Feed Play Love
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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Episiotomy Or Natural Tear: What Is Better For Women?
July 29, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBThey say that knowledge is power, and when it comes to childbirth there are many things to know. But what is better when it comes to the final stages of labour? Is an episiotomy better for women, or a natural tear? Is there even time to decide? David Addenbrooke is an obstetrician and co-author of 9 months, The Essential Australian Guide to Pregnancy. He takes us through when an episiotomy is necessary and why natural tears aren't always something to be afraid of. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Episiotomy Or Natural Tear: What Is Better For Women?
July 29, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBThey say that knowledge is power, and when it comes to childbirth there are many things to know. But what is better when it comes to the final stages of labour? Is an episiotomy better for women, or a natural tear? Is there even time to decide? David Addenbrooke is an obstetrician and co-author of 9 months, The Essential Australian Guide to Pregnancy. He takes us through when an episiotomy is necessary and why natural tears aren't always something to be afraid of.
Helpline: Cat Napping Toddlers, Unsettled Premmies, Bottle Refusal And More
July 26, 2019 03:02 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBBabies and small children can be curious creatures. One day they're doing one thing (like sleeping through the night) the next it's another (like waking up every two hours). Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping families for over thirty years. She can step back and explain the bigger picture, with tips to help you get things back on track. On this episode of Helpline this includes: A 16-month-old who cat naps during the day, breastfeeding challenges and an unsettled premmie baby, a...
John Marsden On Modern Toxic Parenting
July 25, 2019 20:02 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBJohn Marsden has spent most of his adult life engaged with young minds. He is best known for his popular youth fiction series Tomorrow, he's the principal of two schools and the step-father to six boys. Now he's turned his hand to a problem he sees around him: the impact of toxic parenting. In his book, The Art of Growing up John says our children are being brought up without freedom and fear, and that this is having a lasting, negative impact on kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Making A Relationship Work (from A Dad's Point Of View)
July 24, 2019 20:01 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBSean Szeps is the father of twin toddlers. He and his husband have had a very thoughtful journey to becoming parents. When it comes to how he makes their relationship successful, Sean says it's all down to having been great talkers before and after kids. He tells us what makes his relationship work after the toddlers crash-landed (with love) into their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making A Relationship Work (from A Dad's Point Of View)
July 24, 2019 20:01 - 10 minutes - 10 MBSean Szeps is the father of twin toddlers. He and his husband have had a very thoughtful journey to becoming parents. When it comes to how he makes their relationship successful, Sean says it's all down to having been great talkers before and after kids. He tells us what makes his relationship work after the toddlers crash-landed (with love) into their lives.
Does Your Child Snore? Could It Be Sleep Apnoea?
July 24, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSleep apnoea is a condition that can create a lot of problems for kids. Sometimes it's accompanied by snoring. Paediatric Sleep Specialist Sarah Blunden from The Sleep Health Foundation explains what sleep apnoea is and how you can tell your child might have it. She takes us through the steps to treating sleep apnoea in young children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Your Child Snore? Could It Be Sleep Apnoea?
July 24, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSleep apnoea is a condition that can create a lot of problems for kids. Sometimes it's accompanied by snoring. Paediatric Sleep Specialist Sarah Blunden from The Sleep Health Foundation explains what sleep apnoea is and how you can tell your child might have it. She takes us through the steps to treating sleep apnoea in young children.
What Makes A Family?
July 23, 2019 10:01 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBShona Innes is a clinical psychologist who has written a series of picture books to help children understand relationships and emotions. In her book, Family is like a cake she explains all the different things that make a family. In this episode of Feed Play Love, she talks about the main qualities all families need to have to be happy and functioning, and why the metaphor of a cake works so well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Makes A Family?
July 23, 2019 10:01 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBShona Innes is a clinical psychologist who has written a series of picture books to help children understand relationships and emotions. In her book, Family is like a cake she explains all the different things that make a family. In this episode of Feed Play Love, she talks about the main qualities all families need to have to be happy and functioning, and why the metaphor of a cake works so well.
How To Prevent Burns This Winter
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAs the weather cools down, heaters, fireplaces, bonfires and fire pits across Australia get used more often. It's also a time when children present at emergency with more burn injuries. Sarah Hunstead is a former emergency paediatric nurse and the CEO of CPR Kids. She takes us through what we should be aware of this winter, and what to do if our child gets burnt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Prevent Burns This Winter
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAs the weather cools down, heaters, fireplaces, bonfires and fire pits across Australia get used more often. It's also a time when children present at emergency with more burn injuries. Sarah Hunstead is a former emergency paediatric nurse and the CEO of CPR Kids. She takes us through what we should be aware of this winter, and what to do if our child gets burnt.
Why Parenting Has Become So Political (and What To Do About It)
July 22, 2019 20:01 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWhen your baby walks for the first time, it is a proud moment. It's natural for parents to feel chuffed about their baby's development. Sometimes, however, boasting can turn into competitive parenting. Michael Grose is a parenting educator and founder of Parenting Ideas, a resource for families. Michael says that there is a line between being proud, and making other people feel inadequate. He explains how to find that line, and what to do if you find other people crossing it. See omnystudio....
Surgery In The Under Ones Explained
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn the first year of life, babies develop a lot, but they remain dependent and fragile. Fragile enough that the concept of surgery can be terrifying. Associate Professor Sebastian King is a paediatric surgeon at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. He explains the process of surgery for babies and what parents can expect if their little one needs an operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Older Babies Feeding At Night, Three-year-old Anxiety And More
July 21, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBBefore you become a parent, everyone tells you to get a lot of sleep. While it's very normal for babies to wake during the night, sometimes they wake more than they need to. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue knows how to help when things get a little tough. Her book Bringing Baby Home has helped a lot of families, but sometimes you need some tailored advice. On this episode Chris helps parents with the following concerns:A ten-and-a-half-month-old who wakes crying through the night, a seven-and...
Darug Family Traditions That Welcome A Baby
July 18, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBHow did you welcome your baby to the world? You may have had a Christening, a baby shower or even a celebratory piece of sushi. Different cultures have different ways of celebrating the birth of a baby. Jasmine Seymour is a Darug woman and primary school teacher. She's written a book called Baby Business, all about a baby smoking ceremony. It's sprinkled with Darug words and a strong sense of history and place. Jasmine explains how smoking ceremonies work for babies work and why it's good for...
Darug Family Traditions That Welcome A Baby
July 18, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBHow did you welcome your baby to the world? You may have had a Christening, a baby shower or even a celebratory piece of sushi. Different cultures have different ways of celebrating the birth of a baby. Jasmine Seymour is a Darug woman and primary school teacher. She's written a book called Baby Business, all about a baby smoking ceremony. It's sprinkled with Darug words and a strong sense of history and place. Jasmine explains how smoking ceremonies work for babies work and why it's good fo...
Things People Say To Dads (that They Really Shouldn't)
July 17, 2019 10:01 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPrince Harry, David Beckham, The Rock - all famous dads who have been publicly shamed. The dad-judgment is as alive and well as any criticisms flung at mothers. Sometimes it's mums who do the shaming. Sean Szeps from Bringing up Gaybies is a dad with twin toddlers, and he's heard his fair share of things that people probably should have kept to themselves. He tells us the typical things he hears as a dad, and why it makes his blood boil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Things People Say To Dads (that They Really Shouldn't)
July 17, 2019 10:01 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPrince Harry, David Beckham, The Rock - all famous dads who have been publicly shamed. The dad-judgment is as alive and well as any criticisms flung at mothers. Sometimes it's mums who do the shaming. Sean Szeps from Bringing up Gaybies is a dad with twin toddlers, and he's heard his fair share of things that people probably should have kept to themselves. He tells us the typical things he hears as a dad, and why it makes his blood boil.
Women Left Unsupported After Miscarriage
July 17, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBMany couples are told not to tell everyone they are pregnant until they are 12 weeks in because miscarriage is common. But Samantha Payne from The Pink Elephants Support Network says that needs to change. New research has shown that women are not being adequately supported after a miscarriage. She explains why sharing a pregnancy early can help change how people deal with miscarriage, and what needs to change in how women, in particular, are supported by doctors and nurses. See omnystudio.co...
How To Cope With All The Emotions When You Go Back To Work
July 16, 2019 10:01 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBIt's fair to say that maternity leave is not a holiday. However, going back to work isn't always as easy as you might think. Sure you get to have adult conversations and drink a hot coffee, but you can also have feelings of guilt, and also a desire to stay with your baby or child. Gemma Cribb is a psychologist at the Equilibrium Collective who helps parents return to work. She gives us some tips on how to navigate the conflicting emotions when you return to work after having a baby. The Equil...
How To Cope With All The Emotions When You Go Back To Work
July 16, 2019 10:01 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIt's fair to say that maternity leave is not a holiday. However, going back to work isn't always as easy as you might think. Sure you get to have adult conversations and drink a hot coffee, but you can also have feelings of guilt, and also a desire to stay with your baby or child. Gemma Cribb is a psychologist at the Equilibrium Collective who helps parents return to work. She gives us some tips on how to navigate the conflicting emotions when you return to work after having a baby. The Equi...
How Men Change When They Become Dads, And Why It's Important
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBAnna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist who says that it's time western society acknowledged that dads are co-parents too. While advertisements may have us believe that dads are hopeless creatures who can't change a nappy or turn on a washing machine, Anna argues that men have an evolutionary drive to be engaged fathers. Anna explains how hormones change in men when they become dads, and why they are vitally important to the survival of our species. Anna is the author of The Life of Dad...
How Men Change When They Become Dads, And Why It's Important
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAnna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist who says that it's time western society acknowledged that dads are co-parents too. While advertisements may have us believe that dads are hopeless creatures who can't change a nappy or turn on a washing machine, Anna argues that men have an evolutionary drive to be engaged fathers. Anna explains how hormones change in men when they become dads, and why they are vitally important to the survival of our species. Anna is the author of The Life of Da...
When Breastfeeding Doesn't Work
July 15, 2019 10:01 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWe all know that breast is best, but it's not always going to work for everyone. There are plenty of reasons why a mum can't or doesn't want to breastfeed, and many mums who make this choice are left feeling ashamed and alone. Terri Smith is the Chief Executive of Peri-natal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) She explains how the message that "breast is best" led to negative mental health outcomes for some women, and what we can do about it.
When Breastfeeding Doesn't Work
July 15, 2019 10:01 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBWe all know that breast is best, but it's not always going to work for everyone. There are plenty of reasons why a mum can't or doesn't want to breastfeed, and many mums who make this choice are left feeling ashamed and alone. Terri Smith is the Chief Executive of Peri-natal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) She explains how the message that "breast is best" can lead to negative mental health outcomes for some women, and what we can do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
How To Turn Off Your Inner Critic
July 15, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSelf-kindness is a fabulous concept, but one that is difficult to put into practice. Particularly when you're a parent trying to keep all the balls in the air, and you keep dropping them. Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist and author of The Art of Self-Kindness. She explains why most people find it hard to be kind to themselves, and how it's something we can practice every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Turn Off Your Inner Critic
July 15, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSelf-kindness is a fabulous concept, but one that is difficult to put into practice. Particularly when you're a parent trying to keep all the balls in the air, and you keep dropping them. Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist and author of The Art of Self-Kindness. She explains why most people find it hard to be kind to themselves, and how it's something we can practice every day.
Helpline: Longer Day Naps, Head Banging Toddlers, Milk Guzzling Babies And More
July 14, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWorking out what's going on with your baby or small child can be challenging. Why won't they sleep through the night? How do I stop them cat-napping during the day? Is head butting furniture normal? Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been answering these questions for over thirty years, and every week on Feed Play Love she is in the studio, just for you.On this episode of Helpline she tackles: Lengthening day sleeps for a 19-month-old, getting a two-year-old to sleep through the night in the...
Bringing Back Good Conversation To Our Social Circles
July 11, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBNot many parents get the opportunity to sit down with their friends and have an uninterrupted conversation. Kerry Cue and Doris Brett want you to seriously consider making time for a salon. Modelled on those that took place in France in the early 18th Century, the salons of 2019 involve more intimate topics than politics and philosophy. In their book, The Sunday Story Club, they retell stories that were shared in their salons. Kerry and Doris explain why salons are the cure for a society wrap...
Bringing Back Good Conversation To Our Social Circles
July 11, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBNot many parents get the opportunity to sit down with their friends and have an uninterrupted conversation. Kerry Cue and Doris Brett want you to seriously consider making time for a salon. Modelled on those that took place in France in the early 18th Century, the salons of 2019 involve more intimate topics than politics and philosophy. In their book, The Sunday Story Club, they retell stories that were shared in their salons. Kerry and Doris explain why salons are the cure for a society wra...
My Thoughts And Fears About Raising A Daughter
July 10, 2019 10:01 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBSean Szeps is not your average dad. Along with his partner Josh, he had twins (a boy and a girl) via surrogacy in the United States. As a man who likes to think deeply, he had thought long and hard about what it would mean raising a girl. In this episode, he takes us through his fears about raising a daughter, the ones he's overcome and the ones he's still waiting to deal with. Read more from Sean Szeps at Bringing up Gaybies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My Thoughts And Fears About Raising A Daughter
July 10, 2019 10:01 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBSean Szeps is not your average dad. Along with his partner Josh, he had twins (a boy and a girl) via surrogacy in the United States. As a man who likes to think deeply, he had thought long and hard about what it would mean raising a girl. In this episode, he takes us through his fears about raising a daughter, the ones he's overcome and the ones he's still waiting to deal with. Read more from Sean Szeps at Bringing up Gaybies.
CHOICE Calls On The Government To Make Star Ratings Realistic
July 10, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBWorking out what is healthy and what's actually full of sugar can be really difficult. Now CHOICE is calling for the Government to update its Health Star Ratings to more realistically reflect added sugars in foods. Senior Journalist Rachel Clemons talks us through what the current star system covers, and how a new approach would make it easier for parents everywhere. Find out why Nutri-Grain and Milo Cereal would lose stars under the new system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
CHOICE Calls On The Government To Make Star Ratings Realistic
July 10, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBWorking out what is healthy and what's actually full of sugar can be really difficult. Now CHOICE is calling for the Government to update its Health Star Ratings to more realistically reflect added sugars in foods. Senior Journalist Rachel Clemons talks us through what the current star system covers, and how a new approach would make it easier for parents everywhere. Find out why Nutri-Grain and Milo Cereal would lose stars under the new system.
Understanding The Most Volatile Members Of Our Family (i.e. The Under Fives)
July 09, 2019 10:01 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBChildren under five are adorable, adventurous and unbelievably challenging. They are developing and growing at a fast rate, and sometimes their brain development is not quite up to all that's going on around them. It can be challenging to know how to manage our children so that they have both the boundaries and the compassion they need. Psychologist Dr Vanessa Lapointe and educator Maggie Dent join forces to help us all understand what's happening, and how we can help our children when times ...
Tara June Winch: Celebrating culture, history And the power of language
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn her latest book, The Yield, Tara June Winch winds the Wiradjuri language throughout a tale of loss, longing and discovery. From growing up as a First Nations child in Australia, to travelling across the world and writing award-winning books, to being a single mum in the bustling city of Paris, Tara has lived a life of contrasts. In this interview, she talks about how her wandering spirit deals with living far from the country, and why language is such an important and powerful tool. See ...
Tara June Winch: Celebrating Culture, History And The Power Of Language
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn her latest book, The Yield, Tara June Winch winds the Wiradjuri language throughout a tale of loss, longing and discovery. From growing up as a First Nations child in Australia, to travelling across the world and writing award-winning books, to being a single mum in the bustling city of Paris, Tara has lived a life of contrasts. In this interview, she talks about how her wandering spirit deals with living far from the country, and why language is such an important and powerful tool.
A Simple Way To Bring The Joy Of Exercise Back Into Your Life
July 08, 2019 10:01 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBParents are notoriously short on time. And when you're managing your list of priorities, exercise can often fall off the list of "to dos". Lizzy Williamson discovered that short, incremental moments of exercise helped her climb out of postnatal depression. Her book, Two Minute Moves, redefines how exercise can exist in your life, and how possible it is to make time to move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Simple Way To Bring The Joy Of Exercise Back Into Your Life
July 08, 2019 10:01 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBParents are notoriously short on time. And when you're managing your list of priorities, exercise can often fall off the list of "to dos". Lizzy Williamson discovered that short, incremental moments of exercise helped her climb out of postnatal depression. Her book, Two Minute Moves, redefines how exercise can exist in your life, and how possible it is to make time to move.
Women Need More Information About Birth Injuries
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWhen parents-to-be attend anti-natal classes, they're meant to be given enough information to arm them for the birthing suite, and the first days of having a baby at home. But Amy Dawes, Executive Director and co-founder of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, says there needs to be more information about birth injuries that occur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women Need More Information About Birth Injuries
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWhen parents-to-be attend anti-natal classes, they're meant to be given enough information to arm them for the birthing suite, and the first days of having a baby at home. But Amy Dawes, Executive Director and co-founder of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, says there needs to be more information about birth injuries that occur.
Helpline: Finger-sucking, Comforter Attachment, Shopping Dramas And More
July 07, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBBabies change at such a rapid rate in their first year, you can get on top of something and then the next day it changes. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is here to help guide you through the constantly shifting sands of the baby and toddler years. With over 30 years of experience she can get to the heart of what's going on for your child. In this episode of Helpline, Chris gives advice for: How to keep a two-year-old with febrile seizures safe during episodes, getting a talkative 19-month-ol...
Amber Lawrence: Holding Onto Your Dreams After Motherhood
July 04, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBHaving a young baby can make you feel like you need to put life on hold. Some of us just need to buckle down and weather the storm. Amber Lawrence is a multi-award winning musician who has taken it all in her stride. Having a baby, getting married, releasing a new album, going on tour. Amber doesn't claim to be a super-mum, but she does value holding on to your dreams. In this interview Amber talks about how she juggles a creative working life with a young son, and why she wouldn't have it an...
Amber Lawrence: Holding Onto Your Dreams After Motherhood
July 04, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBHaving a young baby can make you feel like you need to put life on hold. Some of us just need to buckle down and weather the storm. Amber Lawrence is a multi-award winning musician who has taken it all in her stride. Having a baby, getting married, releasing a new album, going on tour. Amber doesn't claim to be a super-mum, but she does value holding on to your dreams. In this interview Amber talks about how she juggles a creative working life with a young son, and why she wouldn't have it a...
What I Learned About Parenting From My Father
July 03, 2019 10:01 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBParenting today looks very different to how it did even a generation ago. For Sean Szeps, even the way he had his family is worlds away from his own father's experience. And yet despite these differences Sean learnt a lot about parenting from his father. He explains how a dancing, feminine boy grew up thriving with a masculine, sports-loving dad, and the legacy his father left him as he brings up his own children. Check out Sean's writing at Bringing up Gaybies. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
What I Learned About Parenting From My Father
July 03, 2019 10:01 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBParenting today looks very different to how it did even a generation ago. For Sean Szeps, even the way he had his family is worlds away from his own father's experience. And yet despite these differences Sean learnt a lot about parenting from his father. He explains how a dancing, feminine boy grew up thriving with a masculine, sports-loving dad, and the legacy his father left him as he brings up his own children. Check out Sean's writing at Bringing up Gaybies.
Should Children Under One Be Taking Antibiotics?
July 03, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAustralians are taking more and more antibiotics, which has led to some bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics. In fact, two-thirds of babies of babies have already received antibiotics by the time they are 12 months old. That's according to Dr Penelope Bryant, a Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Medical Lead at The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. And while Penelope says there are definitely times that antibiotics are required and life-saving, we need to be more ca...
Should Children Under One Be Taking Antibiotics?
July 03, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAustralians are taking more and more antibiotics, which has led to some bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics. In fact, two-thirds of babies of babies have already received antibiotics by the time they are 12 months old. That's according to Dr Penelope Bryant, a Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Medical Lead at The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. And while Penelope says there are definitely times that antibiotics are required and life-saving, we need to be more car...
Helping Kids Use Fashion As A Form Of Self-expression
July 02, 2019 10:01 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBYou might think that fashion is a fickle thing, but Maxine Beneba-Clarke's latest book for kids shows that it is a deep, expressive medium. Fashionista is an exploration of all the wonderful ways that children can use clothing in fun and creative ways, and how to stand out from the crowd. Maxine talks about what clothing meant to her as a child, and why she wanted to write a book about fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.