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 to tell if a TV show is good for your kids
June 23, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Most parents try to avoid screen-time, but sometimes we all need a break. Dr Jo Orlando is a digital lifestyle and literacy expert. She talks about how to navigate TV programs beyond ABC 4 kids, and whether or not some programming is actually good for kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Troublesome toddlers, one-year sleep challenges and more
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe truth of being a parent is that every child or baby is different, just like every parent is different. This means that finding the answer for your particular challenge can be difficult. That's why we started a place you can come and ask an expert questions, and get answers tailored to your family and child. In this episode baby sleep expert Jo Ryan helps navigate the following scenarios:Helpline, A 12-month-old waking at night and not resettling A nearly three-year-old who has regressed...
How to get back to work after taking a break for kids
June 21, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBHaving children doesn't feel like something you can put on your CV. If you've taken time off to raise your children, getting back into the workforce can feel daunting. Aakanksha Dixit is a recruiter at recruitment consultancy ASPL Group. She believes that employers value parents. She explains how parents can prepare to re-enter the workforce after kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does an obstetrics social worker do?
June 20, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBThere are lots of different people who work in a maternity ward. Chances are you will have contact with a midwife and an obstetrician but not every woman will need an obstetrics social worker. Genevieve Muir is an obstetrics social worker at The Mater in North Sydneywho believes that every hospital should have one. Gen explains what her work involves and when you might need her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Toddler discipline
June 18, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week on child behaviour expert Stephanie Wicker talks about toddler behaviour, and what to do when they're acting out. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus A 16-month-old who is hitting and biting their parents (but nobody else) Two-and-a-half-year-old twins where one responds to consequences and the other doesn't A two-year-old who bit a child at day care A three-year-old who won't share A three-and-a-half-year-old who has started throwing tantrums when they don't get...
How to raise a feminist boy
June 17, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWhen the #metoo movement spread across the world, the repercussions were felt everywhere from Hollywood to our primary schools. It was public and loud, which meant that many children were exposed to what was happening, and parents were needing to explain what was behind all the news. Psychologist Bobbi Wegner found herself explaining equality and inappropriate behaviour to her young son, who had heard a news report on the radio while she was cooking. It made her realise that it's important to...
Why we have to let our kids take risks
June 16, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.It can be challenging to let our kids take risks, but Sarah Hunstead from CPR Kids says there are many reasons why we need to let them take more. Sarah explains the kinds of risks we can encourage our children to take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Toddlers dropping day naps, tantrums, dad rejection and more
June 15, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.In this Helpline from the archives Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps with the following issues: A two-and-a-half-year-old trying to drop a needed nap A twenty-two-month-old who sleeps well at night, but not so well during the day Managing challenging toddler behaviours A twenty-two-month-old procrastinating at bedtime A three-and-a-half year-old rejecting dad A four-month-old having short naps A 12-mo...
What is postpartum psychosis?
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBLots of things change when you become a mum - how you live and what you prioritise. Your body changes. And sometimes your mental health changes too, dramatically. Dr Nicole Highet is the Executive Director of the Centre for Perinatal Excellence (or COPE). Nicole explains what postpartum psychosis is and how to treat it. She also mentions further information you can find at their website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The qualities every good parent needs
June 13, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBMost people know when they have been at their parenting best, but have you ever considered that it may be your personal qualities rather than what you do that makes the biggest difference in parenting? Bronwyn Mandile is the founder of Mumlyfeand after seventeen years of parenting, she's got a pretty good idea on what makes a good one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Toddler and preschooler sleep challenges
June 11, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on registered nurse and certified sleep consultant Hannah Wallace addresses sleep challenges with toddlers and preschoolers. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus A three-year-old who is waking at night (he also shares a room with an eight-month-old) A two-and-a-half-year-old who is refusing to go to bed at night A four-year-old who won't go to sleep independently A super-early-rising four-year-old A three and five-year-old who keep coming to bed with their parents...
The most obvious key to your wellbeing that we've all been missing
June 10, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCasey Beros is a health journalist, mum of two and now author of The 'Bad' Girl's Guide to BetterCasey has taken over a decade of working in the health and wellbeing field and distilled it into one book. Several of the chapters, like and are great reads for mums in particular. Casey talks about how she's come to work out the most important information about how to be well, including the most obvious key that we've all been missing.. Stop Worrying How to be your own BFF See omnystudio.com/li...
Why parents need to be the role models when it comes to screen time
June 09, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.How much do you worry about the time your kids spend watching TV or playing on an IPad? Now, how much time do spend on your phone? When we talk about managing screen time, we probably need to start by looking at our own relationship with technology. That's according to digital wellbeing author and researcher Dr Kristy Goodwin. Kristy explains why parents need to start closer to home when it comes to helpin...
Helpline: Cat nappers, night partiers, swearing four-year-olds and more
June 08, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBSleepless night? Kids throwing tantrums or refusing to eat dinner? When raising children gets hard it helps to turn to an expert for some advice. Today on baby sleep expert Jo Ryan helps guide parents through some tricky situations. These include:Helpline A 13-week-old who only sleeps in short stretches A five-month-old who is waking a lot through the night A three-year-old having lots of tantrums A six-month-old waking at midnight and refusing to settle after that A nine-month-old who is w...
When is it too old to be toilet training?
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBBefore our children go to school we want them to be able to go to the toilet on their own. So is just prior to school the latest you can be toilet training your child? Most parents would want to be done with nappies well before that age, but not all children respond well to using the toilet. Monica Ferrie is a toilet training expert with Babyology's Parent School. She talks about what the research says in terms of the best age to start toilet training, and what to do if you have a late starte...
How to choose the right child care service for your family
June 06, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBMost parents will use day care, or early learning, for their children at some point. When you’re first choosing an early learning service for your child, it can be confusing. How do you know what makes a “good” service? The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (or ACECQA) run a free website called StartingBlocks.gov.au to help parents navigate early learning settings. Michael Petrie is a General Manager at ACECQA, he explains the benefits of early learning and how to choos...
Helpline in Focus: Fussy eating
June 04, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week on dietician and paediatric nutritionist Dr Jen Cohen helps parents navigate ways to deal with a fussy eater. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus, How to make one meal for the whole family (when you have two fussy kids) Expanding a two-and-a-half-year-old's palate when he only eats three types of meals A four-year-old who will only eat fruit (and will not touch vegetables) A family with four kids aged 18 months (twins) three and six. How do you feed all four when...
From earthquakes to divorce: One mum's take on managing big moments
June 03, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHannah Davison writes picture books called My Big Moments to help parents guide their children through the tougher times in life. Her own life has given her plenty of experience with this practice. In 2016 she was with her young family on the second story of an old farmhouse in New Zealand when the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake struck. After the quake the family had to move several times and manage their children's feelings about the earthquake and moving. Then, during the COVID pandemic,...
How to help support a shy child
June 02, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Your child's temperament can have a big impact on how they socialise, how they connect with friends and interact with their family. Outgoing children tend to be quite confident in this regard, but what do you do if you have a shy child? In this episode from the archives Professor Julie Green, Executive Director of raisingchildren.net.au talks about how you can help support your shy child. See omnystudio.c...
Helpline: Speech regression, short day naps, runny noses and more
June 01, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBBabies aren't born with a manual, at least that's what they used to say. Now there are books and websites dedicated to the art of raising children. The one thing that remains constant is that every child is different. If you want to get to the root of your problem as soon as possible, it's easier to speak to an expert. That's where comes in. Every week an expert parenting educator joins us to answer your questions. This episode it's Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helping with the following c...
When children display callous and psychotic behaviours
May 31, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBChances are your child at some point has displayed behaviour that has shocked you. They may have been unkind to another child or had a fight with their sibling. But these behaviours are often balanced by other displays of empathy and kindness, and we know that the callous actions we saw are just a natural part of an evolving child. But what happens when those behaviours aren't balanced out? What happens when your child displays callous and psychotic behaviours? Eva Kimonis is a Clinical Psych...
Why your hormones should guide your eating habits
May 30, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWhen it comes how we eat, most of us have a fair idea of what is good and what is best avoided. But have you ever considered how your hormones affect the way you metabolise food, and the way those foods can make you feel?The CSIRO have research that shows gender matters, and have just released a book called the Women’s Health and Nutrition It takes us through all the life stages – with specific information on food and lifestyle for each. Associate Professor Bev Muhlausler is the Research Dire...
Helpline in Focus: Juggling children under five
May 28, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week on parenting coach and doula Karina Lane answers questions about managing more than one child under five. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus, How to manage the chaos of a five-year-old, a 16-month-old and a third baby on the way How to manage the work juggle with children getting daycare lurgies Managing nap time for babies and activities for a four-year-old How to bring back the romance when you have three kids under five Managing bed-time with a three-year-old...
From SAS to Survivor to Fatherhood: Mark Wales on life in the fast lane
May 27, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBMark Wales seems to live his life in extremes. From being a member of Australia's elite Special Air Service to competing in the reality TV show he has always pushed himself to the limit. Not long after leaving the reality show, Mark found himself facing another new extreme: that of becoming a father. Mark talks about what it meant to be a part of the SAS, how finding love on was not part of the plan and what it's been like becoming a dad.SurvivorSurvivor See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
What every parent needs to know about allergies
May 26, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand. Allergies have been on the rise for the last decade or more. Chances are you know a child who has severe allergies, but would you know what to do if they had a reaction? Heidi Young is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in childhood allergy and set up The Nest to help parents and carers manage allergies well. She explains why everyone needs to be educated about severe allergies. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Helpline: Bad sleeping habits after reflux and illness, waking toddlers and more
May 25, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIt's fair to say that one of the most important things in life is sleep. At least, that's how it feels when you become a parent and you're getting none. brings together the best experts from Babyology's to help you and your baby (or child) get more sleep. Our guests can also help you with ways to manage tantrums, fussy eating, or toilet training issues. Today registered nurse, certified sleep consultant and mum Hannah Wallace answers the following questions:Helpline Parent School Four-month...
All the talented autistic and dyslexic people you never knew
May 24, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBIf you have a child who has been diagnosed as dyslexic or on the autism spectrum you may find yourself at times trying to explain why being different doesn't make them less than their peers. Kids can be sensitive when it comes to how they fit in a crowd. Beck Feiner wanted all kids to feel special, and that they can achieve anything. That's why she decided to extend her Alphabet Legends books to include dyslexic and autistic legends. Beck talks about the more surprising things she found out d...
Are our primary schools racist?
May 23, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMost primary schools celebrate the different cultures that makeup Australia. Harmony Week is a particular time of the year when children are encouraged to celebrate the diversity in the country and their schools. But are we missing the point? New research from Monash University has revealed that students want to talk about racism and that the approach most schools are taking is not addressing concerns about racism.Hannah Yared is a psychologist and the lead researcher on the study of racism i...
Helpline in Focus: Breastfeeding challenges
May 21, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week on midwife and lactation consultant Keren Sharon helps mums through some breastfeeding challenges. She answers the following questions:Helpline in Focus, Should someone who is 34 weeks should start expressing her colostrum? A six-week-old baby who is finishing her feeds quickly (and is it related to mum's supply)? How to help a five-month-old who is frustrated with the speed of mum's let down Should breastfeeding hurt with a two-week-old baby? How to wean a nine-month-old baby How...
Does birth order affect the way you parent?
May 20, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAre you the youngest in your family? Perhaps you're the middle, eldest or an only child. We are all born into an existing social structure. That is - you will have a particular birth order. Michael Grose is the author of Why First Borns Rule the World and Later Borns Want to Change itHe has some fascinating insights into how our birth order impacts our personality and ultimately the way we parent. It will leave you with a totally new perspective on the "nature or nurture" argument.. See omn...
Helpline: Toddlers regressing, refusing and not sleeping (plus more)
May 18, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWhen we have babies or small children sleep can be a challenge. For both us them. It can also be hard to know how to navigate our way through things like fussy eating or tantrums. is here to guide you through the more choppy waters of parenting. On this episode sleep consultant Jo Ryan helps with the following issues:and Helpline A two-and-a-half-year-old who has regressed in his toilet training A two-and-a-half-year-old who is refusing to eat dinner A fifteen-month-old who is waking in the...
Why are midwives suffering burnout (and what can we do about it)?
May 17, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBResearch has shown that healthy women and babies fare best when under the continuous care of a midwife. We know how important they are, but it appears that we're not supporting midwives enough. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor in Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She explains what conditions are like for midwives, and why many end up leaving the profession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toilet training children on the spectrum
May 16, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBToilet training can be tricky when your child is neurotypical, but what happens when your child is on the spectrum? Monica Ferris is a toilet training expert with Babyology's Parent Schooland she has some tips on how to make the process easier for both you and your child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline in Focus: Speech development
May 14, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week on author and speech pathologist Sonia Bestulic helps parents understand their child's speech development. She helps parents with the following scenarios:Helpline in Focus A two and a half year old who has roughly 20 words but rarely connects two Does a three-year-old with new grommets need ongoing support from a speech pathologist? A four-and-a-half-year-old who speaks a lot (and so fast that others can't always understand him) An almost-five-year-old who can't pronounce her Ls a...
The dark side of donor conception every parent needs to know
May 13, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBSarah Dingle was 27 when she found out that her dad was not her biological father. She wasn't adopted, but donor-conceived. While donated eggs, sperm and embryos have meant that more people are able to realise their dream of a family, for Sarah it has meant confusion, grief, frustration and anger. Along the way she has discovered an incredible lack of protection for the children conceived through donation. Her book Brave New Humans, the Dirty Reality of Donor Conceptionis an exploration of wh...
How to help your little one deal with disappointment
May 12, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand. In this episode from our archive former childcare director Denielle Jans talks about how we can help our small children handle their emotions when things don't go their way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Toilet training terrors, day naps gone awry and more
May 11, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBRaising small children and babies can be a tough gig. It gets hard when you can't work out a way through sleepless nights, fussy eating and tantrums. Sometimes it's a short phase, and at others it feels never ending. When you've had enough it's time to speak to an expert. This week on Mothercraft nurse and expert Chris Minogue answers the following questions:Helpline Parent School A two-and-a-half-year old who is ready for toilet training but terrified of taking off nappy A three-year-old h...
Want to earn an income at home? Here's how
May 10, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBJody Allen founded her business Stay at Home Mumafter being made redundant nine years ago. Now she wants to help other parents learn how to make their business ideas become a reality. Her book Earn at home mumgives mums all the tools to make their dream a reality. Jody talks about starting with nothing, and why we should all just give it a go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why you shouldn't give your baby too many lamb chops
May 09, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBProtein is an important part of a baby's diet, but new research from Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition has linked too much protein with obesity later in the child's life. Dr Jazzmin Zheng from the institute explains why parents should think about swapping chops for beans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The impact of being born prematurely
May 06, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBWith the help of modern science and medicine 27,000 babies are born premature in Australia. A premature birth is considered a live birth under 37 weeks of gestation. While this is a small miracle that allows parents to raise their early babies, it can have implications for those babies later in life. Kylie Pussell is the CEO and co-founder of Miracle Babies FoundationThe foundation has just launched an information hub for parents and carers of premature babies, with content for the babies as ...
What is going on with your baby's poo?
May 05, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand. It's amazing how fascinating poo can be once you have your own baby. Robin Barker, writer and author of Baby Love takes us through what to expect from our baby's poo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Dropping day naps, transitioning to a big bed, bed fear and more
May 04, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen you're raising babies and small humans you start to understand it's the little things that count. Like day naps, and the hours between awake times through the night or whether a dummy will help or hinder your baby get more sleep. When the little things start adding up it might be time to speak to an expert. That's where is here to guide you through to a better, calmer and hopefully more sleep-filled night. Today our expert is Hannah Wallace, baby sleep consultant from The Parent SchoolOn...
Is adrenal fatigue real?
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBGo surfing through websites that focus on mums and it won't take long until you come across the expression "adrenal fatigue". It's a condition that apparently occurs when women are stressed and tired. Sound familiar? It could be any mum on the planet. But dig a little further and it's clear that the medical profession is sceptical about the existence of adrenal fatigue. Dr Rosie Worsley is an endochronologist who specialises in women's health. She explains what our adrenal glands do, why so m...
New research shows that smacking changes your child's brain
May 02, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBMost parents today know that smacking your kids is not a good idea, and now new research out of Harvard University in the United States has shown that it actually changes your child's brain. Dr Vanessa Lapointe is a psychologist and author of Discipline Without DamageVanessa explains the impact smacking can have on your child's behaviour and better ways to discipline your child.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding how to raise Generation Alpha
April 29, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBPrevious generations have been labelled Builders, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Millenials or Gen Z. Now, according to social researcher Mark McCrindle, we are raising Generation Alpha. While many hate the labels and traits assigned to different age groups, defining what impacts a large section of a population can help explain how they behave. As parents that can help us understand how to better support our kids' growth, learning and evolution from small children to adults. Mark McCrindle and A...
Getting intimacy back after having children
April 28, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Desiree Spierings is a sex therapist and relationship counsellor from . In this episode from the archive she talks about how you can regain intimacy in your relationship when sleep is your highest priority in life.Sexual Health Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helpline: Weaning, feeding, bad dreams and more
April 27, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBParenting can be the ultimate multi-skilling experience. Just when you think you've got one skill down pat (eg: feeding) it's time to learn another skill (eg weaning). It's a very hands-on learning experience but sometimes it helps to get a little guidance along the way. Leonie Clements is a Mothercraft nurse and an expert with Babyology's Parent School. Today on the show she helps parents with: A weaning plan for a 12-month-old Sleep and milk supply challenges with a four-week-old A four-ye...
Does your child have eczema?
April 26, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBEczema can be an irritating skin condition that makes small children miserable. GP Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko explains what Eczema is and what to do about it if your child has it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New guidelines to help prevent perineal tears after childbirth
April 25, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBPerineal tears during vaginal deliveries are common, and many heal well without problem. But five percent of women having their first vaginal birth will suffer from a third or fourth degree perineal tear. These kinds of tears in Australia can go undetected, leaving women to suffer in silence. Now there's a new standard of care, with the release of the first national Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears Clinical Care StandardObstetrician and Urogynecologist Emmanuel Karantanis and Janelle Gu...
One woman's incredible journey to parenthood
April 22, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJust how much did you want to become a parent? How long would you keep trying, how many paths would you pursue in order to have your own family? Kaisey Hayes is a pharmacist and mum of two whose journey to motherhood took her down more paths than most parents consider. It includes IVF, embryo donation, surrogacy and adoption. Kasey tells her story on this episode of Kaisey is also a volunteer at Adopt Change.Feed Play Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.