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Feed 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 riserNight feeds for a six-and-a-half-week-oldA 13-month-old night wakingAlmost six-month-old waking after rolling in the cotA four-year-old not getting enough sleepAn early-rising two-year-oldHow to manage breastfeeding a six-month-old starting daycareAn 11-month-old waking in the nightNight weaning and day naps for a four-month-oldIf you would like an online appointment with Chris Minogue you can book her 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 11:30am or leave your question in our B

Dr 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.com/listener for privacy information.

Have 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.

Every 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 do about a ten-month-old who will only eat purees.To book in a one-on-one session with one of our experts check out Parent School, powered by Babyology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It 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 why she decided to return to the country in her early 20s, the reality of living on a picturesque farm with young children and how we can all (even the city slickers) make a difference to climate change through small acts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feed 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 InstituteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Babies 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-old fussy eaterWhat to do with an 8-week-old windy babyA 2-year-old waking through the night and early in the morningA newborn who will only sleep on their parents' chestsBest bedtime routines for a 3-year-old who stretches out going to bedHow to get a 21-month-old to settle at bedtimeHow to help a 14-month-old to sleep in his own roomDealing with a 5-year-old who keeps touching himselfHow to stop an 18-month-old who keeps biting their mumHow to move a baby from bath to showerHow to deal with a 3-year-old's sibling jealousyI

Fiona 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 the message that "breast is best" is going wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We 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.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 FocusWhy boundaries are good for kidsHow to create boundaries around your own space as the parentWhen to set a boundary or when to let some stuff slideHow can to create boundaries for privacy in lockdown where space is limitedSetting boundaries around work, schooling and “off” timeHow to help siblings create boundaries between siblingsTo find out more about Genevieve and her work you can find out more at Connected Parenting. To book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expert, check out Parent School powered by Babyology.Want to ask our experts your own question? Join our weekly LIVE Helplines on Facebook or leave your question in our Facebook Helpline Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch 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.

Feed 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.

Babies 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 boundariesThe amount of milk feeds an 8-month-old should have per dayA 5-month-old waking through the night and early in the morningA 3-year-old who has turned into a terror when home from day careA 2.4-year-old who is finding it hard to go to sleepA 15-month-old who is biting everyone and everythingWhat to start first with a 3-year-old: toilet training or transitioning to a bedA 3.5 -year-old struggling in lockdownHow to calm down a 3.5-year-old in the height of a tantrumIf you would like an online appointment with Chris Minogue you can book her through Babyology’s Parent School. will be back next Monday. You can contact us by doing any of the following: Emai

Pelvic 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 explains the options for treatment of incontinence post childbirth and whether laser surgery is the solution to pelvic floor challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 nowNurturing ways to start the dayHow to relax fully before bedA five minute meditationAmy mentions her meditations for kids that can be found at Kinderling Kids RadioTo book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expert, check out Parent School powered by Babyology.Want to ask our experts your own question? Join our weekly LIVE Helplines on Facebook or leave your question in our Facebook Helpline Group.Bedtime Explorers .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many 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.

Feed 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.

Whether 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 3.15amMoving a 3-year-old who has always co-slept into her own bedWhether it's possible to drop the day nap for an 18-month-oldA 5-year-old who takes four hours to get to sleepTeaching a 9-month-old to self-settleA 9-week-old who hates tummy timeManaging a 6-month-olds sleep regressionHow to know if an 8-week-old is getting enough breast milkIf you would like to take advantage of the special with Jo Ryan you can find it at Babyology’s Parent School. will be back next Monday LIVE on Facebook and Wednesday on the podcast. To take part, 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

People 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.