Kinderling Conversation

Sometimes 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 for privacy information.

Feed 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 and how their brains get wired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do 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 eaterHow to wean a 1-year-oldA 9-month-old pinching mum's boob while breastfeedingA 10-month-old waking at night for a feedA 7-month-old who wakes around four times every nightA defiant 3-year-oldAn 11.5-month-old refusing day napsIf 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 11:3

Eli 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 ExplorationsGentleforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly 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 Head of Paediatrics at Joondalup Health Campus. Desiree talks about the initiative and talks us through the simple steps Molly outlined in her talk. Thrive by Five also has a free app called Bright Tomorrows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 parentsThe signs of post-natal depressionHow the pandemic is impacting PNDWhat we should be asking our partners to check that they are okayThe double-edged sword of lockdown when you have a new baby and a toddlerSuggestions for how new parents can maintain good mental health in lockdownWhen PND hits before the baby is bornIf you need support during lockdown COPE have a list of resources at their website or you can contact PANDA on 1300 726 306.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. Find more great stories and expert advice in the podcast.Feed Play LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener

Kate 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/listener for privacy information.

Feed 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.

Parenting 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 lateA 4-week-old refusing to nap through the dayAn 18-month-old who has regressed in sleep patterns after being unwellA 2-year-old whose sleep has regressed after ditching the dummyHow to help a 3-year-old who is having nightmaresHow to wean a 2-year-old off his dummyA 2.5-year-old who is waking after moving in to a big bedA 1-year-old waking for a breastfeed during the nightWhether a dummy would help an 11-week-old fall asleep (instead of feeding to sleep)How to stop a 3-year-old who runs every time they are out in publicIf you would like to book an online appointment w

Dreams 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.

When 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.

Sam 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 for Sick Kids campaign, where you can enter your pet into various competitions. The images will be used to help bring cheer to children who are in hospital, and you can raise funds along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feed 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.

When 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 storyA 10-and-a-half-month-old waking through the nightA 12-month-old afraid of their cotAn eight-week-old doing micro naps through the dayHow to help two young children transition to one bedroom before a new baby arrivesHelping a five-year-old with separation anxietyHow to stop a nine-month-old biting while breastfeedingA six-month-old waking frequently through the nightIf you would like to book an online appointment with Jo Ryan 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 Babyology He

Most 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 support (through The Carer Gateway) and how we might help those caring for others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie 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 her lifetime and why she thinks most of us are doing a damn fine job.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 fightingTwo boys aged eight and ten who won't stop eating from boredomChildren who keep interrupting Zoom meetingsChildren who keep interrupting mum instead of dad while both are working from homeA nine-year-old who is suffering from anxiety and counting the Covid numbersCoping with six-month-old baby and two children under eightA husband that's not helping with the childrenTo 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.

Aunty 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.

Feed 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.

Trying 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 napA six-month-old waking hourly overnight to feedWhether an 11-week-old's naps should be capped at a certain timeHow to wean a two-year-old off milk at bed timeWhat age a child should sleep in their own bedA four-month-old who wakes every time he's put in his cot to sleepWhether parents should remove a dummy for a six-month-oldIf you would like to book an online appointment with Jo Ryan 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