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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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Dads Get Postnatal Depression Too: Here's How To Help
June 18, 2018 18:30 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBClinical Psychologist says it's time we paid attention to new and expecting dads. As part of the Centre for Perinatal Psychology Anthony understands the extent of the problem and says it is time to act.Anthony Mackie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding The Right Words To Solve Every Parenting Dilemma
June 18, 2018 18:02 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIs there a way to address every little tantrum, sibling squabble and child-created catastrophe? and say it is.They open up about the language they've discovered to lead to effective and kinder ways to parent, and the book they've written all about it; HeatherTurgeonJulieWrightNow Say This, the right words to solve every parenting dilemma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Sleep After Holidays, Moving House, Defiant Behaviours And More
June 17, 2018 17:25 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBAfter a well-earned break, Mothercraft Nurse is back! She answers your kid questions. From how to reestablish a sleep routine after a holiday, how to help a child without distrupting routine when moving house, tackling defiant and strong-willed behaviour and much more.Chris Minogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maggie Dent On How To Help An Anxious Chid
June 14, 2018 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWhen your child is anxious is can be difficult to know how to help them feel calm again. Parenting educator Maggie Dent gives us some practical ideas on how you can support an anxious child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gather 'Round With Groovy Ruby Is Here!
June 13, 2018 16:57 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBcartwheels her way into the studios to give us the low down on the newest, shiniest show to hit the Kinderling airwaves.Groovy Ruby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Does It Mean If My Child Is Squinting?
June 13, 2018 16:30 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB- is a GP at Bondi Road Doctors. She drops in to talk about something she sees all the time in her practice; squinting children. Listen to what you should look for, what you should do if your child is a squinter, and when it's a sign of something more sinister.Dr Elysia ThorntonBenko See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not By Accident: Why Sophie Harper Documented Her Road To Single Parenthood
June 12, 2018 16:30 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBis the host of a podcast that captures her experience becoming a single mum; from insemination to the drive to hospital for labour. Shevonne chats with Sophie about what drove her to create such a podcast, and how she remembered to switch on the recorder while in labour!Sophie HarperNot By Accident, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Biddulph On What Boys Face In The 21st Century
June 12, 2018 16:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBby was released 20 years ago, and it was a game changer for many. It cracked open the problems uniquely affecting boys and what parents could do to raise them well. Steve has updated the classic for the 21st Century. He shares some of his insights, and how we can raise our boys to be good men.Raising BoysSteveBiddulph See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Fad Diets Are Failing Everybody
June 11, 2018 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBAfter we have kids (and get to a certain stage of life) fad diets can seem appealing. But did you know that most of them don't work? from myDNA says that it's not just because drinking lemon juice for a week tastes horrible.Dr Lior Rauchberger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How A Rural Midwife Is Changing Antenatal Education
June 11, 2018 16:14 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWhen you live in a capital city it can be easy to get to a birth class. But when you live in the country it isn't that simple. Midwife decided to start an online programme, called Birth Beat, to help those who couldn't access classes. She was shocked to see it become incredibly popular, not just with couples in rural areas.Edwina Sharrock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Cutlery, Night Feeds, Single Child Anti-social Behaviours And More
June 10, 2018 16:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this special episode of Kinderling Helpline we look back at the best advice and tips Mothercraft Nurse has given so far. From when to start using cutlery, night time feeds, the right time to stop day-time naps, helping a single child who has started displaying anti-social behaviour and much more.Chris Minogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Banning School Holidays, Bad Parenting Habits, Travelling With Kids, And More
June 09, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBTo get new episodes of The Parent Panel as soon as they're released, subscribe to The Parent Panel podcast wherever you get your poddies. New episodes uploaded there every Friday at lunch time. from Babyology and musician use their infinite wisdom and parental prowess to tackle the big issues that have had parents talking across the country. Jason TreuenAngie Who See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robin Barker: Is There Any Benefit To Smacking?
June 07, 2018 16:30 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBMany people who are parents now were smacked as kids. And while some might not say it, there are many who still think there's nothing wrong with a smack to keep a child in line. is the author of and is both a mother and grandmother. She explains the historical context of smacking, and what we know about it's impact today.Robin BarkerBaby Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making Kids Clothes Eco-friendly With Amelia McFarlane
June 06, 2018 18:54 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBChildren's clothing is the very definition of "fast fashion", given they grow out of it so quickly. When you're an adult you can invest in sustainable fashion, and the higher price point is easier to bear. But what about when it comes to our children? How do we buy sustainably without breaking the bank? Amelia McFarlane from Colour Me In Styling explains how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Get The Most Out Of The NDIS For Your Child
June 05, 2018 17:08 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe NDIS is one of the most significant welfare reforms in Australian history. But it can also feel overwhelming if you're trying to navigate how to apply for financial support. Jo-Anne Hewitt is the Executive Director, Disability at The Benevolent Society. She explains how to navigate the system so you get the most support for your child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Night Time Toilet Training Tips With Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko
June 05, 2018 17:01 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBDr Elysia Thornton-Benko is a GP at Bondi Road Doctors and a mum of three. She takes us through when to start night toilet training, and what to do to prevent late night soggy bed surprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding Time For Feel-good Exercise With Dr. Darren Morton
June 04, 2018 17:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWe all know that exercise is good for you - physically and mentally. But how does anyone find the time? PHD is a dad and author of . He explains how we can all fit in enough exercise that will help lift our mood.Dr Darren MortonLive More Happy: Scientifically proven ways to lift your mood and your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Makes A Resilient Child?
June 04, 2018 17:06 - 13 minutes - 12 MBResilience has become a bit of a buzz word. We want our children to bounce back from bad times, but how do we help them? Is it about tough love? is an educator, researcher and early childhood advocate who believes that tough love is not the answer.AnthonySemann See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Appropriate Bed Times, Three Week Old Sleep Strategies, Toddler Pushing Behaviours,
June 03, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBMothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue takes questions from you. In this episode she helps a new mum with how to settler her 3 week old in the mornings, strategies to stop a bubbly toddler from pushing over other children, the best time to put a 3.5 year old to bed and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating May Gibbs And 100 Years Of The Gumnut Babies
May 31, 2018 16:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBis famous for her beautiful illustrations and iconic Australian fairy tales, but she also led a fairly extraordinary life for the time she lived in. , the MayGibbs brand manager, talks about her life and amazing legacy.May GibbsRosalieMay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Share Houses Might Be Just The Ticket For Single Parents
May 30, 2018 19:26 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBLiving in a share house might be something you're glad you left behind before you had a family, but there are many benefits to sharing a house for single parents. (Willow) is the founder of ShareAbode, a website that aims to connect single parent families together for housing purposes.WilhelminaFord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko Explains Plantar Warts And How To Treat Them
May 29, 2018 19:26 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBChildren can get teased about warts, and they're not much fun for adults either. Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko from Bondi Road Doctors drops in to explain how they happen and what to do about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mummy Why Do You Work? Easy Ways To Explain Your Work To Kids
May 29, 2018 17:10 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBis the CEO of , an organisation that supports working mums and family life. She has some great tips on how to help your kids understand why you work.Prue GilbertGrace Papers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Then And Now: What It's Like 'Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia'
May 29, 2018 16:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBis a mum, legal professional, writer and contributor to a compilation of stories from Indigenous Australians around Australia. She talks about her experiences growing up, and what it means to raise her daughter in Australia today.Natalie Cromb Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top Tips On Starting Your Own Business From Modi Bodi Mum Kristy Chong
May 28, 2018 18:42 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBAfter having children some women decide their previous jobs aren't quite right. Either the hours aren't flexible enough, or the work isn't satisfying. founded Modi Bodi - a period proof underwear company - after she had her second child. She shares her insights into what worked, and what didn't.Kristy Chong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Are Indigenous Kids Still Being Removed From Their Families?
May 28, 2018 18:14 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe theme for Reconciliation Week is and yet one of our biggest historical mistakes is ongoing across the country. The documentary looks at four grandmothers trying to reclaim their grandchildren. is a contributor to and he opens up about the experience.Don't Keep History a Mystery,After the ApologyPaddy Gibson After the Apology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Dummy Ditching, Swaddle Safety, Taming Toddler Tantrums
May 27, 2018 17:55 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBMothercraft Nuse discusses swaddle safety for a three month old, a 2 year old who demands they be carried down the stairs, a mum at her wits end when it comes to dummy ditching, and much more.Chris Minogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking After The Wellbeing Of Your Whole Family, Without Losing Sight Of Your Own
May 24, 2018 16:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWhat does family wellbeing look like? And where does that put wellbeing when it can often be at the bottom of your "to do" list? is the founder of "Greatfulness", an educational program to help children be their best selves. She explains how you can manage the whole well being of your family, without forgetting your own.your JacquiJones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maggie Dent On How We Can Raise Our Boys To Be Good Men
May 23, 2018 17:49 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBWe're living in a time where there are very prominent examples of toxic masculinity. Whether it's all the assault allegations that arose with mass shootings and prominent sports stars in the headlines, it can be easy to wonder where we find examples of healthy masculinity. Maggie Dent is a self-confessed "boy champion" and she offers simple ways to raise boys to be good men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holly Harris On Why Fussy Eating In Children Is Normal
May 23, 2018 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIs there anything as frustrating as a fussy eater? You can cook several meals, and still they don't get the nutrition they need. is a lecturer in Public Health at The University of Queensland. She says we need to take the pressure off parents, and gives her top tips on how to manage a fussy eater.HollyHarris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should Grandparents Be Paid For Looking After Their Grandchildren?
May 22, 2018 17:54 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBOnline industry comparison database Finder.com.au has found that grandparents save their children around $6,000 a year on child care fees. So should we be paying grandparents for the time they look after our kids? money expert from finder.com.au, takes us through the findings.Bessie Hassan, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New App Shows Parents How To Manage Burns
May 22, 2018 17:44 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBWinter is a great time to get snuggly and warm, but it's also a time when there are more burns in the home. Dr Leila Cuttle is from the Faculty of Health at Queensland University of Technology. To educate families on burns she developed an app with iPug called Cool Runnings. She explains the most common burns, and how the new app will help you deal with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Help Your Child Understand It's Ok To Be Angry
May 22, 2018 14:05 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOnce your child moves beyond the toddler years, you may think tantrums will be a thing of the past. But anger is a human emotion, and one that not even adults deal with well. Child Psychologist and author noticed her son having problems managing his anger, so she wrote a book called .Michelle KaravasThe Day My Brain Went Crazy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dollarmites, Kids Finances And Banking Scams With Xavier O'Halloran
May 21, 2018 17:10 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBIf you grew up in the 80s or 90s, chances are you had a Dollarmites account. The Commonwealth Bank saving scheme for children under 12 is the largest of its kind in Australia. But now the Banking Royal Commission has found that CBA staff used the accounts fraudulently and from CHOICE Australia says it's time to get banks out of our schools.XavierO'Halloran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parent Nutrition With Susie Burrell
May 21, 2018 17:07 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBHow many times has your lunch consisted of your child's left over sandwich crusts? Or your dinner the left over veggies they refused to eat? While the vegetables are not a bad thing, nutritionist says there's a lot we could be doing to help ourselves, when it comes to the food we eat.Susie Burrell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Swaddling, Car Fights, Climbing Toddlers, Bedtime Battles,
May 20, 2018 18:28 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMothercraft Nurse takes your parenting questions. This episode she helps a mum whose baby doesn't like her partner, a little one who seems to hate going in the car and pram, battling bed time and helping a new mum with swaddling facts.Chris Minogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sofija Stefanovic - Miss Ex-Yugoslavia - On What It Means To Belong To A Country That No Longer Exists
May 16, 2018 17:11 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBSofija Stephanovic is an Australian living in New York, but she was born in socialist Belgrade, then part of Yugoslavia. Her memoir explores what it's like to grow up as an outsider. She explains what it's like to bring up her son with some understanding of her former, non-existant homeland.Miss Ex-Yugoslavia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rebecca Huntley On The Meaning Of Modern Motherhood
May 16, 2018 17:11 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWhile the world has changed since our mothers raised us, there is still much that has stayed the same. So what does it mean to be a mum in 2018? How does society define what makes a "good" mother and how do we define ourselves?Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia's foremost social researchers and will be on a panel this Sunday called The Motherload at the Sydney Opera House talking about modern motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Du Bois And Miguel Maestre On Friendship, Food And Embracing Our Mortality
May 15, 2018 18:24 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBpresenters and have an interesting friendship, that's been put through it's paces. The two very good friends have just released a book - exploring Barry's latest cancer diagnosis and how to live well - through food, family and friendship.The Living RoomBarry Du BoisMiguel MaestreLife Force: An Unforgettable Story Of Living With Cancer - See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Find The Right Daycare When Your Child Has Special Needs
May 15, 2018 17:50 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBGetting a spot for your child at a day care centre you're happy with can be challenging. If you have a child with a disability - physical or neurological- it can be even more challenging. Christine Zuvela is the director of SDN Beranga Childcare Centre where they specialise in childcare for kids on the autism spectrum. She explores what challenges parents face, and how her centre creates a safe and encouraging learning space for children with ASD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Incontinence After Baby, And What To Do About It
May 15, 2018 16:30 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBHaving a baby can change your body in many ways. Unfortunately, not all of the changes are good. Many mums experience incontinence after carrying or birthing a baby. takes us through how common incontinence is after having a baby, and what women can do about it.Dr Sneha Wadhwani See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Using Beat Boxing And Comedy To Teach Children About Illness
May 14, 2018 17:31 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBis exploring some fairly dark topics through comedy, beat boxing and puppetry in a brand new play; . The play is based on Holly's experiences as a Captain Starlight, entertaining sick children in hospital. She opens up about her experiences, and the profound and beautiful things she sees in her work both on stage and in hospitals.Holly AustinRuby's Wish See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why It's Okay That Your Daughter Wears Pink And Your Son Plays With Cars
May 14, 2018 17:25 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWhen it comes to children, gender politics can be really confusing. What does it really mean to have a "gender neutral" child? is an educator, researcher and early childhood advocate at Semann and Slattery . He breaks down what gender politics is all about, and why it's important parents know what's going on.AnthonySemann See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Eight Month Old Night Feeds, Toilet Training Regression, Two-year-old Biting And Grabbing
May 13, 2018 19:27 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis episode of Kinderling Helpline Mothercraft Nurse helps a tired mum with her eight month old who is having difficult resettling overnight without being fed, a five year old who has started wetting themselves at school despite being toilet trained, a two year old who has taken the phrase "ankle biter" a little too literally, and more.ChrisMinogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Sibling Rivalry, Gyms For Obese Children, Terrible Mother's Day Gifts
May 11, 2018 14:10 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBfrom Happy Mama and a.k.a Buzz The Band Leader from Lah-Lah's Big Live Band make up this episode of The Parent Panel. They talk through sibling rivalry, advice for your former new parent self, gyms for obese children, and the best and worst Mother's Day gifts ever recieved. Don't forget to subscribe to The Parent Panel to get new episodes every friday.Amy TaylorKabbaz Mark Harris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imagine Growing Up Not Being Taught About The Modern World ... This Writer Did
May 10, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIt's difficult to imagine growing up thinking that the end of days was near. But for , author of , this was her reality. She grew up isolated and home-schooled in rural Idaho, but still managed to educate herself, using that education to understand the world in a whole different way.TaraWestoverEducated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How One Album Could Fix Your Sibling Rivalry Woes
May 09, 2018 17:13 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBis a music therapist and musician based in New York City, with three children. Her album explores the dynamics in an expanding family. Everything from awaiting the arrival of a new sibling to parental guilt. And she has a secret tip to deal with sibling rivalry that makes perfect sense!VeredSongs For Sisters And Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What The 2018 Budget Will Mean For Your Family
May 08, 2018 17:15 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MB, CEO of Early Childhood Australia, breaks down what the 2018 budget means for families with kids in early learning care.Samantha Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Is How It Feels To Be The Parent Of A Premmie Baby
May 08, 2018 16:30 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBOur due date for baby's arrival determines a lot of things; When you get the room ready, maternity leave, your own emotional finish line for pregnancy. But what happens when a baby arrives very early? What happens when you have a preterm baby? , CEO and co-founder of the Miracle Babies Foundation explains the impact an early birth can have on the whole family.Kylie Pussell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simple Steps To Supporting Single Mums This Mother's Day
May 08, 2018 13:30 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBWhen you have a partner to pester for a massage, a card, or at the very least a sleep in, you will always have some kind of surprise come Mother's Day. Many single mums don't get any kind of surprise. from Beanstalk Mums has a few ideas on helping single mums feel special this Mother's DayLucyGood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.