Kinderling Conversation

When it comes to education, there are lots of different philosophies on the best way to teach children. In this episode from the archives Bill Conway, Head of the Montessori East Primary and Preschool explains what the Montessori method looks like for small children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us are happy to see the back of 2020, so with such a strange year behind us, should we be setting goals to reach for in 2021? Karen Young is a parenting educator and former psychologist. She is also the woman behind Hey Sigmund!a popular website that tackles issues like anxiety. Karen says that goals have their place, if we know how set up the right parameters around them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Brierley chose a path that not many people choose. From a very young age she knew she wanted to adopt children, even though she could have her own. Sue is the mother who raised Saroo - the man who's story became an international best seller and then became a movie. From the very beginning Sue wondered about Saroo's 'other' mother. Did she know he was still alive? So when Saroo went to search for his biological family, Sue became part of the journey as well. Sue's memoir Lioness talks about her own family history, of parents who fled from the horrors of WWII, attempts (and failures) to make a happy life in Australia, and Sue's own incredible decision to live life on her own terms. Sue talks about her childhood and an incredible vision she had when she was still a child.Lion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all think our children are special, but how do you help them tap into what truly makes them unique? Andrew Fuller is a psychologist who has written all about this in his book Unlocking your child's genius, how to discover and encourage your child's natural talentsIn this interview from our archive Andrew explains how simple it can be to nurture your child's potential.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Helpline from the archives Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue answers the following questions:How to get a 16-week-old to sleep in the cot when they only fall asleep during the day in their mother's armsHow to get an 11-month-old to stick to a sleep routine when they have started standing up in the cotHow to stop an 11-month-old baby biting during breastfeedingWhat to do about a nine-and-a-half-month-old keeps waking when their dummy falls outA five-month-old that wakes herself up with her handsHow to transition a 12-month-old to cows milk will be back on January 4, 2021. 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 January 4 2021 or leave your question in our Babyology Helpline Facebook group.HelplineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When couples separate and children spend time in two houses, how do you manage if your co-parent is letting the team down? What do you do if they're feeding them copious amounts of junk food, letting them stay up to the wee hours of the night or not turning up for important events?Maggie Dent is a parenting educator, host of podcast and author of several parenting books. Maggie explains how we can manage a difficult situation well for the sake of our kids.Parental as Anything See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the First Nations who have lived on the continent we now call Australia for up to 75 thousand years. In 2017, Indigenous people from all over Australia met at Uluru for a special meeting and wrote the Uluru Statement from the Heart. It’s a call for all Australians to embrace our First Nations people and finally listen to their call to be heard, and for their human rights to be respected. Thomas Mayor is a Torres Strait Islander man who carried the statement to First Nations communities around Australia. Now he’s written a book for children about this journey, it’s called Finding Our Heart. Producer Cinnamon Nippard spoke to him about the Statement, how it came into being and what it would mean for the Statement to be enshrined in our constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Babyology podcastdelves into the minds of well-known Aussie dads. In this episode host and dad-of-twins Sean Szeps speaks with musician and dad-of-two Guy Sebastian about how he manages to parent even when he's on the road. If you'd like to hear more after this one, head over to Spotify to listen. The Dad Kit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent knows that raising children involves sacrifice. Just how much sacrifice depends on many factors. For Mary Li her sacrifice was giving up a passion she had pursued for most of her life. Mary is Li Cunxin's wife and was his dancing partner. You may have heard of Li's story in his memoir Mao's Last DancerIn it he tells the story of his impoverished childhood in China, and how he came to be an international ballet star.. Mary and he met when they were both performing with the Houston Ballet Company. They danced together, fell in love and eventually started a family. Mary has written about what happened next in her memoir Mary's Last Dance, the untold story of Mao's last dancerMary talks about how she first fell in love with ballet, and why she gave it all up.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the archives presenter Shevonne Hunt speaks to speech pathologist Janelle Curry about how language develops, and what we should expect from our children as they grow.Feed Play Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's coming to the end of quite a weird and wonderful year, but it's fair to say that babies and small children don't know when it's time to give mum and dad a break. If you've found yourself struggling to get your baby to sleep, eat or there is another challenge in your life, it's time to ask an expert for help. Every week an expert from Babyology’s Parent School joins host Shevonne Hunt to answer your questions. This week on Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue joins us to ask the following questions:Helpline How to help a six-month-old sleep better through the nightGetting a feed, play, sleep routine set up for a three-month-old to help set up a family rhythm (with a three-year-old)A 15-month-old who squeals all day (and her mum would like a break)An 18-month-old who needs to rub their parent's ears in order to fall asleepIs my four-week-old sleeping too long at night?How can I get my eight-month-old to sleep during a three hour car trip?A two-and-a-half-year-old who wakes multiple times at nightHow to manage l

Every child has the right to an early education that is full of fun, learning and security. Everyone wants their children to belong. But what happens if your child is different? Maybe they are neurologically different or maybe they look different to the other kids at school. Children aren't well known for their subtlety. Will your child's peers accept them as they are?Red Ruby Scarlett is an early childhood educator who is working on ways to help educators and parents teach our children to be accepting of difference. Red gives us practical tips and suggestions of the language we can use to help our children be open and respectful to others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been quite a year. The Coronavirus pandemic, the surge in the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd, the American elections. Big news stories that generated a lot of painful conversations. They may not be the kinds of topics you talk to your kids about, but children can pick up on the news around them.Author and mum Maxine Benebe Clarke found herself wondering how children like hers were processing the Black Lives Matter movement. How did it feel to see faces like theirs being attacked by police? Or the resulting protests that erupted around the world?She decided to write a picture book called When we say black lives matterMaxine talks about how she wrote a book for kids that contains both the pain and joy from within the Black Lives Matter movement.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Jenny Wynter says that laughter is the key to making it through hard times. It has helped her when she was a young girl who had just lost her mother and later when she became a mother herself and the challenges seemed endless. Her ability to make people laugh and the way that made her feel got her out of the house when her children were still toddlers. Even covered in baby vomit and sleep deprived laughter was what she craved. Her book is called Funny MummyJenny talks about how her childhood shaped her into someone who gives other people the joy of laughter.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blended families are very common today, but is it hard to make them work? Georgie Smart combined her family with four children together with her partner and his two children. Professor Julie Green is the Executive Director of the Raising Children Network. Together they tease apart the challenges that arise when you bring two families together under one roof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent has their own approach to raising children, but when you are so tired your eyeballs feel like sandpaper, and your patience has completely run out, it's time to speak to an expert. That's where steps in to get you some extra hours sleep. Every week an expert from Babyology's Parent School joins host Shevonne Hunt to answer your questions.Helpline This week sleep consultant Jo Ryan answers the following questions:A six-month-old waking up every one-two hours through the nightIs there a sleep regression at two-and-a-half years?How to find the right pillow for a restless three-year-oldHow to move a three-year-old from a cot to a bedHow to help a five-year-old with nighttime fearsA two-year-old misbehaving on the day after day careA two-and-a-half year old who has never slept throughAn 18-month-old who reacts badly to the word "no" will be back with Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue next week. You can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at helpline@theparentbrand.com.au, ask Chris during

This time last year Australia was on fire. Everyone was affected by the bushfire season, not just those living in more rural areas. At the time it was predicted that catastrophic bushfires would be normal every Christmas. It turns out that's not the case ... this year. Author Polly Marsden is the creator behind the ABC TV series She knows that while it is not looking anywhere near as dire as last year, "big weather" and big bushfires will continue to happen. It inspired her to write the picture book for kids The Bushfire Book, How to be aware and preparePolly talks about why it's important to teach children of all ages the hard facts about bushfires.Big Weather and How to Survive it. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to one in three women will experience anxiety over their lifetime. When you consider what happens in the life of the average mum, it makes sense that mums in particular can be afflicted with anxiety. Mothers typically put others first, they often carry the emotional load and all the stress that comes with that.Beyond BlueDr Jodie Richardson is an educator specialising in anxiety. Her latest book Anxious Mums, How mums can turn their anxiety into strengthexplores how women can flip the switch on what can be a debilitating experience. She talks about why women suffer anxiety at higher rates to men, and the changes women can make to manage their anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to know where we have come from. For sister-authors Belinda Murrell and Kate Forsyth they knew their family's history from tales handed down from one story-telling generation to another. But then one day they decided to document the full history of their great great great great grandmother; the woman who wrote Australia's first children's book.Searching for Charlotteis a book that the sisters wrote together, including one research trip to England accompanied by their daughters. Belinda and Kate talk about the experience of working together, and the story of their extraordinary family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there's one thing most parents want for their children, it's an ability to bounce back. But is this something you can teach? Karen Young writes at Hey SigmundA parenting educator and former psychologist Karen has a unique insight into how the brain works, and the key elements that go in to creating a resilient child. Karen talks about how we can all help our children be more resilient.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.