Kinderling Conversation

When Belinda Jeffery cooks, she cooks with her heart, using memories from her childhood. Belinda watched her mother and Aunt cook, and those moments spent watching and engaging with food has led to a lifelong love of simple, tasty food. When she joined Instagram she decided to post about cooking once a week, and the results became A Year of Sundays, a cookbook, a conversation, and reflections on the world around me. Belinda talks about the aromas that bring back her childhood and the benefit of eating well, and simply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand. When your baby starts solids it’s exciting to watch them explore different tastes and textures. But sometimes our children will decide they don’t like a certain food. What then? Will your child become one of those dreadful “fussy eaters”? Dr Jen Cohen, AKA The Fussy Eating Doctor, tells us how to define a fussy eater, and whether or not we can avoid them altogether.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been working with families for over 30 years, and can help you get some perspective when dealing with a tricky or challenging situation. On this episode of Helpline she helps with: A 13-month-old who gags himself for attention Getting an eight-month-old to sleep in his cot A milk-chucking four-week-old A three-year-old who refuses to eat (and has low iron) – Chris refers to Dr Jen Cohen in her response How to wean a 21-month-old when you’re eight months pregnant Slowing down a three-year-old runner How to help a toddler transition to a new room when baby number three is on its way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is a great place to bring up children. The weather is great and we have an abundance of beautiful beaches and bushland. It's also home to some rather nasty creepy crawlies like spiders, mozzies and bees. Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids, and organisation that aims to empower parents with first aid knowledge. Sarah identifies the main creepy crawlies we need to look out for in Australia and what to do if our child is bitten (or stung). In this interview Sarah mentions: Health Direct, the RCH Fact sheets on insect repellant and the website Tiara for tick removal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most rational women know that a post-baby body is not going to look the same as it did pre-pregnancy. But rationality doesn't always help when you're looking at yourself in the mirror. As much as you might appreciate your body for what it's done (grown a whole mini-human) it can still be challenging to get your head around how different you may look. Sallyanne Hartnell is a women's relationship coach at Reflect Coaching. Sallyanne talks about how we can learn to accept our new shape, even when we are at our most exhausted and sleep-deprived.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a while since anyone has been globe trotting. Whether it was the lockdown that scuppered your plans or having babies - living in a romantic town in Italy probably feels like not just another cultural experience, but one that is totally alien. Yet this is the life that Kate Langbroek lived before, and during the Coronavirus pandemic.Kate Langbroek was hosting a breakfast show and kicking all her career goals when she decided to move to Bologna in Italy with her family. Kate has written about her time in Italy in her book called Ciao Bella! Six Take Italy. Kate talks about what inspired them to throw caution to the wind, and Italian way of living they're holding on to now they're back home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Having a baby can be the most special thing you will ever share with your partner. But it can also put pressure on your relationship as the demands of caring for an infant can highlight disparities in who shoulders the domestic labour. Throw in a significant loss of sleep and the love and connection you had with your partner can feel like a distant memory. Elisabeth Shaw is the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. She explains how we can keep our relationships strong after we bring our baby home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping families navigate the trickier waters of parenting for over thirty years. If you have a question about cat napping, night waking or any other challenge she's here to help. On this episode of Helpline she tackles the following challenges:A 2.5-year-old night wandererThe usual number of milk-feeds for an 11-month-oldA 6-month-old who wakes regularly through the night for her dummy or twice for a feedA 4-month-old who is pooing infrequentlyA 6-week-old who is cat-napping through the dayTips for leaving young children with their grandparents for three nightsA 7-month-old with separation anxietyAdvice on preventing mastitisChris Minogue is available for one on one consultations through Babyology’s Parent School. This is the last Helpline for 2021. Need help or advice right now? Book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Losing someone you love is a challenge for adults, so how do we help our children understand feelings of grief and loss? Emotional literacy means understanding your emotions - and some emotions are harder than others. Hannah Davison is a co-author of theMy Big Moments series of picture books. One of the books deals with death and grief, it's called Goodbye CometHannah explains how we can help children understand death and how to deal with their grief. Hannah mentions Let It Goand How Do I Feel by Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you own a dog or a puppy and you're about to have your first baby, you might be wondering how your dog is going to handle your latest bundle of joy. After all - they (the dog) was your first love, right? Jennifer Tate is the co-author of How to Train Your Dogand runs an animal training business with her husband. She's also a mum-of-three, so she's had plenty of practice introducing dogs to their new human family. Jen explains some of the dos and don'ts of bringing your human baby home to your fur-baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting is full of joy and sacrifice; raising small humans means you're often putting someone you love very much first. Dr Kerry Howells is a gratitude researcher and author of Untangling You: How can I be grateful when I feel so resentful?Kerry believes that the secret in living a happier life is to actively practice gratitude, and that part of that practice is understanding the role that resentment plays in your life. In this episode she looks specifically at parenting, and the ways resentment can build due to the many sacrifices parents make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feed Play Love The following is ahighlight episode, back due to popular demand.According to Beyond Blue one in three women will experience anxiety over their lifetime. Given the many balls that mothers are constantly juggling, and the social pressure on mothers to be everything to everyone, it's no surprise that many have anxiety. In this episode from the archive Dr Jodi Richardson explains how mothers can turn their anxiety around. Jodi's book is called Anxious Mums, How mums can turn their anxiety into strength,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When babies and small children don't sleep, eat well or misbehave you try what you know, what your friends know and what your family knows. Sometimes you get to the point where you need to ask an expert. Jo Ryan is a baby sleep expert with over 20 years experience working with babies and children. On this episode of she tackles the following challenges:Helpline A 4-year-old who is getting up at 5am to wee every morningA 10-week-old who has been rolling on to their side to sleepA 4-year-old who transitioned to a mattress on the floor and now gets into their parents' bed every nightA 10-week-old who hates bathsThe best feed and sleep routine for a 12-week-oldA 3-year-old fussy eaterA 9-month-old snacking through the nightIf you would like an online appointment with Jo Ryan you can book her through Babyology’s Parent School. You can also find Jo’s routines for different ages here. To take part in the next Live Helpline and get your question answered, you can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at

Statistically most Australians live near the ocean. Now that summer is fast approaching many of us have already ventured in for a dip. But the ocean is not our natural habitat, and sometimes the creatures that live in the sea can sting. Sarah Hunstead is the CEO of CPR Kids. Sarah takes us through the most common stingers you might encounter in the ocean, where you'll find them, and what to do if you or someone you know is stung. In this interview Sarah talks about the Australian Bites and Stings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing your baby home for the first time can be daunting. Babies are so vulnerable, so dependent on you for survival. In an attempt to help parents at this demanding time, different peak bodies in Australia have joined together for Baby Safety Month . Melanie Courtney is the CEO of Kidsafe Victoria and Jane Wiggill is the Chief Midwife at Red Nose Australia. Together they talk about the safest way to put your baby to sleep, and getting out and about.The resource mentioned in the interview is the Tribemagazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a baby can be an all-consuming experience. Between getting lost in their smiles and lost without sleep it can be difficult to find your way back to any sense of self. Sallyanne Hartnell is a women's relationship coach. She believes that becoming a mother can be the next step in your evolution. Sallyanne explains how you can find time to reflect on where you are at, and come to a clearer sense of you- post motherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Our pelvic floor health can be key to making a successful recovery from child birth. In this interview from our archives, Amy Dawes, CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association explains how proper care can make a real difference (and how to get the right care).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feed Play LoveThe following is a highlight episode, back due to popular demand.Raising small children is full of challenges. They may be waking through the night, refusing food or behaving in confusing ways. Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue has been helping parents solve these dilemmas for over 30 years. Today she gives advice on:A two and a half-year-old trying to drop a needed napA twenty-two month old who sleeps well at night, but not-so-well during the dayManaging challenging toddler behavioursA twenty-two-month-old procrastinating at bedtimeA three-and-a-half year-old rejecting dadA four-month-old having short napsA 12-month-old waking several times at night for a breastfeed.Chris Minogue is available for one on one consultations through Babyology’s Parent School. will be back next Monday. You can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at helpline@theparentbrand.com.au, ask your question during the Babyology Facebook live on Monday from AEDT 8.15pm or leave your question in our Babyology Hel

Toddlers are the busiest humans on the planet. If you want to get anything done you have to find something that will hold their attention. For many parents this is where screen-time comes in to family life, accompanied by a large side serve of guilt. But psychologist and cyber expert Jocelyn Brewer says that it's possible to have screen time in a toddler's life without it being damaging. Jocelyn explains digital nutrition and how to get the right balance for your child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lockdown was a challenge for many kids, being away from school and daycare, friends and their normal routines was a strange experience. It's been a delight to see them playing with their friends again. But coming back out into the real world isn't easy for everyone. We have all gone from the cocoon of our own homes to the 'real world' with all it's sensory inputs and demands on our small humans. Hannah Davison is the co-author of the My Big Momentsbooks. A series of picture books that explore a myriad of emotions and experiences. Hannah explains what to look out for in your child's behaviour and how to help them if they're not coping with life after lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.