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This week on registered nurse and certified sleep consultant Hannah Wallace addresses sleep challenges with toddlers and preschoolers. She answers the following questions:Helpline in FocusA 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 nightA four-year-old who won't go to sleep independentlyA super-early-rising four-year-oldA three and five-year-old who keep coming to bed with their parentsHow to support a three-and-a-half-year-old who is having night terrorsHow to transition a two-and-a-half-year-old into a big bed without unsettling his sleepTo drop or not to drop a three-year-old's day napA 16-month-old whose sleep has suddenly gone to potTo book in a one-on-one session Hannah Wallace, check out the Parent School powered by Babyology.Want to ask our experts your own question? Join our Helpline in Focus Facebook Live every Thursday from 12.00-12.30pm (AEDT) LIVE on the Babyology Facebook page or leave your ques

Casey 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 BFFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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 helping kids manage their digital worlds.you See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleepless 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:HelplineA 13-week-old who only sleeps in short stretchesA five-month-old who is waking a lot through the nightA three-year-old having lots of tantrumsA six-month-old waking at midnight and refusing to settle after thatA nine-month-old who is waking through the nightShould a three-year-old keep his day nap?A 13-month-old waking frequently through the nightTwin three-year-olds who refuse to go to bedAn almost four-year-old who won't stop swearingIf 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

Before 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 starter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most 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 choose a good centre for your family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 mealsA 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 the three-year-old is fussy?How to expand food options for a four-year-old with special needsDealing with whining at dinner timeWant to ask our experts your own question? Join our Facebook Live every Thursday from 12.00-12.30pm (AEST) on the Babyology Facebook page, or leave your question in our Facebook Helpline GroupHelpline in Focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah 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, she and her partner divorced. Hannah talks about how we can help children manage big moments, and how much they can teach us too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 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.com/listener for privacy information.

Babies 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 challenges:Helpline A two-year-old with speech regression (see The Parent School's Get Talking program for more support)A 16-month-old who is cutting short their day napA week-old baby who will not sleep in their bassinet at nightAn 11-month-old with a constantly running, green snotty noseA 15-week old waking every two-and-a-half hours through the nightA five-year-old who is refusing to go to bed when her mum puts her to sleepA three-month-old who hates bath timeA three-year-old who won't poo in the looHow to transition a

Chances 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 Psychologist at the University of NSW. She leads Parent-Child-Interaction therapy for parents of young children with disruptive behaviour problems. She explains how her work helps children with these specific needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When 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 Director of the Nutrition and Health Program at CSIRO and one of the authors of their latest book. Bev talks about the ways women need to change how they think about food. Guide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 wayHow to manage the work juggle with children getting daycare lurgiesManaging nap time for babies and activities for a four-year-oldHow to bring back the romance when you have three kids under fiveManaging bed-time with a three-year-old and one-year-oldWhat to do when your partner wants you to go back to work but you want to stay home with the kidsStaying in touch with friends when your kids are smallTips on how to get out the door with a two-year-old and four-year-old before 7.30amHow to decrease screen-time for a four and five-year-old in the afternoonHow to give equal time to children when one is special needs and needs extra supportTo book in a one-on-one session with Karina Lane, check out Parent School powered by Babyology. Want to ask our experts your

Mark 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 privacy information.

The 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 privacy information.

It'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-old with bad reflux and sleep challengesHow to settle a five-week-old bottle-fed babyHow to manage toileting accidents with a two-and-a-half-year-oldAn almost-three-year-old who is waking up through the nightHow to ditch the dummy for a two-and-a-half-year-oldA two-and-a-half-year-old who has started to be fussy with his foodA 13-month-old waking for an extra breastfeedA five-month-old who is catnapping through the dayA 15-month-old who has been sick and now has bad sleep habitsA two-year-old who is tantruming over everyth

If 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 during her research for the books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most 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 in schools. Maxine Beneba Clarke is an author whose picture books offer a more inclusive education to children. To read the original research check out the Monash University website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 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 downShould breastfeeding hurt with a two-week-old baby?How to wean a nine-month-old babyHow to help supply when it drops at 10 monthsTo book in a one-on-one session Keren Sharon, check out the Parent School powered by Babyology.Want to ask our experts your own question? Join our Facebook Live every Thursday from 12.00-12.30pm (AEDT) on the Babyology Facebook page, or leave your question on our Facebook Helpline GroupHelpline in Focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.