Feed Play Love
1,887 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFrom nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between.
Produced and presented by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.
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Helpline: Constipated babies, toilet training, medicine refusal and more
October 19, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBRaising children can be challenging. Just when you think you have it all worked out, the sleeper will stop sleeping. The eater will stop eating. When you can't find a rhyme or reason to challenging behaviour, has you covered. Each week an expert joins the show to answer your specific question. On this episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps parents with the following challenges:Helpline 7-month-old struggling to poo Toilet training an almost 3-year-old Helping a 7-week-old baby with r...
Why some autistic children find it hard to sleep
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe first year of life for most children involves some level of interrupted sleep. There are circadian rhythms to pick up and developmental milestones to accomodate. But once your baby grows up you might expect their sleep to become a smoother affair. Regular bed times, sleeping through the night and a reasonable awake time. Unfortunately for parents with children on the spectrum this isn't always the case. Professor Amanda Richdale is from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre and the Sch...
How to deal with a cheating husband
October 17, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDespite popular opinion, it's not cutting out the crotch of all his expensive suits. Sallyanne Hartnell is a women's relationship coach at Reflect Coaching She has some surprising tips on what women can do if they find the life they knew blown apart.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Parental anger
October 15, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week on parenting coach Karina Lane addresses how we can manage our anger when we run out of patience. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus When you find yourself yelling at your three kids every day How to stop frustration escalating into anger How to deal with sibling rivalry in a public place Whether it's normal to end up yelling or crying every week How to lose the anger with a three-year-old who won't eat anything If it's normal to feel rage and fury after kids (t...
Insanity, control and the power of one woman's voice
October 14, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBElizabeth Packard was a modest mother of six living in the late 1800s. Her husband had her committed to an asylum after she started voicing a different religious outlook to him (he was a pastor). Elizabeth spend three years in the asylum, and managed to do what many could not - she proved her sanity. Not only that but she went on to make real change for women and those with mental ill health. Kate Moore has told Elizabeth's story in her book The Woman They Could Not SilenceKate explains why s...
How to best support your child's development
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Denielle Jans is the former Childcare Manager at the Benevolent Society. With decades of experience nurturing young minds, she tells us the most important things that parents can do to support their child's development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Should four-year-olds be dry at night, one-year-old biters and more
October 12, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBRaising children can be all-consuming, and when things don't go according to plan (think, wakeful nights, veggie refusal, multiple tantrums) it can be challenging to find the solution that's right for your child. is all about giving you answers tailored to you and your family. Every week an expert joins us to tackle the problems you can't solve. This episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins the show to help parents with the following challenges:Helpline A 7-month-old waking at 3am ever...
How to survive a cheating husband
October 11, 2021 23:08 - 23 minutes - 22 MBSallyanne Hartnell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to revamp your style after slothing it in lockdown
October 11, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBLockdown has given people everywhere the chance to embrace their inner sloth. No more high heels, tight pants or uncomfortable clothing of any kind. But sometimes a life lived in trackies is a life half-lived. Amelia McFarlane is a stylist who uses her Instagram account to inspire women to embrace styling as a form of self-expression. Amelia gives us some tips on how we can shake ourselves out of our tracksuit daze.Amelia mentions #wewearaustralian and the Good On You app. See omnystudio.com...
Can we take our kids to the GP now?
October 10, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBDuring lockdown we are all encouraged to stay home. Some GPs and doctors require a Covid test before you go to see them, something many kids resist. Even if you don't have to do a Covid test you may be reluctant to go near other sick people during these strange times. Dr Deb Levy says while parents have been reluctant to go to the doctor, there are some very clear moments when they shouldn't hesitate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What lockdown has really been like pregnant women and new mums
October 07, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBringing a new baby home is a very intense, emotional experience. The world shifts on its axis and you have to get used to the new paradigm. Lack of sleep, feeding, changing... being isolated. Now new parents have another paradigm shift to deal with: living during a pandemic. Two mums who know what this is like are Jodie and Jade. Both women were supported by The Gidget Foundation and talk about what it has been like giving birth during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Robin Barker: Everything you need to know about breastfeeding
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Author of Baby LoveRobin Barker has been helping parents for decades. In this episode from our archive Robin talks about the practicalities of breast feeding, and how we can manage it better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: A 4-year-old missing her mum, dropping day naps and more
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSmall children and babies aren't always easy to understand. Sometimes they can be totally predictable- going to bed without a fuss, eating their vegetables, and then everything changes. Helpline is here to lend a hand in deciphering new and unexpected behaviour. In this episode baby sleep expert Jo Ryan joins us to help with the following challenges: A 2.5-year-old who is no longer sleeping through the night How to help a 7-month-old to link night time sleep cycles A 6-month-old who is wakin...
What nearly 30 years with primary aged kids taught one parent about happiness
October 04, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBGail Smith was a principal for 29 years. In that time she saw children grow from their first tentative steps into the kindergarten class to their jubilant graduation in year 6. Over those years Gail learnt a lot about how children thrive. Her book is called The Primary Years, A principal's perspective on raising happy kidsNow a grandparent, she shares her experience and wisdom on topics like how to talk to kids, how involved parents should be with school and how we can all approach the return...
Drinking more this lockdown? Here's how to stay on top of it
October 03, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBLockdown during the pandemic has led to more stress on parents. Whether you're home schooling or just trying to keep a toddler entertained, the only release can sometimes be through a glass of wine. Lucy Quick is a Sobriety Coach and co-founder of Thrivalist a community that supports women in their attempts to sober up. Lucy talks about how parents can manage their own intake of alcohol, and explains why it's worth the effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Sibling sleep
October 01, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week on Helpline in Focus Mothercraft nurse Leonie Clements answers all your questions about how to get siblings to sleep including: Getting a three-month-old and 24-month-old to sleep at night How to transition a seven-month-old and 21-month-old to the same room Moving an unsettled six-month-old into the same bedroom as a three-year-old A two-and-a-half year old that dropped their much-needed sleep when a new baby arrived A three-year-old who has started co-sleeping since their li...
Good books to escape in during lockdown
September 30, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAs lockdown drags on you may have found that you've watched all the Netflix series you can manage. Perhaps it's time for something different? Melanie Tait is a presenter, playwright and avid consumer of books. She has chosen four books that she thinks we all will love: * The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett * Devotions by Mary Oliver * Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason * I Feel Bad About my Neck by Nora Ephron
How to raise a gifted and talented child
September 29, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Julie Green is the former Executive Director of the Raising Children NetworkIn this episode from our archive Julie is joined by Briony, whose daughter is considered gifted and talented, to talk about the unique challenges that face children with these skills.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Toddlers testing boundaries, bathing routines for babies and more
September 28, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWhen your baby isn't sleeping, or your toddler is throwing food and you've tried everything- is here to help guide you through to a solution that works. Every week an expert joins the show to answer your specific questions. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps to find solutions for the following challenges:Helpline A 3-year-old testing boundaries A 2.5-year-old who is pinching, hitting and biting How often to bath a 4-week-old baby Keeping an 18-month-old climber safe To gently s...
Helping small children stay mentally well during the pandemic
September 27, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe have heard a lot about mental health during the pandemic. It's hit many of us hard. But how about our youngest, least articulate children? Dan Moss is from Emerging Minds, an advocacy group for the mental health of children. Dan talks us through the signs your young children might be struggling, and how you can help them feel more happy and secure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How not to insult people with a disability
September 26, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWe all know the power of language. Words can hurt, even when the person speaking them has not intended to cause pain. River Night is the Co-Founder of Developing Australian Communities and an expert in the disability service sector. Their research found that over a third of Australians are not confident they are using the right terminology when referring to someone with a disability and one-in-five have ‘no idea which wording to use’. So how do we know the right words to use? River Night expl...
Helpline in Focus: Toddler behaviour
September 24, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week on toddler behaviour expert Stephanie Wicker answers all your questions about tricky toddler behaviour such as:Helpline in Focus A four-year-old who is embarrassingly rude A three-year-old who picks their nose and eats it A three-year-old who is being antagonistic towards another child A three-and-a-half-year-old who is swearing at daycare A three-and-a-half-year-old who is "helping" with their baby brother To book in a one-on-one session with an expert, check out the Parent Schoo...
How the pandemic has impacted women (particularly mothers)
September 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBNo one will get to the end of this pandemic untouched. Everyone has been affected, often in very different ways. But Jamila Rizvi and Helen McCabe from Future Women wanted to take a good look at how it was affecting women, and whether there are things that can change now as we slowly emerge to a new world. Jamila and Helen have co-edited Work. Love. Bodya book that examines how women have experienced the pandemic and what we can learn from them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
How to manage bed wetting
September 22, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Dr Margie Danchin is a paediatrician at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. She talks about why kids wet the bed, and how we can manage it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Babies who wake up through the night and early mornings
September 21, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIt's been a long day and it's finally time to put the baby to sleep, only, she won't. No matter how much you rock her, sing to her or pat her cute little bottom she remains awake and lively. You've tried everything, so what's next? is what's next! Every week a sleep and behaviour expert joins our live Facebook chat to answer your questions. This week baby sleep expert Jo Ryan helps with the following challenges:Helpline A 6-month-0ld who rolls and wakes herself up A 5.5-month-old who is wak...
Organising tips to keep you sane in lockdown
September 20, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSteph Pase has two children under five, so she knows the chaos of living with small children. She's also very good at organising - both herself and others. She writes at Just another mummy blogand on this episode she gives her tips on how to stay on top of everything during lockdown- including the clutter that seems to follow children everywhere they go and how to make sure working from home doesn't just add to the mess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to deal with eczema flare-ups in spring
September 19, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBThe turning of the season from winter to spring has the promise of bluer skies and warmer weather. It also, unfortunately, brings a multitude of problems for people who react to more pollen in the air. Cheryl Talent is the President of the Eczema Association of Australasia. Cheryl understands that eczema can flare up in the months of spring and has some tips on how parents can manage it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Wellbeing in pregnancy, birth and beyond
September 17, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week on , parenting coach Karina Lane talks about wellbeing in pregnancy, birth and beyond. This includes:Helpline in Focus Whether a pregnant woman should have her mother-in-law in the birthing suite Will a vaginal birth after a c-section be a better recovery? How to manage visitors from your extended family after childbirth How to prepare for the second birth in twelve months so that the recovery is better How to manage a newborn and toddler when you're suddenly single When is it poss...
Why women find it hard to say no, and what we can do about it
September 16, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHow are you at saying no to your children or your partner? Author and journalist Grace Jennings-Edquist was a 'yes' woman long before she had her baby. Helping friends, supporting family, attending all the events. Grace was not a woman who let others down. But after she had her baby saying yes to everything came at a higher cost. After sinking to rock-bottom she started to look into why women don't say no more often. The result is her book The Yes Woman, How to reclaim your power by finally s...
Understanding and managing toddler tantrums
September 15, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand. Toddler tantrums are a fact of life for any parent of a small human. They can be frustrating, loud and difficult to manage. But they are also completely developmentally appropriate. So how can we manage toddler tantrums? Sharon Turton is a psychotherapist and author, and she has a few tips on ways parents can handle these stressful situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Night feeds, night weaning and night waking
September 14, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping families for over thirty years. Her advice has been giving listeners peace of mind for the last seven years. In this episode from the archives Chris helps with the following challenges:Helpline A six-month-old early riser Night feeds for a six-and-a-half-week-old A 13-month-old night waking Almost six-month-old waking after rolling in the cot A four-year-old not g...
How to raise a non-binary child
September 13, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBDr Kyl Myers and her partner Brent decided to raise their child Zoomer without a gender. At the time the decision made headlines and caused consternation around the world. But Kyl was ahead of a wave of gender exploration in children. Now parents everywhere are grappling with their childrens' decision to be non-binary. Kyl has written a book Raising Them, Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting and has many ideas on how cis-gender parents can support their non-binary kids. See omnystudio....
How the coronavirus pandemic has impacted sleep
September 12, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBHave you got a small child who is taking longer than usual going to sleep? Maybe you have one who is having more nightmares than usual. You might be the one who is having a restless night. Professor Dorothy Bruck is a sleep psychologist and a spokesperson with the Sleep Health Foundation. Dorothy explains how our sleep has been disturbed during the pandemic and what we can do to fix it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: First foods
September 10, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBEvery child is different, which is why it's helpful to speak to an expert about what's going on with your child. This week we chat with paediatric nutritionist and fussy eating expert Dr Jen Cohen about first foods. Jen dispels some myths about when you should be starting your child on solids and whether purees or baby-led-weaning is the way to go. She then answers some questions about when to start a baby on lumpy foods, whether it's okay to start a ten-month-old on family food and what to d...
How growing your own veggies might just help save the planet
September 09, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIt was after the horrific fires of 2019-2020 that Jade Miles realised she needed to do something. All around her she could see a ground swell of awareness that climate change was a real and present danger. Everywhere from the country to the city people were starting to wake up. People wanted to know what they could do to make a difference.Jade rolled up her sleeves and wrote Futuresteading: Live like tomorrow matters: Practical skills, recipes and rituals for a simpler life. Jade talks about...
What we all need to know about whooping cough
September 08, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.There's nothing quite as terrifying as seeing a newborn baby with whooping cough. Paediatrician Margie Danchin from the tells us what we all need to know about this debilitating bacterial infection. Murdoch Children's Institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Fussy eating, windy babies, toddler bedtimes and more
September 07, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBBabies aren't born with a manual, but these days there are many, many places where you can find information about everything from feeding to settling. With all this information, how do you find the answers that fit you and your family? is designed to respond to your individual circumstance. Every week an expert will answer your questions to help you find the right advice for your child. This week baby sleep expert Jo Ryan answered the following questions:Helpline How to help feed a 2-year-o...
When the message that "breast is best" goes wrong
September 06, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBFiona Cardillo is a mum who tried everything to succeed with breastfeeding. Leading up to the birth of her child she didn't even consider any other alternatives. After three months of sleepless nights and endless pumping she 'gave in' and tried formula. But should women be struggling so much over how to feed their baby? Particularly when we live in a society where good, safe formula is available for babies. Fiona talks about why she placed so much pressure on herself to breastfeed, and where ...
Managing anxiety within families during lockdown
September 05, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWe all know we're living through unprecedented times. We know that it's normal to feel unsettled. But knowing and being able to be calm can be two different things. So how can parents help their kids if they are feeling unsettled in lockdown? Tammi Kirkness is the author of The Panic Button Book For Kidsand The Panic Button BookHaving lived with anxiety for years she has some tried and tested ways of dealing with anxiety and has some tips for parents on how to manage anxiety in lockdown.. S...
Helpline in Focus: Setting healthy boundaries for kids
September 03, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week on parenting educator and obstetrics social worker Genevieve Muir joins us to talk about setting healthy boundaries for kids in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus Why boundaries are good for kids How to create boundaries around your own space as the parent When to set a boundary or when to let some stuff slide How can to create boundaries for privacy in lockdown where space is limited Setting boundaries around work, schooling and “off” time How to help ...
Mitch Tambo on fatherhood and healing
September 02, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBMitch Tambo shot to fame in when he sang John Farnham's in the Gamilaraay language. This Father's Day he's celebrating the impending birth of his first biological child with his wife Lele, being step-dad to three girls and launching his new single Mitch talks about welcoming his new baby, being a stepdad and the power of healing.Australia's Got TalentYou're The Voice Heal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What vitamins should you take during pregnancy?
September 01, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Dr David Addenbrooke is an obstetrician and co-author of 9 months, The Essential Australian Guide to Pregnancy. He takes us through the vitamins that every pregnant woman should definitely be taking, and others you might want to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Toddler tantrums, small kids struggling with lockdown and more
August 31, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBBabies and small children are growing and changing every day. Sometimes they change so quickly that what worked one day no longer works the next. is here to give you the guidance you need to get back on track. This episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins the show to help parents and carers with the following:Helpline A 19-month-old who is pushing boundaries The amount of milk feeds an 8-month-old should have per day A 5-month-old waking through the night and early in the morning A 3-y...
Is laser surgery the miracle cure for incontinence?
August 30, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBPelvic floor problems are common after childbirth, but not everyone understands where to go for help. Many women just accept that this kind of damage is just what happens after a vaginal birth. But what are the best ways to approach pelvic floor problems like incontinence, and is the relatively new approach of laser surgery the cure many women have been hoping for? James Alexander is a Urogynaecology fellow at Monash health and the lead author in a study on laser surgery for incontinence. He ...
Why are we sending our most vulnerable kids back to school?
August 29, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIf you have a child in primary school in NSW you might be cheering that we finally have a plan for getting kids back to school. But the Premier's announcement on Friday hasn't made everyone confident that this plan is the right one. One mother and GP who is concerned is Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko, a University of NSW Research Fellow. Elysia explains why she's concerned that we haven't looked at all the possibilities when it comes to face-to-face learning with our youngest students. See omnystu...
Helpline in Focus: Self care for parents in lockdown
August 27, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week on author, matrescence expert and mindfulness coach Amy Taylor-Kabbaz joins out how we can manage to look after ourselves in the midst of homeschooling and working. Amy guides us through the following:Helpline in Focus An understanding of where parents are at right now Nurturing ways to start the day How to relax fully before bed A five minute meditation Amy mentions her meditations for kids that can be found at Kinderling Kids RadioTo book in a one-on-one session with a Parent Sc...
What dating's really like after marriage and kids
August 26, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMany parents who are together or married today got together before online dating was in full swing. For those who have separated and just starting to venture out onto the dating field it can all be a bit daunting. Natasha Stewart is the founder of Business Jump She talks about how dating is different post marriage and kids, what she's learnt and why it's been a period of personal growth and empowerment.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to do when your baby is throwing food
August 25, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.When children are a certain age, every meal can be a challenge. Jess Beaton is an accredited practicing dietician and mum of three from One Handed Cooks. She explains why kids play with (and throw) their food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Early morning toddlers, co-sleeping transitions, tummy time and more
August 24, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWhether your baby is having all night dance parties or your toddler has decided they are rebel without a cause, is here to help you get life back on track. Every week we invite an expert on the show to help guide parents through the more trickier parts of parenting. This week that includes:Helpline A 2-year-old waking up at 3.15am Moving a 3-year-old who has always co-slept into her own bed Whether it's possible to drop the day nap for an 18-month-old A 5-year-old who takes four hours to ge...
How to separate well after kids
August 23, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBPeople don't get married expecting to separate, but when it happens, can you do it peacefully? Kirsty Salvestro is a family lawyer and author of What are we fighting for?She believes that given some guidance most couples will choose the more amicable path to separation, particularly when children are involved. Kirsty talks about why it's important to pick your battles and how to build your own support team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.