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Becoming a parent can turn your world upside down in both good and not-so-good ways. But when we talk about the emotions you can experience, rage doesn't get mentioned much (if at all). Rage is defined by the Cambridge dictionary as "(a period of) extreme or violent anger". Nicole Highet is the CEO of Cope, an organisation that helps new parents manage the more challenging emotions that can come with welcoming a baby into your life. Nicole explains what postnatal rage can feel like, and how it can be managed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Fowler is a mum of two girls, a birth photographer, and someone who understands the deep shame that some parents feel if they don't get the baby of their desired gender. She says that it is the guilt over those feelings that stops people talking about their disappointment. Sarah explains why she felt disappointment with one of her births, and how she overcame the guilt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making a baby changes your body. Despite all the Instagram influencers and celebrities who would have you believe you can "bounce back" from birth, our bodies aren't actually designed that way. Naturopath Kathleen Murphy wants new mums to embrace their bodies the way they are now. She talks about how we can appreciate our bodies now they have birthed a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for some advice on how to help restless babies sleep, young toddlers use the toilet or nappers sleep for longer stretches, registered nurse and certified sleep consultant Hannah Myers is here to answer your questions on On this episode she answers the following challenges:Helpline. A three-year-old refusing to go to bedA three-year-old who is still doing poos in her nappyA five-month-old cat nappingHow to help a three-and-a-half-year-old stop using nappies at nightNormal awake times for three-month-old babiesA ten-month-old self weaning off the breastWhat is normal for a one-month-old sleep and awake rhythms? 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 fo

Sam Jockel founded Parent TVbecause she was looking for answers. Answers on how to parent well while she was raising her own children. Over several years she started to see patterns - things that parents wanted to know, and approaches that were proven to help. Through it all she has come to her own revelation about what involved and caring parents really need to know. She's included the best bits in a new book called Parents, This is the One Thing You Need to KnowSam talks about the pieces of advice that resonated the most and why in the long run we're all doing great.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to learning best parenting practice, women tend to be the ones to buy the book, or turn up to the event. That's according to research by Richard Fletcher and Emily Freeman. Further research by the Movember charity found that 42% of men are anxious about whether they are a 'good father'.So if men aren't reading books or going to events, but they are worried about their parenting abilities, where do they go to learn about parenting? A new online platform is attempting to give men what they want. Professor Mark Dadds is a leading psychologist and child behaviour expert at the University of Sydney. He was also involved in the research and implementation of a new parenting website designed specifically for men; Family ManMark explains how the portal is tailored to men, and the difference it can make when dads are engaged.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is full of different cultures and languages, but what does it mean to grow up balancing your linguistic heritage with English? Does it open doors or make life more confusing? Sirine Demachkie is second generation Lebanese and a bilingual TV presenter and producer. She is also the host of our sister company podcast Mother TongueSirine grew up speaking Arabic at home, and now she is doing the same with her daughter. Sirine explains why as a teen she pushed back against speaking Arabic, and why it has become so important for her today.Kinderling Kids Radio's. Kinderling Kids Radio has several bilingual stories available on their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial literacy is something kids can start learning from an early age, but is pocket money the way to teach them? Parenting educator and author Dr Justin Coulson explains the best way to manage pocket money for children in this episode from the archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is one of expertsThe Parent School's . With over thirty years experience there aren't many situations that she hasn't helped with. She joins to give her tips and tricks to parents facing sleepless nights or fussy eaters. On this episode of she answers the following questions:Helpline Helpline A sixteen-month-old who won't sleep past 5amA five-and-a-half-month-old who is not sleeping or feeding wellAn eight-and-a-half-month-old waking at 10.30pm upsetGetting a three-year-old to eat their vegetablesA fifteen-week-old with sleep and feeding challengesA three-year-old who needs help to use the toilet properly 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 and 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/

Kids today live a much more sheltered life than their parents did, and it's having an impact on their ability to deal with adversity. Daisy Turnbull is a high school teacher and mum-of-two who has seen the benefits for children when they are given more independence and take more risks. Her book is called 50 risks to take with your kidsDaisy explains why we need to step out of our comfort zones - parents included..nall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your boy like to play with guns? How do you feel about it? Most parents want their boys to grow up to be good, empathetic men - so does playing with guns indicate a violent future? Or is it all humbug? Parenting educator, author and podcast host of Maggie Dent raised four boys of her own. She debunks the myths and gives us guidelines for boys who like to play with weapons of all descriptions.Parental as Anything See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt surrounded by people, yet still completely alone? When you are a new parent you can find yourself in crowds but still isolated. At home with your baby it can feel as if the world has gone on without you. Maggie Hamilton thinks that loneliness has become a part of our modern lives, but that parents particularly can feel very alone.Her book When We Become Strangers; how loneliness leaks into our lives and what we can do about itdelves into all the ways we have become islands and how we can connect back to one another. In this interview she talks about the particular loneliness parents can feel and how the modern world is shaping our children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some children are big talkers and others are quite shy, so how do children start learning social skills like listening and taking part in conversation and games? In this interview with Denielle Jans (formerly the director of a childcare centre) she explains how kids learn and develop social skill in the early learning setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents tend not to use the expression "sleep like a baby" if it's referencing someone who is sleeping soundly. As one midwife put it "babies are born to feed not sleep". is here to help you manage your baby's sleep rhythms so that they work as well as they can. This episode we're joined by sleep consultant Jo Ryan. Jo has just launched her BabyBliss Sleep Support Program on - if you're interested in setting up good habits, and understanding where your baby is at developmentally, you should check it out.Helpline The Parent SchoolGet $20 OFF the BabyBliss Sleep Support program, designed by baby sleep expert Jo Ryan! Use the code BABYBLISS20 at the checkout before 14 February, 2021 to get full access to proven settling techniques, handy routine guides for up to 12 months, plus our Baby Cry Library to help decipher baby's needs. Get the program now!In this episode Jo helped parents with the following questions:A seven-month-old waking through the nightShould you keep using a dummy with a seven-week-old?How to s

As parents, we can be hyper-vigilant when it comes to our baby's health. Unfortunately that can mean we're often looking for signs they are unwell, rather than noticing when they are healthy. Dianne Zalitis is the Clinical Lead at Pregnancy Birth and Beyond. Dianne talks us through the signs that a baby is well, so you can feel confident that they are okay.The sites Dianne references in this interview are: interview with Dianne about pooFeed Play LoveThe symptom checkerHealth DirectThe information about rashes can be found here and herePregnancy Birth and BabyAnd for more information about fever in babies look hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people don't enjoy cleaning, even if they like the end result of their efforts. Rachael Hallett and Karlie Suttie met online when their interest in organisation turned into a friendship, and then a Facebook community called Mums who organiseAs their community grew, they found more and more women wanted to know their tips and tricks for keeping their homes clean. Turns out Rachael and Karlie had a few time-saving ideas, so they started another Facebook group called Mums who Clean It was a hit, and with almost 300,000 members sharing their own secret cleaning tips, they had enough time-saving ideas to fill a book. Which they wrote, called Mums who Clean. ..Rachael and Karlie share their most popular tips on everything from removing the smell of vomit from carpet, to the many uses of dishwashing tablets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historically speaking, women and babies did not do well out of child birth. Without the advances in medicine today, many women died of complications. Around a quarter of infants died before their first birthdays. But have we moved too far away from ancient wisdom? Were there practices that helped women give birth and deliver healthy babies?Professor of Midwifery at the University of Western Sydney Hannah Dahlen talks about what she's learnt about midwifery practices that can help women in labour and the lost wisdom of ages past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packing a lunch box every day can test the limits of your culinary creativity. Allie Gaunt from One Handed Cookshas some tips and tricks for packing a yummy, healthy lunch box. This interview is one from the archives.Feed Play Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've started boasting about getting two hours sleep in a row, it's time to reach out for some expert help. That's where comes in. Our experts have decades of experience helping babies (and therefore their parents) sleep better. They can also give guidance on feeding and behaviour challenges.Today Mothercraft nurse and expert Chris Minogue helps with the following questions:Helpline Parent School Ten-month-old hard to settle when teethingA two-and-a-half-year-old who rips up nappies but won't use the toiletA two-and-a-half-year-old who only does his day sleeps in the carA four-month-old who has started rolling but sleeps better in a swaddleA two-and-a-half-year-old who is happy to be toilet trained but keeps wetting his undiesA three-year-old who has started being a fussy eaterA two-year-old whose sleep regressed after a ten day holidayA four-and-a-half-year-old who is rising very earlyAn eighteen-month-old who is taking a while to fall asleepA nine-month-old who is waking every few hours overnightTwo a

Jaime-Leigh Hawkins is a doula who says women need to understand their rights in the birthing suite. For Jaime, birth is not a time to hand over control of your choices to a medical professional. She argues that every woman needs to empower themselves with education around birth and their rights during birth to avoid post-birth trauma.Jaime points to information from Maternity Choices Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.