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When a new baby comes into your life you might find you have a few questions. Is it normal for them to be awake all night? How do I get them to sleep in their cot (and not in my arms)? But who do you ask? How do you find the right answers for you and your family?is the show that helps you navigate through the many challenges of parent. Each week an expert joins the show to answer your questions and find the right solution for you. This week Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue is on the show helping with the following questions:Helpline How do you get a three-week-old to sleep as well at night as they do during the day?How do you help an 11-month-old to sleep through the night?How do you get a four-year-old to poo on the loo when they're scared to poo at all?Is the above advice any different for a five-year-old?How do you help a 19-month-old to sleep at night?How to help a co-sleeping toddler transition to their own bedWhat to do about a 22-month-old who wakes in the night and wants to play?The best way to move a

Raising children can make relationships more challenging. Add in a pandemic and you might find your partner no longer feels like your best friend. Elisabeth Shaw is the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. She has found that their services have been in high demand since the start of the pandemic. Elisabeth describes some of the added pressure couples have experienced under covid, and why she thinks we'll see the impact of this pandemic for years to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're not all Masterchef wannabes. Some of us find cooking tedious or a challenge. Jesse Rowe, former Studio 10 presenter and current Crap Housewifewill definitely admit to her substandard skills in the kitchen. But, she still has a family to feed. So with the help of some crazy hats and a partnership with local butchers Jess has taken up cooking meat. Jess talks about how we all need to take the pressure off when it comes to our expertise in the kitchen, and just how easy it really is to cook a non-desert-dry rissole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When mums get together it's highly unlikely that they'll talk about sex. Chances are they are most concerned about sleep, and how to get more of it. But podcast co-founder Siobhan Fitzgerald wants to shift the focus to women's desire, and how we might regain our sexual self after parenthood.Along with co-founder Carol Battle she set up a website, and now a podcast called The Good BitsIt's a collection of the "good bits" from great books by bestselling authors. Siobhan explains how an advertising girl got in to porn, and the ultimate goal behind bringing back female desire.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this highlight episode from our archives, Shevonne Hunt speaks to Dr Vijay Roach - an obstetrician, gynaecologist and former Chair of the Gidget Foundation - about why men need more support for post natal depression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Babies and small children can be little mysteries wrapped up in chubby cheeks and winning smiles. When you need help solving your own little mystery - whether it's challenges sleeping, feeding or behavioural issues, it can help to ask someone with experience and expertise. gives you the opportunity to speak to one of our experts. In this episode of sleep consultant Jo Ryan tackles the following challenges:Helpline HelplineA seven-and-a-half-month-old waking hourly through the nightA ten-month-old waking super early (before five am)A 22-month-old refusing to eatConcerns for a one-year-old breastfed baby starting day careThree-year-old tantrums and the intersection of dropping napsSuggestions for play and activities with a 13-month-oldA three-year-old sucking on random thingsFor more help and to speak with a qualified expert check out Babyology’s Parent School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chrissie Davies believes that if we teach our children to love their brains they will be better equipped to live well. The child behaviour expert has worked with children for over twenty years, and strongly believes that we need to educate children to look after their brains. Her picture book is called Love your brainChrissie talks about why talking about their brains helps kids to understand themselves better.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roughly one in five women who know they are pregnant will have a miscarriage, and yet for something so common, it remains a topic rarely discussed. Alice Yu is a medical student at Monash University who conducted a small research project on how couples feel about the support they received after miscarriage. Her supervisors are Dr Jade Bilardi and Professor Meredith Temple-Smith. Alice's findings have implications for the way we provide services to couples and individuals. Alice discusses what couples say they really need when they are going through a pregnancy loss. For more information on the research on miscarriage conducted at Monash University check out their page on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout our lives we make different friends. By the time you start your family chances are you've negotiated a few relationships since childhood. But sometimes the friends we make as parents can be the trickiest ones to manage- particularly if you're placed together in a mother's group. Dr Hannah Korrel is a neuropsychologist and the author of How to Break up With FriendsShe believes it's possible to leave bad friendships behind in an adult manner.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fun watching your child learn how to speak, but sometimes you might notice other kids their age are speaking more. Anna Eagleton is a paediatric speech pathologist who knows what to look out for when it comes to whether your child is speaking the way you would expect for their age. Anna explains what is appropriate and when you need to get help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're a first time parent or you're doing this for the third (fourth or fifth) time, children have a way of defying your parenting experience. When you get to a point where none of your solutions are working, it's time to ask an expert for their advice. Today on that expert is Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue. Chris has helped thousands of families over her thirty years of practice. In this episode she tackles the following challenges: An 11-month-old who likes to stand but is afraid to walk, a 15-month-old who wakes very very early, how to help an 18-month-old to self settle at night, a five-month-old who is not sleeping well throughout the day, a two-and-a-half year old who is not eating his veggies, an almost-four-year-old who is afraid of doing poos on the toilet, an eight-and-a-half-month-old who refuses to eat solids and a six-month-old with an unsettled sleep routine.Helpline For more help and to speak with a qualified expert check out Babyology’s Parent School will be back with Sleep consultan

The book Untold Resilience, Stories of courage, survival and love from women who have gone before was conceived in a pool of tears on the bathroom floor of a Melbourne home. Jamila Rizvi, Editor-at-large of Future Women, was dealing with challenging health problems, lockdown and parenting in a small space when she hid in the bathroom for some respite. She thought of her grandmother, and wished she was still here to give her some advice on how to handle these unsettling times. Later she and the Managing Director of Helen McCabe spoke more about the untold histories of women, and how they had a wealth of knowledge and experience when it came to surviving challenging and uncertain periods. became a series of short stories - many that had never been told before- that offer us hope and inspiration. Helen McCabe talks about her own inspiring grandmother, and what she's learnt from listening to so many different stories of resilience.Future WomenUntold Resilience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Martino has always believed in the power of meditation and mindfulness. Smiling Mind - the tech based company she co-founded - has spread the skills of mindfulness to the over 5.4 million people using their mindfulness app. They also have an education program used by almost 200,000 teachers each day. And now she's authored a book called The Thank-you Present, a book about gratitudeJane talks about what she's learnt about mindfulness from her own children, and how best to teach your children the skill of gratitude.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus pandemic has taught us the value of good neighbours. But will it be enough to sustain our sense of community beyond this current crisis? Andrew Leigh MP is the Member for Fenner and the co-author with Nick Terrell of Reconnected, a community builder's handbookAndrew believes that a strong sense of community is vital for every human being. Andrew talks about why we aren't such great neighbours anymore, and how we can get closer to the good old days.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most children will see a cute dog and immediately want to pat them. But not every cute dog is good with kids.In this episode from the archive we talk to Stephanie Sok, an educator from the RSPCA, about teaching your children to be safe around dogs.Feed Play Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to babies, they are all individuals. Which means that even if you have two or three children, each one could present you with different challenges. Whether it's your first baby or your third, on is here to help.HelplineFeed Play Love On today's episode Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps with the following tricky situations: A four-year-old who won't sleep in their own bed, one-year-old twins waking at night, a three-year-old who sits on the potty but doesn't do anything, what age should children be out of night nappies? A six-month-old baby who doesn't self settle, when to move a four-month-old baby into their two-year-old sister's room, a two-month-old with a flat spot on the back of his head, does a pacifier delay an 18-month-old's speech development? A six-month-old waking every two hours for reassurance, whether it is time for a 16-month-old to drop a day nap, a six-month-old not getting enough sleep within 24 hours and a two-year-old resisting her sleep routine.For more help and to spea

Mobile phones are a part of life. Most of us use it for most things. Booking exercise classes, banking, messaging friends, answering work emails. The list is endless. Having the ability to do so many things in one place means that most of us are never very far from our phones. This can mean having phones at the dinner table or when you're hanging out with your kids. Derek McCormack from the Parenting Research Centre says that there are some very simple ways we can create healthy tech habits within our families, and it starts with (you guessed it) parents.Derek gives his top tips for making your home a place where technology doesn't interfere with your relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years and is very different from the traditional medicine most Australians are used to. But Georgina Barrow and her business partner Anita Dokoza believe that this type of holistic medicine offers pregnant and breastfeeding mums another way to replenish their depleted energy. Georgina is a Doctor of Chinese medicine and together with Anita they founded Intelligent Health, a website that supplies products based on Chinese Medicine to support women through pregnancy and birth. Georgina explains the history of Chinese medicine and the ways it can help mums.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila Rizvi is an articulate political commentator, but during the pandemic she found it difficult to explain what was going on to her four-year-old son Rafi. She looked for content that could explore not only what children had lost during the pandemic, but also what made them feel empowered. When she found nothing but cartoons of germs she sat down to write a picture book. The result is I'm a hero tooJamila talks about big conversations with little people and why she thinks they are little heroes of this pandemic. Listen to on Kinderling Kids Radio.. I'm a hero tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children need boundaries to thrive. When they are new borns this isn't your main concern, but then you emerge from the sleep deprived funk of babyhood to find you have a wilful toddler on your hands. Denielle Jans was an early childhood educator with a wealth of experience with both children in day care settings and at home. Denielle explains what discipline really means, and how you can use it in a positive way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.