Kinderling Conversation

Mums are often told to make time for themselves, to make sure they get in their own 'self care'. Adele Maree's son Zayden was born with complex special needs. When he was only three he had brain surgery. She has seen him suffer and managed his care through many, many trips to the hospital. You may wonder how she would have time for self-care in such a challenging scenario, but for Adele, it was an understanding that if she didn't look after herself she would be no use to anybody. Adele talks about life with Zayden, why she started her own coaching business Reachable and how to find the joy in moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toddlers are adorable. They can also be defiant and stubborn. Margie Danchin is a paediatrician at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. In this highlight from the archive she explains how to manage challenging behaviour in small children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your baby isn't sleeping or your toddler won't get in the car seat, where do you turn for advice? Sometimes a friend or sibling may have the answer, and sometimes you need expert help. Jo Ryan is a sleep consultant who has helped thousands of families with sleepless nights and defiant toddlers. Jo is also an expert at The Parent School. On this episode of Jo helped families with the following challenges:Helpline A newborn who will only sleep on their mumA fourteen-month-old struggling with day napsA twenty-two-month-old waking really earlyA thirteen-month-old waking up every three hours during the nightTwo-and-a-half-year-old and fourteen-month-old brothers who are constantly fightingA six-week-old who won't sleep longer than one hourToilet training a nineteen-month-old will be back next week. 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

Parents across Australia will debate the best school for their children, based on a school's academic results. But what if the best indicator of a successful school was less tangible than test results from maths and literacy? Dr Lorea Martinez Perez is a faculty member at Columbia University's Teacher's College and the author of Teaching With the Heart in MindLorea explains how emotional intelligence underpins our child's ability to learn and evolve, and how parents and teachers can nourish those skills.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have trouble sleeping (and it's not due to a crying baby) chances are you've heard of melatonin as a drug. Melatonin is a hormone, but it's also something some people take to help them sleep. Some parents are giving it to their children who find it difficult to nod off at night. But is it safe? And should children be taking it? Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko is a GP. She talks to us about taking melatonin as a way to help you sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a mum can also equate to feeling perpetually tired. Lack of sleep is hard to avoid. There's also running after small children and juggling all the commitments of modern parenting. But Dr Amy Shah doesn't believe it's normal to feel tired all the time. Amy is a mum, medical doctor and nutrition expert who has trained at Cornell, Columbia and Harvard Universities. Her book is called I’m so Effing Tiredand it’s all about resetting your energy levels through what we eat, when we eat and managing our stress levels., See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the archive parenting educator Karen Young from Hey Sigmundexplains how to talk to kids about anxiety, and how we can support them if they're going through it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every baby is different, so finding the right advice online to help you overcome your particular challenge can be tricky. That's where offers something new. That's where offers something a little bit different. On this episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers each individual question, with tips and tricks to help you move on to a better path. Chris is also an expert with Babyology's Parent School. In this episode she helps parents with the following challenges:HelplineHelplineA four-and-a-half-year-old who still wets the bedA twelve-day-old baby with a blister on her lipWhen do toddlers generally drop their day sleep?A two-and-a-half-year-old who doesn't want to sleep in his bedA two-and-a-half-year-old who doesn't want to have their day sleepWeaning a six-and-a-half-month-old off daytime breastfeed before starting day careA two-and-half-year-old who has started being fussy with their foodNormal awake times for a three-and-a-half-month-oldOne fourteen-month-old twin who is not sleeping through the ni

Having your own babies and then introducing a fur-baby to your family, or having a fur-baby and then bringing home a human one can be fraught. Jen Tate and her husband Ryan are dog trainers who previously worked in zoos and are called upon to do everything from training dogs to use a crate for interstate travel to using their own dogs to find endangered koalas. Together they have three small children. Their book is called How to Train Your DogJen explains how to set your home up for introducing either a puppy or new baby to a dog, and what we need to teach children about dogs.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you tell if a child is learning to read at a normal pace, or if it's something that needs more support? Georgina Perry is the Executive Officer of SPELD NSW, a not-for-profit organisation that supports children with learning difficulties. Georgina talks about the signs of dyslexia, and how parents can best support their children.The resources mentioned in this interview include:SPELD QLDSPELD SASPELD WASPELD VICTORIADyslexia Support Australia Facebook GroupApps: Nessy, Phonics Hero and Reading DoctorDecodable readersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Australia there are a number of ways you can give birth. You can use shared-care with your GP and hospital, go through a midwifery group practice, have an obstetrician or birth at home with a midwife. Dr Hayley Worth has worked in shared care, and has a unique perspective about what birth looks like from the medical point-of-view.Hayley talks about supporting women through birth and how language is the key to a good experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the archives, the former editor of Money MagazineEffie Zahos talks about how we can all reduce our credit card debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you're sleep deprived it's very challenging to work out why your baby (or small child) is not sleeping. is here to help you see a way through to better sleep for you and your baby. Jo Ryan is a toddler and baby sleep expert with The Parent SchoolJo's program with The Parent School is called BabyBliss Sleep Support. On this episode of she tackles the following challenges:Helpine . HelplineInexplicable four-month-old crying fitsA five-year-old who won't sleep until 9pmHow to get a three-year-old to sleep in laterA two-and-a-half-year-old who wakes in the middle of the night for a bottleA toddler who is consistently waking in the middle of the nightWhen babies should get their first toothA three-year-old grinding their teethTransitioning a seven-month-old to naps in her cotWhether it's okay for a newborn to fall asleep on the breast will be back next week. 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 Mo

The coronavirus pandemic has meant that learning, from kindergarten to university, was interrupted at various times. There's been a lot of talk about the impact that has had on high school and university students. But what about our youngest learners? Children in day care have had their early learning programs on hold at different times as well.Annie Jorgenson is childcare centre G8's Melbourne-based area manager. G8 commissioned YouGov to conduct research with around 1,000 of their parents. Annie talks about the findings, including where parents feel their children missed out during lockdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Covid 19 vaccine continues to roll out across the country, falling rates of diseases some might have thought eradicated are making a reappearance around the world. Dr Petra Derrington is a microbiologist and is a spokesperson for Pathology Awareness Australia. She says falling vaccine rates around the world have seen measles come back into populations where previously it was rare. Petra talks about the severity of measles and how vaccination protects us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nevo Zisin has had a number of "coming out" moments. Nevo has come out as lesbian, then transgender and now sits comfortably with being non-binary. Tired of gender diversity being politicised Nevo has written The Pronown Lowdowna colourful and articulate book explaining and celebrating all the ways humans inhabit different genders. Nevo talks about how parents can become their child's greatest support, and what it was like for Nevo as they came to feel comfortable in their own skin., See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a "growth mindset" is another way of addressing resilience with our children. But it turns out that kids are more likely to have a growth mindset than we are. Stephanie Wicker from Simply Kids breaks down what it is, and how we can embrace it as adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the archives Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue tackles the following challenges:A 22-month-old who won’t let dad do anythingSleep routines for a one-year-old traveling to SingaporeA cat-napping eight-week-oldA 16-month-old who will only do day naps in the pramHow to wean an 11-month-oldSettling a six-month-old who doesn’t want to sleep in their cotWhether to persist toilet training a two-and-a-half-year-oldA ten-month-old waking constantly through the night will be back next week. 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 Helpline Facebook group. Need help or advice right now? Book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expertHelplineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to protecting our kids from sexual abuse, the dominant conversation tends to be about the perpetrators. Parents today grew up with warnings about 'stranger danger', but it turns out that we need to be more wary of adults our children know and trust. So how do parents and carers keep their children safe? Lily Isobella is the CEO of The One a Day Project.She explains why parents need to be empowering our children instead of focussing on perpetrators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There comes a time - it could be late afternoon or early evening - when babies seem to go through a very particular type of meltdown. This period has come to be known as "witching hour" and it's enough to test any parent's patience. Leonie Clements is a Mothercraft nurse and expert at The Parent School. She explains what might be happening and how we can manage it better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.