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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How are the homeless surviving the pandemic?
August 22, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBTimes are fairly dire right now, with the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreading across the country. Most of what we need has moved online - from grocery shopping to education and social connection. But what about our most vulnerable citizens whose needs are mainly physical? Lucas Patchett is the Co-Founder of Orange Sky, an organisation that supplies those experiencing homelessness with warm showers and clean clothes. Like everyone else in lockdown Orange Sky is struggling to stay functi...
Helpline in Focus: Nurturing relationships in lockdown
August 20, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week on Elisabeth Shaw, Clinical and counselling psychologist and CEO of Relationships Australia NSW joins us to talk about how we can nurture our relationships in lockdown.Helpline in Focus, Elisabeth tackles the following topics: The biggest stressors for couples with kids in lockdown How to alleviate those stressors Intimacy in lockdown when there is no time or space Whether our kids will be okay given we have more boundaries than ever now How single parents can manage the expectatio...
How early learning can help end intergenerational trauma
August 19, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBHow do you alleviate trauma that has been over 230 years in the making? How do you heal emotional wounds that have been passed down from one generation to another? Emerging Minds and The Healing Foundation believe the answer lies in how we educate our youngest children. They've created a resource for First Nations kids - a program for early learning centres across the country. CEO of The Healing Foundation Fiona Cornforth talks about how connecting young people to culture can help heal the pa...
Are we getting the messaging about breastfeeding wrong?
August 18, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFeed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand. Danielle Gallegos is a Professor at the Faculty of Health, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences at Queensland University of technology. She participated in a study to determine whether a supportive text service would encourage women to breastfeed longer. Her discoveries led her to believe we need to be more honest about how difficult breastfeeding it can be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Fussy eaters, cat nappers, non-toilet-poopers and more
August 17, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBTimes are tough for many in Australia right now, and having a baby or toddler who is not sleeping doesn't help. That's why every week we bring an expert online to answer your questions. Today Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins us to answer the following questions: A 3-year-old fussy eater Feed and sleep routines for a 4-month-old A 3.5-year-old refusing to do number #2s on the toilet A 1-year-old waking through the night at least once a week Siblings that are 3.5-years-old and 1.5-years-o...
How to raise kind kids
August 16, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMost parents want their children to be kind, but working out exactly how to do it can be challenging. Social researcher and author of The Kindness Revolution Hugh MacKay says that raising kind kids has the power to change the world; to mitigate the loneliness, anxiety and depression that permeates our world today. Hugh shares his ideas on how we can help our kids become kind humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why parents need to change the way they talk to kids about obesity
August 15, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBKasey Edwards is worried about our girls. In her latest book Raising Girls Who Like Themselvesshe researched how young girls feel about themselves and what she found will shock you. Girls in primary school wanting to cut 'rolls of fat' off their own bodies. Kasey says that it's parents and carers- with the best intentions- who are causing the most damage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Managing remote learning in lockdown
August 13, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week on primary school teacher, author and mum joins us to talk about how parents can manage remote learning in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus(Teacher, Dear Parents and Measuring Up) Tips on how to make remote learning easier How to help a 6-year-old boy concentrate on school work Whether when supporting two children should you be concentrating on the younger child (who is less capable of independent learning) Whether lock down will lead to a large educ...
When autism runs in the family, but you're the last to know
August 12, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJess Offer noticed that her daughter was displaying signs of being on the autism spectrum when she was around four years old. At the same time she realised that her husband displayed exactly the same traits. After some discussion her husband went to a psychologist and was diagnosed as being on the spectrum. Jess talks about why the diagnosis made a big difference to their marriage and family.For more information on the autism spectrum see Amaze and Autism Spectrum Australia. See omnystudio.c...
How to use positive discipline with young children
August 11, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Young children are yet to properly develop their frontal lobe, so it can be that they are impulsive and quick to melt down when something doesn't go their way. Denielle Jans worked with children for decades in day care settings, and has lots of great advice and tips on how to manage positive discipline with small children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Sleep regressions, stretching night sleep cycles and more
August 10, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWhen your baby won't sleep through the night and you can't work out why, it can help to ask an expert for guidance. Today baby sleep expert Jo Ryan joins to give parents and carers that guidance. On this episode that includes:Helpline How to deal with a 4-month-old's sleep regression When a 5-month-old wakes through the night How to stretch out a 9-week-old's night time sleep cycles A 2.5-year-old who keeps climbing out of his cot A 6-month-old who wakes at 5am babbling An 11-week-old who c...
Should pregnant women be getting the Pfizer vaccine?
August 09, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBBeing pregnant and giving birth during a pandemic must be stressful. The rules seem to be shifting constantly - from who you can have in the labour ward with you to now whether you can have the Pfizer vaccine or not. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at the University of Western Sydney and an advocate for women and their birthing rights. She recently published an article in The Conversationabout what the latest research says about whether pregnant women should get the Pfizer vaccinati...
Long term breastfeeding - why it's worthwhile and how to make it work
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBThere is a lot of advice out there about how to set up successful breastfeeding with a newborn, but not a lot about how to keep feeding past the first year. Keren Sharon is a registered midwife and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She's also an expert with Babyology's Parent School Keren explains the benefits of feeding past the first year and how you can do it well.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Managing siblings in lockdown
August 06, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week on parenting educator and obstetrics social worker Genevieve Muir joins us to talk about how parents can manage multiple siblings lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus Keeping two pre-school siblings busy during lockdown How parents of small children can get a break How to manage different grades of primary school workand How to help siblings who are sick of each other How to help children who are anxious about the virus How she manages remote learning wi...
What it really takes to adapt to change - unexpected or planned
August 05, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThere's nothing like a new baby to change your perspective on life. As everything around you shifts you can start to question what you're doing with your career. The way you feel about work might surprise you. Then there are the other changes that can completely blindside you: like a pandemic.Shannah Kennedy is a life coach and author of Plan B. A guide to navigating and embracing changeShannah talks about how we can get perspective on the change a baby brings, and making the most of changes ...
An Italian approach to early learning that Australians have come to love
August 04, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.There are many different styles of early learning. Reggio Emilia is one that explores the world from a child's perspective; embracing their rights, creativity and the many languages that we all use to communicate. Ruth Weinstein has been the Director of a Reggio Emilia centre for so many years she is now teaching the children of children she once cared for. She talks about the philosophy behind this partic...
Helpline: Setting up breastfeeding, sibling rivalry, potty poos and more
August 03, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBLife with small humans can be busy. Throw a spanner in the works; like a baby who won't sleep or a toddler who keeps throwing their dinner on the floor; and you can be pulling your hair out in frustration. That's where steps in. We provide the experts and you can ask your questions. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins the show to help parents with the following conundrums:Helpline How to set up breastfeeding with your second child when the first child was difficult A 2-year-old ...
Why we need to protect our kid's teeth from one year of age
August 02, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBDr Michaela Chinotti has a message for parents and carers: your child's teeth are for life. Michaela is a dentist and a health promoter for the Australian Dental Association (ADA). She says that parents should start taking their kids to a dentist from one year of age, and that putting in effort during the early years will have a lifelong pay off for our kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to keep your relationship on track after kids
August 01, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBHaving a baby can be a very exciting time for a couple. Once the baby comes the combination of sleepless nights and steep learning curves can put pressure on your relationship. Elly Taylor is from Becoming Us, a parenting website and book that helps couples navigate the changes that happen once a baby arrives. Elly explains how impending challenges can be met and how they can take your relationship to the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Surviving parenting during lockdown
July 30, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis week on parenting educator and author Maggie Dent joins us to talk about how parents can survive lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus How to support young boys with remote learning When two boys (aged 5 and 3) are fighting all the time and not sharing Helping a 5.5 year-old struggling with perfectionism and melt downs A 6-year-old who is missing her friends How to juggle work and remote learning An 8-year-old who is starting to be more defiant and having more ...
How parenting can help to change the world
July 29, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBSometimes the world's problems can be overwhelming. Climate change, refugees, the coronavirus pandemic. When you're parenting small children you can feel like you have no impact at all. But Brooke McAlary believes that parents can make a big difference to the future, through small acts of caring. Her new book is called Care, The radical art of taking time. Brooke explains why things like deep listening and embracing a sense of awe can lead to change in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Why showing up is the most important thing a parent can do
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Dr Dan Siegel is a psychology professor and best selling author who believes that the most important thing we can do as parents is to simply be present, to show up and for our children to know that we are there. In this interview from our archive he explains why this one thing is more important than anything else. His book is called The Power of Showing Up, How parental presence shapes who our kids become ...
Helpline: Fussy eating, pinching babies, night waking and more
July 27, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBDo you have a baby who is waking constantly through the night? Or a toddler who refuses to get into their car seat? Babies and small children often dance to the beat of their own drum, and it can be challenging to work out why they are behaving the way they are. Sometimes it helps to get an expert to guide you through the parts you can't quite figure out. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps parents with the following: An almost 2-year-old who has started being a fussy eater How t...
The best music to get babies to sleep
July 26, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBEli Murray is a composer and dad who has worked on meditation music for Eli talks about how becoming a dad has influenced the way he makes music, and how he puts together the sweetest sounds for your baby to sleep to. Eli's latest album is called by . To listen to Gentleforce music on Kinderling Kids, download the free Kinderling app now. Or buy the album on Bandcamp.Kinderling Kids Radio. Outside ExplorationsGentleforce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Youngest ever TED talker's plea to parents
July 25, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMolly Wright took to the TED talk stage like a natural. She was articulate, passionate and straight-to-the-point. Molly wants parents to understand the importance of the first five years of a baby's life, and how simple it is to make those five years count. Her talk was about an initiative called Thrive By Fivewhich is supported by the Mindaroo Foundation. Her talk was launched at the Joondalup Health Campus, where the video has been shown to many new parents. Professor Desiree Silva is the H...
Helpline in Focus: New parent mental health in lockdown
July 23, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week on Dr Nicole Highet from the Centre of Perinatal Excellence joins us to talk about how new parents are coping in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus How lockdown is extra-challenging for new parents The signs of post-natal depression How the pandemic is impacting PND What we should be asking our partners to check that they are okay The double-edged sword of lockdown when you have a new baby and a toddler Suggestions for how new parents can maintain good...
How a friendship between two mums helped others feel less alone
July 22, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBKate Jones and Mandy Hose met after they both gave birth prematurely to twins. They soon discovered a variety of unique shared experiences. As their friendship bloomed they decided to start a podcast. Too Peas in a Podcast connected with many other parents and created a community of parents who can often feel excluded and alone. They've now written a book called The Invisible Life of UsKate and Mandy talk about their friendship and what makes their tribe so special.. See omnystudio.com/list...
How to support your child as they explore their gender
July 21, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Former childcare director Denielle Jans talks about how young children explore their gender, and how parents can best support them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Day naps and late bedtimes, sleep after dummies and more
July 20, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBParenting is not a role that you can put down when you turn off the lights at night. Especially when your children are very young, they can need you all through the day and the night too. Sometimes it can help to get some guidance from an expert. This is where steps in to give you a hand. This week midwife and registered nurse Linda Steadman joins the show to answer the following questions:Helpline A 2.5-year-old who is napping and staying up late A 4-week-old refusing to nap through the da...
Understanding your child's dreams
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBDreams are curious things. They can be thrilling, frightening or totally confusing. Rose Inserra is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and is the author of Inside your dreams, an advanced guide to your night visions Rose explains what's happening when we're dreaming, the most common dreams our children have and how to deal with their nightmares. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything you need to know about bringing a second baby home
July 18, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWhen you bring a second baby home to a toddler it can be very challenging. People may reassure you that you know what you're doing, you've done this all before right? You, however, may feel like parenting a baby was a million lifetimes ago. Genevieve Muir is is an obstetrics social worker atThe Mater Hospitalin North Sydney. Genevieve gives some great advice on how to manage bringing your baby home to your toddler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why we all need to support Ronald McDonald House
July 15, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSam was only twelve years old when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. He lived with his family in Griffith, a seven hour drive to the hospital in Randwick where he would be receiving treatment. Kylie and Craig Burley, Sam's parents, would tag team for the next 202 days while their son underwent lifesaving treatment. They both say that the support they got from Ronald McDonald House helped them pull through a very difficult time.Now, Ronald McDonald House are raising awareness with their Paws fo...
A guide to sleep in the first year
July 14, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand. Fran Chavasse is a senior educator at Tresillian and the main contributor to the Tresillian SleepBook Fran outlines what kind of sleep patterns parents can expect in the first year. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: A one-year-old sleep success, separation anxiety and more
July 13, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen you're awake in the middle of the night, every night, it can be difficult to know how to get back to a full night of sleep. Helpline is here to guide you back to the land of nod. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers your questions, which include: A one-year-old sleep success story A 10-and-a-half-month-old waking through the night A 12-month-old afraid of their cot An eight-week-old doing micro naps through the day How to help two young children transition to one bedroom be...
How lockdown has impacted carers in Australia
July 12, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMost parents facing lockdown and homeschooling start pacing rapidly, pulling out tuffs of hair. Being forced to stay at home with small children, without access to parks and other distractions can be challenging. So if it's hard for those of us with able-bodied children, how are carers faring when they are cut off from the supports they need on a daily basis? Elena Katrakis is the CEO of Carers NSW. She explains how the lockdown has impacted carers in Australia, how carers can try to access s...
Maggie Dent on parenting in the 21st Century
July 11, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMaggie Dent is the parenting educator you want to listen to. With multiple books and the moniker of "The Queen of Common Sense" Maggie has spent many years researching child development and supporting parents as they raise their kids. Her sense of humour and humanity have brought many people to listen to her speak, including the ABC, who commissioned her to do a podcast called Parental as AnythingNow Maggie has released a book of the same name. Maggie talks about how parenting has changed in ...
Helpline in Focus: Coping with Lockdown
July 09, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week on Karen Young, parenting educator and founder of the Hey Sigmund website offers some advice for parents dealing with lockdown. She answers the following questions sent in by parents:Helpline in Focus, A five and seven-year-old who won't stop fighting Two boys aged eight and ten who won't stop eating from boredom Children who keep interrupting Zoom meetings Children who keep interrupting mum instead of dad while both are working from home A nine-year-old who is suffering from anxi...
How Aunty Rhonda is dreaming for a new generation
July 08, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBAunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt has collaborated with her friend Jacki Ferro to write a book to connect children with the ancient history and wisdom of the First Nations people. Aunty Rhonda is a proud Yamatji-Noongar Elder who is a survivor of the Stolen Generations. She talks about the book Grandfather Emuand her belief in the future of reconciliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to help your child with the common cough
July 07, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.While we are all keeping our eye out for Covid 19 symptoms the common cold is still lurking about in the winter air. Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids explains how we can make our children more comfortable when they are suffering from a common cough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Transitioning to one day nap and weaning off dummies and bottles
July 06, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBTrying to find out why your baby or child isn't sleeping, eating properly or throwing multiple tantrums can be confusing when there is so much information available to parents. attempts to cut through the noise by getting experts to answer your specific questions. This week baby sleep expert Jo Ryan helps parents with the following scenarios:Helpline A 16-month-old transitioning to one day nap A six-month-old waking hourly overnight to feed Whether an 11-week-old's naps should be capped at ...
Does my child need to play sport?
July 05, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThese days children seem to be over-scheduled with activities every day of the week. From gymnastics to soccer to piano and more. Parents are run off their feet trying to get their children to extracurricular activities. So if you have small children, how important is it for them to do a sport? Nathan Parnham is a strength and conditioning specialist, father and author of the bookThe Sporting Parent. He says that all children should be doing a sport, but how he defines sport may be different ...
How to support grieving parents
July 04, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIt's an uncomfortable subject but the truth is stillbirth and miscarriage in Australia is not an uncommon experience. It can be difficult to know how to support loved ones when they go through such a significant loss. Deb de Wilde is an Obstetrics Social Worker at the Mater Hospital in Sydney. For over thirty years she's been working with grieving families. Deb gives us some tips on how we can support families going through the loss of a child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Helpline in Focus: Toilet training
July 02, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week on toilet training expert Monica Ferrie takes us through the best ways to tackle toilet training. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus Why is it harder to get kids to poo in the toilet (than wee). What does it mean if a three-year-old is hiding to poo? How do we get them to poo on the loo? How to toilet train a five-and-a-half-year-old who is still wetting the bed at night Whether to start toilet training an 18-month-old who is showing signs of readiness A three-y...
Why becoming a single mother could be a gift
July 01, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJacinta Tynan is a journalist, presenter and author. Several years ago she also became a single mother. Through years of lived experience and research she's come to see becoming a single mother has been the making of her. In her book The Single Mother's Social ClubJacinta explains how single parenting can offer up unique opportunities to grow and evolve. Jacinta talks about what she's learnt over the years, and how she overcame the harder parts of single parenting. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Everything you need to know about constipation
June 30, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBFeed Play LoveThe following episode is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand. Margie Danchin is a consultant paediatrician within the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. She explains why constipation happens and how we can help our children overcome it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Night weaning, linking sleep cycles, sleep quotas and more
June 29, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBGetting babies to sleep through the night, or toddlers to follow instructions, isn't always the easiest thing to do. Throw in a couple of sleep deprived nights and it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. exists to make life easier for parents and carers who come across a challenge. On this episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers the following questions:Helpline How to night wean an eight-month-old baby How to link sleep cycles for a 21-week-old How much sleep a ten-month-old...
The secret to setting boundaries (and sticking to them)
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHow good are you at setting healthy boundaries? Do you find it easy to tell your partner when it's their turn to settle the baby at night, or to tell your toddler you are having some 'me' time? Setting boundaries can be incredibly hard when you're used to giving all the time. Dr Rebecca Ray understands how hard it can be. She's a psychologist and the author of Setting Boundaries, Care for yourself and stop being controlled by others.Rebecca explains why boundaries are so important and how you...
Why thyroid problems affect more women than men
June 27, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWhat do you know about your thyroid? Do you know the symptoms of an over or under-active thyroid? Dr Rosie Worsley is an endochrinologist specialising in women's health. Rosie explains all you need to know about thyroid problems and what to look out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Ideal sleep practices for babies
June 25, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week on Mothercraft nurse and lactation consultant Leonie Clements talks about ideal sleep practices for babies. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus How do you stop a 12-month-old from waking for hours at night? Why is a six-month-old suddenly waking around 5.30am? Is it wrong to let a 17-week-old feed to sleep? How do you stop a toddler waking their younger sibling early in the morning? How do you transition a four-month-old in to a big bed? How do you help help an e...
What would you do to bring your family home?
June 24, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThere are few things as distressing as being separated from your family. Many people have had a taste of what enforced separation from loved ones feels like during the coronavirus pandemic, and some know what it's like to have family stranded somewhere unsafe. This is what life is like for Kamalle Dabboussy, CEO of the Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre. His daughter and three grandchildren have been stranded in a Kurdish refugee camp for the last two-and-a-half years. Kamalle has tried e...