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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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The Family Who Became An Internet Sensation
March 27, 2018 14:59 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBPenn Holderness was a news anchor, and his wife was a journalist. Then they had kids. One day, they decided to make a video dancing in their Christmas pyjamas. What came next surprised them all. Dad Penn talks to Shevonne Hunt about their rise to fame, and what it's meant to them as a family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overcoming The Juggle Struggle: Two Busy Mums Open Up About How They Make It Work
March 27, 2018 14:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe best tips for life come from the playground don't they? Danielle Ross Walls and Louise Correcha needed help managing their family-work balance, so they made a book with the perfect mix of mums that you could find on the playground. They explain how they put their book together, and the advice that has helped them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How The Montessori Philosophy Works In Practice
March 26, 2018 14:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBChances are you've heard of the Montessori approach to education. But how much do you really know? Kamilla Escombe is an early childhood Montessori specialist at the Barrenjoey Montessori School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ethical Easter Eggs And Where To Find Them (hint: It's Really Easy!)
March 26, 2018 14:30 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBThe avalanche of chocolate is about to descend upon us, but from Choice Australia explains how easy it is to make sure the ones that fill your baskets this season are ethically produced.Kate Browne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Tummy Time, Addressing Biting And Pinching, Fussy Eaters And More
March 25, 2018 15:25 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue tries to help a mum with a 'threenager' who won't stop hitting and biting his sister, an expectant mum worrying about how much light should be in a newborn's room, helping a new baby who hates tummy time, tactics for getting a toddler to eat more than sandwiches, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Smart Devices In The Home, White Lies, Childhood Nostalgia, Funny Fears
March 24, 2018 02:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBDad and managing editor of Science Alert Seamus Byrne, and mum and journalist for Fairfax media Georgie Dent decipher the news of the week for parents. From the impact smart devices have on a child's manners, could lying could make your child smarter, funny childhood fears and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Casual Employment Isn't Working For Families
March 22, 2018 14:30 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Australian workforce has one of the highest rates of casual work in the OECD. And while it's been touted as a flexible solution for families, it isn't working out for everyone. Professor Lyndall Strazdins is a clinical psychologist at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University. She breaks down how the labour market is changing, and how the impact of casual work is affecting more people than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
When 6 Year Olds Chuck A Wobbly, And What To Do About It
March 21, 2018 15:52 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBAnger in older children can be difficult to understand. They're not tantruming toddlers anymore, so what's happening when they lose their shiz? is a psychologist and author of Discipline Without Damage, she explains what's going on in your child's brain when they see red, and how you can help them through it.DrVanessaLaPointe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Winton On Why Australian Boys Are Lost
March 21, 2018 15:26 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe Shephard's Hut, Tim Winton's latest book, is a study on the impact of toxic masculinity. He's been thinking about it for a while. His presentation Tender Hearts, Sons of Brutes explores what's facing boys in the age of #metoo. He opens up about his own family, his childhood and how masculinity can and should change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Clever Way To Teach Children Empathy
March 20, 2018 15:54 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBAuthors and have just released a children's book with a difference. Called, it can be read front to back, and then back to front. It tells the story of a family of seals trying to find their place in the world. By flipping the narrative on its head, they open up children to the other side of every story.KateJolTempleRoom on Our Rock, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Olivia White On "insta-fame", Body Positivity And Taking Great Photos
March 20, 2018 15:44 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBOlivia White is a powerhouse of a woman. With the enourmously popular blog and instagram account House of White under her belt, she's also just launched her own podcast 'In The House'. Olivia sits down with Shevonne to talk about what goes on behind the scenes, and why being true to herself, and being real online, is so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where To Give Your Pre-loved Car Seats For Families In Need
March 19, 2018 16:35 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBOnce your baby has outgrown their capsule, what do you do with it? St Kilda Mums are running a drive for donations and pre-loved seats in order to get them to families in need. CEO Jessica MacPherson explains why car seats are in such high demand, and what we can do to help. If you'd like to donate to the Buckle Up Baby drive, check out the St Kilda Mum's website, or head to the Kinderling website where there is a full list of donation groups around Australia and New Zealand. See omnystudio....
Parents, Want To Get Happy? Here's How
March 19, 2018 15:51 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBDr. Darren Morton is a father of three, and has most recently written a book all about the ways we can maximise our happiness and cope with the blues in our life. The book is called . He explains how happiness works, and ways busy parents might lift their moodLive More Happy: Scientifically proven ways to lift your mood and life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Dropping Night Feeds, Toddler Game Ideas, Getting Twins To Listen
March 18, 2018 15:16 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode of Kinderling Helpline Mothercraft Nurse takes several phone calls from mums looking for help with everything from dropping a night feed to helping an 11-month-old sleep longer through the night. Plus her tips on how to keep a toddler occupied in an apartment on a rainy day, and knowing when to pick your battles with 5 year old twins.ChrisMinogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Qantas' Gender Neutral Move, Fast Kids' Fashion, Banning Sausages, Slime And Other Messy Fads We Wish Would Disappear
March 17, 2018 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAuthor and CEO of Jayson Brunsdon fashion, and a.k.a The Healthy Mummy make up this weeks panel. They discuss gender neutral greetings that QANTAS have introduced as part of their move toward being more inclusive, how fast fashion affects families, could the humble sausage sandwich be worse for us than we thought, and the latest and most messy of fads, slime! Plus Aaron and Rhian recall their own gross crazes when they were growing up.Aaron BrunsdonRhian Allen See omnystudio.com/listener f...
This Super Cute Stationery Helps Children In Remote Australia
March 15, 2018 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBKids love a new set of pens, and Yoobi provides stationary while also giving back to the community. For every item bought they will donate supplies to a school in need. Now they've partnered with World Vision to get stationery supplies to schools in remote areas. Lance Kalish is the co-founder of Yoobi, and he talks about what this partnership means for the company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Indigenous Kids Belong With Their Families
March 14, 2018 15:58 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week Assistant Minister for Children & Families David Gillespie said laws should change to allow Indigenous children to be placed with non-Indigenous families for their own protection. Actor Rarriwuy Hick says this suggestion is ill-informed and ignorant to the ties of country and family. She and her father are currently the carers for her two young nephews. She explains what his comments (and the notorious Sunrise discussion that followed) mean to her. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
How One Dad Used His Personal Tragedy To Change The Lives Of Sick Children
March 14, 2018 15:53 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBJason Sotiris is a tradie and a dad. After his daughter Angela's first birthday she was diagnosed with a rare cancer. While Angela was going through treatment Jason saw a need for a different kind of hospital gown, so he (and his friend Yusuf) came up with one that matches practicality with fun! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peace, Love And Mung Beans: Two Beautiful Picture Books For Kids
March 13, 2018 15:02 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSusan Verde teaches yoga to kids and has written two picture books. The first, , goes through different yoga poses through a child's eyes, and takes both parent and child through the practice of mindfulness. Susan speaks to Shevonne from her home in the East Hamptons, New York, about what inspired the books, the most important things she'd like grown ups to know about them, and what's next for her. I Am YogaI Am Peace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can You Fall Pregnant If You Have Endometriosis?
March 13, 2018 14:54 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHeba Shaheed is pelvic specialist and physiotherapist. She also has endometriosis and has a newborn, so she's well placed to talk about starting a family when you have the disease. She opens up about her own experience, the rocky road to diagnosis, and what women with endo can do when they're looking to start their own families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Dads Need An Antenatal Class All Of Their Own
March 12, 2018 17:31 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBGrant Lyndon is a father of four, a son of a midwife, and the founder of . He's developed and antenatal course called Birthing for Blokes which helps dads get ready for one of the biggest changes in their lives.Busy Dads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Two Young Boys Are Lopping Off Their Locks For Charity
March 12, 2018 17:11 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBByron Read and Spencer Kennelly are 11, almost 12-years-old. They've been friends for over half of their lives. And they've both decided to join the Worlds Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Joined by Byron's mum Jenny, the boys talk about why they're doing it, and encourage others to be brave, and shave! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Transitioning From Milk To Solids, Single Mama Sleeps, Night Visits
March 11, 2018 15:19 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis episode of Kinderling Helpline has Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue taking a few questions about helping babies transition from milk to solid food, helping a single mum when her toddlers' sleep is disrupted because they split time between mum and dad's house, and helping a first time mum manage her nerves about birth and the first few weeks after bringing her little one home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Dog Attacks, Bullying, Married At First Sight, Remaking Classic Kids Films
March 10, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBKate Browne from consumer watchdog CHOICE a.k.a The Guilty Mum and social researcher Neer Korn make up the panel this week tackling whether or not there should be a ban on dangerous dogs in the wake of several attacks on children. Plus how much should schools be doing about stamping out bullying in schools, is reality television good or bad for us, and the new Mary Poppins trailer has us debating whether or not classic childhood stories should ever be remade. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Debunking Myths About Australia's First Nations
March 09, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBDid you know that "going walkabout" is a myth? Turns out a lot of things we we know about Australia's First Nations are wrong. is the Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures, held at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Renee Cawthorne is the First Nations Education Project Officer at the Museum. She takes us through some long-held myths and where they actually come from.thinkWeave See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How An Australian Charity Is Changing The Lives Of Women And Girls In Cambodia
March 08, 2018 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSarah Knight is the founder of Project Change International, a not-for-profit charity that invests in education and training for women and girls in Takeo, Cambodia. Sarah joins Project Change alumni Phalin to talk about the charity and the real changes it is making for people in Cambodia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Escaping Domestic Violence When You Have Young Kids
March 07, 2018 14:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBFor Lisa McAdams it took six attempts, but once she finally left her abusive partner there was no going back. She tells the story of when she finally realised her experience wasn't normal or ok, and how she managed to stick to her plan once she finally left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why It's Important To Be Financially Independent (even When You Have A Loving Partner)
March 07, 2018 13:39 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBFairfax financial writer Georgie Dent says that financial independence is the best insurance policy you can have on a safe and happy life. Even if you are in a loving relationship you can never predict what life will bring (accidents, redundancies, illness).Georgie gives her most practical tips on gaining financial independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Autumnal Fruit And Vegetables That Won't Cost The Earth
March 06, 2018 14:51 - 7 minutes - 7.37 MBAlex Elliot-Howery is the co-founder of Cornersmith in Sydney. She is also a mum who believes passionately in only eating fruit and vegetables that are in season. She explains the benefits of buying in season, and gives hot tips on what to get your hands on as we head into autumn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Your Baby Should Be Moving Before They Crawl
March 06, 2018 14:41 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBTurning heads, tummy time, rolling and sitting are all things a baby needs to get on top of before that marvellous moment when your baby starts to crawl. Debbie Evans is a Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist at . She takes us through how we can help our baby with from tummy time to preparing them for sitting, plus what to look out for in the first few months.Therapies for Kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Using Stories To Teach Children How To Celebrate Their Differences
March 05, 2018 15:23 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAuthor and illustrator Tom Percival has created a picture book about a little boy who grew wings; Tom's story follows the story of Norman exploring how the differences we tend to be ashamed or afraid of, should be cause for celebration! Perfectly Norman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Top Three Travel Products As Voted By Aussie Parents
March 05, 2018 14:56 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBAny kind of traveling with kids involves more equipment, whether it's going to the shops or travelling around the world.So what do parents think are the best products to get your brood on the move? Content editor from Tell Me Baby Mim Jenkinson gives us the top three as voted by parents on their forums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Teaching A Toddler What 'No' Means, Dropping Night Feeds, Settling Two Week Olds, Toilet Training
March 04, 2018 15:24 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBMothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue talks a new mum through why her two week old will only settle in her arms, a defiant toddler who says 'No' to everything (even sweet treats) and how to explain what no means, talks one mother through telling her child what to do instead of giving them options, helping a 3 year old who is afraid of going to the toilet, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Are We Phone Addicted, Banning Certain Words During Labour, Sports Injuries, Going On Adventures Without Kids
March 02, 2018 14:20 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBTo get The Parent Panel as soon as it's available, make sure you subscribe to The Parent Panel podcast! We'll be putting it up here on Kinderling Conversation a few days later. In this episode Sarah Hunstead and Luke Escombe explore parental phone addiction, banning certain words from labour and childbirth, rough sports and having your own adventures after having kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How A Greyhound Helped One Mum And Her Autistic Daughter
February 28, 2018 16:37 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBMinnie the greyhound changed the world for one family. Jennifer Althaus had tried everything to help her daughter, but it wasn't until they embraced pet therapy that life became a little easier. She explores their journey to finding Minnie and how the retired greyhound gave Jennifer's daughter a new lease on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Annabel Karmel On Her Approach To Baby-led Weaning
February 28, 2018 14:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAs a bestselling author and mother of three, Annabel Karmel is a well known Annabel Karmel is well known for her many books with nutritious books for babies and children. Her latest is called . She takes us through her flexible approach, and explains why it works for families.Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why School Kids And Teachers Need To Know More About Type 1 Diabetes
February 27, 2018 14:47 - 24 minutes - 22 MBHow difficult is it to care for a child with Type 1 diabetes? Olivia Crowley's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 8 years old. Learning how to manage her condition at school, when she wasn't there to monitor her sugar levels, has been an ongoing process for Olivia. Now Diabetes NSW & ACT has a resource especially for schools. Diabetes educator Kate Gudorf from Diabetes NSW & ACT tells us all about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing Stories To Life Through Sound
February 26, 2018 14:36 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBMax Gosford is a sound engineer currently based in Germany. He's also the person behind the beautiful soundscapes you hear in our stories. Max talks about how he creates everything from a wombat snoring to the sound of summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Technology: A Double Edged Sword For Modern Parents With Dr Kristy Goodwin
February 26, 2018 12:42 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBMost people have accepted that screens are here to stay. But how do we make sure that we don't use our phones too much? And how do we know when screen time is ok for our kids? Dr Kristy Goodwin gives us some tips on how we can manage screen-time well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Master The Single Mother Juggle
February 25, 2018 18:24 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBLucy Good is a single mum and founder of , a website that aims to support and inspire single mums. She talks about how she manages all the demands of life and parenting when you're constantly flying solo.Beanstalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Daytime Naps, Night Feeds And Tantrums.
February 25, 2018 15:16 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMothercraft Nurse answers your questions about daytime naps, night feeds and how to deal with those classic toddler tantrums.ChrisMinogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: When Kids Play Favourites & Settling Without A Feed
February 22, 2018 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBMothercraft Nurse, Chris Minogue, gives advice about how to settle a six-month-old without feeding them to sleep and how to adjust that same baby's sleep times for a trip to Bali. Also, when your two-year-old favours your partner over you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anger Is Toxic: Why We Need To Keep Our Cool
February 21, 2018 15:14 - 14 minutes - 13 MBRenee Mill is a clinical psychologist and author of Parenting Without Anger. She says, "when someone shouts at you it's actually a form of an attack". Listen to Renee take us through what's happening when we get angry, and why it's more often not about our kids at all. For more information head to her website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Find Emotional Balance With A Young Family
February 20, 2018 17:03 - 15 minutes - 14 MBMeeting the needs of those we care about - kids, partner - and ourselves is a challenge! Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, life-coach, meditation teacher and author of Happy Mama, and a mum herself has some good tips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evidence Based Learning With Matthew Deeble
February 20, 2018 16:55 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMatthew Deeble is the director of Evidence for Learning, a national not-for-profit that supports evidence-based education practises in schools and he also has lots of tips for parents! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Running A Household: 5 Essential Things You Need To Know To Get Stuff Done
February 20, 2018 14:28 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBI know. "Urgh!" you say, but most of this stuff still has to get done. We're talking paying bills, washing clothes, changing bed sheets. Jody Allen (AKA Stay At Home Mum) has written several books about staying on budget when you're trying to save, and she has some great tips on keeping other parts of your life running smoothly too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When You Don't Parent From The Same Page
February 19, 2018 14:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBHaving kids can put a strain on your relationship, especially when you have different parenting styles. Dr Justin Coulson's latest book covers how you can overcome disagreements and parent well together. He opens up about some of his top tips with Shevonne Hunt.10 Things Every Parent needs To Know See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breakfast To Bath Time: Juggling Everyday Life With A Baby And Toddler
February 19, 2018 14:18 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIf you read the title and kept going, you are a parent or carer of small children. Only know the pain of trying to get a small child (or multiple small children) out the front door in the morning. You know the struggle is real. Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue gives some sound advice and practical tips on how to make the whole experience easier.youtruly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Tackling Pregnancy Fears And Newborn Nightmares
February 18, 2018 15:48 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this special episode of Kinderling Helpline Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue takes all questions relating to pregnancy and the first few weeks of bringing baby home. From pre-birth jitters to establishing a feeding routine for newborn twins, as well as preparing a single mum for the big change her first born will bring, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Parent Panel: Failing In Front Of Our Kids, The Sugar Wars, Sickness And Childcare,
February 17, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week Carly Abrahams from Mums Pages and Sean Johns from The Fathering Project dish on their week as parents. Off the back to public furor of Barnaby Joyce's affair, they talk about times they've been caught out in front of their kids, tackling the 'war' on sugar, what to do when your child is sick and supposed to go to daycare, and after a girl in Queensland found a red bellied black snake in her backpack, the pair laugh their way through the 'beasts' they've tackled for their kids. Or t...