Sleep Clinic
July 31, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBIf you suspect your child has a sleep disorder, you may find yourself with a referral to visit a sleep clinic. But what exactly happens in a sleep clinic? Professor Sarah Blunden is a paediatric sleep specialist with the Sleep Health Foundation. She explains what you can expect from a night's stay at a sleep clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Writer Mick Elliott On How To Get Kids Interested In Reading
July 30, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBLearning to read is a tough gig that many parents have probably forgotten. But not Mick Elliott. A former Nickelodeon producer, current ambassador for Australian Reading Hour and author of Squidge Dibley Destroys the School, Mick knows better than most about how to get inside a child's imagination. This, he says, is the key to getting kids to love reading. Mick talks about understanding a child's sense of humour and why parents should read to their kids for as long as they let them.
Writer Mick Elliott On How To Get Kids Interested In Reading
July 30, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBLearning to read is a tough gig that many parents have probably forgotten. But not Mick Elliott. A former Nickelodeon producer, current ambassador for Australian Reading Hour and author of Squidge Dibley Destroys the School, Mick knows better than most about how to get inside a child's imagination. This, he says, is the key to getting kids to love reading. Mick talks about understanding a child's sense of humour and why parents should read to their kids for as long as they let them. See omn...
The Dangers Of Essential Oils This Winter
July 30, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBWhen your kids are sick with the dreaded lurgy there's not a lot you can do. You give them lots of water to keep their fluids up, make chicken soup and sometimes get out the essential oils. But Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids says that parents don't always understand how dangerous essential oils can be. She explains what oils are the most dangerous, and how you can keep your child comfortable when they're unwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dangers Of Essential Oils This Winter
July 30, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBWhen your kids are sick with the dreaded lurgy there's not a lot you can do. You give them lots of water to keep their fluids up, make chicken soup and sometimes get out the essential oils. But Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids says that parents don't always understand how dangerous essential oils can be. She explains what oils are the most dangerous, and how you can keep your child comfortable when they're unwell.
When Your Toddler Hits The "terrible Twos"
July 29, 2019 20:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBParents love to warn each other about the next difficult phase to come, and nothing is quite as challenging as a small human who is testing your boundaries. But there's a lot going on behind that crumpled up red face, that defiant "no!" and the endless tears. Dr Laura Jana is a paediatrician and author of The Toddler Brain. She tells us what's going on inside our toddlers' heads, and how to decipher it so we can handle the more challenging moments better. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
When Your Toddler Hits The "terrible Twos"
July 29, 2019 20:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBParents love to warn each other about the next difficult phase to come, and nothing is quite as challenging as a small human who is testing your boundaries. But there's a lot going on behind that crumpled up red face, that defiant "no!" and the endless tears. Dr Laura Jana is a paediatrician and author of The Toddler Brain. She tells us what's going on inside our toddlers' heads, and how to decipher it so we can handle the more challenging moments better.