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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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Helping Kids Use Fashion As A Form Of Self-expression
July 02, 2019 10:01 - 9 minutes - 8.77 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.
Does My Child Have Night Terrors?
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWhen a small child wakes up screaming uncontrollably it can be a sign of a bad nightmare, or it could be a sign of a night terror. Professor Sarah Blunden is a Paediatric Sleep Specialist with the Sleep Health Foundation. She explains the symptoms of night terrors, and what parents can do to help their kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does My Child Have Night Terrors?
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWhen a small child wakes up screaming uncontrollably it can be a sign of a bad nightmare, or it could be a sign of a night terror. Professor Sarah Blunden is a Paediatric Sleep Specialist with the Sleep Health Foundation. She explains the symptoms of night terrors, and what parents can do to help their kids.
How parents can help their anxious children
July 01, 2019 10:01 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's hard to watch your child struggle with anxiety, especially when you've suffered from it yourself. Dr Jodi Richardson is a wellbeing expert and co-author of Anxious Kids - How children can turn their anxiety into resilience. She explains why anxiety is so high in kids today, and what parents can do to help their children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Parents Can Help Their Anxious Children
July 01, 2019 10:01 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's hard to watch your child struggle with anxiety, especially when you've suffered from it yourself. Dr Jodi Richardson is a wellbeing expert and co-author of Anxious Kids - How children can turn their anxiety into resilience. She explains why anxiety is so high in kids today, and what parents can do to help their children.
How Parents Can Help Their Anxious Children
July 01, 2019 10:01 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's hard to watch your child struggle with anxiety, especially when you've suffered from it yourself. Dr Jodi Richardson is a wellbeing expert and co-author of Anxious Kids - How children can turn their anxiety into resilience. She explains why anxiety is so high in kids today, and what parents can do to help their children.
Men Forgotten In The Aftermath Of Miscarriage
July 01, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBResearch from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre has found that men are being overlooked in the aftermath of miscarriage. Dr Jade Bilardi was a lead researcher on the study. She tells us what men are saying about the experience of miscarriage and how they can be better supported.
Men Forgotten In The Aftermath Of Miscarriage
July 01, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBResearch from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre has found that men are being overlooked in the aftermath of miscarriage. Dr Jade Bilardi was a lead researcher on the study. She tells us what men are saying about the experience of miscarriage and how they can be better supported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: When A Baby Gags On Their Mother's Milk, Night-waking Babies And More
June 30, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThere are many things small humans throw at us that leave us feeling baffled. Like sleeping through the night and then deciding to wake every two hours. Or refusing to accept a bottle feed right when you have to go back to work. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins Helpline every week to clarify your confusion, answer your questions, and to tweak things so that life runs a bit more smoothly. On this episode of Helpline Chris tackles: settling a baby when there are two older siblings in the h...
The Beauty Of Moving To Bolivia With Young Children
June 27, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBBen Sanders is Australian born and bred, but he has always been fascinated with South America, and Bolivia in particular. When his children were five and seven, Ben and his wife decided to move to Bolivia for several years, transplanting his family to a completely different culture with a language they didn't speak. Ben talks about the challenges and benefits of living in Bolivia, and why his latest picture book, My Book (not yours), was dedicated to the street kids of Sucre. Ben's charity t...
The Beauty Of Moving To Bolivia With Young Children
June 27, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBBen Sanders is Australian born and bred, but he has always been fascinated with South America, and Bolivia in particular. When his children were five and seven, Ben and his wife decided to move to Bolivia for several years, transplanting his family to a completely different culture with a language they didn't speak. Ben talks about the challenges and benefits of living in Bolivia, and why his latest picture book, My Book (not yours), was dedicated to the street kids of Sucre. Ben's charity th...
When Does Being A Dad Suck?
June 26, 2019 20:01 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn Australia, most stay-at-home parents are still mothers, but not in the Szeps household. At different times of his twins' lives, Sean Szeps has been the stay-at-home dad. He's documented life with the twins in his blog Bringing Up Gaybies. There are good times and bad. And sometimes, like when he needs to change his twins, it sucks to be a dad. Sean talks about when the world hasn't caught up to the fact that dads are parents too.
When Does Being A Dad Suck?
June 26, 2019 20:01 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn Australia, most stay-at-home parents are still mothers, but not in the Szeps household. At different times of his twins' lives, Sean Szeps has been the stay-at-home dad. He's documented life with the twins in his blog Bringing Up Gaybies. There are good times and bad. And sometimes, like when he needs to change his twins, it sucks to be a dad. Sean talks about when the world hasn't caught up to the fact that dads are parents too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What It's Like To Be A Doula
June 26, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBFor some mothers, giving birth once is enough. For others - the experience of childbirth makes them want more. Dini Martinez is a yoga teacher and mum of three. She decided she wanted to learn how to be a doula after an experience in her early 20s. She talks about why she loves being with a birthing mother and how she works with women and their partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Girls As Young As Three Need To Be Taught Body Positivity
June 25, 2019 10:01 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBRaising girls in today's climate can be a bit intimidating. How do you counter all the messages they get about their bodies from social media? Merissa Forsyth is the founder of the Pretty Foundation. She discovered that the most effective way to help children form a healthy body image is in their early years. She talks about how children as young as five are thinking about dieting, and what we can do to turn it around.
Why Girls As Young As Three Need To Be Taught Body Positivity
June 25, 2019 10:01 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBRaising girls in today's climate can be a bit intimidating. How do you counter all the messages they get about their bodies from social media? Merissa Forsyth is the founder of the Pretty Foundation. She discovered that the most effective way to help children form a healthy body image is in their early years. She talks about how children as young as five are thinking about dieting, and what we can do to turn it around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making An Impact On Climate Change From Your Own Home
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAccording to the UN Environment Program, if food waste were a country it would be counted as the third biggest greenhouse gas emitter, behind China and the US. In Australia, over 5 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill. That's enough to fill 9,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. So if Australians want to start making a difference, we can look in our own fridges and cupboards to make a real difference. Ronni Kahn, CEO and founder of Oz Harvest explains why food waste is such an issue in Au...
Making An Impact On Climate Change From Your Own Home
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBAccording to the UN Environment Program, if food waste were a country it would be counted as the third biggest greenhouse gas emitter, behind China and the US. In Australia, over 5 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill. That's enough to fill 9,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. So if Australians want to start making a difference, we can look in our own fridges and cupboards to make a real difference. Ronni Kahn, CEO and founder of Oz Harvest explains why food waste is such an issue in Aus...
Why Parenting Mistakes Are Having A Long-term Impact
June 24, 2019 10:01 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIf you have children, you're probably not short on people telling you how to raise your kids. But how many of the critics can point to a time in history where parenting changed, and then show how that change has impacted the young adults walking around the world today? Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and a Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University. In his book The Coddling of the American Mind he outlines how the changing nature of parenting has led to some long-term con...
Why Parenting Mistakes Are Having A Long-term Impact
June 24, 2019 10:01 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIf you have children, you're probably not short on people telling you how to raise your kids. But how many of the critics can point to a time in history where parenting changed, and then show how that change has impacted the young adults walking around the world today? Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and a Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University. In his book The Coddling of the American Mind he outlines how the changing nature of parenting has led to some long-term cons...
Why Kissing Your Toddler Could Harm Your Unborn Baby
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBResearchers from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance want mums to understand that kissing their toddlers on the mouth should go on the same list as not eating soft cheeses and raw fish. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that has been linked to developmental and intellectual difficulties in babies. Dr Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, a research fellow from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, explains how CMV can be avoided. Hayley joins Pam Rogers, a mum who found out she had CMV at 26 weeks pregnant. For more...
Why kissing your toddler could harm your unborn baby
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBResearchers from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance want mums to understand that kissing their toddlers on the mouth should go on the same list as not eating soft cheeses and raw fish. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that has been linked to developmental and intellectual difficulties in babies. Dr Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, a research fellow from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, explains how CMV can be avoided. Hayley joins Pam Rogers, a mum who found out she had CMV at 26 weeks pregnant. For more ...
Why Kissing Your Toddler Could Harm Your Unborn Baby
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBResearchers from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance want mums to understand that kissing their toddlers on the mouth should go on the same list as not eating soft cheeses and raw fish. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that has been linked to developmental and intellectual difficulties in babies. Dr Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, a research fellow from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, explains how CMV can be avoided. Hayley joins Pam Rogers, a mum who found out she had CMV at 26 weeks pregnant. For more...
Helpline: Bottle Refusal, Elongating Day Sleeps, Colicky Babies And More
June 23, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOne of the biggest challenges with small children is sleep. Whether it's trying to stretch cat naps into proper day sleeps, or getting a three year old to stay in her bed all night, most of us have to deal with a sleep challenge at some point. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is here to help. She'll answer all of your questions, from sleep to feeding and behavioural issues. In this episode of Helpline, Chris helps parents with the following challenges: a six-month-old who refuses a bottle, a 1...
How PND Can Go Undiagnosed For Eight Years
June 20, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMegan Blanford is a freelance writer, and in her first book, I'm Fine (and other lies), she explores the eight years that she went through postnatal depression. It's a book of light and humour, as well as raw honesty and darkness. In this interview, she talks about what it's like to revisit a difficult period in her life and why it took so long to get the help that ultimately made her better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How PND Can Go Undiagnosed For Eight Years
June 20, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMegan Blanford is a freelance writer, and in her first book, I'm Fine (and other lies), she explores the eight years that she went through postnatal depression. It's a book of light and humour, as well as raw honesty and darkness. In this interview, she talks about what it's like to revisit a difficult period in her life and why it took so long to get the help that ultimately made her better.
Sean Szeps: The Expectations Of Modern Fatherhood
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe social expectations of mothers haven't changed much since the 1950s. What's expected of dads, however, has changed radically. Sean Szeps is a father of twins who blogs at Bringing up Gaybies. He talks about how much fatherhood has changed in just two generations, and what it means to be a dad today.
New Picture Book Champions Strong Female Protagonist
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBSimi Genzuik ran away to the circus and found her people. Among those people was her future husband, and together they had a daughter. But when Simi went looking for picture books with fierce female leads, they were few and far between. So she wrote her own book. So she did is a picture book about May Wirth. May Wirth became a famous trick horse rider in the early 1900s. Simi speaks of her own love of the circus, and the incredible life of May Wirth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Sean Szeps: The Expectations Of Modern Fatherhood
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe social expectations of mothers haven't changed much since the 1950s. What's expected of dads, however, has changed radically. Sean Szeps is a father of twins who blogs at Bringing up Gaybies. He talks about how much fatherhood has changed in just two generations, and what it means to be a dad today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Picture Book Champions Strong Female Protagonist
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBSimi Genzuik ran away to the circus and found her people. Among those people was her future husband, and together they had a daughter. But when Simi went looking for picture books with fierce female leads, they were few and far between. So she wrote her own book. So she did is a picture book about May Wirth. May Wirth became a famous trick horse rider in the early 1900s. Simi speaks of her own love of the circus, and the incredible life of May Wirth.
The Link Between The Human Gut And Autism
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBOur brains are pretty incredible, but how great are our guts? Research from RMIT University has found a link between autism and the gut, which could have ramifications in the future treatment of autism. Associate Professor and Chief Investigator Elisa Hill-Yardin explains the connection and what it might mean for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Link Between The Human Gut And Autism
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBOur brains are pretty incredible, but how great are our guts? Research from RMIT University has found a link between autism and the gut, which could have ramifications in the future treatment of autism. Associate Professor and Chief Investigator Elisa Hill-Yardin explains the connection and what it might mean for the future.
Explaining Friendship To Children
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBIt could be argued that socialising and learning to get along with others are life-long lessons. But children have to start somewhere. Shona Innes is a clinical psychologist and children's book author. She's taken her experiences with children in her clinic and translated them into picture books. She explains how her book, Friendship is like a seesaw, explores the give and take nature of friendship, and why we don't need to be too involved in what goes on in the playground.
Explaining Friendship To Children
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBIt could be argued that socialising and learning to get along with others are life-long lessons. But children have to start somewhere. Shona Innes is a clinical psychologist and children's book author. She's taken her experiences with children in her clinic and translated them into picture books. She explains how her book, Friendship is like a seesaw, explores the give and take nature of friendship, and why we don't need to be too involved in what goes on in the playground. See omnystudio.c...
Why It's Important To Tell Your Kids The Truth
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWe've all had moments when a little white lie will make our lives easier. You know, like the ice cream van plays the music when it's closed. But Nate Cooke from Gritboxx says that always telling your kids the truth is important. He explains how it works in his family, and why he believes in the power of honesty.
Why It's Important To Tell Your Kids The Truth
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWe've all had moments when a little white lie will make our lives easier. You know, like the ice cream van plays the music when it's closed. But Nate Cooke from Gritboxx says that always telling your kids the truth is important. He explains how it works in his family, and why he believes in the power of honesty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Little Helping Hand: Getting A Perspective On Motherhood
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHaving children can bring about a massive shift in your life. Not just the physical aspects - like when you sleep, eat and shower - but also your priorities. Things that were once urgently important may no longer hold the same zing. Danielle Colley is a life coach at Your Good Life who uses Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) to help set you on a clearer path. She explains what NLP is and how getting a little helping hand can help you find clarity in your purpose. To take up Danielle's offer e...
A Little Helping Hand: Getting A Perspective On Motherhood
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHaving children can bring about a massive shift in your life. Not just the physical aspects - like when you sleep, eat and shower - but also your priorities. Things that were once urgently important may no longer hold the same zing. Danielle Colley is a life coach at Your Good Life who uses Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) to help set you on a clearer path. She explains what NLP is and how getting a little helping hand can help you find clarity in your purpose. To take up Danielle's offer ...
Helpline: Night-wandering Toddlers, Nappy-pooing Three-year-olds And More
June 16, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBBabies and small children change all the time. What worked last week can stop working this week. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has over 30 years experience helping parents find the right answer for their family. In this episode of Helpline Chris tackles a cautious 18-month-old recovering from a toddler run-in, changing nap times for a nine-month-old, a 25-month-old who doesn't stay in their bed at night, an eight-month-old refusing bottles, an almost-four-year-old who will only poo in nappi...
What's Really Going On When Dads Get Angry?
June 13, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSam Loy produces a podcast called Human/ Ordinary (humanordinary.com). It's a podcast that explores what it is to be human. In one episode he opens up about his anger and the moment he realised it made his daughter scared. In this episode Sam talks about how his anger has affected his relationships, and how he's learning to curb it for the sake of his family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Really, Truly Get Rid Of Nits
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThere are some slightly unpleasant experiences of parenthood that are very difficult to avoid. Colds when they start day care, bumps when they start to walk, and nits when they start school. Debbie McIntyre is a mobile nit picker who founded No Nits Now (nonitsnow.com.au). She busts some urban myths about nit removal and prevention, and tells us what really works to keep nits and lice away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Really, Truly Get Rid Of Nits
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThere are some slightly unpleasant experiences of parenthood that are very difficult to avoid. Colds when they start day care, bumps when they start to walk, and nits when they start school. Debbie McIntyre is a mobile nit picker who founded No Nits Now (nonitsnow.com.au). She busts some urban myths about nit removal and prevention, and tells us what really works to keep nits and lice away.
Sliding Doors: What Would Life Be Like If You'd Never Had Kids?
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBUnless you've always wanted to have children, chances are you could imagine living another life without them. One where you get to go to the toilet on your own, drink hot tea and do what you want on the weekend. But being a childless woman in 2019 might not be what you think it is. Tory Shepherd is a journalist and author of On Freedom, part of the Little Books on Big Ideas series by Melbourne University Press. She reveals that choosing not to have children can lead to complex consequences, ...
Sliding Doors: What Would Life Be Like If You'd Never Had Kids?
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBUnless you've always wanted to have children, chances are you could imagine living another life without them. One where you get to go to the toilet on your own, drink hot tea and do what you want on the weekend. But being a childless woman in 2019 might not be what you think it is. Tory Shepherd is a journalist and author of On Freedom, part of the Little Books on Big Ideas series by Melbourne University Press. She reveals that choosing not to have children can lead to complex consequences, b...
Bringing A Baby Home When You Have A Toddler Under Two
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBHaving a second baby can feel daunting when the age gap is big enough that you can reason with your eldest child. When you're having a baby with an energetic toddler at home it can feel completely overwhelming. Mothercraft nurse and Helpline expert Chris Minogue breaks it down to make it all a lot easier, from sleeping arrangements to safety on the street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing A Baby Home When You Have A Toddler Under Two
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBHaving a second baby can feel daunting when the age gap is big enough that you can reason with your eldest child. When you're having a baby with an energetic toddler at home it can feel completely overwhelming. Mothercraft nurse and Helpline expert Chris Minogue breaks it down to make it all a lot easier, from sleeping arrangements to safety on the street.
Turning The Tables On The Traditional "Meat And Three Veg"
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOlivia Andrews wants to help everyone eat more vegetables, so the Culinary Director for Marley Spoon decided to write a cook book called Three Veg and Meat, adding more vegetables to traditional Aussie staples, and reinventing some 'fast food' healthy alternatives. Olivia talks us through why we all need to eat more vegetables, and why even your kids will love these meals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turning The Tables On The Traditional "Meat And Three Veg"
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOlivia Andrews wants to help everyone eat more vegetables, so the Culinary Director for Marley Spoon decided to write a cook book called Three Veg and Meat, adding more vegetables to traditional Aussie staples, and reinventing some 'fast food' healthy alternatives. Olivia talks us through why we all need to eat more vegetables, and why even your kids will love these meals.
New Research Shows Parents Are Still Lost In The Digital World
June 10, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBParents today are still unsure where to get help if their child is having problems online, how to make sure their child is safe and if their privacy is being protected. This is according to the latest research from the eSafety Commissioner. Kellie Britnell, Manager of Education and Training, takes us through the research, and she answers the questions most parents still want to know: how to maintain privacy for our kids online, how to protect them from the approach of strangers, and how to t...
A Regular Support For Mums In The First Year
June 10, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWhen we're pregnant there are a number of apps we can download to monitor the progress of our growing baby. These apps can explain how big the baby is, what's happening in their brains and even give you tips on what food to eat. Like many things when it comes to parenting, there's an understandable focus on the development of the baby. But what about the development of the mum? The Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE) has developed a regular email service that helps mums adjust to their ne...