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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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Your Favourite New Podcast Is Here,'Your Family, Your Money'
November 09, 2017 17:09 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBKinderling is helping you sort our your money so you can be more confident, secure and happy about your finances. Hosted by Caitlin Fitzsimmons (Money editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) and Georgina Dent (Fairfax columnist and associate editor for Women's Agendathere will be 10 episodes to help you get it all in check.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How 'Mummy Madness' Found Its Place Online
November 08, 2017 14:30 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBeing a first time Mum is hard. Being a second time Mum is hard. In fact being a Mum full stop is hard. Kat Di Marco needed an online community of people going through the same thing as her to bounce ideas off, to vent, to support and be supported. So she made one herself, and the rest, as they say, is wild, wonderful, and sometimes quite difficult, history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robin Barker On The Weirdest Parenting Trends Throughout History
November 08, 2017 14:22 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBParenting, like many things in life, goes through it's own trends before we come to some sense. Like gin on the gums of a teething baby, or swaddling a newborn to a board of wood and hanging them up so mum could do her chores. Robin Barker, author of Baby Love, takes us though some of the most outlandish parenting trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kids' Health Summer Series: Managing Dog Bites, Bee Stings, Mosquitoes
November 07, 2017 15:55 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBSarah Hunstead CPR Kids takes us through how to handle some of the nasty stings and bites (both animal and human!) that come along with... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What To Do When Your Child Drops Their Day Sleep
November 07, 2017 15:01 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWhen your little one drops their day sleep it can be a sad time for us as parents. That little break in the middle of the day is forever gone and your toddler can become irritable and ratty before bed time. Cindy Davenport from Safe Sleep Space gives her insight and advice into how to manage this transition time as smoothly as possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Returning To Work: Managing Everything From Breastfeeding To "mother Guilt"
November 06, 2017 14:53 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBGoing back to work after having a baby can be a logistical and emotional juggle. How do you continue to breastfeed? How do you keep the routines that you worked so hard to establish now someone else is caring for your baby? Pinky MacKay helps tackle some of the difficult issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How We're Holding Our Young Girls Back At School
November 06, 2017 14:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThere's been a big push to get girls into the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects at school - but many still don't choose them. Andrew Martin, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of NSW, talks about why this is still happening and what we can do to change it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Dummy Ditching, Dream Feeding, And Difficult Drop Off
November 05, 2017 15:22 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMidwife, Mothercraft Nurse, and founder of Right From The Start Sue Nettleton makes a guest appearance to take your parenting questions and conundrums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Teeny Tiny Stevies Premiere A Gorgeous New Track From Their Upcoming Album
November 02, 2017 16:06 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Teeny Tiny Stevies create some adorable and clever music for kids and parents (and it's no secret they're a favourite here at... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meltdowns And Tantrums; How To Find Calm In The Chaos
November 02, 2017 15:54 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBLet's face it. When you're a parent or carer our own personal chaoses can erupt at any and every moment of our day, at least once a day. Life coach and meditation teacher Amy Taylor Kabbaz takes us through her top tips to help us through even the most 'trying' of family situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why An Adorable Picture Book Is Perfect For Stubborn Toddlers Who Refuse To Get Dressed
November 02, 2017 15:29 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBWe've all been there. Trying to leave the house and our little ones have decided that the best outfit for grocery shopping is their favourite wizard costume. Kylie Westaway took this experience and turned it into a cute and hilarious book called 'Why Can't I Be A Dinsoaur'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Colouring In Is A Timeless Activity For The Whole Family
November 01, 2017 14:30 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBHow do you create moments of peace with your kids? Kylie Johnson is an artist and mother who has created a beautiful book for adults and children to colour in together; perfect for carving our those quiet, phone-free moments with your child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is There A Right Way To Protect Our Kids Online?
November 01, 2017 14:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWill Gardner is the CEO of Childnet International, based in the United Kingdom. He also sits on Facebook's Safety Advisory Board. He believes that in order to protect our kids, we have no option but to try and stay ahead of the curve, and be involved in our childrens' online lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pinky McKay On When To Start Disciplining Kids
October 31, 2017 16:48 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBDiscipline is one of those topics that everyone has an opinion on. It's even something that two parents can fight over because their approaches differ so much.Pinky McKay is a lactation consultant and parenting expert who says that if we think of discipline as guidance, and not punishment, we can navigate the parenting battle field a little more easily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing Our Brand New Shows To Make Flying With Kids A Breeze
October 31, 2017 16:45 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBLorna Clarkson jumps in the studio to dish the dirt on our brand new shows made just for travelling. In partnership with , families flying with the red kangaroo can listen to our three family programs for an easy breezy adventure the next time they take to the skies.Qantas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Summer Salads The Kids Will Love
October 30, 2017 18:03 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBAllie Gaunt from One Handed Cooks talks us through her favourite summer salads including brown rice salad (reportedly much better than it sounds) and carrot, fennel and apple coleslaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Childhood Today And The Impact Of Technology On Our Kids
October 30, 2017 15:08 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBJean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego University and the author of iGen, Why today's super-connected kids are growing up less rebellious, more tolerant, less happy and completely unprepared for adulthood. She explains how technology is changing childhood today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Write A Children's Book
October 30, 2017 14:49 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBJaquelyn Muller is the author of Elizabeth Rose on Parade and I love you 5 lollipops. She is also the co-founder of the KidLitVic children's publishing conference. She talks about why many parents rediscover their creativity after kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Confidence With Stutters, Sleep Tips For Hot Weather, Transitioning Toddlers To Their Own Bed
October 29, 2017 15:15 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week Chris tries to help out a mum with fighting twins, a 5 year old with a stutter and confidence issues, keeping bub cool as the weather heats up, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Cook On $50 A Week
October 26, 2017 16:56 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBJody Allen (AKA The Stay At Home Mum) is famous for living on a tight budget. Now she's put together recipes you can make on $50 a week. She talks about how you can make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swimming And Autism: Increasing Awareness Around Meltdowns
October 26, 2017 16:52 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week in Newcastle a teenage boy with an intellectual disability died after an incident at a public pool. Erika Gleeson is an Autism and Behaviour Specialist from Autism Swim. She explains how some types of behaviours from those who are cognitively impaired don't always mean what we think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kids Tell Us What They Think Of Childcare
October 26, 2017 16:30 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBThere's a lot of talk about the benefits of quality early learning for children, but what do think about it? The Early Learning Everyone Benefits Campaign is conducting a survey to find out. Jo Briskey, Executive Director of The Parenthood is helping with the survey. She explains why they're doing it, and what they hope to achieve.they See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is It Time To Have A Family Digital Detox?
October 25, 2017 14:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHow much time do you and your kids spend on screens? Perhaps you're ready for a bit of screen- free time. If that's the case Dr Kristy Goodwin has some great tips on ways to implement steps for a more balanced family life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Early Educators Get A Room Full Of Children To Sleep
October 25, 2017 14:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMost of us will never have to get four children to sleep at once. It seems an impossible task when even one child isn't compliant! Cindy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is A "Mama Blessingway" A Better Alternative To A Baby Shower?
October 24, 2017 17:32 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBLana Sussman and Kirsty Levin from The Parents Village are both counsellors who are passionate about helping new parents navigate family... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Deal With Motion Sickness
October 24, 2017 17:23 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSarah Hunstead from CPR Kids gives us some tips on how we can help our children when they get motion sickness, particularly as we head into road trip season for Summer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mum, I'm Bored! How To Explain To Kids Why That's A Good Thing
October 23, 2017 18:53 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's nothing new that the smartphone is as useful as it is distracting. Manoush Zomorodi realised she hadn't been bored since 2009; the year she first got a smartphone. She opens up about her latest book 'Bored and Brilliant' and how we can celebrate being bored, from our daily commute, to spending time with our families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How An Awesome Kids Book Teaches Us How To Slow Down And Appreciate The Little Things
October 23, 2017 18:12 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMeg McKinlay is a mum of two and the award winning author of the awesome picture book Ten Tiny Things. It's a story about slowing down, taking stock, and noticing the little things in life. Meg opens up about what inspired the book, how we can be mindful, and how important it is to let our kids explore the world around them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Our New Podcast 'Bodyshock' Is A Must Listen For All Mums
October 23, 2017 17:59 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBHeard of pregnancy thumb? ever had phantom contractions after birth? Alice Fenton from Kinderling's brand new podcast joins Shevonne Hunt to talk about why every mum, expectant or well into toddler tantrums, will be cry-laughing and nodding their heads vigourosly with every episode.Bodyshock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Toddlers Who Won't Poo, Routines For Triplets, Negotiating Food Refusal
October 22, 2017 15:33 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue fields your parenting questions. This week she tries to help a mum whose triplets are running her ragged, a toddler who hits strangers, a twin who just won't poo, and the question every new mum asks "is this thing that my kid is doing normal?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Manage Being A "sandwich" Carer
October 19, 2017 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIf you've had your babies later in life, chances are you'll have elderly parents, parents who need care and attention at a time when you are busy looking after small children. Professor Tuly Rosenfeld is a specialist Geriatrician an Clinical Director of CarePilot, an organisation that helps you find and manage in-home care. He gives some tips on how to manage this sometimes challenging situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New Online Portal Where You Can Skype Parenting Experts
October 19, 2017 15:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBGideon Warhaft is a co-founder of Sage FM, an online service that connects you to different parenting experts. You can chat for as short as 10 minutes. He talks about what the platform currently offers, and where he thinks it will go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Small Aussie Business Making Great Off-screen Activities For Kids
October 18, 2017 16:42 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBWant an easy way to have some screen free time? Tiger Tribe is a small Mum and Dad business that designs beautiful and fun craft gifts for kids. They take us through some of their favourite products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Parents Can Do About The #metoo Campaign
October 18, 2017 15:51 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBPosts about women who have experienced sexual harassment or assault have swamped social media, showing how big the problem really is. So how do we as parents protect our girls, and teach our boys? Parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson gives some practical advice on how we can help to change the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Young Carers Wouldn't Change A Thing
October 17, 2017 15:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBMary and Devika have been caring for members in their family since they were small children. They explain the impact it's had on their lives, and why they wouldn't change it despite the challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Danger Music: Teaching Music To Children In Afghanistan
October 17, 2017 15:26 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWe all cope with difficult self-discoveries differently. Some see a counsellor, drink more or go on a meditation retreat. Author and music teacher, , then known as Emma Ayers, decided to teach music to children in Afghanistan. Eddie talks about his experience of Afghanistan, and the incredible children he met there.Eddie Ayers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Tackle Music Festivals With Children
October 16, 2017 18:54 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBColin Daniels is a man with a vision. He wants music festivals to be a place where adults and their children can enjoy a great music together. Colin is the Festival Director for the Fairgrounds Festival, he explains why where you used to party pre-children can still work post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Your Screen Time Matters Too
October 16, 2017 14:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWe may want our kids to get off their screens, but are we providing them the example to follow? Leading digital parenting expert and children's technology researcher, Dr Kristy Goodwin talks us through the screen use of adults, and what we can do to be better role models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Morning Tantrums, Nervous Chewing, Toddler Fights
October 15, 2017 14:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue gives her advice to a mum with a 9 month old whose day time sleep routine is making for irregular night sleeps, a 2 year old foster child fighting with his parents ever since his newborn brother arrived, tackling toddler anxiety and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embracing The Difference Of Your Child's Ability
October 12, 2017 14:54 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSarah Klenbort has a daughter who is deaf. She talks about being introduced to the world of Auslan at the same time as her daughter was learning how to communicate with sign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Look After Your Mental Health As A Mum
October 12, 2017 14:52 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWhatever stage your children are at, being a Mum can be challenging. How can we keep our mental health in check with all the various strains? Psychologist and author Heather Irvine-Rundle takes us through different stages of motherhood: new babies, toddlers and older children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damien Fleming On Why Cricket Is Good For Kids
October 12, 2017 14:48 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBSummer is just around the corner, and former Australian cricketer Damien Fleming says it's the best time to introduce young children to the... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could You Detect The Signs Of Mental Illness In Your Child?
October 11, 2017 15:09 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe 8th Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll has identified that most parents don't know the signs of mental illness in their child, or where to get help. Dr Anthea Rhodes is a paediatrician and Director of the Poll, she takes us through what to look out for and where to go if we need to do something about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why We Need Qualified Teacher Librarians Needed For The Digital Future
October 11, 2017 14:30 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBOnce upon a time school libraries were a place for books and magazines. Today Teacher Librarians are needed for a whole host of reasons, including preparing our kids for their digital future. Holly Godfree, a Teacher Librarian with the School Library Coalition explains what her role entails in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How AFLW Teaches Girls The Strength Of Their Own Bodies And Minds
October 10, 2017 16:17 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBGirls face discrimination across cultures, borders and disciplines. In Australia, Chyloe Kurdas has been helping girls realise their potential and facilitating leadership skills for years. Chyloe is an AFLW television and radio commentator & columnist who has been instrumental in getting the AFL National Women's league off the ground. She shares her experiences in women's sport, and how teaching our girls the strength of their own bodies can spark a revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Kids' Health Summer Series: Water Safety
October 10, 2017 15:55 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBSarah Hunstead from CPR Kids takes us through what to be aware of this summer around pools, lakes, rivers and beaches (and some other water bodies you may not have thought of!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Makes Our Kids Smile?
October 10, 2017 15:51 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBYou may know what makes your kids laugh, but what makes them happy? A new national survey by Behind the News has revealed some interesting findings when it comes to the impact of sleep on our children's happiness, and what they worry about. Behind the News series producer Nathan Bazley takes us through the initial findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Get Rid Of Your Credit Card Debt Before Christmas
October 09, 2017 14:44 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMoney Magazine editor Effie Zahos gives us her top tips for paying off your credit card, or at the very least getting on top of it, before Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inspiration For A Healthy Lunch Box With Rhian Allen
October 09, 2017 14:41 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBRhian Allen is well known as the Healthy Mummy, inspiring Mums everywhere to embrace a healthy lifestyle. She gives us tips on how to prepare a tasty and healthy lunch box (just in time for the final school term!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kinderling Helpline: Speech Delay, Mimicking An Autistic Sibling's Behaviours, How Much Food Does A Toddler Need
October 08, 2017 15:44 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue walks a concerned mum through ways to manage her 3 year old mimicking her brother's autistic behaviours, how to stop a snacking toddler, moving from a co-sleeping arrangement to separate beds and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.